Elliott Sadler News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ Elliott Sadler's exodus from Robert Yates Racing was completed Wednesday when he was introduced as the new driver at Evernham Motorsports. Sadler, who signed a long-term contract to drive the No. 19 Dodge, spent Wednesday behind the wheel of his new ride during a test session at Kentucky Speedway. The paperwork on his immediate release from Yates was completed late Tuesday, freeing him to switch teams ...

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) _ Robert Yates Racing has officially hit rock bottom. Both Dale Jarrett and Elliott Sadler have jumped ship, choosing to flee RYR for new rides in 2007. Sponsor UPS is also leaving with Jarrett, creating a chaotic time for a once-proud organization. Despite the turnover, no one was panicking Friday. Instead, there seemed to be an overwhelming sense of relief following Sadler's long-awaited decision. ``We finally ...

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) _ Robert Yates Racing will let Elliott Sadler out of his contract at the end of the season. It's another blow for the Yates team, which also will lose longtime driver Dale Jarrett and sponsor UPS to Michael Waltrip's new team at the end of the season. ``We would like to thank Elliott for his commitment to ...

Drivers competing in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series in 2006 Elliott Sadler, No. 38 M&M's Ford Fusion, Robert Yates Racing Born: April 30, 1975 Hometown: Emporia, Va. Crew chief: Tommy Baldwin Jr. Finished 13th in points with 36 starts, no wins, four poles, one top fives, 12 top 10s and $5,024,120 in earnings. ... Sadler dropped off from his outstanding 2004 season, when he finished a career best ninth in points ...