The sale of #51-Phoenix Racing is not yet complete, but team general manager Steve Barkdoll said the organization is continuing to build cars for future races. Team owner James Finch had hoped to have completed the sale of his team by Monday. If he does not sell the team, he will close the shop in two weeks after the July 28 race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Barkdoll said he is confident the team will be sold and continue racing. AJ Allmendinger will drive for the team for the Brickyard 400 and if the team continues operating, the current plan is to have him in the car the following week at Pocono, Barkdoll said.( Sporting News )(7-16-2013) UPDATE: James Finch isnt one for counting unhatched chickens. ‘Were in a holding pattern until (Wednesday)’ Finch said Tuesday as he tried to finalize the sale of his Sprint Cup racing team, Phoenix Racing. ‘Theyve sent in some paperwork today, and theyre supposed to wire some money (Wednesday). Until then I dont have anything to say until (Wednesday). ‘Hopefully by (noon) or 1 oclock I can tell you the deal.” Rumors have persisted that Harry Scott, co-owner of Turner Scott Motorsports that competes on NASCARs Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series, is the potential buyer. Finch, however, neither has confirmed nor denied that, and he has offered few clues as to who the prospective buyer might be.( News Herald )
