Matt DiBenedetto tweeted Thursday evening, ‘I’ve decided to go in a different direction next year. Exciting announcements coming soon. It’s been a great ride @BKRacing_2383 Thank you!’.(12-8-2016)
UPDATE: ‘I can only say so much at this time,’ DiBenedetto said Thursday night on SiriusXM Radio. ‘I’ve been in talks with BK, and no hard feelings. I’m appreciative of everything they’ve given me. ‘¦ Just kind of evaluating the team situation for next year. From my end there’s a little too much unknown, so I just had to make that decision. I’m excited about what the future has to hold here still, and obviously everyone will have to stay tuned.’(NASCAR.com)
AND: BK Racing confirmed DiBenedetto’s departure in a statement, ‘Our 33rd and 34th place finishes this year did not produce the results we were hoping to achieve. I am, however, very proud of Matt DiBenedetto and his many accomplishments over the past two years. He is a wonderful driver and a special person. I am confident that Matt will go on to be a very successful NASCAR driver, and I believe it is the right time to release him so that he can pursue other opportunities. Myself and everyone at BK Racing wishes Matt all the best in his future endeavors. I am looking forward to much success for both Matt and BK Racing.’(BK Racing)
