Robby Gordon News

Irvan looking to own:

Irvan looking to own:

June 26, 2000
Ernie Irvan served as the grand marshal for the race. Irvan retired last fall after being injured in a crash at Michigan. He says he has no plans to return to racing as a driver but is looking at doing everything he can to put a team together, but not me as a driver

#11 Crew Chief Change:

#11 Crew Chief Change:

June 17, 2000
Brett Bodine, owner/driver of the #11 Ralphs Supermarkets Ford team, has hired Mike Hillman to replace Greg Ely as his crew chief this week. Hillman had worked at Joe Falk Racing(#91) and with Robby Gordon's team(#13) earlier this season(That's Racin')(6-17-2000)

Rocky and Bullwinkle?

Rocky and Bullwinkle?

June 17, 2000
hearing Robby Gordon will run a Rocky and Bullwinkle scheme sometime this summer, probably to promote the new movie coming out soon(6-17-2000)

Gordon Skips Dover UPDATE:

Gordon Skips Dover UPDATE:

June 1, 2000
The #13 Robby Gordon team is skipping Dover and will concentrate on testing and re-organizing their efforts(RPM 2Night)(5-31-2000) UPDATE: Team Gordon has decided to skip this weekend's race in Dover to focus and restructure its effort for the remainder of the season

#13 Penalty:

#13 Penalty:

May 29, 2000
Robby Gordon replaced race starter PJ Jones in the #13 Burger King/Turtle Wax Ford after flying back form running the Indy 500. After the red flag for rain, Gordon took over the #13, his nornal ride. The team was assessed a five-lap penalty because the crew had worked

DW another ride?? UPDATE 2 (it’s long):

DW another ride?? UPDATE 2 (it’s long):

May 26, 2000
not sure what this is about but saw this in a story on NOL about Darrell Waltrip missing the race and Robby Gordon making it: Waltrip is still holding out hope that a ride will open up for him in his last Coca-Cola 600. "We're working on some things," he said. "Maybe

More Dodge Teams?

More Dodge Teams?

May 25, 2000
Two more teams - the Melling Racing operation, which currently fields Fords for rookie Stacy Compton, and the Team Gordon outfit, which runs Fords for Robby Gordon - are also reportedly considering switching over to the Dodge Motorsports banner next season(goracing

Robby Gordon makes the Indy 500 UPDATE:

Robby Gordon makes the Indy 500 UPDATE:

May 22, 2000
For the second straight year, Robby Gordon has taken the #32 Team Menard Indy entry to the fourth position on the grid in qualifying for the Indy 500. Gordon ran consistent laps of 222.894, 222.932, 222.894 and 222.822 for an average of 222.885mph. It was Gordon's

Gordon Skips the Winston:

Gordon Skips the Winston:

May 16, 2000
Robby Gordon, who will attempt to run the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day(May 28th), has decided to skip the Winston this weekend and concentrate on getting a good starting for the Indy 500. Gordon will receive the added benefit of having an extra week's

Gordon to run Indy 500 UPDATE:

Gordon to run Indy 500 UPDATE:

May 7, 2000
Robin Miller reported on ESPN2's RPM2 Night Friday that Robby Gordon has been added to the Indy 500 entry list and would probably drive the #32 Menard car. During Richmond first round qualifying, Gordon said he and his Cup owners (John Menard and Mike Held) had not

Dodge Team Rumors:

Dodge Team Rumors:

May 4, 2000
There could also be at least two more one-car Dodge teams announced(at Charlotte/Lowes), possibly the Melling team with driver Stacy Compton, and maybe Robby Gordon's team -- both drive Fords at present. There could also be a fourth Petty car for Steve Grissom to drive

California Testing UPDATE 2:

California Testing UPDATE 2:

April 21, 2000
#75-Wally Dallenbach is at the California Speedway testing this week(Wally Dallenbach Site)(4-19-2000) UPDATE: #32-Scott Pruett and BGN driver #97-Anthony Lazarro are also testing. Heard that Dallenbach ran a fast lap of 183.908mph(4-20-2000) UPDATE 2: #4-Bobby Hamilton

#13 New GM:

#13 New GM:

April 14, 2000
#13 Team Gordon and Robby Gordon announced that Richard Buck has been hired as General Manager, effective with this weekend's Die Hard 500 at Talladega. Buck fills a much-needed position at Team Gordon, bringing 20 years of experience in the CART IndyCar Series with

Penalties UPDATE a rundown:

Penalties UPDATE a rundown:

April 10, 2000
Five teams got caught by NASCAR's new rules concerning tires left on pit road at Martinsville. #24-Jeff Gordon, #22-Ward Burton, #16-Kevin Lepage, #44-Kyle Petty and #36-Ken Schrader all were forced to start at the end of the longest line on caution-flag restarts(goracing

Backup Cars:

Backup Cars:

April 9, 2000
#16-Kevin Lepage, who wrecked in practice and #13-Robby Gordon who wrecked in 2nd round qualifying will both go to backup cars and fall to the rear of the 43 car field at Martinsville on Sunday. Both took provisionals and will not have to fall too far behind their