Borland Staying With Penske

[kat2220]

Borland staying with Penske

Matt Borland, Ryan Newman's longtime crew chief, is staying at Penske Racing South for the 2007 season, team president Don Miller said Monday, although no title or job description has been finalized.

One of Borland's first jobs will likely be helping to determine who will replace him as crew chief for Newman and the No. 12 Dodge team.

Borland, who received permission to skip the year's final two races, will likely direct the competition department of the organization, which fields Cup cars for Newman and Kurt Busch. Penske's two teams made the Chase For The Nextel Cup in 2005, but neither team was in the hunt for a berth this past season.

Newman had just two top-five finishes and finished 18th in points this season. Busch, the 2004 Cup champion, won one race but finished 16th in points.

Miller said Monday that Borland met with owner Roger Penske following the season finale.

"He told Roger that under no circumstances does he want to leave, because Roger gave him the option," Miller said.

 

[Bucky Badger]

Damn, They need fresh ideas over there, and someone to work as a team mate.

 

[SlowNeasy]

i don't know. seems to me if you're going to make a change, in this case, it would be wiser for both for borland to leave the organization.

i agree with bucky they need fresh ideas. penske seems to consistently under perform despite having one of the brightest owners in organized racing.

 

[dragonlady424]

Couldn't agree more!!!!! The last six months or so, it seemed to me that Ryan and Kurt are more competitors than team mates. They do need "fresh ideas" to bring that whole team together in a winning duo. Penske better heed the wake-up call and make a move that will enhance his operation.

 

[Bucky Badger]

Kurt is, I believe a team player, from his great run with Jack. Rusty, I think wanted to be a team player, The 12 better get the hint.