R. Gordon switching to Toyota in 2009
December 16, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Robby Gordon will switch to Toyota in 2009, his fourth manufacturer change in four years.
Gordon was with General Motors in 2006, switched to Ford the next year to receive greater support, then abruptly moved to Dodge at the start of this season in a technical alliance with Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
That partnership was dissolved late this season, freeing Gordon to align with Toyota.
``After watching their progress last season, we decided that a switch to Toyota was the right package for our team,'' Gordon said in a statement Tuesday.
He won a Grand National Sport Truck championship in 1989 for the manufacturer.
Toyota had a successful second season in the Sprint Cup Series, placing all three drivers from Joe Gibbs Racing in the Chase for the championship.
Why would he not go to Chevrolet? I don't understand why he continues to keep away from Chevy especially when the support his offroad racing
This guy can race and will race just about anything. Switching that often seems to be holding him back. Makes no sense to me.
This guy can race and will race just about anything. Switching that often seems to be holding him back. Makes no sense to me.
I would say switching to Toyota is all about money since the big three are cutting back and Toyota is still looking to get as many cars as they can on the track every week.He is a hell of a driver but he just isn't one to drive for a team I think.