Earnhardt Ganassi Racing still has one of the top rides available for 2010, and the same name that has been coming up on it since August remains one of the top candidate.
While most won’t talk on the record, several sources say the decision will come down between Jamie McMurray and Bobby Labonte. Bass Pro Shops has sponsorship for half the season of the No. 1 car, which is open because Martin Truex Jr. is leaving to go to Michael Waltrip Racing. Continue reading «Who’s #1? Bobby Labonte, Jamie McMurray the top candidates»
Sirius Speedway has learned that DEI-Ganassi Racing is making a serious push to add another sponsor to its lineup, in an effort to avoid the possible loss of driver Martin Truex, Jr., and sponsor, Bass Pro Shops. Language in the contracts of both Truex and Bass Pro Shops reportedly requires DEI to field at least two fulltime teammates for Truex next season, and with only Aric Almirola’s unsponsored #8 car likely to return, sources say DEI had little choice but to merge with Ganassi, in an effort to retain their only funded driver.