Ricky Rudd News

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – New Hampshire:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – New Hampshire:

September 14, 2003
#48-Jimmie Johnson became our second "Sweeper" of the season today at New Hampshire International Speedway as he captured the Sylvania 300 in fine fashion. It was his 6th career win (he's now solo in 59th on the all-time win list) and 3rd of the season. It was also

#29 Replacements:

#29 Replacements:

September 12, 2003
Two members of Richard Childress Racing's Busch Series teams will join the pit crew on Winston Cup driver Kevin Harvick's team this weekend at New Hampshire. Nick Terry, who works on Ron Hornaday's #2 Chevrolets in Busch, will serve as Harvick's jackman. Steve Brown

Childress’ Statement Regarding Post-Race Incident at RIR:

Childress’ Statement Regarding Post-Race Incident at RIR:

September 9, 2003
The following is a statement from Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing (RCR), regarding the post-race incident involving Kevin Harvick and members of the No. 29 team on Sept. 6 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway: “NASCAR Winston Cup

Some Highlights from the TNT coverage:

Some Highlights from the TNT coverage:

September 7, 2003
from a TNT/Turner PR for those who may not have seen the broadcast: Notes from TNT's NASCAR Busch Series and Winston Cup Series Racing from Richmond, VA TV Booth: Allen Bestwick, Wally Dallenbach and Benny Parsons. Pit Reporters: Bill Weber, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum

Newman wins at Richmond:

Newman wins at Richmond:

September 6, 2003
#12-Ryan Newman won the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond, Newman's 6th win of 2003. #19-Jeremy Mayfield came in 2nd, his first top five of 2003 and first since the May 2002 race in Richmond when he was 5th, 50 races ago. The rest of the top five were #21-Ricky Rudd

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Bristol:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Bristol:

August 23, 2003
Nothing like a short-track to get back to some real racing, eh? #97-Kurt Busch fought a dying alternator (two batteries?....whatcha wanna bet we're gonna see that become the norm real soon?) and held on to beat #29-Kevin Harvick to the finish of tonight's Sharpie 500

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Bristol:

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Bristol:

August 22, 2003
Jeff Gordon took the pole for Saturday Night's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway by the wide margin of .001 seconds over Mark Martin this afternoon. It was the 3rd Bud Pole of the season for Gordon (2 shorties and a roadie), and the 45th of his career. Tho the

A Decade at the Brickyard DVD:

A Decade at the Brickyard DVD:

August 13, 2003
The continuation of a highly successful partnership created to bring motion picture-quality home entertainment to an estimated 75 million enthusiastic NASCAR racing fans, NASCAR Images and Shoreline Media Group (SMG) today announced the upcoming release of A Decade

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Watkins Glen:

StockCarFans.com – Rumblings – Watkins Glen:

August 10, 2003
#31-Robby Gordon led the last 30 laps today at Watkins Glen International and captured his second win of the season (and 3rd of his career) in the Sirius at The Glen. He becomes the 3rd Sweeper since we added Infineon Raceway to the schedule in 1989, and they're both

20 USAF Recruits to be sworn in:

20 USAF Recruits to be sworn in:

August 10, 2003
The Air Force will have a special paint scheme on Ricky Rudd's #21 Motorcraft Ford Taurus for a special occasion. Before the race, Gen. John W. Handy, who heads the U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command, will officially swear in 20-plus Air Force recruits

StockCarFans.Com: Rumblings – The Brickyard:

StockCarFans.Com: Rumblings – The Brickyard:

August 3, 2003
#29-Kevin Harvick led the first 17 laps....then the final 16 laps. He didn't bother messing with Mr. Inbetween! Harvick won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this afternoon for his 4th career win and first of the season. He becomes the 15th different

Roush, Yates and Wood Bros re-up with Ford:

Roush, Yates and Wood Bros re-up with Ford:

August 1, 2003
Ford Racing officials on Friday announced they had signed new, five-year contract extensions with three of the top Ford teams in Winston Cup - Robert Yates Racing, Roush Racing and Wood Brothers Racing. Together, the organizations field eight Cup teams each weekend

Presidential Letter:

Presidential Letter:

July 30, 2003
Prior to his record-setting 700th-consecutive NASCAR Winston Cup start at Pocono Raceway Sunday, Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft Taurus, received a letter of congratulation from President George W. Bush. The letter to Rudd is as follows: July 25, 2003 Mr

Yates Rumor Denied UPDATE and some more:

Yates Rumor Denied UPDATE and some more:

July 27, 2003
.... the story of the day was Robert Yates, who denied reports that he is interested in selling his two Winston Cup teams. According to one report, Yates was talking with Chip Ganassi -- according to another report, he was talking with Joe Gibbs. Yates laughed off

Air Force Honors Rudd’s 700th:

Air Force Honors Rudd’s 700th:

July 23, 2003
As the primary associate advertiser on the #21 Motorcraft Ford Taurus, the Air Force will honor, Ricky Rudd on Sunday, July 27 as he starts his 700th consecutive NASCAR race. Gen. Donald G. Cook, commander, Air Education and Training Command, will present Rudd with