Gordon says team will persevere after failing to qualify

Robby Gordon, in Ensenada for the Baja 500, learned from afar that Ted Musgrave failed to get his Robby Gordon Motorsports car into the Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 at Pocono Raceway. Gordon’s Sprint Cup team is outside the top 35 and was not guaranteed a spot in the field Sunday. Gordon was scheduled to fly back Sunday for the race.

“I want to personally thank Ted Musgrave for his help yesterday practicing and attempting to qualify our Cup car as well as our team members for their hard work," Gordon said in a statement. “Despite missing the race, Ted and team made a valiant effort to get the No. 7 into the race.

“I believe that all successful companies go through times like this – they have highs and lows. I remember Penske Racing missing the Indy 500 with three cars in 1995 and Paul Tracy just last month [with another team]. We will recover from this just like Penske did, and we will be stronger because of it."

Gordon still needs sponsorship for several races this year. “What remains through all of this is Robby Gordon Motorsports’ commitment to the success of our diversified racing programs," Gordon said. SceneDaily.com