That's the word coming from inside DEI this afternoon. Tim Packman, former website editor of www.daleearnhardtinc.com, was a guest on Dave Moody's show this afternoon and said that DEI has finalized its merger with Ginn Racing. Under the deal, the #13 team's owner points will be transferred Paul Menard to lock him into the field.
Mark Martin will drive the #01 in Indy as planned and will presumably finish the season splitting with Aric Almirola, who just signed with Ginn.
The #14 team's owner points will reportedly be sold to Furniture Row Racing to lock Kenny Wallace in.
And that leaves Regan Smith where exactly ... ?
Developing ...
Update: No name change for DEI, Ginn to be partner
Previously on Fanhouse
Rubbin' is Racin': Fans v. Ginn Racing
Almirola Bails on Gibbs, Headed to Ginn
DEI Ginn Merger 2007 and Beyond
Junior to Do the Dew and Other Silly Rumors
Ginn Racing Downsizing to One Cup Team?
