Yeley to replace Rudd in the #88 in 2008?
Quote selected text Published August 20th, 2007 in NASCAR News
Ricky Rudd’s announcement this past weekend that he will depart from Robert Yates Racing at the end of the 2007 season has opened the door for JJ Yeley to take over the #88 Ford in 2008.
JJ Yeley was recently released from the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing Chevy to make room for Kyle Busch in 2008. A team source at the newly formed Yates/Newman Haas Lanigan Racing confirms that ‘all signs point’ to Yeley as their choice to take over the #88 Ford.
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Man, talk about a downgrade! I was hoping JJ would either be the 4th driver for DEI or RCR… Didn’t even think about him filling in for Rudd once he said he’s calling it quits!
Jr sure started a trickle effect.
Hopefully it all pans out soon.
I was thinking the same as Jeff.
If Yates gets the help he needs to catch up to todays standards from his newly formed partnership, JJ should be fine. That team use to run up front against the RCR and Hendericks teams not so long ago.
I agree with you Hunk. Paul Newman isn’t the kind of guy that wants to look foolish. Hopefully, Yates horsepower will be a factor once again.
WHATS NEW!!!!