Possible 2004 Nextel Cup Driver List

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Again, compiled at Race Sim Central Forums with some changes from me.

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup (Number - Driver - Sponsor - Make)

Full Time

01 Joe Nemechek - US Army - Chevy
No changes known of...
0 Ward Burton - NetZero - Chevy
No changes known of...
1 John Andretti - ? - Chevy
John Andretti has been conformed for 2004 via his current crew chief. Now they need a sponsor? Domino's? Kodak ?
2 Rusty Wallace - Miller Lite - Dodge
No changes known of...
4 Kevin Lepage - ? - Chevy
Kevin Lepage is staying on, but Kodak is leaving..
5 Terry Labonte - Kellogg's - Chevy
No changes known of...
6 Mark Martin - Pfizer - Ford
No changes known of...
7 Jimmy Spencer - Sirius? Best Buy? - Dodge
The real question is, how long can Sirius stay alive.
8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Budweiser - Chevy
Signed a big contract last week, won't change for a long time...
9 Bill Elliott(?) - Dodge Dealers UAW - Dodge
Will Bill go all of 2004? Some of 2004? A hot rumor circulating is that Kasey Kahne could take the ride for next year.
10 Scott Riggs - Valvoline - Chevy
Scott Riggs has signed on for 2004 leaving Johnny beson with out a ride, for now...
11 Brett Bodine - ? - Ford
Supposedly has a big sponsor coming on board, no word on who it is yet...
12 Ryan Newman - ALLTEL - Dodge
No changes known of...
15 Michael Waltrip - NAPA - Chevy
No changes known of...
16 Greg Biffle - GRAINGER/National Guard - Ford
Stat with the team and the National Guard has mad the jump from the #54 car...
17 Matt Kenseth - DeWalt - Ford
No changes known of...
18 Bobby Labonte - Interstate Batteries - Chevy
No changes known of...
19 Jeremy Mayfield - Dodge Dealers UAW - Dodge
No changes known of...
20 Tony Stewert - Home Depot - Chevy
No changes known of...
21 Ricky Rudd - Motorcraft - Ford
No changes known of...
22 Scott Wimmer - Caterpillar - Dodge
No changes known of...
24 Jeff Gordon - DuPont - Chevy
No changes known of...
25 Brian Vickers - GMAC - Chevy
No changes known of...
29 Kevin Harvick - GM Goodwrench - Chevy
No changes known of, other than Smirnoff Ice Triple Black coming on as an associate sponsor.
30 ? - AOL - Chevy
It has been narrowed down to Ken Schrader, Tony Raines, Johnny Benson for the #30 ride
31 Robby Gordon - Cingular - Chevy
No changes known of...
32 Ricky Craven - Tide - Chevy
No changes known of...
38 Elliott Sadler - M&M's - Ford
No changes known of...
40 Sterling Marlin - Coor's Lite - Dodge
No changes known of...
41 Casey Mears - Target - Dodge
No changes known of...
42 Jamie McMurray - Havoline - Dodge
No changes known of...
43 ? - Cheerios - Dodge
Jeff Green appears to be the main man here, however Shane Hmiel who is still serving suspension is also up for the ride.
45 Kyle Petty - Georgia Pacific - Dodge
No changes known of...
48 Jimmie Johnson - Lowe's Chevy
No changes known of...
49 Ken Schrader - ? - Dodge
Maybe left out of a sponsor because AT&T is out. Also, Ken Schrader maybe headed to Richard Childress Racing.
54 ? - ? - Ford
Todd Bodine has refered to himself as a free agent and the National Guard has left to the #16...
74 Tony Raines - ? - Chevy
Hearing Best Western as the sponsor... Also, Benson could be in the 74? or Schrader if Raines leaves.
77 Dave Blaney - Jasper - Dodge
Makes the switch to Dodge in '04...
79 ? - ? - Dodge
Will move shop from FL to the old Melling shop in NC. Billy Bigley Jr. and the team parted ways after Atlanta, no word on replacement driver...
88 Dale Jarrett - UPS - Ford
No changes known of...
97 Kurt Busch - IRWIN/Sharpie - Ford
Irwin Tools comes on for more events...
99 Jeff Burton - Kodak(?) - Ford
Kodak appears to be the one of the candidates for the sponsor. Astra Zeneca, a pharmecutical company appears headed to the car as well although that would cause a sponsorship conflict with Pfizer being on the 6.

Part Time

?? John Mickel - ? - Ford
This is the new British team, no word on number or sponsor...
00 Buckshot Jones - ? - Chevy
Has had some good runs lately, may return in 2004.
02 Hermie Sadler - Go Team VA- Chevrolet
Attempted a few dozen races in '03, might return in '04
?? Brendan Gaughan - ? - Dodge
Attempted to qualify for a few Cup races the past couple of years. Rumored to be going to Penske Racing or Evernham Motorsports, at least a Dodge team.
23 Kenny Wallace - Stacker 2 - Dodge
Will switch it's full time operation to BGN and probably use this car part-time in Cup
27 ? - Stacker 2 - Dodge
This is the Bill Davis Racing R&D team, normally driven by Scott Wimmer who will step up to the #22 car...
35 Bobby Hamilton, Jr. - United States Marine Corps - Ford
No plans announced yet for Hamilton Jr in Nextel Cup although he ran some Cup races in 2003.
37 Derrike Cope/Chris Bingham - PHM (Paramount Hospitality Management) - Chevy
Tends to attempt a few dozen races each year. Bingham will attempt the two road course events...
44 Christian Fittipaldi - ? - Dodge
Will attempt select races
80 J.J. Yeley - Advair - Chevy
This is the JGR R&D team, "owned" by Tony Stewart for J.J. Yeley's Cup debut...
81 Martin Truex, Jr. - Kraft - Chevy
This is the Chance 2 Motorsports team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., also may be the stepping stone for Martin Truex Jr.
91 ? - Mountain Dew - Dodge
This is the Evernham R&D team, may put Casey Atwood in it during the season
?? ? - ? - Pontiac
This is the second Cal Wells (#32) team, front runner for the ride was Joe Nemechek, but it's norrowed down to Scott Riggs and "Mad" Max Papis
?? ? - ? - ?
This is the Hall Of Fame (HOF) Racing ride, owned by former Dallas Cowboy QBs Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach. An NBS driver has been named, but no word on make, sponsor, or driver on the NNC side...


Confirmed Rookie of the Year candidates

Brian Vickers - #25
Scott Wimmer - #22
Scott Riggs - #10
 
01. Joe Nemenchek- US Army- Monte Carlo- MB2/Hendrick Motorsports
Leaves 25 for 01. Switches to Monte Carlos in 2004.

02. Hermie Sadler- Monte Carlo-Sadler Motorsports
New Owner and Sponser for 2004

00. Buckshot Jones- Aarons Rent- Monte Carlo- Michael Waltrip Racing
New Team... Might go full Season in 2004

0. Ward Burton- NetZero- Monte Carlo- Hass Motorsports
Leaves 22 for 0. Switchs to Monte Carlo in 2004. NetZero Reups

1. John Andretti- ?- Monte Carlo- Dale Earnhardt Inc
Looking for a sponser

2. Rusty Wallace- Miller Lite- Dodge Interpied- Penske Racing
No Changes

4. Kevin Lepaige- ?- Monte Carlo- Morgan-McClure Racing
Looking for a sponser. Switches to Monte Carlo in 2004

5. Terry Labonte- Delphi/Kellogg's- Monte Carlo- Hendricks Motorsports
Delphi moves from 25 to 5 car has a primary sponser.

6. Mark Martin- Pfizer Company- Ford- Roush Racing
New Crew in 2004

7. Jimmy Spencer- ?- Dodge Interpied- ULTRA Motorsports
Looking for a sponser

8. Dale Earnhardt Jr- BUD- Monte Carlo- Dale Earnhardt Inc
No Changes

9. Bill Elliott- ?-?- Ray Evernham Motorsports
Might do 5 Races in a ford. Kasey Kahne in a dodge for 31 events. Crew Cheif Mike Beam left for Robert Yates Racing

10. Scott Riggs- Valvoline- Monte Carlo- MBV Motorsports
ROTY Canidate. Swithces to Monte Carlo's in 2004.


11. Brett Bodine- ?- Ford- Brett Bodine Racing
New Sponser

12. Ryan Newman- Alltel- Dodge Interpied- Penske Racing
No Changes

13. Branden Gaughen- Kodak Film? Dodge Interpied- Penske Racing
New Part time Team. 8 Races

14. Larry Foyt- Harrahs- Dodge Interpied- AJ Foyt Racing
No Changes

15. Michael Waltrip- NAPA- Monte Carlo- Dale Earnhardt Inc.
No Changes

16. Greg Biffle- Grainger/National Gaurd- Ford- Roush Racing
National Gaurd/Subway/Pennzoil Comes on

17. Matt Kenseth- Dewalt- Ford- Roush Racing
No Changes

18. B-Lab- Interstate Batteries- Monte Carlo- JGR
No Changes

19. Jeremy Mayfield- Dodge- Dodge Interpied- Evernham Motorsports
No Changes

20. Tony Stewart- Home Depot- Monte Carlo- JGR
No Changes

21. Ricky Rudd- Motorcraft/Air Force- Ford- Wood Brothers
No Changes- New Crew in 2004

22. Casey Atwood?- Cat- Dodge Interpied- Bill Davis Racing
Wimmer deal not finalize- hearing Atwood in

24. Jeff Gordon- Dupont/Pepsi- Monte Carlo- Hendricks Motorsports
No Changes

25. Brian Vickers- DiTech/GMAC- Monte Carlo- Hendricks Motorsports
ROTY Canditate- 2003 BGN Champ

29. Kevin Harvick- Goodwrench- Monte Carlo- RCR
No Changes

30. Ken Scharder- AOL- Monte Carlo- RCR
Scharder moves from 49 to 30 in 2004.

31. Robby Gordon- Cingular- Monte Carlo- RCR
No Changes

32. Ricky Craven- Tide- Monte Carlo- PPI Motorsports
Switches to Monte Carlo in 2004

37. Derrike Cope- PHM- Ford- Quest Motorsports
New Sponser- Full Season

38. Elliott Salder- M&M's- Ford- RYR
No Changes
40. Streling Marlin- Coors Light- Dodge Interpied- CGR
No Changes

41. Casey Mears- Targer- Dodge Interpied- CGR
No Changes

42. Jamie McMurray- Havoline- Dodge Interpied CGR
2003 ROTY- No Changes

43. Shane Hmiel- Cheerios- Dodge Interpied- Petty Enterpries
Hmiel going to cup in 2004.

44. Christian Fittipaldi- Dodge Interpied- PE2
Looking for a sponser

45. Kyle Petty- GP- Dodge Interpied- PE2
No Changes

48. Jimmie Johnson- Lowes- Monte Carlo- Hendricks Motorsports
No Changes


49. ?-?- Dodge Interpied- BAM
Needs a driver and sponser

54. Todd Bodine- ?- Ford- BelCar Motorsports
Looking for a sponser

74. Tony Raines- ?- Monte Carlo- Bace Motorsports
Looking for a sponser

77. Dave Blaney- Jasper- Dodge Interpied- Jasper Racing
Switches to Dodge in 2004

79. Billy Bigly Jr- Arnold Transportation- Dodge Interpied- Arnold Motorsports
No Changes

88. DJ- UPS- Ford- RYR
Mike Beam New Crew Cheif

89. Morgan Shepherd- ?- Ford- Shepherd Racing
No Changes

97. Kurt Busch- Irwin Tools- FOrd- Roush Racing
No Changes- Irwin Tools Primary

99. Jeff Burton- Astra Zenca?- Ford- Roush Racing
Delaware Base Company Comes Aboard
 
A few of those are not confirmed yet in both lists.

Ken in the 30 is not offical yet ( sounds to me like JB has that ride) RCR was to make an announcment last weekend but did not, JB on IWC said he had hoped to make an announcement last weekend as well??? Connection????)


The third Penske car more than likely will not use #13, unlucky number and if Penske holds to his IndyCar roots he will not run the #13.


Shane Hmiel is not a lock for the 43( thank the lord) needs to be let back into NASCAR first.

Billy Bigly and Arnold MotorSports have parted ways and sounds like Arnold Motorsports and Quest Motorsports ( copes team) may join forces as one team ( 1 car or 2???)



I think thats about right.
 
Ken Schrader is in the #30 American Online Chevolet Monte Carlo owned by Richard Childress Racing for the 2004 season
 
30 car doesnt have a driver yet. Ken Scrader was mentioned on speed to most likely be the driver but not officially.
 
On my list I said that there were more than 3 drivers up for the 30 ride, nothing definite yet as of right now there is no official announcement who will drive it.
 
I work for Action-Performance company which runs 32 Trailors @ each event..... They have agree to produce the 30 car with Scharders name on it
 
Originally posted by wlfyk62@Nov 19 2003, 06:49 PM
I work for Action-Performance company which runs 32 Trailors @ each event..... They have agree to produce the 30 car with Scharders name on it
Talk about inside info :p
 
Anyone have anymore information about the 30 car. Billy Bigly Jr is still with Arnold Motorsports.
 
Originally posted by wlfyk62@Nov 19 2003, 05:49 PM
I work for Action-Performance company which runs 32 Trailors @ each event..... They have agree to produce the 30 car with Scharders name on it
As I have stated to you before, until there is an official announcement, nothing is set into stone. Just because Action agreed to print/mfg items with Schrader's name on it means very little. Sorry, I'm not trying to hurt your feelings, just until I see/hear from RCR, DEI, etc. everything is all rumor or innuendos.
 
Throw Raines in a car with money and a good sponsor behind it (#30) and watch him take off and show how well he could have done if his 74 had some money behind it this past year. -nuff said
 
Originally posted by wlfyk62@Nov 19 2003, 07:48 PM
Billy Bigly Jr is still with Arnold Motorsports.
Nope they parted ways a few weeks ago. That is one reason why Cope was running the car at Homestead
 
I'm more interested in Paint Scheme News. I think Kevin Harvick will drive the same paint scheme from this years next year, so will Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Ricky Craven. Says Early Die-cast rumors
 
Originally posted by Coffee Warlord@Nov 22 2003, 02:03 PM
I'm more interested in Paint Scheme News. I think Kevin Harvick will drive the same paint scheme from this years next year, so will Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Ricky Craven. Says Early Die-cast rumors
Same Paint Scheme

Jeff Gordon
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Michael Waltrip
Jimmie Johnson
Ricky Craven
Larry Foyt
Tony Stewart
Ricky Rudd
Kevin Harvick
Robby Gordon
Rusty Wallace
Ryan Newman
Bill Elliott
Dale Jarrett
Elliott Sadler
Jeremy Mayfiled
Streling Marlin
Kyle Petty
Jasper
AOL

New Paint Schemes

B-Lab
Terry Labonte
Mark Martin
Kurt Busch
Jeff Burton
Greg Biffle
Matt Kenseth
John Andretti
Brian Vickers
Derrike Cope
Todd Bodine
Cheerios
 
So, who thinks Brian Vickers is REALLY ready for NCS?

Speculation is rampant about 2004 and I REALLY hope JB gets a ride soon! Another true gentleman with good racing skills needs backing and a team that will give him a car, sponsorship and has enough $$ to show off his skills.
 
I heard dale jr. say "we got a cool paint scheme this year, but wait til next year", now I know you got the "inside" scoop wlfyk62, but that's what jr. said a couple of weeks ago. If they do change it I hope they stay with the E-3 stripes

vickers will win the ROTY cause I don't think he has very much compitition, he might win a race but I doubt it.
 
Originally posted by steveluvs3@Nov 23 2003, 12:41 PM
vickers will win the ROTY cause I don't think he has very much compitition, he might win a race but I doubt it.
I dunno...I think the additional exprience factor will play into the hands of Scott Riggs and Scott Wimmer. I have a feeling that Brian is going to have a rookie season closer to that of Casey Atwood than Tony Stewart.
 
Originally posted by stridsberry+Nov 23 2003, 12:48 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (stridsberry @ Nov 23 2003, 12:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--steveluvs3@Nov 23 2003, 12:41 PM
vickers will win the ROTY cause I don't think he has very much compitition, he might win a race but I doubt it.
I dunno...I think the additional exprience factor will play into the hands of Scott Riggs and Scott Wimmer. I have a feeling that Brian is going to have a rookie season closer to that of Casey Atwood than Tony Stewart. [/b][/quote]
good point, I forgot about those guys
 
Vickers didn't impress me all that much after qualifying was over. Wimmer did, but he's driving junk.
 
yup...... This afternoon, Grainger dropped out has a primary sponser to assoicate Sponser for the 2004 season.. National Gaurd Takes over the Primary Sponser
 
from jayski

National Guard to the #16? UPDATE Grainger Out?: it appears that the Army National Guard will be going to the #16 Roush Racing Ford and driver Greg Biffle, being the primary associate for several races with the option to be a primary for a few select races. Supposedly Grainger will still be on the car but will spilt it's primary sponsorship with National Guard. See much more about the 'Guard rumor' past news on my #16 Team News and Links page. Also hearing USPS and Subway [Sandwiches - Jarred] could be part of the sponsorhip package.(11-18-2003)
UPDATE: been told that Grainger will not sponsor Greg Biffle or the #16 car in 2004.(11-26-2003)
 
Originally posted by TonyB@Nov 26 2003, 11:44 PM
from jayski

National Guard to the #16? UPDATE Grainger Out?: it appears that the Army National Guard will be going to the #16 Roush Racing Ford and driver Greg Biffle, being the primary associate for several races with the option to be a primary for a few select races. Supposedly Grainger will still be on the car but will spilt it's primary sponsorship with National Guard. See much more about the 'Guard rumor' past news on my #16 Team News and Links page. Also hearing USPS and Subway [Sandwiches - Jarred] could be part of the sponsorhip package.(11-18-2003)
UPDATE: been told that Grainger will not sponsor Greg Biffle or the #16 car in 2004.(11-26-2003)
I just post something... No1 in here believes me and ****.. i am just going to give up and leave the forum..


I just posted that Grainger off the 16 USNG on the 16
 
All in all, Jr. will stay with the stripes. However, I see some notable changes on this die-cast pic I found of Dale's 2004 car. Notable changes I see are that the E which was on the top of the car is now removed and the Dale Earnhardt "E" Tribute Decal at the decklid is out, replaced with the Budweiser Crown. Also it looks as if the stripes on the sides of the car have been reduced a bit.
 

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Originally posted by wlfyk62+Nov 26 2003, 10:51 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (wlfyk62 @ Nov 26 2003, 10:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--TonyB@Nov 26 2003, 11:44 PM
from jayski

National Guard to the #16? UPDATE Grainger Out?: it appears that the Army National Guard will be going to the #16 Roush Racing Ford and driver Greg Biffle, being the primary associate for several races with the option to be a primary for a few select races. Supposedly Grainger will still be on the car but will spilt it's primary sponsorship with National Guard. See much more about the 'Guard rumor' past news on my #16 Team News and Links page. Also hearing USPS and Subway [Sandwiches - Jarred] could be part of the sponsorhip package.(11-18-2003)
UPDATE: been told that Grainger will not sponsor Greg Biffle or the #16 car in 2004.(11-26-2003)
I just post something... No1 in here believes me and ****.. i am just going to give up and leave the forum..


I just posted that Grainger off the 16 USNG on the 16 [/b][/quote]
Once again, you are going to throw your little temper tantrum because noone believed you. Well, oh woe is me....... tell us where you got the information and just maybe we could place a little more faith into what you are saying. You have, on several occasions, stated that you couldn't "name" your source. Well most of the folks who post here want to see these changes backed up with some type of factual evidence.

Just lighten up and go with the flow. ;)

Oh, and by the way, please watch the use of your language. Thanks.
 
I believe you man!!

Most of the stuff on Jayski's is pretty accurate! Teams send him emails and call him if something he posts is not accurate! He has been around for a long time >> 1st rumor mill Nascar Websight ever!!

Jayski is moving to Mooresville >> closer to the action! If you don't believe Jayski >> you might be too peronoid!! Jayski doesn't claim to be right all the time >> he gets most all of his info from Newspaper articles!
 
I am not telling where i get my danm information at. Its personal to me who i get all of my Racing Information. I dont kare. If yall guys dont ****believe me then delete my post and everything becuase i am getting sick n tired off people ****** me. I dont use Jayski, thats racin, nascar, news journal, scene, illstarted, etc



this post was edited for language by me.... NW.

Please refrain from using this type of language in the future.
 
Originally posted by wlfyk62@Nov 29 2003, 11:30 PM
I am not telling where i get my danm information at. Its personal to me who i get all of my Racing Information. I dont kare. If yall guys dont*****believe me then delete my post and everything becuase i am getting sick n tired off people *****me. I dont use Jayski, thats racin, nascar, news journal, scene, illstarted, etc
Anybody can come on and post a lot of stuff. But if you can't or wont back it up with facts. It is no more important than anyone elses. :rolleyes: So why should we put any more faith in you than anyone else.
 
Originally posted by rajflyboy@Nov 29 2003, 04:50 PM
I believe you man!!

Most of the stuff on Jayski's is pretty accurate!  Teams send him emails and call him if something he posts is not accurate!  He has been around for a long time >> 1st rumor mill Nascar Websight ever!!

Jayski is moving to Mooresville >> closer to the action!  If you don't believe Jayski >> you might be too peronoid!! Jayski doesn't claim to be right all the time >> he gets most all of his info from Newspaper articles!
Jayski posts mostly rumor and a lot of it doesn't pan out & he'd be the first to tell you that. He gets the info from numerous websites. All the things posted on his site come from other places and he lists the source he got the story from. I think he said on an interview I saw of him is that he spends about 16 hours a day on the computer searching for this stuff.
 
Originally posted by wlfyk62@Nov 29 2003, 05:30 PM
I am not telling where i get my danm information at. Its personal to me who i get all of my Racing Information. I dont kare. If yall guys dont **** believe me then delete my post and everything becuase i am getting sick n tired off people *****me. I dont use Jayski, thats racin, nascar, news journal, scene, illstarted, etc
Oh my virgin eyes! :lol:

The only info that I've doubted of yours is that Coy Gibbs won ROTY. Can you please list your source since every other source that I know states that David Stremme won ROTY. ;)
 
Originally posted by wlfyk62@Nov 29 2003, 06:30 PM
I am not telling where i get my danm information at. Its personal to me who i get all of my Racing Information. I dont kare. If yall guys dont ***** believe me then delete my post and everything becuase i am getting sick n tired off people *****me. I dont use Jayski, thats racin, nascar, news journal, scene, illstarted, etc
Keep it up... you won't be here much longer.
 
Originally posted by slick-nick+Nov 29 2003, 11:36 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (slick-nick @ Nov 29 2003, 11:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--wlfyk62@Nov 29 2003, 06:30 PM
I am not telling where i get my danm information at. Its personal to me who i get all of my Racing Information. I dont kare. If yall guys dont ***** believe me then delete my post and everything becuase i am getting sick n tired off people ****** me. I dont use Jayski, thats racin, nascar, news journal, scene, illstarted, etc
Keep it up... you won't be here much longer. [/b][/quote]
At least he can spell the f-banger correctly! :lol:
 
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