Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports today signed an extension that will keep DuPont on the #24 machine through 2010. Extending a relationship between the two groups that has already lasted for a period of almost 16 years. "The relationship Hendrick Motorsports and Jeff Gordon have enjoyed with DuPont is not just one of the great success stories in NASCAR, but across all forms of sponsorship," team owner Rick Hendrick said. "We feel fortunate to have such a terrific, long-term partner, and our entire company looks forward to an exciting future with the No. 24 DuPont team."
Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Elliott Sadler also signed a contract extension that will have him behind the wheel of a Gillet-Evernham Dodge for a few more years.
�This is the place where I want to race,� Sadler said in a statement issued by the team. �I think what we are building here is special and something other drivers and crew members envy.�
�Elliott is a well-respected driver who has the skills, both on and off the track, to succeed in NASCAR,� said Tom Reddin, CEO for Gillett Evernham Motorsports.
�In addition to being a great Sprint Cup driver, Elliott has a wonderful personality that attracts fans and sponsors who love working with him. We have enjoyed working with Elliott over the last year and a half and look forward to continuing our relationship.�
Exact details of the contract were not given.
DuPont extends contract with Gordon, Hendrick Motorsports to 2010 (SceneDaily.com)Sadler signs multiyear contract extension with Gillet Evernham Motorsports (Scenedaily.com)
Canoe Sports is Canada is reporting that Patrick Carpentier will miss the Sprint Cup race at Pocono in early August so that he can fully concentrate on running the Nationwide race in Montreal that same weekend. Carpentier made his debut in Montreal race in which he finished 2nd. No word from Gillet-Evernham Motorsports on if this will happen and if it does who will replace Carpentier for that race. Canoe is reporting that former Evernham driver Bill Elliott will be the most likely choice.
