Kerry Earnhardt to drive in WC

[Elwood]

Kerry Earnhardt to drive in Winston Cup at Talladega

 

April 18, 2002

 

 

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Kerry Earnhardt, driving a car co-owned by Terry Bradshaw, will start in the Winston Cup race at Talladega in October.

 

Earnhardt is a regular on NASCAR's Busch series, also racing for Bradshaw and fellow owner Armando Fitz. After signing with Racing USA, Inc., as a primary sponsor for the Winston Cup race on Oct. 6, Earnhardt will race the No. 83 car in the EA Sports 500.

 

The combination of numbers represents Earnhardt's father, the late Dale Earnhardt, who drove the No. 3, and Kerry's grandfather, Ralph, who drove the No. 8.

 

Kerry's half-brother, Dale Jr., drives the No. 8 on the Winston Cup circuit.

 

Bradshaw and Fitz hope to field a fulltime Winston Cup car in 2004. They are seeking sponsorship to run more Cup races this year and in 2003.

 

Kerry Earnhardt is a rookie in the Busch series after two years racing in the ARCA series. He is currently 21st in points.

 

 

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[Guest Friz]

Good for him! I hope he listens to his little brother's advice.

[antig24]

wohoooo, thats great for kerry