Ricky Rudd News

Testing on Sept 25th UPDATE postponed until November:

Testing on Sept 25th UPDATE postponed until November:

September 24, 2002
Testing on Sept 25th UPDATE postponed until November: New Daytona 500 rules are scheduled to be tested at Daytona on Sept. 25, the Wednesday between tour stops at Dover and Kansas City. NASCAR officials have proposed lowering rear spoilers to increase straightaway

Testing at Martinsville:

Testing at Martinsville:

September 18, 2002
Testing at Martinsville: Japanese driver #66-Hideo Fukuyama will test at Martinsville Speedway on Oct.8 and 9. Also scheduled to test those days at Martinsville are #40-Sterling Marlin, #28-Ricky Rudd, #30-Jeff Green and #02-Hermie Sadler.(Roanoke Times)(9-18-2002)

Engine Stuff:

Engine Stuff:

September 16, 2002
Engine Stuff: Larry Lackey, the Robert Yates' motor room specialist who was involved in last week's garage fight with Ricky Rudd, is expected to move to Kyle Petty's Dodge team, according to sources. And Cal Wells' new GM engine operation next season, which will be

Sadler/Rudd both test the #21 at Kentucky:

Sadler/Rudd both test the #21 at Kentucky:

September 12, 2002
Sadler/Rudd both test the #21 at Kentucky: Wood Bros. Racing became the first NASCAR Winston Cup team to test at Kentucky under its new agreement with Ford Racing that allows any of the manufacturer's sanctioned race teams exclusive access to the 1.5-mile tri-oval

Rudd tangles with team member after race UPDATE 2- Fines issued, employee quits:

Rudd tangles with team member after race UPDATE 2- Fines issued, employee quits:

September 11, 2002
Rudd tangles with team member after race UPDATE 2- Fines issued, employee quits: Winston Cup driver [#28] Ricky Rudd and a member of his Robert Yates Racing team got into a physical confrontation following Saturday night's race at Richmond. As Rudd was preparing to

Rudd to test the #21:

Rudd to test the #21:

September 8, 2002
Rudd to test the #21: Ricky Rudd will test with the Wood Brothers on Tuesday at Kentucky Speedway. Co-owner Len Wood says the one-day test session is mainly to find out what type of chassis Rudd prefers so the team can begin building cars for him next season. Rudd

Andretti leaving Petty? UPDATE 2:

Andretti leaving Petty? UPDATE 2:

September 7, 2002
Andretti leaving Petty? UPDATE 2: With Ricky Rudd out of the picture, Winston Cup team owner Chip Ganassi continues to look for a third driver for a new car that will begin competition for the team next season. John Andretti said he was leaving Petty Enterprises at

North Carolina NASCAR License Plate Bill:

North Carolina NASCAR License Plate Bill:

September 3, 2002
North Carolina NASCAR License Plate Bill: NASCAR racing fans could buy N.C. license plates showing their support for Jeff Gordon, Ricky Rudd or another driving hero under legislation facing roadblocks in the state House. Under the bill, motorists wanting to display

Testing on Sept 25th:

Testing on Sept 25th:

September 2, 2002
Testing on Sept 25th: New Daytona 500 rules are scheduled to be tested at Daytona on Sept. 25, the Wednesday between tour stops at Dover and Kansas City. NASCAR officials have proposed lowering rear spoilers to increase straightaway speed while decreasing downforce

Yates and three teams in 2003?

Yates and three teams in 2003?

September 2, 2002
Yates and three teams in 2003? There's still a slight possibility Robert Yates could be forced to field three teams next season if sponsor Chevron/Texaco opts out of an agreement with Chip Ganassi Racing. Chevron [Havoline/Texaco], which currently sponsors the #28

Ford Racing News:

Ford Racing News:

August 29, 2002
Ford Racing News: Ford Racing Technology has leased Kentucky Speedway every Tuesday in the month of September. This is specifically to help the Ford Blue teams as they prepare for the championship point runs. One of the first teams signed-up to attend the Ford-sponsored

Ganassi third team drivers?

Ganassi third team drivers?

August 28, 2002
Ganassi third team drivers? John Andretti and Jerry Nadeau are believed to be the leading candidates to drive a third Dodge Intrepid for Winston Cup team owner Chip Ganassi next season. Ganassi had hoped to sign Ricky Rudd, who last week announced he would drive for

Sadler spends time with Jarrett at RIR:

Sadler spends time with Jarrett at RIR:

August 28, 2002
Sadler spends time with Jarrett at RIR: Elliott Sadler never made a lap during a NASCAR test session at Richmond on Wednesday, but Sadler spent the day soakingup information from Dale Jarrett, his teammate next year at Robert Yates Racing, and Michael "Fatback" McSwain

Andretti’s Plans?

Andretti’s Plans?

August 24, 2002
Andretti's Plans? Now that Ricky Rudd has signed his deal, the focus in the Winston Cup garage turns to car owner Chip Ganassi, who is looking for a new driver for his planned third team. Ganassi says he's looking for youth, noting that Sterling Marlin and Jimmy Spencer

Havoline/Chevron/Texaco…out? BUT they say they will remain:

Havoline/Chevron/Texaco…out? BUT they say they will remain:

August 23, 2002
Havoline/Chevron/Texaco...out? BUT they say they will remain: hearing that ChevronTexaco wants out of its motorsports sponsorships, that it inherirted when it bought Texaco. BUT as I was posting the above, I saw this on ThatsRacin.com: ChevronTexaco, which has sponsored