The fact Chevrolet joined Chrysler and Ford in cutting support to racing programs in NASCAR’s top three series is hardly surprising, given the stark reality of the economy as a whole, but such moves may hasten the arrival of more foreign carmakers.
“We have been talking to people for off and on for a long time,†NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said before Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. “These are decisions in terms of the new manufacturers joining the sport that would take a long time to evaluate and actually enter.
“Of course, we’re the preeminent place in North America for car manufacturers to build their business with an auto racing group. We remain that, and clearly there’s some companies that … Details