When the Pinnacle Group bought the FILMAR Racing No. 81 team a few weeks ago, it planned to run driver Morgan Shepherd and an unidentified insurance group sponsor for the full schedule. However, the group reportedly learned that it had only bought 55 percent of the team — Filbert Martocci’s share — and the sponsorship was in question. Yesterday, co-owner Gil Martin said he had never spoken with Martocci or any of the principles involved, but that he had reluctantly agreed to sell his share( Times-Dispatch )
