Biffle ready to leave RFR? (2nd Update)

Greg Biffle

UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's news – see Hot News page.

10/22/16 Jayski reports hearing that Biffle will leave Roush Fenway Racing and go to a second team fielded by JTG Daugherty Racing. No word if the team would secure a charter.

10/15/16 After re-signing with RFR in 2014, Biffle hasn't sniffed the Chase for the Sprint Cup in the last two seasons. He thought 2016 might be the year. With a new crew chief in Brian Pattie, a lower-downforce aero package from the sanctioning body and a renewed effort at Roush, things appeared to line up for NASCAR's elder statesman. And now, he's 24th in the standings with just one top-five finish, at Loudon. So when Biffle said his most recent contract might be his last, it's understandable.

"Well, if I talk to you Sunday after the race in here, maybe that will be some inspiration," Biffle said in the media center where the winner is interviewed following the race. "I want to be competitive in races and run in the top 10. That's my goal and my focus. If I'm not doing that, then I am probably going to do something different."

Biffle has been rumored to be leaving Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the season. Although he owns the building that headquarters HScott Motorsports in North Carolina, Biffle said he has not discussed racing for Harry Scott after Clint Bowyer leaves in November.

Biffle has heard the rumors that he'll end up and Front Row Motorsports – a technical partner – but given his loyalty to Roush over his career, that's unlikely to be something he'd consider. Still, it would take something more promising – and competitive – to pique his interest in continuing down the current path. Motorsport