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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Well, It’s Over, That Is Robby Gordon’s Tenure with SABCO and the #40 Coors Chevy

Well, It’s Over, That Is Robby Gordon’s Tenure with SABCO and the #40 Coors Chevy

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
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Robby Gordon Will Not Run the Winston Cup Hanes 500 at Martinsville, VA This Weekend as He Will Run

Robby Gordon Will Not Run the Winston Cup Hanes 500 at Martinsville, VA This Weekend as He Will Run

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
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Richard Petty Reportedly Considering Robby Gordon

Richard Petty Reportedly Considering Robby Gordon

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
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IRL Discusses Possible Dover Race Date

IRL Discusses Possible Dover Race Date

September 10, 1997
I hear the IRL (Indy Racing League) went to Dover to TALK about a date, not test.(wow, those cars would fly around that
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Andy Petree Still Pursuing Second Team for Robby Gordon

Andy Petree Still Pursuing Second Team for Robby Gordon

September 9, 1997
"Car owner Andy Petree still has hopes of forming a second team, possibly with Robby Gordon as the driver"(iRace)(9-9-97
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U.S. Tobacco Expands Sponsorship with Andy Petree Racing

U.S. Tobacco Expands Sponsorship with Andy Petree Racing

September 8, 1997
I hear US Tobacco(UST) will double it budget with the Petree team and bring on board Copenhagen(Sister company to Skoal)
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Robby Gordon’s Proposed CART Deal Falls Through

Robby Gordon’s Proposed CART Deal Falls Through

September 8, 1997
"Robby Gordon's proposed CART Indy-car deal for next season has fallen through, according to sources close to the situation
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Robby Gordon Confirms Team Green CART Deal Has Fallen Through

Robby Gordon Confirms Team Green CART Deal Has Fallen Through

September 5, 1997
Robby Gordon, being interviewed during qualifying, said his CART deal with Barry Green's "Team Green" has fell through and
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Andy Petree Still Considering Second Winston Cup Team

Andy Petree Still Considering Second Winston Cup Team

September 3, 1997
"Car owner Andy Petree is still considering forming a second team, possibly with Robby Gordon as the driver"(iRace)(9-3-