NASCAR:Montoya and Pruett settle on incident

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Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Juan Pablo Montoya and Scott Pruett have settled down their differences on their incident in Sunday's Mexico Busch Series Race.

According to a team statement, Montoya and Pruett have already spoken about their clash and despite being still angry, the American claims he has moved on from the issue.

"Sunday's race brought out a wide range of emotions from me. Although I am still upset that I did not win the race in Mexico City or finish 1-2, I do feel a lot better," Pruett said in the statement.

"I spoke to Juan Pablo and he apologized and I do know that what happened was not intentional on Juan's part. He and I have worked great together in the past - winning the 24 Hours - and I know we will work together in the future.

"Racing is an emotional sport and that is part of its beauty. I have been in racing for a long time and sometimes these things happen. I have moved on and now just look forward to getting back to racing."

On his part, Montoya insisted he is regretful of what happened on the track and claims he fully understands Pruett's frustration.

"As I said for the last couple of days, I am very sorry about what happened with Scott and I am really disappointed that we did not finish 1-2," Montoya said in the statement.

"I think that we had the best cars in the field and I know Scott, Brian and the whole 41 team deserved better. I feel bad that the whole situation happened and told Scott that I was sorry about it.

"I completely understand Scott's frustration as I would feel the same way. I am now just looking forward to Las Vegas."

Montoya and Pruett will probably race together again later this year in the third road-course event of the Busch Series at Watkins Glen in August.

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Princess-Kaveshla · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject:

That was a crazy incident fuh real... Good of them I guess to work it all out. I'll tell you one thing Pruett had to deal with it - cuz Montoya look like he'll be around for a bit...
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MG Man · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject:

Rory Phoulorie · Zorce Jedi Knight Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 1698

Its a racing incident, Montoya went for the inside and, even though Pruett was ahead, he turned into Montoya. They just have to leave it behind them and go ahead.

What would have been interesting is if that had happened in Nextel Cup and Montoya did that to, say if he was still alive, Dale "The Intimidator" Earnhardt. That would have been an interesting post race celebration. Anyone say redneck hoe-down fight??

worksux101 · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:16 am Post subject:

JPM would beat him down^ Laughing

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