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#81 team done?

#81 team done? UPDATE: Hearing that Filmar Racing has let all of the shop personnel go as of Friday the 13th. Supposedly the team(equipment, cars) is for sale(11-15-98) — I hear that Filmar racing has not officially closed its doors, but the equipment has been lined up and prepared to sell. Supposedly team owner Filbert Martocci had the option of selling it to Ford teams that want to gain a 2nd team, however since former crew chief Gil Martin(now works for Bill Davis Racing and the #93 team) is still 45% owner, Martin may seek an injunction blocking the sale, which Martocci is trying to conduct quietly. I hear Martocci would not sell the remaining portion of the team to Martin. The ownership of #81 is public knowledge, though not many know.(11-16-98) (11-16-1998)