News #2 97-10-02

NASCARFans E-Mail List ========== BTW, the shakeup with Mark Martin's team is for the '98 season as far as I know. ========== PE2, the division of Petty Enterprises that fields Kyle Petty's No. 44 Hot Wheels Pontiacs, announced that Showtime will be the official television network sponsor of the Grand Prix. The announcement is in conjunction with an appearance by the driver on one of the cable network's programs. (NASCAR Online) ========== "Penske Racing and Kranefuss-Haas Racing are expected to announce that Penske is buying as much as half interest in the K-H team. Penske is expected to supply engines for both teams."(Raleigh News & Observer/Jayski) ========== Kyle Petty has shut down his PE2 engine program and his powerplants will be provided by Petty Enterprises(Raleigh News & Observer/Jayski) ========== According to Winston Cup Today Mike Bliss is in consideration for the #43 ride. (Jayski) ========== Rumors have #25 crew chief Andy Graves leaving the #25 Bud Chevy(to be #50 in 1998) to be the crew chief on the #5 Kelloggs Chevy with driver Terry Labonte. (Jayski) ========== Mike Irwin (mailto:mike@nascarfans.com) NASCAR Fans _______________________________________ NASCAR Fans Website http://www.nascarfans.com

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