Elliott denies ties with Huddle House.

Contrary to a number of recent reports emanating from a media release issued by Huddle House earlier this month, former NASCAR Cup champion Bill Elliott has not agreed to a three-race deal that would put him in the #37 Dodge for the Kobalt Tools 500, Aaron's 499 and Coca-Cola 600 this season.

The media release made the erroneous claim that Front Row Motorsports, the owner of the #37 entry, and Huddle House had reached terms on a partnership in which the family restaurant franchise would serve as the primary sponsor of an Elliott-driven Dodge. Unfortunately, the media release was issued without the knowledge or participation of Bill Elliott Racing or any of its officers.

"Bill Elliott Racing sincerely apologises to NASCAR fans around the world for any confusion this error may have caused," a statement confirmed, "We certainly know how eager fans are to see Bill back on the race track, and we share in their enthusiasm.

"Fans should be pleased to know that Bill is going to be racing in the final race of the Legends Winter Flurry series on Saturday 17 March at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, following the conclusion of the Nicorette 300 NASCAR Busch Series event. Bill will be competing in the Thunder Roadster Division, while his son, Chase Elliott, will be racing in the Bandelero Division. Bill's nephew, Trey Poole, will be competing in the Legends division."