Yates Racing To Resurrect #28
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Posted by Jeremy Dunn Nov 20, 2007 |
When Robert Yates acquired the team formerly owned by Harry Ranier, the #28 was the number he inherited. Davey Allison, Ernie Irvan, Dale Jarrett, and Ricky Rudd all drove the 28 Ford to victory lane. Following Rudd's departure from Robert Yates Racing in 2002, the 28 became the 38. But now that Yates has allowed Hendrick Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Jr to attain the number 88, which was the second RYR team added in 1996, Doug Yates will bring back the 28 in 2008.
Travis Kvapil will drive the 28 Ford, and Doug Yates will assume majority ownership of the organization which will now be called Yates Racing. Former Roush Fenway Racing GM Max Jones will be co-owner of the organization. As of today, no sponsor has been named for the 28 Ford.
Even before Davey Allison made the 28 a sentimental favorite, legends such as Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison, Buddy Baker, and Benny Parsons sported that number at some point in time.
"Hopefully, we can do the things we used to do with it," Doug Yates said as he hopes to lead a Yates resurgent in 2008.
David Gilliland will remain the driver of the #38 Ford. Busch (Nationwide) Series driver Stephen Leicht was the casualty of the reorganization at the Yates shop. Despite his win at Kentucky, the 20 year old driver is currently searching for a ride.
It is amazing how Stephen Leicht does not have a ride in any of the three series; however, these open wheelers continue to land quality rides. Leicht would have fit in well at Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
Chip Ganassi Racing announced that Fastenal will be the primary sponsor for Dario Franchitti in the Nationwide Series in 2008.
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