Haas CNC Racing has enlisted the services of former Hendrick Motorsports employee Tony Furr to work with rookie Jack Sprague’s #0 Pontiac. The team is a technical partner of HMS and uses Hendrick engines and chassis. According to Haas CNC Racing G.M. Joe Custer, Furr will join the organization on Tuesday. Furr’s knowledge of Hendrick’s systems and his organizational skills will benefit this team significantly. Furr was performing a number of duties for Mike Skinner’s team.( Sporting News )(3-24-2003) UPDATE: Tony Furr has left his daily duties of Competition Director for Morgan-McClure Motorsports. The Abingdon, Va.-based team announced Tuesday that Furr has left the team, although he will be retained for several projects he had begun for team owner Larry McClure. Furr had joined the team at the beginning of 2003 and leaves due to personal reasons regarding the need to be with his family in Concord, NC. Larry McClure quotes: “Furr was a positive addition to our team. He leaves us on good terms. We hope him the best in the future.” Mike Skinner quotes: “Tony Furr has been a great asset to our team. I will help Larry and the team all I can to find a replacement for Tony. We wish him well. We will miss him, along with his knowledge, tremendously.”( Morgan McClure PR )(3-25-2003)
