2009 Silly Season Tracker
June 28, 2008 by Tim Zaegel
Filed under Racing
Transactions:
- DEI has picked up the 2009 option on Martin Truex Jr, though Truex disputes the legality of the verbiage in the contract.
- Hendrick Motorsports has announced the release of Casey Mears for next season.
- Richard Childress Racing has extended Clint Bowyer’s contract through 2011.
- Roush-Fenway Racing has extended Greg Biffle’s contract through 2011.
- Gillette-Evernham Motorsports has signed Elliott Sadler through 2010.
- Richard Childress Racing has announced the addition of the #33 car as a fourth Cup team in 2009.
- Petty Enterprises has signed Bobby LaBonte through 2012.
- Roush-Fenway Racing has signed Carl Edwards through 2011.
Teams Without an Assigned 2009 Driver:
- Dale Earnhardt Inc. – No. 01 car
- Hendrick Motorsports – No. 5 car
- Penske Racing – No. 12 car
- Dale Earnhardt Inc. – No. 15 car
- Wood Brothers Racing – No. 21 car
- Bill Davis Racing – No. 22 car
- Yates Racing – No. 28 car
- Richard Childress Racing – No. 33 car
- Furniture Row Motorsports – No. 34 car
- Chip Ganassi Racing – No. 41 car
- Haas CNC Racing – No. 66 car
- Haas CNC Racing – No. 70 car
Drivers Without a Definitive 2009 Ride:
- Regan Smith
- Casey Mears
- Ryan Newman
- Paul Menard
- Dave Blaney
- Marcos Ambrose
- Travis Kvapil
- Tony Raines
- Reed Sorenson
- Scott Riggs
- Johnny Sauter
- Mark Martin
- Jeremy Mayfield
- Brad Keselowski
- David Stremme
- Jacques Villeneuve
- Kenny Wallace
- Ken Schrader
- Ward Burton
Other Potential Rides & Drivers that Could Become Available
(Pending variable circumstances):
- Dale Earnhardt Inc. – No. 1 Car – Current Driver: Martin Truex Jr.
- Gillette-Evernham Motorsports – No. 10 Car – Current Driver: Patrick Carpentier
- Joe Gibbs Racing – No. 20 Car – Current Driver: Tony Stewart
- Roush Fenway Racing - No. 26 Car – Current Driver: Jamie McMurray
- Penske Racing – No. 77 Car – Current Driver: Sam Hornish Jr.
I still think McMurray isn’t gonna be with Roush.
Me, too.
Roger,
Put Jeremy back in the 12 Car !!!!
Heh. That’s not very likely. Apparently, Penske was on that long & distinguished list of teams that Mayfield couldn’t get along with.
I think with the way mcmurray finished the season, roush will keep him. Just my opinion, and i think its great that tony and newman are joining forces at stewat hass racing, i expect a waltrip racing type start, but once the bugs get worked out the 2 will be a force to reacon with. As far as mayfield goes, whats his deal, he gets to drive quality equipment every week, and is clearly talented, but cant click with any team, maybe childress and his resent lack of success will be the attitude adjustment he needs, if not, he’ll have a great career in the hooters pro cup series on wed. nights.
I have to correct myself, my comment was regarding casey mears, not mayfield, i think mayfield is a good driver, just needs to hook up with the right team, hopefully he gets an opportunity this year.