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If Ford has such a big problem with Greg Biffle driving for other makes in the Busch and Truck series why don't they just sponsor a Roush Truck or Busch car for him. If not they should let him get the extra track time anyway he can.
Ford Motor Co. has expressed concern with Roush Racing's decision to allow its Winston Cup rookie, Greg Biffle, to compete in the NASCAR Busch series with a team which fields General Motors cars. On Monday, Evans Motorsports released driver Randy LaJoie from its #7 Chevys and issued a news release indicating that Biffle, last season's Busch champion, would drive the for the team at Daytona and "other select races for the remainder of the year." However, Ford and Roush officials disputed that claim Thursday. Roush spokeswoman Stephanie Smith said Biffle's participation was approved only at Daytona and the team and Biffle would discuss any future races next week. "We are disappointed that Greg Biffle will be competing in a (Pontiac) in the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway and we have had conversations with Roush Racing to air our concerns," said Dan Davis, director of Ford Racing Technology. Roush currently fields Fords for Biffle, Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Kurt Busch and points leader Matt Kenseth in Winston Cup. In May, Ford nixed Biffle's plans to compete in the inaugural NASCAR Truck series race at Charlotte in a Dodge owned by Ultra Motorsports. On Thursday, Ford officials again expressed displeasure with Biffle competing in a non-Ford product. "We understand Roush Racing's desire to find an economical way to get Greg some valuable seat time, especially at an important track like Daytona," Davis said. "We will resolve this. This will absolutely not have an adverse affect on our long-term racing partnership." Smith agreed. "It's about giving Biffle an opportunity to be in an environment where he can go win and get more track time in quality equipment," Smith said. "Ford is a longtime fabulous partner and we don't want to do anything to upset them. But we really want to make sure that we do everything we can within reason to help Greg get more track time and improve."
Ford Motor Co. has expressed concern with Roush Racing's decision to allow its Winston Cup rookie, Greg Biffle, to compete in the NASCAR Busch series with a team which fields General Motors cars. On Monday, Evans Motorsports released driver Randy LaJoie from its #7 Chevys and issued a news release indicating that Biffle, last season's Busch champion, would drive the for the team at Daytona and "other select races for the remainder of the year." However, Ford and Roush officials disputed that claim Thursday. Roush spokeswoman Stephanie Smith said Biffle's participation was approved only at Daytona and the team and Biffle would discuss any future races next week. "We are disappointed that Greg Biffle will be competing in a (Pontiac) in the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway and we have had conversations with Roush Racing to air our concerns," said Dan Davis, director of Ford Racing Technology. Roush currently fields Fords for Biffle, Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Kurt Busch and points leader Matt Kenseth in Winston Cup. In May, Ford nixed Biffle's plans to compete in the inaugural NASCAR Truck series race at Charlotte in a Dodge owned by Ultra Motorsports. On Thursday, Ford officials again expressed displeasure with Biffle competing in a non-Ford product. "We understand Roush Racing's desire to find an economical way to get Greg some valuable seat time, especially at an important track like Daytona," Davis said. "We will resolve this. This will absolutely not have an adverse affect on our long-term racing partnership." Smith agreed. "It's about giving Biffle an opportunity to be in an environment where he can go win and get more track time in quality equipment," Smith said. "Ford is a longtime fabulous partner and we don't want to do anything to upset them. But we really want to make sure that we do everything we can within reason to help Greg get more track time and improve."
