With McMurray out of the picture, Casey Mears’ name has popped up as replacing the retiring Rusty Wallace at [#2 Miller Lite Dodge] Penske Racing South. Mears, who drives the #41 for Chip Ganassi Racing, said yesterday he is waiting to hear from Ganassi on next year. “I’ve been told they want me around next season, but that’s the extent of it,” he said. “I just haven’t seen anything solid that says I’m going to be there. I’m happy with my team. I think we can improve and do a lot better than we’re doing now, so if I stick around, I’d be happy with that. If not, I’m keeping options open to go do something else. But right now it’s their option, and as soon as they let me know I can make a decision. . . . The longer they wait to tell me anything hurts me.”.(Richmond Times Dispatch)(7-9-2005)
