Bill Elliott considering part-time return in 2009
AVONDALE, Ariz. - Bill Elliott isn't ready to hang up the racing shoes.
Elliott said Friday he is open to returning to the Wood Brothers team next season in a part-time role.
Team co-owners Eddie and Len Wood remain in discussions with potential sponsors and also in talks about possibly merging with other
teams. Their 2009 plans remain up in the air.
Elliott, 53, has driven in 18 races this year with a top finish of 16th.
"I like the group," Elliott said of the Woods' team. "I like all the guys they've put together here. It seems like we've finally got some
things working. I'll probably do a little bit [next year], but not a lot. I enjoy the driving part. I just don't like the politics.
"Ford's been good to me throughout the years. I still see a lot of fans that support me. I still have friends around the country I'm able to go see through this deal."
Elliott, who last won a race in 2003, said he obviously wants to perform better but understands the team's struggles.
"It is frustrating," he said, "But you have to do with what you have, so to speak. We're not fortunate enough to have the luxury of going to anybody else for help. That's what makes it so difficult. We haven't had anything to build off of. You get so far behind it's hard to catch up."
