PPI Motorsports (PPIM) announced that Bobby Hamilton Jr. will no longer be the driver of the #32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet. I want to thank Bobby for his efforts over the past year and a half, said Cal Wells III, owner of PPI Motorsports. In 44 starts for PPIM, Hamilton Jr. has produced three top-15 and 13 top-25 finishes. I wish Bobby nothing but the best as he pursues his options for next season, stated Wells. PPI Motorsports, based in Hickory, N.C., fields the #32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Since joining the series in 2000, the team has earned two wins, three pole positions, ten top fives and 26 top tens. The team also owns multiple titles and victories in off-road and open-wheel racing and celebrates its 25th year in racing this season.(PPI Motorsports)(12-22-2005)
STATEMENT: the official statement from Bobby Hamilton Jr. regarding his release from PPI: “Today [Thurs] PPI notified me that I was terminated. I’m looking forward to talking to teams about the opportunities that are still out there for next year and beyond. I’ve been a full time driver in Busch or Cup for five years, I’ve won races, I’m still just 27, and I know I can drive. While I don’t agree with PPI’s decision, I have only best wishes for Cal and the whole team as they prepare for next season.(Motorsports Management PR)(12-23-2005)
