Robby Gordon News

Robby Gordon on standby?

Robby Gordon on standby?

February 6, 1998
Hmmm...sources tell me that Robby Gordon may stand by to run the Bud Shootout for a team that runs the qualifying race but fails to win and advance to the Shootout. Seems strange since he has not practiced at all(2-6-98) UPDATE: FALSE did not happen.

No shootout for Robby Gordon

No shootout for Robby Gordon

February 5, 1998
Robby Gordon will not run the Bud Shootout and Mike Bliss will not run in the qualifying race and no one will will run in their places(2-5-98)

Changing numbers

Changing numbers

February 3, 1998
"CHANGING NUMBERS: No, Jeremy Mayfield hasn't enrolled in the Robby Gordon Driver Protection Program. Mayfield is no longer in car No. 37. Roger Penske, who owns Rusty Wallace's No. 2 team, bought half-interest in Mayfield's team and the car is being changed to No.

Robby Gordon to CART

Robby Gordon to CART

January 27, 1998
UPDATE: Robby Gordon fans: Rumor has it that Hiro Matsushita will be retiring after the Japan CART race - and Robby Gordon has already been signed to take the seat of the Toyota powered Champcar from Long Beach forward through the end of the season. Still no idea if

Robby Gordon in the Shootout?

Robby Gordon in the Shootout?

January 17, 1998
No idea if Robby Gordon will run in the Bud Shootout or if Mike Bliss will run in the Pre Bud Shootout. No one can take their place as it is the driver who gets in, not the car. Barry Dodson, crew chief for Bliss, said on an interview that they would not attempt any

Rookie of the Year Mike Skinner

Rookie of the Year Mike Skinner

November 16, 1997
Mike Skinner won the WC Rookie of the year with 257 points, David Green was 2nd with 227, Jeff Green moved up to 3rd with 214 and Robby Gordon finished last and 4th with 208(AP)(11-16-97)

New ride for Robby Gordon?

New ride for Robby Gordon?

October 31, 1997
Tony Bettenhausen and 1997 CART Indy-car rookie of the year Patrick Carpentier have parted company and one rumor has Robby Gordon going to that team(NandoNet)(10-31-97)

Robby Gordon the favorite for a new team

Robby Gordon the favorite for a new team

October 25, 1997
I hear Robby Gordon has been approached by a brand new Winston Cup team, based out of Charlotte, to drive for them next year. No idea who(Petree?, Washington-Erving?, Ozzie Smith/Harry Ranier?), I also hear if Gordon turns it down Tim Steele may get the ride(10-25-

No Fear Challenge

No Fear Challenge

October 18, 1997
A few Winston Cup drivers were in the No Fear Challenge in California: Ernie Irvan, #28 Federated Parts Ford(starting 8th), Kyle Petty #42 Hot Wheels Chevy(26th), Robby Gordon #18 Dana Dodge(18th), Michael Waltrip #1 Band-Aid Ford(27th).(10-18-97)

Butch Miller gets the Dana Dodge Truck

Butch Miller gets the Dana Dodge Truck

October 7, 1997
I also hear that after all the driver auditions for the Dana Dodge truck ride that Butch Miller will get the ride 1998 and it was also announced that Robby Gordon would drive the truck in Fontana Oct 18th(10-7-97)

Sterling Marlin signs with Sabco

Sterling Marlin signs with Sabco

October 4, 1997
It's official: Felix Sabates, calling it ``the worst-kept secret in racing,'' announced Saturday the signing of driver Sterling Marlin to be part of Team Sabco in 1998. Marlin, a second-generation NASCAR star and a two-time Daytona 500 winner, joins Joe Nemechek and

Sterling Marlin to the #40

Sterling Marlin to the #40

October 1, 1997
Felix Sabates has a news conference Saturday, at which he is expected to announce Sterling Marlin will drive the No. 40 car in 1998. Sabates and Robby Gordon announced Tuesday they have agreed to part company immediately instead of waiting until season's end.(Charlotte

9/30/1997

9/30/1997

September 30, 1997
Well, it's over, that is Robby Gordon's tenure with SABCO and the #40 Coors Chevy. Gordon asked for and was granted his release from the SABCO Winston Cup ride effective immediately. Gordon says he is talking to several WC owners and CART owner Carl Hogan about rides

9/22/1997

9/22/1997

September 22, 1997
Robby Gordon will not run the Winston Cup Hanes 500 at Martinsville, VA this weekend as he will run in the CART series race in Fontana, CA. Steve Park will take his place in the #40 Coors Light Chevy(RPM2Nite)(9-22-97)

9/15/1997

9/15/1997

September 15, 1997
"Richard Petty is looking at Robby Gordon as one of the top prospects for his Pontiac next season, according to the team, even though Gordon is considered a high-priced driver. But Gordon is still looking for a part-time Winston Cup deal -- he's interested in a 14