Regardless of what Bill Davis’ problems might be with Dodge, Toyota officials are saying privately that money will not be a problem for Davis, that they’ll do whatever it takes. Dodge officials are declining to confirm reports that they have filed legal papers in Michigan over the issue or to describe the gist of those papers. The Dodge-Davis story was one of the biggest this weekend, along with worries about Toyota increasing among Winston Cup tour teams. According to two sources, Toyota’s entry into NASCAR’s Truck series could lead both General Motors and Ford officials to reconsider their companies’ sponsorship support. If Ford and GM back off, the Truck tour could become a Dodge vs. Toyota battlefield, with the Japanese car maker challenging the German automaker.(more at the Winston Salem Journal )(6-2-2003)
