
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, October 27, 1994                   TAG: 9410290023
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: B-2   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS AND STAFF REPORTS
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Short

TRICKLE JOINS MOORE TEAM FOR 1995

Another piece of the 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup lineup puzzle went into place Wednesday when veteran Dick Trickle signed to drive the Bud Moore Engineering Ford Thunderbird for next season.

Trickle, who celebrates his 53rd birthday today, is winless since joining the series fulltime in 1989, when he was rookie of the year. His first Winston Cup start was in 1970.

``It's the big one,'' Trickle said. ``Guys go fishing forever looking for the big one and I just got it.''

The Wisconsin native, who now makes his home in Iron Station, N.C., said he was excited about the well-financed ride, adding, ``The team is bound to accelerate. The fact that they've got me shows that they're making the right decision.''

The deal was signed about 4 p. m. Wednesday and afterward Moore said: ``We've got a driver. We're really pleased to have a driver of his caliber. We are thrilled.''

Trickle replaces Lake Speed, who is seeking other opportunities for 1995.

Keywords:
AUTO RACING

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