RCR, DEI To Use The Same Engines?

It has been reported that Richard Childress Racing and Dale Earnhardt, Inc. is expected to announce that the two companies will combine their engine packages.

Earlier today, the Charlotte Observer reported that Richard Childress Racing and Dale Earnhardt, Inc. will combine their two engine programs, though no formal announcement has been made.

This collaboration will have a heavy impact on silly season, especially considering that Dale Earnhardt Jr announced a week ago that he would leave DEI, the company his late father Dale Earnhardt built, for greener pastures. Many in the garage felt that Earnhardt Jr would land a ride with Richard Childress Racing, however, this latest development may have eliminated RCR from the Dale Earnhardt Jr sweepstakes.

Could this mean that Ginn Racing now has the upperhand?

Additionally, DEI's merging with RCR could mean that a DEI and Robert Yates Racing merger fell through. Robert Yates Racing is backed by Ford, and Richard Childress Racing is backed by Chevrolet.

Silly season is in full force.

Another rumor flying around is regarding the Rocketman, Ryan Newman. Newman struggled immensely in 2006, and when a driver of his caliber struggles, rumors begin to swirl. The latest rumor has Newman headed to Joe Gibbs Racing. However, Newman and his Penske Racing team have reeled off three consecutive top tens, and they have been competitive for the past month and a half, so this is probably one of them rumors that will quickly fade away.

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