Ricky Rudd News

Rudd to Ganassi, Sadler/M&M’s to Yates announcment postponed? UPDATE 2:

Rudd to Ganassi, Sadler/M&M’s to Yates announcment postponed? UPDATE 2:

August 3, 2002
Rudd to Ganassi, Sadler/M&M's to Yates announcment postponed? UPDATE 2: Ricky Rudd, Chip Ganassi, Robert Yates and Elliott Sadler may have to wait another week to make the official announcements of their plans for next season, because there is apparently a disagreement

Bill Elliott’s future?

Bill Elliott’s future?

August 2, 2002
Bill Elliott's future? Like Ricky Rudd, who is also looking toward the final years of a great career, Elliott is pondering what next. "I've really made no concrete decisions," Elliott said. "I've got another year on my contract, with another two-year option after that

Tide to go Retro at Indy/IRP:

Tide to go Retro at Indy/IRP:

July 31, 2002
Tide Racing will be celebrating 15 years as a primary sponsor in NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing this weekend at the Brickyard. In addition to their regular #32 Winston Cup entry of Ricky Craven, they will also sponsor Darrell Waltrip's #17 Craftsman Truck in the

Tide to go Retro at Indy/IRP:

Tide to go Retro at Indy/IRP:

July 31, 2002
Tide to go Retro at Indy/IRP: Tide Racing will be celebrating 15 years as a primary sponsor in NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing this weekend at the Brickyard. In addition to their regular #32 Winston Cup entry of Ricky Craven, they will also sponsor Darrell Waltrip

Rudd hopes to make an announcment UPDATE:

Rudd hopes to make an announcment UPDATE:

July 29, 2002
Rudd hopes to make an announcment UPDATE: about his future at or just after the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.(TNT Rain Delay Coverage)(7-28-2002) UPDATE: Word in the garage is that Chip Ganassi will field a third Dodge next season with Ricky Rudd as the driver. The

Rudd….and Petree and Ganassi and Yates…..UPDATE 2 Rudd, Havoline and #28 to Ganassi?:

Rudd….and Petree and Ganassi and Yates…..UPDATE 2 Rudd, Havoline and #28 to Ganassi?:

July 27, 2002
Rudd....and Petree and Ganassi and Yates.....UPDATE 2 Rudd, Havoline and #28 to Ganassi?: #28-Ricky Rudd is under pressure to make a decision about next season, from car owners Chip Ganassi and Andy Petree, his top two prospects. Petree, in turn, is under pressure

More tire testing at Richmond UPDATE 2:

More tire testing at Richmond UPDATE 2:

July 26, 2002
More tire testing at Richmond UPDATE 2: Goodyear officials plan to test tires July 23-24 at Richmond International Raceway to determine what kind of tire to use at the fall race. In the May Cup race, a second groove did not develop and passing was difficult. Drivers

more Rudd and Ganassi:

more Rudd and Ganassi:

July 24, 2002
more Rudd and Ganassi: Add the Target/Ganassi team to possible landing sites for ironman Ricky Rudd, who reportedly wants $2 million a year--more than his current owner, Robert Yates, is willing to pay. Target owner Chip Ganassi, who's employing drivers Sterling Marlin

#88 Too Low; #28 Unapproved part UPDATE – Penalties/fines:

#88 Too Low; #28 Unapproved part UPDATE – Penalties/fines:

July 22, 2002
#88 Too Low; #28 Unapproved part UPDATE - Penalties/fines: Dale Jarrett' #88 Ford was found to be approximately 1/8th of an inch below the 51-inch minimum height requirement following post-race inspection. Jarrett finished third in Sunday' New England 300. NASCAR spokesperson

Rudd’s Son Sick UPDATE better:

Rudd’s Son Sick UPDATE better:

July 22, 2002
Rudd's Son Sick UPDATE better: Ricky Rudd's son Landon, 7, is in the hospital because of complications he suffered while having his tonsils removed. Rudd said his son has asthma and might have had an allergic reaction to the anesthesia. Rudd said his face swelled and

Rudd to stay in the #28 next year? to Ganassi? Spencer out?

Rudd to stay in the #28 next year? to Ganassi? Spencer out?

July 22, 2002
Rudd to stay in the #28 next year? to Ganassi? Spencer out? Despite rumors to the contrary, Ricky Rudd could be back in Robert Yates' #28 Ford next season if a deal can be worked out with Chevron [Havoline], the sponsor, and "if I can keep my team together," Rudd says

Rudd may wait until end of season to make decision:

Rudd may wait until end of season to make decision:

July 21, 2002
Rudd may wait until end of season to make decision: #28-Ricky Rudd said Sunday afternoon a decision on his future at Robert Yates Racing may not come until the end of the season. Rudd said he has tried to remain quiet this weekend preferring not to engage in what he

Yates: Rudd and McSwain having problems? UPDATE more to the saga:

Yates: Rudd and McSwain having problems? UPDATE more to the saga:

July 20, 2002
Yates: Rudd and McSwain having problems? UPDATE more to the saga: Things continue to get more and more curious with the #28 Havoline Ford team owned by Robert Yates Racing. Team owner Robert Yates said Friday at NHIS that driver Ricky Rudd and crew chief Michael McSwain

Rudd’s Son Sick:

Rudd’s Son Sick:

July 20, 2002
Rudd's Son Sick: Ricky Rudd's son Landon, 7, is in the hospital because of complications he suffered while having his tonsils removed. Rudd said his son has asthma and might have had an allergic reaction to the anesthesia. Rudd said his face swelled and he suffered

Rudd gone from RYR? McSwain leaving the #28? but staying with Yates? UPDATEs:

Rudd gone from RYR? McSwain leaving the #28? but staying with Yates? UPDATEs:

July 18, 2002
Rudd gone from RYR? McSwain leaving the #28? but staying with Yates? UPDATEs: during an interview on ESPN2's RPM 2 Night, Ricky Rudd said he has made no decision on his future (today was supposed to be decision day for Rudd), but mentioned the crew chief [Michael '