A post on the CASCAR West site says that the 2006 championship-winning #36 MOPAR Dodge Charger team won't be racing in 2007. This is very unfortunate.
While people are very happy about the news that the series will be called the "NASCAR Canadian Tire Series" in 2007.... beyond that there has been no information. I spoke with a team owner yesterday. He said that without information and material to sell their programs, the announcement of the series is of little benefit. He said it is already too late in terms of getting into companies' budgets for 2007.
According to the post by team owner Derek Johnston:
"It is with great sadness that I announce that we will not be participating in the 2007 season. We have all been waiting far too long for an announcement that still has not come...and may never come. No car owner could be prouder of the time committment, and dedication of the #36 team. They have proved over the last years that they are winners, and working with them has been a privledge. Unfortunately there are a lot of other factors, and time is one of them. I had set my own self imposed deadline to have the 2007 season finalized by Oct 1, then Nov. 1, now it's Nov 15 and we still have no answers. TIME HAS RUN OUT. Thanks to all our sponsors and thanks to all the teams for making racing competetive and fun, and I wish you all the best. Derek Johnston/ Derek Johnston Motorsports #36 Mopar, Mobil One, Exide Dodge"
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