Teams react to loss of Chevrolet support

Crash.Net, June, 2009

Talk about a sensitive subject.

General Motors' decision to cut its support for Chevrolet teams competing in NASCAR's Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series rippled through the garage at Michigan International Speedway, but only Dale Earnhardt Jr., who shares ownership in his JR Motorsports team with Rick Hendrick, seemed willing to talk about the funding cuts in depth.

Kevin Harvick, who faces a double whammy as the owner of both Nationwide and truck teams under the Kevin Harvick Inc. banner, released a terse statement and refused further comment.

"Kevin Harvick Inc. has lost its manufacturer support," Harvick said. "Although this will require some internal restructuring, our commitment to our sponsors to provide the best possible product on the...

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