New Dodge CEO says Dodge will continue its involvement in NASCAR

A report on CBSSports.com says, "The new head of Dodge's car brand says the manufacturer will continue its involvement in NASCAR."

The report continues, "Ralph Gilles takes over the job from Mike Accavitti, who resigned after three months in the job. Accavitti's resignation came amid another restructuring of Chrysler, which went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year."

And... "Gilles says development and marketing of Dodge vehicles still works through NASCAR participation."

Click on the link above for the full story. NASCAR Canadian Tire Series veteran Mark Dilley recently announced the end of his five-year association with Dodge as his primary sponsor.

BONUS: In September 2008, Gilles competed in the Targa Newfoundland in a Dodge Challenger. Click here to download a PDF of the exclusive story and photo ZOOM of Gilles' adventure at Targa., from Inside Track Motorsport News.