Elliott Sadler News

The King talks about possible deal with Gillett:

The King talks about possible deal with Gillett:

September 23, 2007
Petty Enterprises is not merging with Gillett Evernham Motorsports. But the Petty family and the Gillett family are exploring the possibility of a partnership. Richard Petty said Friday that his family's company needs a partner to remain competitive and he is further

Dodge Dealers back on the #19 in 2008 UPDATE maybe not?

Dodge Dealers back on the #19 in 2008 UPDATE maybe not?

September 19, 2007
Elliott Sadler's #19 Gillett Evernham Motorsports Dodge will continue to carry the colors of Dodge dealers nationwide, who again in 2008 will ante up to stay in Nextel Cup.(SPEEDtv.com)(9-16-2007) UPDATE: Sponsorship for Gillett Evernham Motorsports' #19 car driven

More on the GEM/Petty ‘merger’:

More on the GEM/Petty ‘merger’:

September 19, 2007
George Gillett Jr., the majority owner of Gillett Evernham Motorsports, has been a big fan of seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Richard Petty for more than 30 years. Now he wants to be business partners. Gillett is actively pursuing a merger that would make Petty Enterprises

Kahne and Bud…a done deal? UPDATE 4 Allstate?:

Kahne and Bud…a done deal? UPDATE 4 Allstate?:

September 17, 2007
hearing #9-Kasey Kahne has already signed with Budweiser, an announcement could be coming in the next couple of weeks.(8-3-2007) UPDATE: Kasey Kahne said a deal with sponsor Budweiser would be "awesome," but that nothing has been signed yet. An Internet report on Friday

Ramblings – New Hampshire:

Ramblings – New Hampshire:

September 16, 2007
Clint Bowyer gets his first-ever Nextel Cup victory today in the Sylvania 300 at New Hamphshire International Speedway....and a more boring race you may never see! I guess this race was really over on Friday when Bowyer grabbed the pole, cause there sure wasn't any

Said to drive 4th GEM car at NHIS:

Said to drive 4th GEM car at NHIS:

September 10, 2007
Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced that Boris Said will be behind the wheel of a fourth Nextel Cup entry this weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway. Said will be running the #98 Valvoline/Stanley Tools Avenger in what would be his first Nextel Cup start

GEM/Petty to merge?

GEM/Petty to merge?

September 8, 2007
Petty Enterprises, NASCAR's most storied organization, is open to a change of ownership. The two-car operation owned by seven-time champion Richard Petty is having discussions with Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr. that would allow it to merge with Gillett

Robert Yates Retiring at end of 2007 season:

Robert Yates Retiring at end of 2007 season:

September 8, 2007
Robert Yates announced his intention to retire as President of Robert Yates Racing following the last race of the 2007 Nextel Cup season. Certain facets of Robert Yates Racing are being transferred to a new company presided over by Doug Yates. The new entity will be

Carpentier close to signing with GEM? UPDATE:

Carpentier close to signing with GEM? UPDATE:

September 8, 2007
While it appears Patrick Carpentier is close to signing with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, it looks like the next step for the Canadian driver is a test session with the NASCAR team. Carpentier's business partner, Robert Desrosiers, said Wednesday that he has had regular

Rumblings – California:

Rumblings – California:

September 2, 2007
It was a hot one....but JJ was nothin' but cool at the end! Jimmie Johnson dominated late tonight at California Speedway and went on to win the Sharp Aquos 500 (tho you wouldn't have known the race sponsor by watching the event on ESPN) over Carl Edwards. Johnson led

Kahne Set To Join California Speedway Walk Of Fame:

Kahne Set To Join California Speedway Walk Of Fame:

August 28, 2007
#9-Kasey Kahne will take his place alongside past California Speedway Nextel Cup race winners when he is inducted into the California Speedway Walk of Fame on Saturday, September 1 at 2:00 pm. Fans can join Speedway officials and Kahne as his footprints, signature

Rumblings – Michigan:

Rumblings – Michigan:

August 21, 2007
We wrapped up Michigan Speedweeks today, and Kurt Busch brought down the curtain. Busch captured the 3M Performance 406 today in dominating style. Leading 92 of the 203 circuits (surviving a G/W/C to boot) it was his second win of the season (he took Pocono two weeks

Ramblings – Michigan Qualifying Notes:

Ramblings – Michigan Qualifying Notes:

August 17, 2007
Jeff Gordon drew the final qualifying spot (and that usually means cooler temps and quicker times) and captured the Bud Pole for Sunday's 3M Performance 400 with a time of 38.090 (189.026 mph). He welcomed back crew chief Steve Letarte with his sixth Bud Pole of the

Speckman Automotive featured on the #10 at MIS:

Speckman Automotive featured on the #10 at MIS:

August 14, 2007
After receiving over 2,500 entries from member parts stores all across the United States, Speckman Automotive was selected as the featured parts store for Auto Value-Bumper To Bumper's Nextel Cup Series weekend at Michigan Speedway on August 18. As the winner of the

Evernham-Gillett deal could be done by Monday..at the latest: UPDATE:

Evernham-Gillett deal could be done by Monday..at the latest: UPDATE:

August 6, 2007
Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett told the [St Petersburg] Times on Thursday there is a "95% chance" his purchase into Evernham Motorsports will be final by today or Monday at the latest. Gillett, 67, who has had stakes or complete control of the Harlem Globetrotters