It's all about the dollar signs. Even though we're the best quality plant in the Ford system, it comes down to the dollar.

Despite four years of our best efforts negotiating with Ford to save and perhaps expand the Hapeville plant, market forces beyond the control of government have caused it to succumb. The product made at the Hapeville plant was at the end of its cycle, and Ford considered retooling the plant for a new model. Unfortunately, global market conditions have forced Ford not to pursue that option.

The greatest thing about this team, though, is the group of riders. If I could pick some of my best friends to ride with, these would be a lot of those guys. And it was really evident at training camp. The camaraderie was amazing. Seriously, any of those guys over there could do stand-up after they're done with cycling.

We're having our best year at Kelly Ford in 30 years.

We seek an order that Ford and Firestone replace all the Wilderness, ATX and ATX II tires regardless of plant and size.

It's best you do it and get it out of your system.