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I have not had the time to make a comment on this #97 fiasco. I read through the comments and what is being said 95% which is in total fantasy land. This is the only time I am going to waste on addressing ridicules social media frenzy of negative connotations. I never engage in the war with the uniformed. Here is a breakdown to explain. Even though myself or the team has no need to defend anything. # 1 myself or my team did not receive or take one penny from Alx. #2 Alx and I wanted to run a competitive race. We had made the decision to work together and accomplish that. I had a line on a Ilmore lease that Alx agreed to pay for along with a few other things. I worked a deal for the engine to be paid for at the track. The lessor has another deal come up that was willing to pay almost twice what we were. They leased to that party. Money talks and that's the bottom line. I was in communication with Alx prior to his departure to Daytona. We made the decision myself and he would continue to pursue a engine until we the last hour. We even considered running a carb engine. Nothing came together. There was no evil master plan on anyone's part. This was two people trying to race on a shoe sting. I think very highly of Alx. He raced Daytona in 2014 for me and we wanted to better our finish and not ride around. The Ilmore engine program is good. The problem there are no sources for lower budget team to go to lease. We have to go to a competitor. Most of the time there higher mileage engines at a very high premium. #3 it's no secrete we are in a rebuilding process here. I have been in the racing business for 23 years. I have seen numerous teams come and go. I have gave over a 1000 drivers a chance to drive at a higher level. Mostly at fraction of what it cost to run with other teams. It really amazes me because of a financial reorganization and working hard to fix all problems we have internally. This makes us all wrong. There is always a easy way out bankruptcy. That is not who we are. We have and will no matter how long it takes uphold or obligations. If we don't move as fast as some of you like to do so. Stop following this team. We only operate with the most positive fans and supporters. If you are a negative Nelly that only looks for the worse in people. Leave this sight. I don't care what anyone on social media thinks of myself or my team. Actions prove a person. I work everyday to prove myself and my teams motive. It's crazy how 6 months of hardships people define who you are after 23 years. This team will be in Nashville. This team will continue to build everyday. I really appreciate the true fans and friends. We have many many. To the rest of the haters and uniformed. I am trying nor do we owe you a explanation. There are many business that are working in restructure in this country. We are just one at this point.