Ryan Moore will drive Braun Racing’s #38 Chevy in this weekend’s Busch Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, according to the team’s Web site. Moore replaces A.J. Foyt IV, who had his full-time schedule cut back before being let go by the team April 17. Foyt is under contract to Evernham Motorsports, which is affiliated with Dodge. Braun and Akins Motorsports, which fielded Dodges for Foyt, completed their merger with the #38’s team’s move to Chevy, leaving Foyt out of a ride because of the conflict with Dodge.(NASCAR Scene)(4-18-2006)
UPDATE: Foyt, the grandson of A.J. Foyt, remains under contract with Evernham Motorsports.(Dallas Morning News)(4-19-2006)
UPDATE 2: Ray Evernham said he is perplexed by but has not soured on development driver A.J. Foyt IV. The grandson of the legendary racer recently lost his ride after struggling in the first eight races and seeing his Akins Motorsports team merge with Braun Racing and switch to Chevy – a conflict with his Evernham’s Dodge contract.Evernham said he hopes to get Foyt in some ARCA races and more Busch Series races by the end of the season.(NASCAR Scene Daily)(4-21-2006)
UPDATE 3: Anthony Foyt lost his Busch Series ride with Akins Motorsports, but he is planning to drive for FitzBradshaw Racing, in the #14 car no less, May 5 in Richmond, Va. He wants to drive in the Indy 500 again.(Indy Star)(4-21-2006)
