Yates talking to Mayfield about fill-in role
The more & more I read, the more & more it sounds like Elliott's leaving RYR really quickly. Wonder if it's gonna be in time for Michigan next week? Here it says that Gilliland expected to take over at California which is 3 weeks away. So it shall be seen whether Elliott's gonna be in the #38 next weekend at MIS or not?
As sad as it's gonna be to see Elliott leave RYR & M&M's as a sponsor, if he goes over to Evernham I'm gonna be one happy camper! :P~
Yates talking to Mayfield about fill-in role
Gilliland expected to take helm of No. 38 Ford at Fontana
By Marty Smith, NASCAR.COM
August 12, 2006
02:50 PM EDT (18:50 GMT)
As David Gilliland contemplates his immediate future with Robert Yates Racing -- namely whether or not to lose his rookie status in 2007 by taking a Nextel Cup ride now -- sources close to RYR told NASCAR.COM the organization is also in discussion with Jeremy Mayfield about a potential fill-in role in the No. 38 Ford.
Mayfield, released by Evernham Motorsports earlier this week, would only be a temporary fill-in for Yates, and would not sign a multi-year deal.
Sources said Gilliland is expected to man the No. 38 Ford for the final 12 races, but his participation in the fall race at Talladega remains in doubt. He has not yet been approved for racing on NASCAR's superspeedways.
Mayfield's termination from Evernham Motorsports earlier this week opens the seat of the No. 19 Dodge for the current driver of the No. 38 Ford, Elliott Sadler. Sadler may be in the No. 19 before season's end, depending largely on the resolutions of various contractual agreements, sources said.
As for the Busch race at The Glen this afternoon...icky poo Kurt Busch won. *gags*
But Jamie did come in 3rd! Smack ass!!! *does the happy dance* Now only if he can do that tomorrow for the cup race! :D
As sad as it's gonna be to see Elliott leave RYR & M&M's as a sponsor, if he goes over to Evernham I'm gonna be one happy camper! :P~
Yates talking to Mayfield about fill-in role
Gilliland expected to take helm of No. 38 Ford at Fontana
By Marty Smith, NASCAR.COM
August 12, 2006
02:50 PM EDT (18:50 GMT)
As David Gilliland contemplates his immediate future with Robert Yates Racing -- namely whether or not to lose his rookie status in 2007 by taking a Nextel Cup ride now -- sources close to RYR told NASCAR.COM the organization is also in discussion with Jeremy Mayfield about a potential fill-in role in the No. 38 Ford.
Mayfield, released by Evernham Motorsports earlier this week, would only be a temporary fill-in for Yates, and would not sign a multi-year deal.
Sources said Gilliland is expected to man the No. 38 Ford for the final 12 races, but his participation in the fall race at Talladega remains in doubt. He has not yet been approved for racing on NASCAR's superspeedways.
Mayfield's termination from Evernham Motorsports earlier this week opens the seat of the No. 19 Dodge for the current driver of the No. 38 Ford, Elliott Sadler. Sadler may be in the No. 19 before season's end, depending largely on the resolutions of various contractual agreements, sources said.
As for the Busch race at The Glen this afternoon...icky poo Kurt Busch won. *gags*
But Jamie did come in 3rd! Smack ass!!! *does the happy dance* Now only if he can do that tomorrow for the cup race! :D