Almost all the major NASCAR sources are reporting this now. Jim Utter from the Charlotte Observer is reporting that “sources” have told him that DEI has offered the #8 to Mark Martin for next year. THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKIN’ ABOUT! That would just about be all Budweiser needs to stay at DEI.
Ain’t going to happen for two reasons.
1. Martin wants to be part-time.
2. Bud is looking for a young driver to represent its brand.
Look for Shrub to replace Junior. So far, DEI is the only team offering Shrub a top-35 car.