Scott Pruett News

Little to PPI?

Little to PPI?

August 8, 2000
Chad Little appears to be a finalist for the Cal Wells-owned Winston Cup car sponsored by McDonald's(2nd team to #32 Scott Pruett/Tide). Wells plans to run two Winston Cup cars next season and may put the McDonald's car in a few races this year(Like Houston at Michigan

Hamilton on the Move?

Hamilton on the Move?

August 5, 2000
Cal Wells is looking for a new driver for his planned McDonald's-sponsored team, and Robby Gordon, who once drove Indy-cars for Wells, has been pushing hard for the ride for the past month. But Wells isn't interested in Gordon. Wells says he wants a veteran Winston

Tide, Pruett and GKTW:

Tide, Pruett and GKTW:

July 31, 2000
Tide will team up with Give Kids the World and have a special paint scheme on the #32 Tide Ford driven by Scott Pruett in the Cup series. The car is blue with stars. There was a contest for kids to design the car and four of the five finalists helped Pruett unveil

New #32 Crew Chief:

New #32 Crew Chief:

June 30, 2000
Brad Parrott, brother of the #88 crew chief Todd and son of Roush Team Mgr and crew chief legend Buddy Parrott, will take over the crew chief position of the #32 PPI Motorsports Tide Ford ride of Scott Pruett, effective as of Monday, July 3rd. Brad was working with

Liquid Cooled Brakes? Wire Harness? UPDATE 3:

Liquid Cooled Brakes? Wire Harness? UPDATE 3:

June 29, 2000
hearing the #32 Tide Ford driven by Scott Pruett had some sort of brake system cooled by the radiator(and the engine cooling system) at Sears Point. Also hearing the car had a different type of wiring harness that NASCAR didn't say was illegal but told the team not

Pruett Double Duty:

Pruett Double Duty:

June 2, 2000
Pruett Double Duty: PPI Motorsports (PPIM) announced that its Winston Cup driver, Scott Pruett, will assume driving duties for Busch driver Anthony Lazzaro in future Busch series races that coincide with Winston Cup events this season. Pruett, who continues to drive

Pruett Double Duty:

Pruett Double Duty:

June 2, 2000
PPI Motorsports (PPIM) announced that its Winston Cup driver, Scott Pruett, will assume driving duties for Busch driver Anthony Lazzaro in future Busch series races that coincide with Winston Cup events this season. Pruett, who continues to drive the #32 Tide Ford

Pre-Race Accident UPDATE:

Pre-Race Accident UPDATE:

June 1, 2000
Four persons were slightly injured in the pit area by debris from an explosion during the pre-race show. The show involved several military planes flying over the track, with explosions of plywood structures timed to appear as though the track was being bombed by the

Wells 2nd Driver? UPDATE 3:

Wells 2nd Driver? UPDATE 3:

May 29, 2000
Car owner(#32 and #97BGN) Cal Wells says he isn't negotiating yet with either Sterling Marlin or Tony Glover, who are considering their futures now that Chip Ganassi is buying Felix Sabates' operation. Wells is in the market for a driver and crew chief for his new

Pre-Race Accident:

Pre-Race Accident:

May 29, 2000
Four persons were slightly injured in the pit area by debris from an explosion during the pre-race show. The show involved several military planes flying over the track, with explosions of plywood structures timed to appear as though the track was being bombed by the

Wells 2nd Driver? UPDATE 2:

Wells 2nd Driver? UPDATE 2:

May 27, 2000
Wells 2nd Driver? UPDATE 2: Car owner(#32 and #97BGN) Cal Wells says he isn't negotiating yet with either Sterling Marlin or Tony Glover, who are considering their futures now that Chip Ganassi is buying Felix Sabates' operation. Wells is in the market for a driver

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?(um me):

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?(um me):

May 26, 2000
TV talk and game show host Regis Philbin brought his "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" knockoff to downtown Charlotte's Speed Street festival as host of the Food Lion Racefan Challenge. The promotion put 10 contest winners on the stage with a chance to play a modified

Richert to Gibbs:

Richert to Gibbs:

May 23, 2000
Richert to Gibbs: Joe Gibbs, owner of the Porter-Cable BGN Team announced the hiring of veteran crew chief Doug Richert. Richert, 39, will oversee the #4 Porter-Cable Racing Team, with driver Jeff Purvis. Richert, a San Jose, CA native, brings a long list of racing

Richert to Gibbs:

Richert to Gibbs:

May 23, 2000
Joe Gibbs, owner of the Porter-Cable BGN Team announced the hiring of veteran crew chief Doug Richert. Richert, 39, will oversee the #4 Porter-Cable Racing Team, with driver Jeff Purvis. Richert, a San Jose, CA native, brings a long list of racing success to the Joe

Another Crew Chief Change? UPDATE yep:

Another Crew Chief Change? UPDATE yep:

May 2, 2000
hearing Doug Richert and the #32 Tide team have parted ways UPDATE: PPI Motorsports and Doug Richert, crew chief for the #32 Tide Ford driven by Scott Pruett, have mutually agreed to part ways. Richert has opted to pursue other opportunities while PPI Motorsports focuses