On Monday, team owner Cal Wells said Evernham turned down his job offer because he was already committed to a Chrysler deal. And a Chrysler motorsports executive told AutoWeek magazine he couldn’t confirm Evernham’s arrival until a press conference next week. It’s no secret Chrysler wants to renew its Winston Cup presence, and what bigger name to head the fledgling effort than Evernham’s? Among the celebrities being mentioned as business partners: New York Jets coach Bill Parcells. It’s expected that Richard Petty will at least consider switching his Cup teams from Pontiac to Dodge. And even Bill Elliott has been linked to Chrysler in 2001, the year his McDonald’s backing disappears( Daily Press ) Wow, the Elliott deal is different, other teams I have heard include Penske and Morgan-McClure
