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Inside DEI-Ganassi merger
In another sign NASCAR is not immune to the tough economic climate, two multicar Sprint Cup teams announced Wednesday they would merge into one four-car operation next season. Dale Earnhardt Inc., with four Cup teams this season, and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, which fields two Cup teams, will together field one four-car team in 2009. The oranization will be called Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. Although not mentioned in the joint news release issued Wednesday, sources said the combined organization will field Chevrolets. Ganassi, which began the 2008 campaign with three full-time teams, is currently with Dodge. In addition, the jobs of more than 100 employees will likely be lost in the merger, sources said. Many of those affected at DEI were told of their status during an afternoon meeting on Wednesday, sources said. For the new organization, driver Juan Pablo Montoya will drive the No. 42, Aric Almirola will drive the No. 8, Martin Truex Jr. will continue to drive the No. 1 and a driver for the No. 41 car will be announced later.
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Melissa Haro
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OK lets at least make a game out of this.
Who do you think will be the driver to be named later?
Asbel
Total Comments (649)
All I can say about this is WHAT did Teresa have to do to Chip to convience him to merge with the diening TEI !!! Probably what she is "best" at !!!
Ohio
Nw, OH
Total Comments (1861)
Well, there went 3 cars for next year (x2 @ DEI and x1 at GR). At this rate, they might not be able to field a full 43 car race.
IamRightYouAreWrong
Florence , SC
Total Comments (765)
Sad day when a DOMINANT corporation like D(T)EI has to merge with a "tread water" team like Gannasi.
Explosion!
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Harsh economic times my arse... This company would have been totally different if this WINTCH would have sold it to Jr. Tony said it best " DEI without Dale Jr is nothing but a museam"
Boy I would love to take this women / **** out to the pasture
speed061
Marion , AR
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This will be great, Montoya in a Chevy. Watch out JJ and Jr.
Seymore Whowho
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Mr. Who; Where did the avatar come from? Looks like a wanted poster.
JKINDELRAY
Total Comments (2760)
DEI + Ganassi = Bad + Mediocre = ?
Buckeye94558
Total Comments (58)
Montoya in a Chevy only means they will need to order more Goodwrench replacement parts rather than Mopar!! The drivers need to have a lottery before Daytona to see who gets to take him out each week. 43 drivers....36 DNF's, that would be awesome.
Explosion!
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I hope Jr one day can buy the DEI name and rebuild this institution to what it once was.
speed061
Marion , AR
Total Comments (408)
How's this for a name
COW-CHIP RACING
Hammered_everynight
Las Vegas, NV
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Hammered I like that name!!!
Ohio
Nw, OH
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Classic, Hammered!!! Whatcha think..Jeremy Mayfield in the 41? He's probably tired of sweeping up aisle 4...........
88Fan
Total Comments (1414)
Hammered, you drove that one home! LOL
-Mr. FLOAT-
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I think A.J. Allmendinger will be the 4th driver.....if they can come up with some sponsorship.
Nas 88
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AJ wouild be a good driver for someone to pick up but I don't wish thi sgroup on him!!
Hi nas!!!!!
Ohio
Nw, OH
Total Comments (1861)
Don't forget "...with Felix Sabates"!!!
Wasn't it Gannasi that was saying he'd take Kyle Petty in a heartbeat and put him in one of his cars? Texaco's leaving anyway - they could put JPM in the 41 and Kyle back in the ol' #42 from his Sabco/Mello Yellow days ;-)
Davey28Fan
Pataskala , OH
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Farm Animals Racing Team- F.A.R.T.
Joe 10:36
Trinidad, CO
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Chip Gannasi needs to wake up and put Jeremy Mayfield in that 4th car , if he ever wants to make the chase. cause if Martin Treux dosent do it in 2009 , he will be gone and those other to are never going to do it yhe way they bend up sheet metal every week!!!!!!
Ds,Crew
Gnadenhutten , OH
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