Ricky Rudd News

Rudd’s Decision Today?

Rudd’s Decision Today?

July 15, 2002
Rudd's Decision Today? Ricky Rudd hopes to be able to say something more definitive today, and it appears his top two options are the Chip Ganassi Dodge team and the future Andy Petree-Jerry Jones Ford team.(Winston Salem Journal) AND If details can be concluded, Rudd

More Rudd and Jones:

More Rudd and Jones:

July 10, 2002
More Rudd and Jones: Ricky Rudd met this week with car owner Andy Petree to discuss a possible ride next year with Petree and Jerry Jones in Fords, according to team sources.(Winston Salem Journal)(7-10-2002)

Third Yates Team – Domino’s Pizza? M&M’s already signed?

Third Yates Team – Domino’s Pizza? M&M’s already signed?

July 10, 2002
Third Yates Team - Domino's Pizza? M&M's already signed? Even if Ricky Rudd does leave Yates' #28 team, Yates may still add a third team to his operation next year, according to sources close to the situation, who say that Domino's Pizza could provide the new paint

No Petree/Jones ‘merger’? BUT:

No Petree/Jones ‘merger’? BUT:

July 8, 2002
No Petree/Jones 'merger'? BUT: The shape of Andy Petree's operation next season has been the subject of considerable debate the past two months, as Petree negotiates with Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys. However, there are signs that a merger, which once seemed so

More Rudd – Announcement Saturday?

More Rudd – Announcement Saturday?

July 7, 2002
More Rudd - Announcement Saturday? Ricky Rudd suggested he might announce his intentions for the future immediately after Saturday night's race. Most figure the 45-year-old driver will retire to devote more time to his children[child].(Augusta Chronicle)(7-5-2002)

New Yates Team, the home for Sadler?

New Yates Team, the home for Sadler?

July 5, 2002
New Yates Team, the home for Sadler? Doug Yates, son of Robert Yates Racing owner Robert Yates, has started the process toward owning a Winston Cup race team and might be the missing piece to the puzzle surrounding the rumored hiring of Elliott Sadler. New corporation

Another Rudd to run at RIR:

Another Rudd to run at RIR:

July 5, 2002
Another Rudd to run at RIR: Jason Rudd Cleared To Drive Winston Cup Short-Tracks; Will Make Debut At Richmond:. Jason Rudd, the nephew of Winston Cup veteran racer Ricky Rudd, has been cleared by NASCAR to compete in the Winston Cup Series on oval tracks that are 3

Rudd and Ganassi?

Rudd and Ganassi?

July 5, 2002
Rudd and Ganassi? Ricky Rudd is thought to be a top candidate for a ride with Chip Ganassi. One question is what might happen to the Texaco sponsorship if Yates and Rudd can’t come to terms. Yates is said to have a much more lucrative M&M Mars sponsorship in hand

Bobble Heads UPDATE:

Bobble Heads UPDATE:

July 3, 2002
Bobble Heads UPDATE: Race fans are heading to the nearest Arby's restaurant to grab the sport's hottest new collectibles, commemorative bobbing head dolls of four popular drivers from the Coca-Cola Racing Family. Arby's and Coca-Cola have teamed up to offer fans these

Rudd to retire? UPDATE:

Rudd to retire? UPDATE:

June 28, 2002
Rudd to retire? UPDATE: Justin Ditmore of WSLS Newschannel 10 reports that Ricky Rudd has made a decision on his future in the 28 car, and in racing in general. Sources tell Newschannel 10 hat the 45 year old has decided to call it quits after the 2002 season. Rudd

Sadler is quiet until August/Rudd has options UPDATE Sadler to Yates, but different team?:

Sadler is quiet until August/Rudd has options UPDATE Sadler to Yates, but different team?:

June 27, 2002
Sadler is quiet until August/Rudd has options UPDATE Sadler to Yates, but different team?: Although Elliott Sadler has solidified his deal for next year—he signed a confidentiality clause that keeps him mum until August—almost everyone else is waiting to hear Ricky

Sadler is quiet until August/Rudd has options:

Sadler is quiet until August/Rudd has options:

June 24, 2002
Sadler is quiet until August/Rudd has options: Although Elliott Sadler has solidified his deal for next year—he signed a confidentiality clause that keeps him mum until August—almost everyone else is waiting to hear Ricky Rudd's plans for 2003 before more moves are

No Bull 5 goes to the dogs:

No Bull 5 goes to the dogs:

June 23, 2002
No Bull 5 goes to the dogs: R.J. Reynolds' marketers, ever creative, have come up with another way of pairing their five "No Bull" millionaire prospects at Daytona with the top five finishers at Charlotte last month, who are also competing for another of Reynolds' $

More tire testing at Richmond:

More tire testing at Richmond:

June 23, 2002
More tire testing at Richmond: 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 complained

No Bull 5 goes to the dogs:

No Bull 5 goes to the dogs:

June 19, 2002
No Bull 5 goes to the dogs: R.J. Reynolds' marketers, ever creative, have come up with another way of pairing their five "No Bull" millionaire prospects at Daytona with the top five finishers at Charlotte last month, who are also competing for another of Reynolds' $