RAY EVERNHAM  (CEO Evernham Motorsports)

NOTE: Statement from Chicagoland on Sunday morning.

"My commitment to building a championship caliber motorsports organization
for numerous racing series and multiple teams has never wavered. Neither has
my commitment to providing the best people and resources for our race teams.
What has changed is my job. I'm running a significant business with
operations in the US and the UK. I have tremendous responsibilities to our
sponsors and business partners away from the race track. That's been my focus
this season. And, that's why I've put smart, talented people such as Sammy
Johns, competition director, Mark MArdle, engine program director, and Dr.
Eric Warren, engineering director, in charge of day-to-day operations at the
track."

"Jeremy and I talked this weekend, and we're on the same page. We're both
unsatisfied with the performance of his team. We know the potential is there
and that Jeremy is a talented driver. It's frustrating when you can't quickly
find the solution. That doesn't mean we aren't trying. Jeremy and I are going
to continue to work on getting this team where it needs to be. There's a lot
of racing left this season and I'm confident that we can get this program on
track."

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