cat-sass
04-19-2005, 09:27 PM
http://speedtv.com/articles/auto/nascar/16292/
Two of the recent driver rumors were shot down by those in authority Sunday. J.D. Gibbs, president of Joe Gibbs Racing, denied reports that Jason Leffler's future in the FedEx No. 11 was in doubt. Speculation early last week said Leffler would be replaced in the No. 11, perhaps as soon as Darlington. Not so, Gibbs said. Team sources also said that sponsor FedEx has too much marketing equity built into Leffler for such an abrupt move to happen.
Also, Greg Biffle, reported to be a top candidate for Penske Racing's No. 2 car when Rusty Wallace retires end of this year, insisted he will remain with Roush Racing. Biffle, two-time winner this season and fully competitive at most other stops, said, in the presence of owner Jack Roush, said that his contract-renewal negotiations with Roush are more a matter of timing. "There isn't a question about it, and there hasn't been this year," Biffle said.
Biffle's contract runs out after this year, which makes him a subject for rumor. He expressed discontent with the Roush group last year, but he and the No. 16 team began running well mid-summer, and all became well again. He has been the most consistent driver in the circuit the past six months, with the possible exception of Hendrick's Jimmie Johnson.
Two of the recent driver rumors were shot down by those in authority Sunday. J.D. Gibbs, president of Joe Gibbs Racing, denied reports that Jason Leffler's future in the FedEx No. 11 was in doubt. Speculation early last week said Leffler would be replaced in the No. 11, perhaps as soon as Darlington. Not so, Gibbs said. Team sources also said that sponsor FedEx has too much marketing equity built into Leffler for such an abrupt move to happen.
Also, Greg Biffle, reported to be a top candidate for Penske Racing's No. 2 car when Rusty Wallace retires end of this year, insisted he will remain with Roush Racing. Biffle, two-time winner this season and fully competitive at most other stops, said, in the presence of owner Jack Roush, said that his contract-renewal negotiations with Roush are more a matter of timing. "There isn't a question about it, and there hasn't been this year," Biffle said.
Biffle's contract runs out after this year, which makes him a subject for rumor. He expressed discontent with the Roush group last year, but he and the No. 16 team began running well mid-summer, and all became well again. He has been the most consistent driver in the circuit the past six months, with the possible exception of Hendrick's Jimmie Johnson.