DEI Buying No 13 Chevrolet From Ginn Racing

DEI Buying No 13 Chevrolet From Ginn Racing
Posted on July 10th, 2007 at 10:26 am by Editor

Dale Earnhardt Inc. is looking to expand its Nextel Cup operation and has inquired about acquiring an existing team. DEI vice president John Story said Monday the purchase of a team in the top 35 of car owner points would be used to shore up DEI’s No. 15 team driven by Paul Menard. Menard is 39th in owner points and has failed to qualify for six races. The top 35 teams are guaranteed spots in a 43-car Cup field. Story declined to name teams with which DEI has talked, but multiple sources confirmed Ginn Racing’s team driven by Joe Nemechek is the prime target. The No. 13 Chevrolet, which is not fully sponsored, is 33rd in owner points and Ginn has had some financial difficulties this season.