Texaco/Havoline NASCAR History
Miscellaneous Drivers: Kenny Wallace, Lake Speed, and Robby Gordon
Years Driving for Texaco/Havoline: 1994 (Kenny Wallace), 1993 (Lake Speed), 1993 (Robby Gordon)
Team: Robert Yates Racing
Over the course of Texaco/Havoline’s involvement in NASCAR Winston Cup and NASCAR Nextel Cup racing, there have been instances when other drivers who have been called to drive the Texaco/Havoline car.
Robby Gordon and Lake Speed drove the Texaco/Havoline car in 1993 while Yates found a replacement for Allison following his tragic helicopter crash.
In 1994 Ernie Irvin, who had replaced Davy Allison, was involved in a crash during a practice session at the Michigan International Speedway. The final 10 races of the season were completed by Kenny Wallace.
Highlights in Texaco/Havoline Car:
1993
- After the death of Allison, Robby Gordon competed in one race driving the No. 28 Texaco/Havoline Ford at Talladega Superspeedway
- Lake Speed competed in three races during the 1993 season at Watkins Glen, Michigan, and Bristol
- Speed captured the outside pole position and a top-10 finish at the Michigan International Speedway
1994
- Wallace competed in the final 10 races of the 1994 season
- Captured the outside pole position for the season finale at Atlanta Motor Speedway and recorded two top-10 finishes
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