Sirius leaving Spencer's team at year's end

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Ultra Motorsports announced today it has launched a search for a new primary sponsor for the No. 7 entry in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.

Jimmy Spencer  Driver Page  Bio  2003 Stats  Article Archive  Merchandise

Sirius, team's sponsor since last year, announced it would not be returning in 2004.

Sirius will remain on the No. 7 car for the rest of the season -- a year that has been somewhat of a resurrection for Ultra Motorsports' Winston Cup team.

Led by driver Jimmy Spencer and crew chief Tommy Baldwin, the team has registered seven top 20s, two top 10s and one top five.

"This is an exciting time for Ultra Motorsports, because we finally have people in place to make this team a winner," Ultra Motorsports owner Jim Smith said. "I think the excitement Jimmy brings to the track gives sponsors a considerable advantage, because he draws so much attention wherever he goes.

	Spencer moved to Ultra Motorsports after an unsuccessful year with Ganassi. Credit: Autostock

"Pairing him with Tommy Baldwin has produced immediate results, and there is no doubt in my mind we're heading in the right direction with this race team."

"I'm not sure I've ever been as happy as I am here at Ultra Motorsports," Spencer said. "I don't think anyone really knew what to expect when Tommy and I came on board with Jim Smith, because we were coming to a team that had potential but not the right chemistry.

"I think it's safe to say we've found the chemistry this team needs to succeed, and we're heading in the right direction. We've got our goals, and we're achieving them."

Smith said he has already been contacted by several companies interested in sponsoring this revamped Ultra program.