A great link for who, what and where in next season I pasted it but the link is all color coated.
http://www.jayski.com/pages/2005teams.htm
2005 NEXTEL CUP TEAM CHART
FULL TIME TEAMS
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01 Joe Nemechek Chevy U.S. Army MB2 Motorsports
Nelson Bowers Ryan Pemberton Hendrick
Nemechek and U.S. Army signed thru 2005, USG goes to the #17 car.
02 Hermie Sadler Ford Peak Fitness Score Motorsports
Hermie Sadler
Angela Sadler
Bryant Stith
Jeff Stec
Peak Fitness James Ince Roush-Yates
Peak Fitness bought into the team and will be the sponsor, Ince will be the crew chief and the team will run Fords with Roush-Yates engines. Selling Busch Series team to concentrate on Nextel Cup
07 Dave Blaney Chevy Jack Daniel's
SKF Richard Childress Philippe Lopez Childress
Was the #30 team/car, switches to #07 for 2005. Philippe Lopez is the new crew chief. Jeff Burton moves over to the #31 and take the crew with him. #31 crew move over in a crew swap of sorts, former #31 crew chief Chris Andrews left RCR for Evernham. Robby Gordon leaves to start his own team, the #7.
0 Mike Bliss Chevy NetZero
Haas Automation Gene Haas
Haas Automation Robert "Bootie" Barker Hendrick
Bliss will be the driver. Ward Burton let go after Phoenix in 2004. Supposedly NetZero will stay after being rumored to be going to BANG Racings new Cup team...supposedly with Ward Burton.
2 Rusty Wallace Dodge Miller Lite
Mobil One, Mead, PPG, Snap On, Mazak, Lennox, Bosch, Hugo Boss, Amtrak, Utz Quality Foods Roger Penske Larry Carter Penske Jasper
Wallace to retire after the 2005 season. No word who will take over the #2 after 2005.
4 ? Chevy ?
Kodak Morgan-McClure
Larry McClure
Tim Morgan Chris Carrier Ron Puryear
No word on a 2005 driver or plan as there is a possibilty the team could close up if no sponsor is found.
5 Kyle Busch
ROTY Chevy Kelloggs
Delphi, Quaker State, GMAC, Haas Rick Hendrick Alan Gustafson Hendrick
Gustafson will be the crew chief. Former #5 crew chief, Jim Long to oversee Hendrick's Busch program. Busch takes over for Terry Labonte in the #5, Labonte will run part-time in the #44 Kellogg's Chevy. Kelloggs is good thru 2005.
6 Mark Martin Ford Viagra/Pfizer Jack Roush Pat Tryson Yates/Roush
Martin to retired after 2005, no idea what he does in 2006, possibly Trucks. Carl Edwards or Jon Wood could end up in the car. Viagra is supposedly signed thru 2005, after that...?
7 Robby Gordon Chevy Harrah's, Menards, Fruit of the Loom Robby Gordon
Jimmy Smith Bob Temple Menards
Gordon leaves the #31 RCR team to start his own team
8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr Chevy Budweiser
Outlaw, Remington, Snap On, Ritz,Menards Dale Earnhardt Inc/DEI Pete Rondeau DEI
Pete Rondeau comes over from the #15 to be the new crew chief, and the crew will follow. Former crew chief, Tony Eury Sr. takes over as DEI's Director of Competition. Tony Eury Jr. goes from #8 Car Chief to #15 Crew Chief. Dale Jr. is officially signed thru 2007 with DEI.
9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dodge Dealers
UAW, Stihl, Valvoline, Siemens,Mountian Dew,Stanley Tools Ray Evernham Tommy Baldwin Jr.
(team director) Evernham Motorsports
Penske-Jasper
(for restrictor plates)
No word on any changes
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10 Scott Riggs Chevy Valvoline MBV Motorsports
Valvoline
Nelson Bowers. Doug Randolph Hendrick
no word on any changes.
12 Ryan Newman Dodge ALLTEL
Mobil One, Wega, Sony, Turtle Wax, Timberland Roger Penske Matt Borland Penske Jasper
No word of any changes.
11* Jason Leffler Chevy Federal Express Joe Gibbs Dave Rogers Joe Gibbs Racing
The third Joe Gibbs Racing team for 2005, Leffler will drive for at least 2005. Does J.J. Yeley take over in 2006?
13 Greg Sacks Dodge ARCDehooker/Vita Coco Greg Sacks
Ed Raabe
James Wilsberg Paul Sacks Mike Ege
Attempted ten races in 2004, plans to run full time in 2005 and supposedly run a 2nd team, #73 but no driver/sponsor named. In 2002, Sacks announced the #05 Chevy team, but the car never was entered or saw the track.
14 John Andretti Ford APlus/Victory Brand
Airplus Insoles ppc Racing Dave Charpentier Yates/Roush
The new ppc Racing Cup team, ran six races in 2004 under the ownership of A.J. Foyt [for provisionals]
15 Micheal Waltrip Chevy NAPA
Coca Cola, Klaussner, Ritz, Domino's Pizza, Best Western Dale Earnhardt Inc Tony Eury Jr. DEI
Eury Jr. takes over in a crew swap with the #8 team, Eury Jr. was the car chief there. Waltrip and NAPA are signed thru 2005, after that....? DEI reportedly says Waltrip has to finish in the top 10 in 2005 to keep the ride. Rondeau took over for Slugger Labbe after Talladega in Oct.
16 Greg Biffle Ford Army National Guard, ?Subway, ?Travelodge, ?Jackson Hewitt Jack Roush Doug Richert Yates/Roush
National Guard re-up for 2005. Biffle says he is staying at Rosuh thru 2005. Not sure if National Guard and Subway are back, they may end up on the #99 or stay with the #16.
17 Matt Kenseth Ford DeWalt Tools
Lexan, USG Mark Martin
Jack Roush Robby Reiser Yates/Roush
Smirnoff Ice will be the primary sponsor for 5-6 races. Kenseth and Reiser are signed thru 2006, DeWalt thru 2004.
18 Bobby Labonte Chevy Interstate Batteries
MBNA, GM, Coca-Cola, Fieldcrest Cannon, Cintas, Champion, ConAgra Foods, Banquet Frozen Foods, Food Lion, Mac Tools, Sherwin Williams, EDS, Daewoo, 3M, Aeroquip, EasyCare, Wix, Advair Joe Gibbs Steve Addington Gibbs Racing
Brandon Thomas took over mid-season, but supposedly the team is looking for a new crew chief.
19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dodge Dealers
UAW, Mountain Dew, Stihl, Valvoline, Siemens,Stanley Tools Ray Evernham Kenny Francis
(team director) Evernham Motorsports
Penske-Jasper
(for restrictor plates)
Mayfield signed thru 2005. The team runs under a management system consisting of a team director, a lead mechanic and a race engineer.
20 Tony Stewart Chevy Home Depot
GM, Coke-Cola, Glidden, Old Spice, Champion, EDS, Daewoo, Wix, Advair Joe Gibbs Greg Zipadelli Joe Gibbs Racing
Stewart is signed thru 2009 as is Home Depot. Zipadelli is supposedly signed to long term deal. No changes known.
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21 Ricky Rudd Ford Motorcraft
U.S. Air Force, Rent-A-Center Wood Brothers Michael 'Fatback' McSwain Yates/Roush
Rudd signed thru 2005. Motorcraft also extends out to 2005. Not sure if the Air Force or Rent-A-Center will be back.
22 Scott Wimmer Dodge Caterpillar
Pro-Cert, Hobas Pipe, Mountain Dew, Tempstar Bill Davis Derrick Finley Bill Davis Racing
Derrick Finley takes over the full time crew chief job starting in 2005. Wimmer is signed thru 2005. Frank Stoddard released as crew chief, late in 2004. Supposedly Philippe Lopez interviewed for the job. Caterpillar is signed thru 2007. Dodge stopped supporting the team but supposedly the team will continue to run Dodges in 2005
24 Jeff Gordon Chevy DuPont Finishes
Pepsi, Quaker State, SDRC, AC Delco, Rain-X, Slick 50, Haas, GMAC, Delphi Automotive, Lowe's Rick Hendrick
Jeff Gordon Robbie Loomis Hendrick
No word of any changes. Gordon is signed to a longterm deal with Hendrick, DuPont signed up thru 2005, Loomis is on a 2-3 year deal
25 Brian Vickers Chevy GMAC
Carquest, DiTech, Quaker State, EMP Rick Hendrick Lance McGrew Hendrick
Have heard of no changes.
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?28 ? ?Dodge
?Ford ? BANG Racing
Alex Meshkin ? ?
Now it looks like this deal is dead and that BANG will not run a full time Cup team in 2005. NetZero is staying with the #0 team. BANG Racing moves up from the Truck Series to Busch with Travis Kvapil and Nextel Cup, supposedly with Ward Burton. Looks like Dodge. NetZero was rumored to be coing with Burton, but supposedly will stay with Haas CNC Racing.
29 Kevin Harvick Chevy GM Goodwrench
Hershey Foods, Oreo, Realtree, AC Delco, Snap-On, Bass Pro Shops, Coca-Cola, Tracker Boats, Perdue,SKF Richard Childress ?Todd Berrier Childress
May change crew chief's. This team was the #3 with Dale Earnhardt before he was killed, Childress has no plans to run the #3
31 Jeff Burton Chevy Cingular,SKF Richard Childress Kevin Hamlin Childress
Crew Chief Kevin Hamlin moves back to the #31 with Jeff Burton with former #31 crew chief Chris Andrews leaving RCR. The #30 [07?] swap crews with the #31. Cingular and Burton sign thru 2007. Cingular can only stay as a sponsor if with RCR and the #31.
32 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Chevy Tide
Downy, Kenmore, Mattel, Super 8, Craftsman, Diamond Cut Jeans Cal Wells
PPI Motorsports Harold Holly RCR
Hamilton Jr. takes over for Craven mid-season in 2004. Crew chief Holly comes over with Hamilton Jr. PPI closes up engine shop and will use RCR engines in 2005. Tide is signed thru 2006.
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37 Kevin Lepage Dodge ?
Carter's Royal Dispos-all John Carter
RJ Motorsports Billy Poindexter Ernie Elliott
plans to run full 2005 season
38 Elliott Sadler Ford M&M's
Shell Lubricants, ROTELLA T, Pedigree, Combos, CitiFinancial Robert Yates Todd Parrott Yates/Roush
no chnages except the paint scheme.
40 Sterling Marlin Dodge Coor's Light
Target, Snap-On, Kennametal, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya, Prilosec Chip Ganassi
Felix Sabates Steve Boyer Ernie Elliott
Boyer named crew cgief in Dec 04. Crew chief Lee McCall takes another position within Ganassi Racing, Glover is acting crew chief as of Charlotte in Oct. Prilosec comes aboard as a major assoc. sponsor, will have a full car paint scheme at Charlotte in Oct. Marlin signed thru 2005 as is Coors.
41 Casey Mears Dodge Target
Snap-On, Energizer, STP, FugiFilm, Kleenex, Cheerios, Gillette, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya Chip Ganassi
Felix Sabates Jimmy Elledge Ernie Elliott
No changes to report
42 Jamie McMurray Dodge Havoline
Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya Chip Ganassi Donnie Wingo Ernie Elliott
McMurray was rumored to a few rides in 2005, but is with the #42 thru 2005. Is rumored to be replacing Rusty Wallace in the #2 when he retires, but that hs been denied.
43 Jeff Green Dodge Cheerios
Pop Secret, Betty Crocker, Hot Wheels, Ferguson, Sprint, OMP, Red Lobster, Southern Pride Trucking Petty Enterprises Greg Steadman Evernham
Will run Evernham engines in 2005
45 Kyle Petty Dodge Georgia Pacific
Brawny, Wells Fargo Financial Petty Enterprises Bill Henderson Evernham
Will run Evernham engines in 2005
48 Jimmie Johnson Chevy Lowe's Home Improvent
Quaker State Rick Hendrick
Jeff Gordon Chad Knaus Hendrick
No word of any changes
49 Ken Schrader Dodge Schwan's
Federated Auto Parts BAM Racing
Beth Ann Morganthau
Tom Morganthau David Hyder Joey Arrington
Hyder named new crew chief just after Talladega in Oct. Schwan's comes aboard as the primary sponsor, signing a mulit-year deal. Red Baron's Pizza scheme for Chicago and Kansas.
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72 Kirk Shelmerdine Ford ?
Freddie B's Kirk Shelmerdine Phil Harris ?
attempted all the Cup races in 2004 and plans to do so in 2005
77 Travis Kvapil
ROTY Dodge Kodak
Jasper Engines Doug Bawel
Mark Harrah
Roger Penske Shane Wilson Penske Jasper
Travis Kvapil takes over in 2005 after Brendan Gaughan ran in 2004 and was released. Shane Wilson stays as crew chief. Gaughan will supposedly go to a Pensek Truck. Supposedly Kvapil will still run 20 Busch races for BANG Racing. Kvapil ran a 4th Penske Racing car [#06] in 2004 in a few races.
88 Dale Jarrett Ford UPS
Ford Credit, Coca-Cola, Fleetwood, Shell Lubricants/ROTELLA T, CitiFinancial Robert Yates Mike Ford Yates/Roush
no changes known
97 Kurt Busch Ford Sharpie Markers/Rubbermaid
Crown Royal Georgetta Roush
Roush Racing Jimmy Fennig Yates/Roush
Crown Royal to run as primary in six Cup races and one exhibition race.
98 ? Ford ?
Lucas Oil Chris Edwards Mike Steurer Tri-Star
plans to run the full 2005 schedule and is looking for a sponsor
99 Carl Edwards Ford ? Robert Corn
Roush Racing Bob Osborne Yates/Roush
No sponsor for the #99 yet, Edwards may run the #60 in the Busch Series and possibly a limited Cup deal in the #99. Crown Royal/Diageo will do a limited deal on the #97 with Kurt Busch. Edwards took over at MIS in August when Jeff Burton went to #30 RCR. Since he ran in 13 races in 2004, he cannot run for Rookie of the Year.
PART TIME TEAMS
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00* ?Kenny Wallace Chevy ?Aaron's Rents Michael Waltrip Racing Joe Garrone DEI
Not sure if Wallace will still be the driver since he won't be driving for Waltrip in the Busch Series but probably for ppc Racing in a Ford, which is a factory team. Supposedly will run some races in 2005, but have not heard of plans yet
00* Ryan McGlynn
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Carl Long Chevy
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Dodge ?
Buyer's Choice Auto Warranty, Howes Lubricator Raynard McGlynn Dom Turse ?
plans to run a limited schedule starting at Califronia in Feb 2005. Long and McGlynn will split the driving duties.
09* Johnny Sauter Dodge Miccosukee Indian Gaming James Finch Jerry Pitts ?Ganassi
Sauter takes over Finch's Busch team driving duites and supposedly will run some Cup races in 2005.
1* Martin Truex Jr. Chevy Bass Pro Shops Dale Earnhardt Inc ? DEI
Truex Jr. will run up to seven races in 2005 and full-time in 2006 for Rookie of the Year.
23* ?Shane Hmiel Dodge ? Gail Davis ? Bill Davis Racing
Davis supposedly is looking for a full-time sponsor for 2005 in hopes of running Hmiel full time and for ROTY, Hmiel is running full time in the #32 Busch Series 'Chevy', not sure if he would run the #23.
33* Kerry Earnhardt Chevy ? Richard Childress/RCR ? RCR
Plans to at least run Talladega in April
35* Mike Wallace Chevy ? Gary Keller Ted Kennedy ?
attempted some 2004 races, not sure if the team will attempt any in 2005
36* Boris Said
ROTY Chevy Centrix Financial MB2 Motorsports
Bob Sutton Frank Stoddard Hendrick
Stoddard named crew cheif in Dec 2004. Will run 10-12 races in 2005
39* Scott Pruett Dodge Target Chip Ganassi
Felix Sabates Matt Chambers Ernie Elliott
Assume Pruett will run road course and possibly Indy races, but have not heard
44* Terry Labonte Chevy Kelloggs Rick Hendrick Peter Sospenzo Hendrick
Labonte asked the Petty's to use the #44 for 2005 and 2006. Labonte will run 10 races in 2005 and 2006, then retire
46* Carl Long
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Ryan McGlynn Dodge
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Chevy ?
RacingMetal.com, Liquid Salvation, Buyer's Choice, Howes Lubricator Danielle Long ? ?
teaming up with the #00 McGlynn team to run some races in 2005. Danielle Long [wife] takes over as owner, buying the Glenn's out.
50* ?Chad Chaffin Dodge ? Arnold Motorsports
Don Arnold Mike Hillman Bill Davis Racing
Supposedly will run a limited schedule in 2005. Todd Bodine will not be back in either the car or the truck. Looks like the team will run full time in the Truck Series with Toyota after running some late 2004 season races and winning, assuming the team will run full time in Nextel Cup in 2005.
51* ?Tony Raines Chevy ?Marathon Oil Joe Auer Buddy Sisco ?
ran some races in 2004, not sure of 2005 plans
59* Klaus Graf Dodge ?DHL BAM Racing
Beth Ann Morganthau
Tom Morganthau ? Joey Arrington
Will supposedly run 10-12 races in 2005
62* Larry Hollenbeck Chevy S.W.A.T. Fitness Club Larry Hollenbeck Joe Dan Bailey ?
not sure of 2005 plans
80* ? Ford ? Stan Hover Stan Hover Carl Wagner
attempted and ran many races in 2005 with many different drivers, no idea what plans are for 2005
80* ?J.J. Yeley Chevy ? Joe Gibbs ? Joe Gibbs Racing
Probably a 4th team for JGR as an R&D car, Yeley could get some runs in the car.
89* Morgan Shepherd Dodge Racing with Jesus Morgan Shepherd Troy Kelly ?
not sure of 2005 plans
90* ? Ford ? Junie Donlavey ? ?
no idea of 2005 plans
91* Bill Elliott Dodge Stanley Tools
(6 races)
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Auto Value /Bumper to Bumper
(MIS-June; Texas-Nov) Ray Evernham Chris Andrews Evernham Motorsports
Andrews come over from RCR. Elliott will run at least six races in 2005 with Stanley Tools as the sponsor, could run up to 15 races if a sponsor is found or turn full time with sponsorship and another driver filling in the races Elliott doesn't run. Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper to sponsor the team for two races. Plan is to run this team full-time in 2006.
92* ? Dodge ? Bob Jenkins ? ?
made a few attempts in 2004, not sure of 2005 plans
93* ? Chevy Quality Plus Services GIC-Mixon Motorsports
Pat Whitener Teddy Brown ?
not sure of 2005 plans
94* Stanton Barrett Chevy
Ford Husqvarna
AmericInn Lodging Systems David Watson Terry Allen Carl Wagner
not sure of 2005 plans
96* ?Johnny Benson Chevy ? Cal Wells
PPI Motorsports ? ?
Looks like the long rumored 2nd PPI team will not run....yet.
TEAMS with UNKNOWN STATUS
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HOF?* ? ? ?Pizza Hut
?Radio Shack
?Acme Brick Hall of Fame Racing
Troy Aikman
Roger Staubach ? ?
Have not heard anythig about this team since mid 2003. May run Busch and not Cup in 2004, due to lack of sponsorship. Announced plans in Jan 2003 to run or buy a team to run in the 2004 Cup season, starting with one team and expanding to two teams by 2005. Joe Gibbs has helped as an advisor only. Bill Saunders is managing the team.
37* ? ?Chevy ?PHM - Paramount Hospitality Management ?Quest Motor Racing
Derrike Cope ? ?T&L Motors
no idea what happened to this team
46* Brandon Ash Ford SAS, Fuji Film, Little Tree Jon Perreton
Scott Yeaman
Track Access Joey Knuckles ?
may attempt Sonoma in 2005, otherwise, no idea.
57* ? Chevy ?
CLR, LD Mechanical, OTW Racing, SpeedwayBag Ted Campbell Joey Cudmore ?
no idea what is up with this team
94* Rich Bickle Chevy ? Fred Bickford ? T&L Motors
planned to run some races in 2003, unsure of 2004 plans.
95* ? Ford?
?Dodge ? Sadler Bros Nick Harrison Rahmoc
unsure of 2004 plans, team runs limited races in the BGN and ARCA series.
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2005 NEXTEL CUP TEAM CHART
FULL TIME TEAMS
CAR#
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OWNER CREW CHIEF ENGINES
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01 Joe Nemechek Chevy U.S. Army MB2 Motorsports
Nelson Bowers Ryan Pemberton Hendrick
Nemechek and U.S. Army signed thru 2005, USG goes to the #17 car.
02 Hermie Sadler Ford Peak Fitness Score Motorsports
Hermie Sadler
Angela Sadler
Bryant Stith
Jeff Stec
Peak Fitness James Ince Roush-Yates
Peak Fitness bought into the team and will be the sponsor, Ince will be the crew chief and the team will run Fords with Roush-Yates engines. Selling Busch Series team to concentrate on Nextel Cup
07 Dave Blaney Chevy Jack Daniel's
SKF Richard Childress Philippe Lopez Childress
Was the #30 team/car, switches to #07 for 2005. Philippe Lopez is the new crew chief. Jeff Burton moves over to the #31 and take the crew with him. #31 crew move over in a crew swap of sorts, former #31 crew chief Chris Andrews left RCR for Evernham. Robby Gordon leaves to start his own team, the #7.
0 Mike Bliss Chevy NetZero
Haas Automation Gene Haas
Haas Automation Robert "Bootie" Barker Hendrick
Bliss will be the driver. Ward Burton let go after Phoenix in 2004. Supposedly NetZero will stay after being rumored to be going to BANG Racings new Cup team...supposedly with Ward Burton.
2 Rusty Wallace Dodge Miller Lite
Mobil One, Mead, PPG, Snap On, Mazak, Lennox, Bosch, Hugo Boss, Amtrak, Utz Quality Foods Roger Penske Larry Carter Penske Jasper
Wallace to retire after the 2005 season. No word who will take over the #2 after 2005.
4 ? Chevy ?
Kodak Morgan-McClure
Larry McClure
Tim Morgan Chris Carrier Ron Puryear
No word on a 2005 driver or plan as there is a possibilty the team could close up if no sponsor is found.
5 Kyle Busch
ROTY Chevy Kelloggs
Delphi, Quaker State, GMAC, Haas Rick Hendrick Alan Gustafson Hendrick
Gustafson will be the crew chief. Former #5 crew chief, Jim Long to oversee Hendrick's Busch program. Busch takes over for Terry Labonte in the #5, Labonte will run part-time in the #44 Kellogg's Chevy. Kelloggs is good thru 2005.
6 Mark Martin Ford Viagra/Pfizer Jack Roush Pat Tryson Yates/Roush
Martin to retired after 2005, no idea what he does in 2006, possibly Trucks. Carl Edwards or Jon Wood could end up in the car. Viagra is supposedly signed thru 2005, after that...?
7 Robby Gordon Chevy Harrah's, Menards, Fruit of the Loom Robby Gordon
Jimmy Smith Bob Temple Menards
Gordon leaves the #31 RCR team to start his own team
8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr Chevy Budweiser
Outlaw, Remington, Snap On, Ritz,Menards Dale Earnhardt Inc/DEI Pete Rondeau DEI
Pete Rondeau comes over from the #15 to be the new crew chief, and the crew will follow. Former crew chief, Tony Eury Sr. takes over as DEI's Director of Competition. Tony Eury Jr. goes from #8 Car Chief to #15 Crew Chief. Dale Jr. is officially signed thru 2007 with DEI.
9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dodge Dealers
UAW, Stihl, Valvoline, Siemens,Mountian Dew,Stanley Tools Ray Evernham Tommy Baldwin Jr.
(team director) Evernham Motorsports
Penske-Jasper
(for restrictor plates)
No word on any changes
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10 Scott Riggs Chevy Valvoline MBV Motorsports
Valvoline
Nelson Bowers. Doug Randolph Hendrick
no word on any changes.
12 Ryan Newman Dodge ALLTEL
Mobil One, Wega, Sony, Turtle Wax, Timberland Roger Penske Matt Borland Penske Jasper
No word of any changes.
11* Jason Leffler Chevy Federal Express Joe Gibbs Dave Rogers Joe Gibbs Racing
The third Joe Gibbs Racing team for 2005, Leffler will drive for at least 2005. Does J.J. Yeley take over in 2006?
13 Greg Sacks Dodge ARCDehooker/Vita Coco Greg Sacks
Ed Raabe
James Wilsberg Paul Sacks Mike Ege
Attempted ten races in 2004, plans to run full time in 2005 and supposedly run a 2nd team, #73 but no driver/sponsor named. In 2002, Sacks announced the #05 Chevy team, but the car never was entered or saw the track.
14 John Andretti Ford APlus/Victory Brand
Airplus Insoles ppc Racing Dave Charpentier Yates/Roush
The new ppc Racing Cup team, ran six races in 2004 under the ownership of A.J. Foyt [for provisionals]
15 Micheal Waltrip Chevy NAPA
Coca Cola, Klaussner, Ritz, Domino's Pizza, Best Western Dale Earnhardt Inc Tony Eury Jr. DEI
Eury Jr. takes over in a crew swap with the #8 team, Eury Jr. was the car chief there. Waltrip and NAPA are signed thru 2005, after that....? DEI reportedly says Waltrip has to finish in the top 10 in 2005 to keep the ride. Rondeau took over for Slugger Labbe after Talladega in Oct.
16 Greg Biffle Ford Army National Guard, ?Subway, ?Travelodge, ?Jackson Hewitt Jack Roush Doug Richert Yates/Roush
National Guard re-up for 2005. Biffle says he is staying at Rosuh thru 2005. Not sure if National Guard and Subway are back, they may end up on the #99 or stay with the #16.
17 Matt Kenseth Ford DeWalt Tools
Lexan, USG Mark Martin
Jack Roush Robby Reiser Yates/Roush
Smirnoff Ice will be the primary sponsor for 5-6 races. Kenseth and Reiser are signed thru 2006, DeWalt thru 2004.
18 Bobby Labonte Chevy Interstate Batteries
MBNA, GM, Coca-Cola, Fieldcrest Cannon, Cintas, Champion, ConAgra Foods, Banquet Frozen Foods, Food Lion, Mac Tools, Sherwin Williams, EDS, Daewoo, 3M, Aeroquip, EasyCare, Wix, Advair Joe Gibbs Steve Addington Gibbs Racing
Brandon Thomas took over mid-season, but supposedly the team is looking for a new crew chief.
19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dodge Dealers
UAW, Mountain Dew, Stihl, Valvoline, Siemens,Stanley Tools Ray Evernham Kenny Francis
(team director) Evernham Motorsports
Penske-Jasper
(for restrictor plates)
Mayfield signed thru 2005. The team runs under a management system consisting of a team director, a lead mechanic and a race engineer.
20 Tony Stewart Chevy Home Depot
GM, Coke-Cola, Glidden, Old Spice, Champion, EDS, Daewoo, Wix, Advair Joe Gibbs Greg Zipadelli Joe Gibbs Racing
Stewart is signed thru 2009 as is Home Depot. Zipadelli is supposedly signed to long term deal. No changes known.
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21 Ricky Rudd Ford Motorcraft
U.S. Air Force, Rent-A-Center Wood Brothers Michael 'Fatback' McSwain Yates/Roush
Rudd signed thru 2005. Motorcraft also extends out to 2005. Not sure if the Air Force or Rent-A-Center will be back.
22 Scott Wimmer Dodge Caterpillar
Pro-Cert, Hobas Pipe, Mountain Dew, Tempstar Bill Davis Derrick Finley Bill Davis Racing
Derrick Finley takes over the full time crew chief job starting in 2005. Wimmer is signed thru 2005. Frank Stoddard released as crew chief, late in 2004. Supposedly Philippe Lopez interviewed for the job. Caterpillar is signed thru 2007. Dodge stopped supporting the team but supposedly the team will continue to run Dodges in 2005
24 Jeff Gordon Chevy DuPont Finishes
Pepsi, Quaker State, SDRC, AC Delco, Rain-X, Slick 50, Haas, GMAC, Delphi Automotive, Lowe's Rick Hendrick
Jeff Gordon Robbie Loomis Hendrick
No word of any changes. Gordon is signed to a longterm deal with Hendrick, DuPont signed up thru 2005, Loomis is on a 2-3 year deal
25 Brian Vickers Chevy GMAC
Carquest, DiTech, Quaker State, EMP Rick Hendrick Lance McGrew Hendrick
Have heard of no changes.
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?28 ? ?Dodge
?Ford ? BANG Racing
Alex Meshkin ? ?
Now it looks like this deal is dead and that BANG will not run a full time Cup team in 2005. NetZero is staying with the #0 team. BANG Racing moves up from the Truck Series to Busch with Travis Kvapil and Nextel Cup, supposedly with Ward Burton. Looks like Dodge. NetZero was rumored to be coing with Burton, but supposedly will stay with Haas CNC Racing.
29 Kevin Harvick Chevy GM Goodwrench
Hershey Foods, Oreo, Realtree, AC Delco, Snap-On, Bass Pro Shops, Coca-Cola, Tracker Boats, Perdue,SKF Richard Childress ?Todd Berrier Childress
May change crew chief's. This team was the #3 with Dale Earnhardt before he was killed, Childress has no plans to run the #3
31 Jeff Burton Chevy Cingular,SKF Richard Childress Kevin Hamlin Childress
Crew Chief Kevin Hamlin moves back to the #31 with Jeff Burton with former #31 crew chief Chris Andrews leaving RCR. The #30 [07?] swap crews with the #31. Cingular and Burton sign thru 2007. Cingular can only stay as a sponsor if with RCR and the #31.
32 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Chevy Tide
Downy, Kenmore, Mattel, Super 8, Craftsman, Diamond Cut Jeans Cal Wells
PPI Motorsports Harold Holly RCR
Hamilton Jr. takes over for Craven mid-season in 2004. Crew chief Holly comes over with Hamilton Jr. PPI closes up engine shop and will use RCR engines in 2005. Tide is signed thru 2006.
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37 Kevin Lepage Dodge ?
Carter's Royal Dispos-all John Carter
RJ Motorsports Billy Poindexter Ernie Elliott
plans to run full 2005 season
38 Elliott Sadler Ford M&M's
Shell Lubricants, ROTELLA T, Pedigree, Combos, CitiFinancial Robert Yates Todd Parrott Yates/Roush
no chnages except the paint scheme.
40 Sterling Marlin Dodge Coor's Light
Target, Snap-On, Kennametal, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya, Prilosec Chip Ganassi
Felix Sabates Steve Boyer Ernie Elliott
Boyer named crew cgief in Dec 04. Crew chief Lee McCall takes another position within Ganassi Racing, Glover is acting crew chief as of Charlotte in Oct. Prilosec comes aboard as a major assoc. sponsor, will have a full car paint scheme at Charlotte in Oct. Marlin signed thru 2005 as is Coors.
41 Casey Mears Dodge Target
Snap-On, Energizer, STP, FugiFilm, Kleenex, Cheerios, Gillette, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya Chip Ganassi
Felix Sabates Jimmy Elledge Ernie Elliott
No changes to report
42 Jamie McMurray Dodge Havoline
Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Syntel, Avaya Chip Ganassi Donnie Wingo Ernie Elliott
McMurray was rumored to a few rides in 2005, but is with the #42 thru 2005. Is rumored to be replacing Rusty Wallace in the #2 when he retires, but that hs been denied.
43 Jeff Green Dodge Cheerios
Pop Secret, Betty Crocker, Hot Wheels, Ferguson, Sprint, OMP, Red Lobster, Southern Pride Trucking Petty Enterprises Greg Steadman Evernham
Will run Evernham engines in 2005
45 Kyle Petty Dodge Georgia Pacific
Brawny, Wells Fargo Financial Petty Enterprises Bill Henderson Evernham
Will run Evernham engines in 2005
48 Jimmie Johnson Chevy Lowe's Home Improvent
Quaker State Rick Hendrick
Jeff Gordon Chad Knaus Hendrick
No word of any changes
49 Ken Schrader Dodge Schwan's
Federated Auto Parts BAM Racing
Beth Ann Morganthau
Tom Morganthau David Hyder Joey Arrington
Hyder named new crew chief just after Talladega in Oct. Schwan's comes aboard as the primary sponsor, signing a mulit-year deal. Red Baron's Pizza scheme for Chicago and Kansas.
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72 Kirk Shelmerdine Ford ?
Freddie B's Kirk Shelmerdine Phil Harris ?
attempted all the Cup races in 2004 and plans to do so in 2005
77 Travis Kvapil
ROTY Dodge Kodak
Jasper Engines Doug Bawel
Mark Harrah
Roger Penske Shane Wilson Penske Jasper
Travis Kvapil takes over in 2005 after Brendan Gaughan ran in 2004 and was released. Shane Wilson stays as crew chief. Gaughan will supposedly go to a Pensek Truck. Supposedly Kvapil will still run 20 Busch races for BANG Racing. Kvapil ran a 4th Penske Racing car [#06] in 2004 in a few races.
88 Dale Jarrett Ford UPS
Ford Credit, Coca-Cola, Fleetwood, Shell Lubricants/ROTELLA T, CitiFinancial Robert Yates Mike Ford Yates/Roush
no changes known
97 Kurt Busch Ford Sharpie Markers/Rubbermaid
Crown Royal Georgetta Roush
Roush Racing Jimmy Fennig Yates/Roush
Crown Royal to run as primary in six Cup races and one exhibition race.
98 ? Ford ?
Lucas Oil Chris Edwards Mike Steurer Tri-Star
plans to run the full 2005 schedule and is looking for a sponsor
99 Carl Edwards Ford ? Robert Corn
Roush Racing Bob Osborne Yates/Roush
No sponsor for the #99 yet, Edwards may run the #60 in the Busch Series and possibly a limited Cup deal in the #99. Crown Royal/Diageo will do a limited deal on the #97 with Kurt Busch. Edwards took over at MIS in August when Jeff Burton went to #30 RCR. Since he ran in 13 races in 2004, he cannot run for Rookie of the Year.
PART TIME TEAMS
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00* ?Kenny Wallace Chevy ?Aaron's Rents Michael Waltrip Racing Joe Garrone DEI
Not sure if Wallace will still be the driver since he won't be driving for Waltrip in the Busch Series but probably for ppc Racing in a Ford, which is a factory team. Supposedly will run some races in 2005, but have not heard of plans yet
00* Ryan McGlynn
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Dodge ?
Buyer's Choice Auto Warranty, Howes Lubricator Raynard McGlynn Dom Turse ?
plans to run a limited schedule starting at Califronia in Feb 2005. Long and McGlynn will split the driving duties.
09* Johnny Sauter Dodge Miccosukee Indian Gaming James Finch Jerry Pitts ?Ganassi
Sauter takes over Finch's Busch team driving duites and supposedly will run some Cup races in 2005.
1* Martin Truex Jr. Chevy Bass Pro Shops Dale Earnhardt Inc ? DEI
Truex Jr. will run up to seven races in 2005 and full-time in 2006 for Rookie of the Year.
23* ?Shane Hmiel Dodge ? Gail Davis ? Bill Davis Racing
Davis supposedly is looking for a full-time sponsor for 2005 in hopes of running Hmiel full time and for ROTY, Hmiel is running full time in the #32 Busch Series 'Chevy', not sure if he would run the #23.
33* Kerry Earnhardt Chevy ? Richard Childress/RCR ? RCR
Plans to at least run Talladega in April
35* Mike Wallace Chevy ? Gary Keller Ted Kennedy ?
attempted some 2004 races, not sure if the team will attempt any in 2005
36* Boris Said
ROTY Chevy Centrix Financial MB2 Motorsports
Bob Sutton Frank Stoddard Hendrick
Stoddard named crew cheif in Dec 2004. Will run 10-12 races in 2005
39* Scott Pruett Dodge Target Chip Ganassi
Felix Sabates Matt Chambers Ernie Elliott
Assume Pruett will run road course and possibly Indy races, but have not heard
44* Terry Labonte Chevy Kelloggs Rick Hendrick Peter Sospenzo Hendrick
Labonte asked the Petty's to use the #44 for 2005 and 2006. Labonte will run 10 races in 2005 and 2006, then retire
46* Carl Long
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RacingMetal.com, Liquid Salvation, Buyer's Choice, Howes Lubricator Danielle Long ? ?
teaming up with the #00 McGlynn team to run some races in 2005. Danielle Long [wife] takes over as owner, buying the Glenn's out.
50* ?Chad Chaffin Dodge ? Arnold Motorsports
Don Arnold Mike Hillman Bill Davis Racing
Supposedly will run a limited schedule in 2005. Todd Bodine will not be back in either the car or the truck. Looks like the team will run full time in the Truck Series with Toyota after running some late 2004 season races and winning, assuming the team will run full time in Nextel Cup in 2005.
51* ?Tony Raines Chevy ?Marathon Oil Joe Auer Buddy Sisco ?
ran some races in 2004, not sure of 2005 plans
59* Klaus Graf Dodge ?DHL BAM Racing
Beth Ann Morganthau
Tom Morganthau ? Joey Arrington
Will supposedly run 10-12 races in 2005
62* Larry Hollenbeck Chevy S.W.A.T. Fitness Club Larry Hollenbeck Joe Dan Bailey ?
not sure of 2005 plans
80* ? Ford ? Stan Hover Stan Hover Carl Wagner
attempted and ran many races in 2005 with many different drivers, no idea what plans are for 2005
80* ?J.J. Yeley Chevy ? Joe Gibbs ? Joe Gibbs Racing
Probably a 4th team for JGR as an R&D car, Yeley could get some runs in the car.
89* Morgan Shepherd Dodge Racing with Jesus Morgan Shepherd Troy Kelly ?
not sure of 2005 plans
90* ? Ford ? Junie Donlavey ? ?
no idea of 2005 plans
91* Bill Elliott Dodge Stanley Tools
(6 races)
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(MIS-June; Texas-Nov) Ray Evernham Chris Andrews Evernham Motorsports
Andrews come over from RCR. Elliott will run at least six races in 2005 with Stanley Tools as the sponsor, could run up to 15 races if a sponsor is found or turn full time with sponsorship and another driver filling in the races Elliott doesn't run. Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper to sponsor the team for two races. Plan is to run this team full-time in 2006.
92* ? Dodge ? Bob Jenkins ? ?
made a few attempts in 2004, not sure of 2005 plans
93* ? Chevy Quality Plus Services GIC-Mixon Motorsports
Pat Whitener Teddy Brown ?
not sure of 2005 plans
94* Stanton Barrett Chevy
Ford Husqvarna
AmericInn Lodging Systems David Watson Terry Allen Carl Wagner
not sure of 2005 plans
96* ?Johnny Benson Chevy ? Cal Wells
PPI Motorsports ? ?
Looks like the long rumored 2nd PPI team will not run....yet.
TEAMS with UNKNOWN STATUS
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HOF?* ? ? ?Pizza Hut
?Radio Shack
?Acme Brick Hall of Fame Racing
Troy Aikman
Roger Staubach ? ?
Have not heard anythig about this team since mid 2003. May run Busch and not Cup in 2004, due to lack of sponsorship. Announced plans in Jan 2003 to run or buy a team to run in the 2004 Cup season, starting with one team and expanding to two teams by 2005. Joe Gibbs has helped as an advisor only. Bill Saunders is managing the team.
37* ? ?Chevy ?PHM - Paramount Hospitality Management ?Quest Motor Racing
Derrike Cope ? ?T&L Motors
no idea what happened to this team
46* Brandon Ash Ford SAS, Fuji Film, Little Tree Jon Perreton
Scott Yeaman
Track Access Joey Knuckles ?
may attempt Sonoma in 2005, otherwise, no idea.
57* ? Chevy ?
CLR, LD Mechanical, OTW Racing, SpeedwayBag Ted Campbell Joey Cudmore ?
no idea what is up with this team
94* Rich Bickle Chevy ? Fred Bickford ? T&L Motors
planned to run some races in 2003, unsure of 2004 plans.
95* ? Ford?
?Dodge ? Sadler Bros Nick Harrison Rahmoc
unsure of 2004 plans, team runs limited races in the BGN and ARCA series.
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