Dodge NASCAR funding approved?
Ray Alexander , on hand for the LX-centric Spring Festival 8 , reported that Ralph Gilles told him that NASCAR funding has been approved, and that Chrysler is talking to teams. While no details can be provided, because of the sensitivity of the negotiations, this is the first time a Chrysler official has confirmed that the company is working on a NASCAR re-entry.
Last month, Mr. Gilles told Allpar in New York, in answer to a question about NASCAR, Oh my God, I cant talk about that right now. No comment on that.
Chryslers return to NASCAR presumably remains contingent on being able to sign up competitive drivers and support crew (e.g. car and engine builders). NASCAR racing is highly competitive on the technical side, with unique requirements. Chryslers budget in 2012 was reportedly $45 million, or $27 per car sold in the United States (including Jeeps and Rams).
For more, see Rays Spring Festival coverage.
updated by @johnny-mallonee: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
