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nascarracingscene.blogspot.com - 1/2/2009
Prepare For Life Without Petty In NASCAR
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It is just a matter of time before the merger between Gillett Evernham Motorsports and Petty Enterprises is finalized, meaning that the 43 car may no longer bear the Petty name.
msn.foxsports.com - 12/31/2008
FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Sources: Petty to close shop, merge with Gillett
— msn.foxsports.com — Multiple sources have confirmed that after 60 seasons of stock car racing and 10 championships, America's first family of stock car racing will shut its doors and merge with the team currently known as Gillett Evernham Motorsports. A deal was inked ... (more) FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Sources: Petty to close ...

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sports.espn.go.com - 12/31/2008
Report: Petty, Gillett-Evernham agree to merge
— sports.espn.go.com — Petty Enterprises has agreed to a merger with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, with a formal announcement of the deal expected next week, Fox sports.com reported, citing multiple sources. (more) Report: Petty, Gillett-Evernham agree to merge

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NASCAR without the King
examiner.com - 1/4/2009
NASCAR without the King
— examiner.com — NASCAR leaves the King Richard Petty behind after 60 years (more) NASCAR without the King

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