Childress Statement on No. 27 Team Speculation

WELCOME, N.C. (September 16, 2011) - The following is a statement by Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing, regarding speculation surrounding RCR's No. 27 team last week at Richmond International Raceway:

"There were no team orders despite all the speculation in the media. I know Paul Menard well enough that he wouldn't have spun out on purpose even if he had been asked. We are at Chicagoland Speedway to win the race and get a great start toward the championship."

There will be no further statements from RCR about the issue.