Bill Elliott was supposed to meet with owner Ray Evernham today, have heard nothing concerning any decision on Elliott’s 2004 plans.(11-18-2003) UPDATE: Mike Ford’s departure from Evernham Motorsports and its #9 Dodges is likely to open the door to the hiring of crew chief Tommy Baldwin. Team officials confirmed Wednesday Baldwin no longer works for Ultra Motorsports [#7 Dodge], where he spent the 2003 season with driver Jimmy Spencer. Where all this leaves Elliott and his possible retirement remains unclear. Elliott and team owner Ray Evernham were expected to meet Tuesday, but bad weather prevented Elliott’s arrival in the Charlotte area. NASCAR Busch Series driver Kasey Kahne, who has said he has talked with Evernham Motorsports about moving to Winston Cup, has yet to be released from his contract with Ford Motor Co. However, the team he drives for in the Busch Series, Akins Motorsports, announced earlier this week it was moving to Dodges next season.( ThatsRacin.com )(11-19-2003) UPDATE 2: Elliott to Ford [see past news on this rumor from a few weeks back on the #9 Team News and Links page ] is getting stronger play in the rumor mill, now with Robert Yates Racing for a 10-race deal. But at this point have heard so many different things….who knows?(11-20-2003)
