Posts Tagged ‘Ray Evernahm’

The Evolution of Evernham; Ray is Moving Forward

By Bram • Jan 28th, 2009 • Category: From The Backstretch, NASCAR, News, Notes

Ray Evernham (photo courtesy Richard Petty Motorsports)

Ray Evernham (photo courtesy Richard Petty Motorsports)

Industry Leader Balances Interests in NASCAR with Racetrack Ownership, Driver Development, Racecar Engineering and Television Broadcasting

MOORESVILLE, NC (January 27, 2009) - Ray Evernham has been long known for his leadership atop the pit box of NASCAR stars like Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne, guidance of Dodge’s return to NASCAR racing and technological innovation that changed the sport.

Evernham announced today that he officially is passing the torch on race team entrepreneurship to new team owners like Tony Stewart and Tommy Baldwin. He will now focus his attention on broadcasting, preserving racing venues for future generations, helping develop young drivers and setting new records.

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Follow-Up: Petty Holdings & Gillett Evernham Motorsports Announce Agreement in Principle To Form New Team

By Bram • Jan 8th, 2009 • Category: NASCAR, News, Notes, Sprint Cup Series

New, Notes and Quotes

New, Notes and Quotes

STATESVILLE, N.C. – Gillett Evernham Motorsports (GEM) and Petty Holdings announced today an agreement in principle to form a new NASCAR Sprint Cup team co-owned by Richard Petty, Petty Holdings, owned by majority shareholder Boston Ventures, and Gillett Evernham Motorsports.

The team will field four Dodge entries in the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Details of the transaction are expected once the deal is closed. Petty and GEM officials anticipate a final agreement by the end of January.

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