THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, August 9, 1994 TAG: 9408090543
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C4 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: FROM STAFF, WIRE REPORTS
DATELINE: CONCORD, N.C. LENGTH: Short : 46 lines
Road racer Tommy Kendall will replace Jimmy Spencer as driver of the Ford Thunderbird owned by Junior Johnson in The Budweiser at The Glen this weekend at Watkins Glen, N.Y., team officials said.
Spencer broke his right shoulder when he crashed Saturday during the Brickyard 400.
Kendall, 27, has won five IMSA championships and an SCCA title. His Winston Cup experience includes the 1989 Bud at the Glen.
``Tommy is a bona fide road racer,'' said Mike Hill, Spencer's crew chief. ``He's the first person that came to mind when we found out Jimmy wasn't going to be 100 percent at Watkins Glen.''
Qualifying for Sunday's race is set for Friday.
AWARD WINNERS: Here are the winners of some of the many special awards offered in the Brickyard 400:
As the winner, Jeff Gordon received a $200,000 bonus from PPG.
As the leader of the most laps, Gordon got another $25,000.
As the lowest qualifier to lead the race, Harry Gant received $25,000.
As the leader at 100 miles, Ted Musgrave won a $20,000 bonus.
As the leader at 200, 300 and 400 miles, Gordon received three $20,000 bonuses.
As the fastest qualifier who didn't make the race, Joe Ruttman received $5,000.
As the lowest-placed driver still running at the finish, Gant received another $5,000.
As the leader at laps five and 78, Gordon received two $5,000 bonuses.
As the driver who logged the most miles between pit stops, Geoff Brabham received $5,000.
As the first driver to attempt to qualify, H.B. Bailey received $5,000.
As the driver who demonstrated ``superior safe-driving skills,'' Gordon received another $5,000.
(Note: All of Gordon's bonuses were part of his total winnings of about $613,000.). by CNB