MOTORSPORTS NEWS

• Sources: Petty Enterprise in merger talks 12/4/2008, 3:28 p.m. CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Petty Enterprises is in discussions to merge its storied franchise with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, The Associated Press has learned.

• Ecclestone expects gold medals in place for 2009 11/26/2008, 5:41 a.m. CST
LONDON (AP) — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is confident his proposal for the world drivers' championship to be decided by gold medals awarded to race winners will be implemented next season.

• Kenseth signs contract extension with Roush Fenway 11/20/2008, 8:49 p.m. CST
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Matt Kenseth signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday with Roush Fenway Racing to continue driving the No. 17 Ford.