Kyle Petty News

Petty-GEM merger? UPDATE 4:

Petty-GEM merger? UPDATE 4:

December 8, 2008
hearing there could be an announcement as soon as today that Gillett Evernham Motorsports [#9,10,#19] and Petty Enterprises [#43,#45] has merged.(12-4-2008) UPDATE: SI.com has learned that Petty Enterprises' top operation will not return in 2009. The organization will

Petty-GEM merger? UPDATE 3:

Petty-GEM merger? UPDATE 3:

December 4, 2008
hearing there could be an announcement as soon as today that Gillett Evernham Motorsports [#9,10,#19] and Petty Enterprises [#43,#45] has merged.(12-4-2008) UPDATE: SI.com has learned that Petty Enterprises' top operation will not return in 2009. The organization will

Petty close to sports car deal:

Petty close to sports car deal:

November 25, 2008
Kyle Petty took another big step towards racing in the Rolex 24 At Daytona and a possible full season in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Sunday, testing the #45 Orbit Racing InterMedia BMW Riley at the rechristened Palm Beach International Raceway. Petty, who

Petty Enterprises Renews Partnership with PVA:

Petty Enterprises Renews Partnership with PVA:

November 11, 2008
Petty Enterprises announced that it has extended its partnership with the Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) through the 2009 Sprint Cup season. "Our membership has been behind this program from day one and we're excited to continue this into 2009,"

Elliott may come back for a few races in 2009 UPDATE 2 and Petty?:

Elliott may come back for a few races in 2009 UPDATE 2 and Petty?:

November 9, 2008
Q: You really think you'll [Bill Elliott] be able to step out of the car for good at the end of this season? What if the Wood Brothers come knocking on your door again to maybe run a few more races for them again next season? Elliott: At this point in time, I don't

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Phoenix International Raceway:

Where did the non top-35 drivers practice at Phoenix International Raceway:

November 7, 2008
if things stay the same, these drivers would make the race: #10-A.J. Allmendinger, 8th fastest #47-Marcos Ambrose, 30th #77-Sam Hornish Jr. 32nd #70-Johnny Sauter, 33rd #21-Bill Elliott [past champ 1988], 34th #45-Kyle Petty, 37th #96-Ken Schrader, 38th #78-Joe Nemechek

Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE4 negotiations fell thru?:

Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE4 negotiations fell thru?:

November 7, 2008
Trying to pin down the state of Petty Enterprises, under its new Boston Ventures' management, and the future of the Chip Ganassi operation has been tough enough the last few weeks, but now the speculation of a GM-Chrysler corporate merger has thrown things into a real

Even in a merger Dodge could remain another year UPDATE:

Even in a merger Dodge could remain another year UPDATE:

October 30, 2008
There is still no official word from Chrysler executives, and the fate of NASCAR's Dodge teams remains uncertain, with the possible -- or probable -- Chrysler merger with/buyout by General Motors. NASCAR executives are not thrilled, to say the least, with the implications

Petty could run full Sports Car Series season:

Petty could run full Sports Car Series season:

October 29, 2008
Kyle Petty made an appearance on Tuesday during the second day of the three-day October Test Days session at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the 47th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 24-25. Petty was behind the wheel of the #45 Orbit

Petty covers #45 up on his cap during TV show UPDATE to honor Adam:

Petty covers #45 up on his cap during TV show UPDATE to honor Adam:

October 26, 2008
This weekend, Tradin' Paint [SPEED] welcomed [NASCAR Scene] reporter Bob Pockrass back to the program in Atlanta as the media guest. It was cold outside and Kyle Petty wore a Petty Enterprises jacket and a black baseball hat for his #45 car and its sponsors. Only this

Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE:

Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE:

October 21, 2008
Trying to pin down the state of Petty Enterprises, under its new Boston Ventures' management, and the future of the Chip Ganassi operation has been tough enough the last few weeks, but now the speculation of a GM-Chrysler corporate merger has thrown things into a real

DEI and Petty merger? UPDATE 2:

DEI and Petty merger? UPDATE 2:

October 20, 2008
Talks about a possible merger between Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Petty Enterprises are under way, according to sources familiar with the situation, and Wells Fargo's sponsorship money could be key to making something happen. However, the economic chaos that is wracking

DEI and Petty merger? UPDATE:

DEI and Petty merger? UPDATE:

October 18, 2008
Talks about a possible merger between Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Petty Enterprises are under way, according to sources familiar with the situation, and Wells Fargo's sponsorship money could be key to making something happen. However, the economic chaos that is wracking

Petty hopes to race in 2009; #44 back to PE UPDATE:

Petty hopes to race in 2009; #44 back to PE UPDATE:

October 17, 2008
Kyle Petty said that he will drive at Phoenix International Raceway later this year, but then he is still unsure of how many Sprint Cup races he will enter in 2009. Petty did say whatever races he does drive, he will compete under the Petty Enterprises banner. Bobby

DEI and Petty merger?

DEI and Petty merger?

October 17, 2008
Talks about a possible merger between Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Petty Enterprises are under way, according to sources familiar with the situation, and Wells Fargo's sponsorship money could be key to making something happen. However, the economic chaos that is wracking