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Bill's not going to take every last cent of his fans when he does retire.
jaski.com : Elliott to decide by end of month: #9-Bill Elliott says he will decide by the end of the month whether he'll retire at the end of the current Winston Cup season or return for one more year. But the choice isn't as simple as it seems. He's struggling to make a decision that is in the best interest of a host of parties, including his car owner Ray Evernham, his crew, NASCAR and his legions of fans. He's in the last year of his contract with car owner Ray Evernham, but Evernham has said the No. 9 Dodge is Elliott's for as long as he wants to drive it. Elliott, who is still fully capable of winning, says he won't leave Evernham unless a top-notch replacement is standing by to take over his car. Complicating matters is the fact that Elliott's teammate Jeremy Mayfield is struggling, which could mean he might be forced out of the #19 Dodge. If Elliott retired at the end of this year, that could leave Evernham in the difficult position of having a multi-car race team with no drivers in place for the upcoming season. Then there are the top NASCAR officials who are urging Elliott to continue for at least one more season, so his contributions to the sport can be properly recognized. But Elliott, who shuns the spotlight whenever possible, said he wants no part of the type of retirement tour that Richard Petty and Darrell Waltrip took in the final season of their careers.(Atlanta Journal-Constitution) and see past news/rumors on my #9 Team News and Links page.(9-5-2003)
Bill has respect for his fans! & there could be a couple more open seats for silly season
#1 #9 & #19?
jaski.com : Elliott to decide by end of month: #9-Bill Elliott says he will decide by the end of the month whether he'll retire at the end of the current Winston Cup season or return for one more year. But the choice isn't as simple as it seems. He's struggling to make a decision that is in the best interest of a host of parties, including his car owner Ray Evernham, his crew, NASCAR and his legions of fans. He's in the last year of his contract with car owner Ray Evernham, but Evernham has said the No. 9 Dodge is Elliott's for as long as he wants to drive it. Elliott, who is still fully capable of winning, says he won't leave Evernham unless a top-notch replacement is standing by to take over his car. Complicating matters is the fact that Elliott's teammate Jeremy Mayfield is struggling, which could mean he might be forced out of the #19 Dodge. If Elliott retired at the end of this year, that could leave Evernham in the difficult position of having a multi-car race team with no drivers in place for the upcoming season. Then there are the top NASCAR officials who are urging Elliott to continue for at least one more season, so his contributions to the sport can be properly recognized. But Elliott, who shuns the spotlight whenever possible, said he wants no part of the type of retirement tour that Richard Petty and Darrell Waltrip took in the final season of their careers.(Atlanta Journal-Constitution) and see past news/rumors on my #9 Team News and Links page.(9-5-2003)
Bill has respect for his fans! & there could be a couple more open seats for silly season
#1 #9 & #19?