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Erin Crocker continues to have terrible luck in
the Craftsman Truck Series. In the latest race at New Hampshire
Erin finished a dismal 32nd due to a fuel pump failure. Erin
backed up in the points as well to the 24th spot and is only 53
points from the 26th spot held by Bobby East. If Erin drops out
of the top 25 she will miss getting any money from the point
fund at the end of the year.
Erin is not the only driver that had an issue
with Evernham engines. Kyle petty in the NASCAR Cup race also
experienced an engine failure. In the course of this year there
have been many Evernham engine failures. The Petty Enterprises
cars both use Evernham engines and have had a lot of engine
failures this year along with all of the Evernham teams. Looks
like Ray needs to get a "Close Personal Relationship" with his
engine department.
The TV media and the press have been keeping
Evernham out of the spotlight since his last flare up with
reporters over his relationship with his driver Erin Crocker.
A reader contacted one of Erin’s sponsors to
let them know she would no longer use their products if they
continued to sponsor Evernham and Crocker. The reader is a
female and I thank her for forwarding the response. Here is the
email and the sponsor response.
Dear Valued Consumer:
Thank you for contacting General Mills with
your inquiry.
Thank you for your inquiry. General Mills
reviews all affiliations and sponsorships on a regular basis and
will consider your comments as we review our association with
Erin Crocker.
We hope you find this information helpful.
Please let us know if we can help you again.
Sincerely,
Tracy Boyd Consumer Services
Original Message
I really like Yoplait but after finding out
it is a General Mills product I can no longer purchase it. As
long as General Mills supports Erin Crocker and Ray Evernham in
Nascar my family will not spend money on your products. :
This email proves that fan loyalty works both
ways. I have talked to other fans who feel the same way and are
boycotting General Mills products. They all feel that they
deserve to know the truth about the “Close Personal
Relationship” between Erin Crocker and Ray Evernham. One fan
estimated that he spends $2000,00 for him and his wife to go to
one race a year and cheer on their drivers. That includes
airfare, hotel, rental car, tickets, pit passes, souvenirs ,
food and beverages. For $2000.00 he wants to know the character
of the driver and owner he is cheering for. Can you blame him?
The loyalty is also spilling into other
Evernham drivers and their sponsors. Right now if it is an
Evernham sponsor some fans are avoiding them. Mayfield fans
especially are avoiding Dodge after the raw deal they think
Mayfield received from Ray Evernham.
I applaud those that think Character is
important and refuse to let their values be undermined by others
lack of character or morality. |
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