31st December 2008

Petty, GEM merger talks entering final negotiations

As the 2008 calendar year neared its conclusion, Petty Enterprises and Gillett Evernham Motorsports inched ever closer to completing a merger that would mean a new home for NASCAR’s iconic No. 43 car, and spell the end for a standalone Petty operation that’s been a part of the sport since its founding 60 years ago.

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31st December 2008

SMI completes purchase of Kentucky Speedway (AP)

Speedway Motorsports Inc. has completed its purchase of Kentucky Speedway, clearing the way for SMI owner Bruton Smith to try a NASCAR Sprint Cup race to the 1.5-mile tri-oval in northern Kentucky.

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31st December 2008

By the Numbers: Petty (NASCAR.com)

John Andretti gave Petty Enterprises its final Cup win in 1999 at Martinsville.

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31st December 2008

Report: Petty, GEM to merge (Yahoo! Sports)

Petty Enterprises will merge with Gillett Evernham, ending a 60-year run for the Pettys.

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