After failing to strike a deal to buy Robert Yates Racing – twice – #7-Robby Gordon began making known his desire to be the No. 2 team with Ford (behind Roush Racing) instead of his current status as, at best, the No. 5 Chevy team. Officially, Gordon says “as of now, we have no manufacturer deal for 2007,” but RGM [Robby Gordon Motorsports] has chosen not to renew its association with Chevrolet after this season.

That leaves Gordon looking at Ford, Dodge and Toyota. And while Gordon has a past relationship with Toyota, his team doesn’t fit into Toyota’s immediate NASCAR plans.

A source with a manufacturer says Gordon is most closely looking at Ford, which is in line with Gordon’s recent comments on the subject. Ford officials have declined to comment as to the status of their relationship with Gordon, although they have acknowledged having a dialog with the owner/driver.

In the meantime, Gordon’s team has moved ahead with plans to expand its operation by building a new facility and expanding to two cars in 2007. Speculation centers on Motorola being one of the primary sponsors for the second car.

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