Elliott cancels appearance at canadian race
Quote selected text Published July 10th, 2007 in NASCAR News
Riverside International Speedway regrets to announce the cancellation of Bill Elliott’s appearance at this year’s heavily anticipated IWK 250 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) race, scheduled for Saturday, July 21 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Riverside Speedway received in writing the cancellation notice from Mr. Elliott late Friday. In his statement he said, “There is no way I am going to Nova Scotia to race that weekend…I am too busy.”
Mr. Elliott’s last-minute cancellation notice comes after Riverside Speedway management secured the NASCAR Cup champion’s appearance on April 27, 2007 with an extra-cost no-cancellation guarantee. We paid an expensive premium to guarantee his participation in the race,” says Paul McLean, Riverside Speedway manager. “With the agreement in place, and with active cooperation from his management company, we felt comfortable promoting Mr. Elliott’s appearance in print, TV and radio advertisements.” The IWK 250 will proceed despite Mr. Elliott’s decision to not participate.
“We’re working feverishly to find a suitable replacement,” says McLean; however at press time we were unable to confirm please check our website for further details in the coming days. Fans of Bill Elliott and ticket holders for the IWK 250 are encouraged to contact Mr. Elliott directly at www.billelliott.com to express their concern and disappointment. Requests for comment on behalf of Bill Elliott can be made directly to Wood Brothers Management Company.
See the full speedway statement at: riversidespeedway.ca.
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I guess putting you name to a deal to race and signing a contract to race means very little to Mr. Elliott.
If he said what is printed above about not showing up because “he is to busy” I am very disappointed in him because after meeting him I came away with the feeling he was a very clean cut, honest person. A very classy individual. Your not so Awesome any more Bill from Dawsonville.
Haha. Oh, well. I think my view of Bill is pretty realistic and I don’t see him as very awesome. This doesn’t surprise me but it is disappointing considering his status in the racing world and that he drug these people along until the last minute. Its kinda like he’s saying the small tracks don’t really matter or he’s so important he can do whatever he wants… I hope he gives the money back at least.