Borland staying with Penske

Monday, November 27, 2006
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CHUCK YADMARK

Matt Borland, Ryan Newman's longtime crew chief, is staying at Penske Racing South for the 2007 season, team president Don Miller said Monday, although no title or job description has been finalized.

One of Borland's first jobs will likely be helping to determine who will replace him as crew chief for Newman and the No. 12 Dodge team.

Borland, who received permission to skip the year's final two races, will likely direct the competition department of the organization, which fields Cup cars for Newman and Kurt Busch. Penske's two teams made the Chase For The Nextel Cup in 2005, but neither team was in the hunt for a berth this past season.

Newman had just two top-five finishes and finished 18th in points this season. Busch, the 2004 Cup champion, won one race but finished 16th in points.

Miller said Monday that Borland met with owner Roger Penske following the season finale.

"He told Roger that under no circumstances does he want to leave, because Roger gave him the option," Miller said.

Mentioned Drivers: Kurt Busch

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