Atwood, back to Busch?

Ray Evernham appears to have fallen behind on his word. Numerous times he
boasted, "Casey is the future of Evernham Motorsports." So much for
the future. On Monday, Casey Atwood was released from his contract with Evernham
Motorsports.

Just a year ago Casey Atwood was removed from the 19 car after Evernham moved
him to a third car he teammed up to co-own with Jim Smith. Atwood, who scored
one top-five and three top-10s during his rookie year in 2001, was unable to
capitalize with the leftovers handed to his new team. This season, he had a best
finish of 11th.

With just two races remaining on the season, Smith and Evernham’s partnership
dissolved and Atwood is now left minus a ride.

Enter Brewco Motorsports. When Atwood ran Busch in 1999 and 2000 with Brewco,
he scored four poles and two wins. They may now try to relive some old magic as
it appears Atwood will be rejoining the team in 2003.

As for the Ultra ride which Atwood was removed from, no driver has yet been
named to pilot the 7 Dodge in 2003. Regarding Evernham’s stables; it will remain
a two car team; the 9 of Bill Elliott and the 19 of Jeremy Mayfield. Mayfield’s
ride is also on the rocks as he to struggled in his first full season with
Evernham.