Report: Petty, Gillett-Evernham agree to merge
sports.espn.go.com 12/31/2008 — 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.

Petty Enterprises to merge with Gillett - Racing - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 12/5/2008 — SI.com has learned that Petty Enterprises two-car team will not return in 2009. The sole remaining organization from NASCAR's inaugural Cup season in 1949 will instead merge with fellow Dodge owner George Gillett . The No. 43 car once driven by "King" ...

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Sources: Petty to close shop, merge with Gillett
msn.foxsports.com 12/31/2008 — 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 ...

Talkin' 'Bout Teams: As The World Turns At EGR
bump-drafts.com 1/31/2009 — This organization is Exhibit "A" for how the economy has affected the world of sports. It wasn't all that long ago, DEi drivers were winning races and Chip Ganassi drivers were relevant. How times have changed. The match looks good on paper, but will it really matter?

Talkin' 'Bout Teams: Can Team Red Bull Reach The Next Level?
bump-drafts.com 1/31/2009 — After struggling just to get in races, fortunes improved for Team Red Bull in 2008. Now that they've settled into the middle pack, can they make that longer jump into Cup contention? Will Brian Vickers and Scott Speed take Red Bull to the next level?

A moment of schadenfreude, because I'm a petty, petty man
thecityline.wordpress.com 1/19/2009 — Though I certainly enjoyed watching Arizona come back and smack Philly in the face on that last drive, I have to offer my begrudging congratulations to the Iggles and their fans. The bearded horror and everyone’s least favorite franchise QB brought their coterie of ne’er-do-wells within one win.

Talkin' 'Bout Teams: Is Tommy Baldwin Crazy Or Crazy Like A Fox?
bump-drafts.com 1/28/2009 — In one sense, it seems crazy that someone would start a single car team given the current economic climate. If you ask me, former Ward Burton crew chief Tommy Baldwin me be on to something.

Prepare For Life Without Petty In NASCAR
nascarracingscene.blogspot.com 1/2/2009 — 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.

Talkin' 'Bout Teams: Smoke Has Formula For Success At Stewart- Haas
bump-drafts.com 1/30/2009 — Success seems to follow some no matter where they go. Tony Stewart has always been a winner and he's making all the right moves as he revamps the old Haas- CNC racing team.

http://bump-drafts.com/2009/02/01/talkin-bout-teams-penske-drivers-have-something-to-prove/
bump-drafts.com 2/2/2009 — By no means an upstart, the name Penske has been synonomous with racing for years. Beyond the 1-2 finish of Newman & Busch at Daytona, there were few 2008 highlights. Will Busch rebound ? Can Sam Hornish successfully transition from IRL? Will David Stremme capitalize on his second chance?