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Written by Robert Trammell
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 11:04 |
Numerous reports continue to suggest that Dale Earnhardt, Incorporated is vigorously seeking a merger with another Sprint Cup Series organization for the 2009 season. The latest prospect is Chip Ganassi Racing, although a major sticking point would be that DEI runs Chevrolets while Ganassi Racing is a Dodge team. DEI has Martin Truex Junior and sponsor Bass Pro Shops under contract for next year, but no funding for its three other cars. Ganassi has sponsorship from Target for on car but no driver, and only a half-season of funding lined up for Juan Pablo Montoya.
Bill Davis Racing has signed nineteen-year-old Tayler Malsam to drive in the 2009 Nascar Camping World Truck Series. He's expected to drive a fourth truck for the team, which currently fields Toyotas for 2008 series leader Johnny Benson, Mike Skinner and Scott Speed. Malsam moves to Bill Davis Racing from the ARCA Remax Series, where he finished ninth in this year's championship standings. To begin preparations for next year, Malsam will be entered in one of the BDR trucks for the season finale next week in Homestead.
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