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Starr let go from Craftsman Truck Series team
By Mark Ashenfelter
Thursday, December 07, 2006
David Starr, who finished fourth in the Craftsman Truck Series point standings this past season, has been let go by Red Horse Racing because of a lack of sponsorship. He's expected to be replaced by Aaron Fike, who is bringing a sponsor to the team for 2007.
At the season finale in Homestead, Fla., team co-owner Jeff Hammond said the plan was to expand to two trucks, one for Starr and one for a driver to be announced. But when the sponsorship for Starr's team didn't come together, Starr learned he'd be without a ride.
As of Thursday afternoon, Starr didn't have anything set for 2007 but said he may have a ride secured in a NASCAR series within days. And while disappointed, he understands the move made by owners Tom DeLoach and Hammond.
"We had a pretty good year," Starr said. "I was really looking forward to '07, I thought we had a shot at the championship. When I got the news that it was a possibility that we wouldn't run because of the sponsor situation, it was really disappointing.
"But you can't ask for better owners - they're great people and good to work with. But when it comes down to it, you either break even or make a little bit of money, but how many years can you take a loss? From a business standpoint I understand.
"I'm glad they secured something, because it's such a great team and great owners. Even though [it took somebody bringing sponsorship], I'm glad that team's staying together whether I'm driving or not."
In other truck series news, Billy Ballew confirmed a Sirius Satellite Radio report that he's working to finalize a deal to put Bill Lester in his No. 15 truck for 2007.
Mentioned Drivers: David Starr
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