Still No word on Elliott’s plans:

#9-Bill Elliott, according to those who’ve talked with him, is no closer to a decision about his future than he was months ago. But the longer he delays making a decision about retirement, the more likely he is to stick with car owner Ray Evernham for another year. Complicating the situation for Evernham is his second team – will Jeremy Mayfield return for a third year? Will Dodge officials ask Evernham to make a change?( Winston Salem Journal )(9-28-2003)