Melling and Petty to work together? According to #92 Melling Racing driver Stacy Compton, his search outside the Melling camp will intensify if no sponsor is garnered within the next few weeks. He has discussed future opportunities with at least four Winston Cup teams, and a few Busch Series teams as well. Compton wants to stay put. Compton said that Melling is in discussion with Petty Enterprises about a possible future partnership, somewhat similar to that of the Wood Brothers relationship with Roush Racing. The Pettys have been great to work with. Ive really been happy with the progress weve made with those guys, Compton said. Theyve just bent over backwards to work with us. We work together really good. Were trying to align ourselves with another team. Its tough to do that, because its tough to find a team thats willing to work with you. The Pettys have been so great. Im awful excited about what were building with them. Mark and Kyle have worked some things out and are working good together.”(NASCAR.com)(9-24-2001)
