NASCAR driver Robby Gordon said he tried to buy Team Menard but lost out to Panther Racing. Gordon would have operated the IRL team through his shop in Huntersville, N.C., where his startup Indy 500 ride is being prepared. Gordon will consider continuing his new operation past the 500 if he lands more sponsorship.(Indy Star) see news on Gordon’s Indy 500 plans on my #31 Team News and Links page.(3-12-2004)
