Busch Series
Sadler began running the Busch Series full-time in 1993. Driving the #25 Shell Oil/Virginia is for Lovers Oldsmobile for Don Beverly, Sadler picked a win at Orange County, finished tenth in points, and was named Rookie of the Year. He followed that up with another win and a fifth place points finish the next season. After that season ended, Sadler teamed with his father Herman to run the #1 Chevrolet sponsored by DeWalt Tools. Although he did not win, Sadler had six top-ten finishes and a thirteenth-place finish. 1996 yielded a pole at the Milwaukee Mile, but Sadler continued to drop and finished 15th place in points. He also made his debut in the Winston Cup series, starting 30th and finishing 37th at the Miller 400 in the #26 Chevrolet owned by William Slate.
In 1997, his ride was purchased by Diamond Ridge Motorsports, who also owned Elliott's current ride. Sadler grabbed two more poles and had seven top-ten finishes, finishing tenth in points. After a nearly identical season in 1998, Sadler was pushed out of the ride, while Elliott signed with Wood Brothers Racing in the Cup series.
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