The NASCAR Rumor Mill Churns as Another Sprint Cup Season Closes
As the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season winds down, the silly season rumor mill continues to churn out stories of potential changes, partnerships, feuds and more.
In the wake of Kasey Kahne being released from Richard Petty Motorsports, it is now being reported that while minority owner 'The King' Richard Petty, searches for investors to regain control of his flailing monarchy, majority owner George Gillette's Booth Creek Resort Properties has sold their interest in Vail Resorts and Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort for over $60 million. This equity may be used to bail out the financial crisis at Richard Petty Motorsports.
NASCAR officials reportedly confiscated a part from the #48 Lowes Chevy driven by Jimmie Johnson following the Tum's Fast Relief 500. Although foul play was originally suspected, the drive shaft cover reportedly had stress cracks and was not performance enhancing.
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