Toyota statement on JGR and Stewart split

UPDATE Home Depot will stay with JGR and not be making the move with Stewart to his new team.

“The Home Depot has had a remarkable relationship with Tony Stewart and Joe Gibbs Racing since our sponsorship commenced back in 1998," said Frank Bifulco, chief marketing office for the home improvement chain. “With two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships and 32 race wins, Tony is a true competitor and an excellent ambassador for our company."

Bifulco said in the statement that the company’s future plans “will be announced at a later date." The Home Depot’s contract with JGR runs through next season

07/09/08 "We fully support the decision of Joe Gibbs and J.D. Gibbs regarding this arrangement between Joe Gibbs Racing and Tony Stewart. We thank Tony and wish him the best in his future endeavors. He has been synonymous with Joe Gibbs Racing and has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success with the team. In our first year together, Tony has been a valuable asset to the Toyota program. We will continue to work diligently to get Tony and his Camry to ‘Victory Lane’ as often as possible in the Sprint Cup Series during the remainder of this season. Our hope is that he will be able to qualify for the ‘Chase’ and contend for another championship." Lee White, Toyota