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Richard Petty addresses issue of Budweiser sponsorship on team's car

 

Published 1/20/2009 by SceneDaily Staff at Latest Daily Headlines

CONCORD, N.C. – Team owner Richard Petty has traditionally avoided any link to an alcohol-company sponsorship. But following a planned merger with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, the newly named Richard Petty Motorsports will feature a Budweiser-sponsored car. (link)

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