Robby Gordon jumps Ford’s ship

With the Daytona 500 less than a month away, Robby Gordon has switched engine manufacturers, from Ford to Dodge, and has entered an agreement for support with Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
“I feel this agreement with Gillett Evernham Motorsports helps make the learning curve of the COT little bit easier to navigate,” said Gordon, who owns and drives the No. 7 car for his Robby Gordon Motorsports.
Gordon’s team has a technical, manufacturing and marketing services agreement with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, which runs a three-car NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. GEM also provides support and technical assistance for BAM Racing and Petty Enterprises.
Gordon will begin using Dodge engines when practice begins next week at Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500 and its qualifying races.
Gordon had been using Ford engines and equipment during preseason testing at Daytona, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the past two days at California Speedway.
“We pride ourselves on being a leader in technology, innovation, and provider of top flight equipment to other Cup teams. This is another example of a team coming to us for help in areas where we believe we excel,” said co-owner George Gillett Jr. “This is an agreement to help a fellow Dodge team new to the family."
Gordon said he liked the Dodge program, but emphasized that even though he made the switch in engines, he was not unhappy with the Ford program.
"Ford has been very good to me, and this move is not a reflection on our relationship at all," said Gordon. "Ford was planning on supporting me, and even increasing its engineering support for my program in 2008. However, I felt that I needed to make this move to help put my team in a more stable financial situation in terms of marketing and sponsorship help."