Ricky Rudd News

Driver to attempt to make Cup debut:

Driver to attempt to make Cup debut:

June 19, 2002
Driver to attempt to make Cup debut: Recent NASCAR Winston West Winner Brandon Ash will be making his Winston Cup debut this weekend at Sears Point Raceway in a Ford Taurus previously owned by Robert Yates which was fourth last June with Ricky Rudd behind the wheel

Rudd Leaving Yates and not retiring? – Third Yates Team and some M&M’s news:

Rudd Leaving Yates and not retiring? – Third Yates Team and some M&M’s news:

June 17, 2002
Rudd Leaving Yates and not retiring? - Third Yates Team and some M&M's news: Ricky Rudd has apparently decided not to return to the #28 RYR team next season, but Texaco will apparently remain as Yates' sponsor. If that's indeed the case, then Rudd could become

DJ wants Ricky to stay:

DJ wants Ricky to stay:

June 14, 2002
DJ wants Ricky to stay:. Dale Jarrett says he has talked with Ricky Rudd about Rudd's decision whether to stay with Robert Yates racing, move to another team,.or retire. DJ said, "He's been at this a long time obviously...and like myself he's got a young son and a

Sadler says he has not signed anything:

Sadler says he has not signed anything:

June 8, 2002
Sadler says he has not signed anything: Elliott Sadler insisted again Friday that he hasn't signed any agreement to drive for anybody next season. Sadler won't be back in the Wood Brothers' #21 Ford in 2003, but he continues to deny that he and Robert Yates have worked

Sadler Granted release after 2002 UPDATE 2 to Yates? Rudd Thinks so:

Sadler Granted release after 2002 UPDATE 2 to Yates? Rudd Thinks so:

June 3, 2002
Sadler Granted release after 2002 UPDATE 2 to Yates? Rudd Thinks so: [#21 Ford ]Wood Brothers co-owner Eddie Wood confirmed Friday the Wood Brothers have granted an early release to driver Elliott Sadler so he can leave the team at the end of this season. Sadler had

Rudd to the Wood Brothers? Andretti?

Rudd to the Wood Brothers? Andretti?

May 27, 2002
Rudd to the Wood Brothers? Andretti? Elliott Sadler will get his long-sought release from Wood Brothers Racing this week, but won't be leaving until the end of this NASCAR season. Sadler wants to leave the Stuart-based team to pursue a new Winston Cup ride. Some feel

Rudd Breaks Streak:

Rudd Breaks Streak:

May 27, 2002
Rudd Breaks Streak: #28-Ricky Rudd took the green flag in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowes Motor Speedway to break Terry Labonte's iron man record with his 656th consecutive start. Before the race, Labonte presented Rudd with an Iron Man trophy and Havoline, sponsor of Rudd

More on Rudd’s possible retirement:

More on Rudd’s possible retirement:

May 23, 2002
More on Rudd's possible retirement: #28-Ricky Rudd says he'll make a decision about his racing future by July. With his record-setting 656th consecutive start on the Winston Cup circuit set for Sunday, Ricky Rudd, at 45, said he's finally taking a look at retiring.

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?:

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?:

May 21, 2002
Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?: ESPN2's RPM 2 Night reports that Elliott Sadler has asked for his release from the #21 Wood Brothers team. Sadler supposedly is looking at an opportunity with Dale Earnhardt Inc (#15? - no idea). The Wood Brothers

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?:

Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?:

May 18, 2002
Sadler out of the #21? UPDATEs $11 million sponsor?: ESPN2's RPM 2 Night reports that Elliott Sadler has asked for his release from the #21 Wood Brothers team. Sadler supposedly is looking at an opportunity with Dale Earnhardt Inc (#15? - no idea). The Wood Brothers

Rudd Retirement update:

Rudd Retirement update:

May 17, 2002
Rudd Retirement update: Sitting at a table with co-Ironman Terry Labonte yesterday, Ricky Rudd was lauded for more than his streak of 655 Winston Cup starts. But in comments by speakers and a video honoring Rudd and Labonte, the two sharing the record until Rudd starts

Rudd Special Scheme for Coke 600? UPDATE:

Rudd Special Scheme for Coke 600? UPDATE:

May 9, 2002
Rudd Special Scheme for Coke 600? UPDATE: hearing #28-Ricky Rudd will have a special paint scheme for the Coca Cola 600 at Lowes Motor Speedway in May.(4-3-2002) UPDATE: Rudd will run an Iron Man scheme in the Coca Cola 500, see an image on my Paint Schemes Gallery

Roush Drivers Locked In thru 2003 UPDATE 3 But:

Roush Drivers Locked In thru 2003 UPDATE 3 But:

May 9, 2002
Roush Drivers Locked In thru 2003 UPDATE 3 But: Roush Racing President Geoff Smith says all his drivers are under contract through next season. The only negotiations he's involved in now are with Matt Kenseth's sponsor, DeWalt. And those talks are proceeding without

Rudd to retire? UPDATE:

Rudd to retire? UPDATE:

May 8, 2002
Rudd to retire? UPDATE: #28-Ricky Rudd, one race away from breaking the NASCAR record for consecutive starts, might not have too many more events in his future. Rudd, in his 21st season of Winston Cup racing, said Monday he has not ruled out retiring at the end of

Johnson fastest at Lowes on Tuesday:

Johnson fastest at Lowes on Tuesday:

May 8, 2002
Johnson fastest at Lowes on Tuesday: #48-Jimmie Johnson posted a lap at unofficial 181.512 mph in the Lowe's Home Improvement Chevy, claiming the top spot on the speed chart as 18 teams prepared for The Winston on May 18 and the May 26 Coca-Cola 600. Dave Blaney was