Ricky Rudd has been given clearance to return to the No.88 race car and resume his driving career for however long it maybe. Rudd had a separated shoulder and is schedule to retire at the end of the year, but you really don't know about race car drivers. they change their minds all the time.
I do look for Rudd to retire and become a part-time driver though which would probably suit him better. he doesn't like the daily grind of the every week racing. he is to the point where he doesn't need it anymore and I can't blame him at all.
