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Post by dewaynes on Jul 2, 2008 7:24:31 GMT -6
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today that due to a lack of sponsorship funding it will cease operation of the team's #40 Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Dodge driven by Dario Franchitti beginning this weekend in Daytona. "This is a difficult decision for Felix and I that did not come without its share of anguish," said Team Owner Chip Ganassi. "In this tough business environment continuing to run the car without proper funding has become increasingly difficult." CGRFS is committed to Franchitti's continued stockcar development and are currently in discussions with him on his racing options with the team which could include running the balance of the 2008 Nationwide season in the #40 Fastenal Dodge. Currently the #42 Texaco/Havoline/Juicy Fruit Dodge of Juan Pablo Montoya is 21st in owner points while the #41 Target Dodge driven by Reed Sorenson is sitting 31st in the standings.(CGRFS PR)(7-1-2008) This is PROOF that Chip doesn't belong in NASCAR....Yates racing had no primary sponsor for MONTHS, yet stuck around and STILL kicked Chip's behind repeatedly. He belongs in the only place he even gives 100% attention and effort to: Open Wheel. ....also it's yet another casualty for the COT era. The COT, which was supposed to save teams money, has just killed a team that less than a decade ago was fighting for the title. The list also includes: Ginn merges with DEI Roush is now Roush/Fenway Evernham is now Gilette Evernham Petty is now owned by an investment firm.
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