Matt Borland [former? #12 crew chief] is scheduled to meet with Penske Racing South owner Roger Penske on Monday, a day after missing his second consecutive Nextel Cup event. If no decisions are reached regarding Borland’s future in that meeting, nothing might be decided until he meets with Don Miller, the team’s president, and others the week after Thanksgiving. Borland has served as Ryan Newman’s crew chief since Newman made the move to stock cars, but he received permission to skip the year’s final two events. Newman said at Phoenix that he’d have a new crew chief in 2007, as Borland focused on spending more time with his family. A source, though, indicated Borland could still remain crew chief if he had a change of heart. Reached by phone on Saturday, Borland said he wasn’t sure where things stood, adding that he didn’t want to say anything more until after meeting with Penske. While rumors persisted at Homestead that Borland is looking for opportunities elsewhere, Miller expects Borland remain with the team, though it could be in an engineering role.(SceneDaily.com), one recent rumor had Borland going to Red Bull Racing as Brian Vickers crew chief in 2007.
AND Matt Borland’s run as Ryan Newman’s crew chief appears to be over. Borland, who asked for a leave of absence as Ryan Newman’s crew chief for the final two races, is expected to become the director of competition at Penske Racing South next season. Team officials said an official announcement should come within the next couple of weeks.(NASCAR.com), one recent rumor had Borland going to Red Bull Racing as Brian Vickers crew chief in 2007.(11-20-2006)
