MASKIN AND MARTINO BANTER

Following a DNQ outing during-shortened qualifying in Houston, the rumor mill began churning out tales that team owner Richard Maskin and driver Tom Martino parted ways. A call to Maskin dismissed the rumor as just that, a rumor. Maskin, who is fully recovered from back surgery, did point out that his team will soon be testing a new Rick Jones-built car. UPDATE - Maskin and Martino have parted ways on Wednesday as well as a few crewmembers. Maskin will reportedly team with Justin Humphrey in Las Vegas.