#16-Greg Biffle says he is still in contract negotiations in what he hopes will be a new deal to remain at Roush-Fenway Racing. Between practices Saturday at Pocono the 44-year old driver told PRN’s Garagepass radio show, ‘I really like the program at Roush-Fenway, I really like (sponsor) 3M and that’s really my focus. I have talked with other teams and there are options there but I think Roush is where I want to stay.’ When asked about a deadline as to when he would like to finalize a deal, Biffle said ‘I’m hoping we have it done in the next month or so. If we don’t have something before’¦I’m going to say at the end of July’¦.I’m going to have to make a decision.’(PRN’s Garagepass), see past news/rumors about Biffle on the #16 Team News and Links page.(6-8-2014)
UPDATE: Biffle and his primary sponsor, 3M, will remain with Roush Fenway Racing, multiple sources have confirmed to the Charlotte Observer. An official announcement of contract extensions for Biffle and the sponsor with RFR could come as soon as this coming week, sources said.A team spokesman said the organization would continue its policy of not commenting on drivers’ contract status until an official announcement was made.(Charlotte Observer)(6-9-2014)
