In an article by David Newton over on ESPN, he notes that [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 Evernham Motorsports and form a four-car Nextel Cup organization.]
Wow, that would effectively end the Petty reign in racing if they were to combine with another shop. Evernham is big enough that he doesn't need to take 2nd fiddle in a team name (Yes, it's Gillett Evernham Motorsports. (GEM) I have a bad habit of referring to old names.), but would Petty Enterprises then take 2nd fiddle?
I don't think either organization deserves 2nd fiddle. GEMPE? PEGEM? If this actually happens, that would be interesting because right now, GEM has the strong stable of drivers. I guess time will tell.
espn.go.com (Same link as above)
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