“We have our backs against the wall, there is no question. There are a lot of talented teams out there that have been in this thing a long, long time. So, would we like to win? Absolutely we would. But, our primary focus is to just get out there, get qualified and if we can finish in the top-20, top-25 this first year, I think most everyone would feel pretty good about that. We are optimistic but we are realistic about where we are. Other teams that have been in this situation have struggled.
“I hope it isn't as difficult as my rookie season was. I was 0-11 as a starter, but yet if it is, I don't think anyone is going to be prepared to throw in the towel. I believe we are going to bounce back and do what is necessary. We are in this thing with a good commitment from our sponsor. So right now we are just optimistic with as much progress as we have made and we are just hoping that come Sunday evening, we are not too disappointed based on what happens.
“We feel good based on Philippe Lopez our crew chief and the team that has been put together. As I mentioned earlier, our association with Joe Gibbs Racing. And then having a sponsor like Texas Instruments and currently with a driver like Terry Labonte, I think that gives us an opportunity. By no means do we go into this thing without realistic expectations.”
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WHAT WAS THE ATTRACTION FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED IN NASCAR AND WHAT IS THE ATTRACTION OVERALL?
TROY AIKMAN
“I think the attraction for myself and others, Tim Brown I know as had some interest. Bradshaw is in the Busch series; Mark Rippen was involved a little bit. For those who have competed at the highest lever, they would certainly understand it. When you get out of your respective sport, and you are used to competition and you get an opportunity to et involved in NASCAR, which is obviously an exciting and fast growing sport, and get involved with it on the ownership level, is an exciting proposition. It is something that doesn't afford very many of us opportunities in football, and some of the other major sports.
