Sorenson out at RPM? Allmendinger in 43?

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RPM downsizing? Sorenson out? UPDATE: Rumors persist that Richard Petty Motorsports will shrink to three cars in the next few weeks, with A.J. Allmendinger moving to the #43 Dodge, replacing Reed Sorenson, and the #44 team being shut down.(Ford Racing)(7-29-2009)
UPDATE: An internet report claiming that Reed Sorenson will be released by Richard Petty Motorsports as part of a downsizing of the team's Sprint Cup roster appears to be premature. The Ford Racing website reported on rumors that Sorenson will be replaced by former Champ Car star A.J. Allmendinger when Allmendinger's #44 Dodge is mothballed within the next few weeks. However, a source close to the team - speaking on the condition of anonymity - said today that while the move is being discussed, Sorenson's release is not yet a done deal. "No one is sure that it's going to happen," said the source, "but it's definitely being talked about. The team is working on the details right now." If RPM does indeed decide to trim its roster from four cars to three, Allmendinger's current sponsors would transfer to the #43 Dodge. Calls to Richard Petty Motorsports seeking comment were not immediately returned.(Sirius Speedway)(7-29-2009)

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UPDATE: a Richard Petty Motorsports representative says that the team will remain a four car team and Sorenson will stay with the #43 team.(7-31-2009) Comment here

Glad to hear this is untrue. Reed has outrun Elliott and AJ for most of the year anyways. I hope they can keep working on the cars though and get the new motor in all of them.

If they fire anyone, it should be Sadler... for sure!

I'll second what Andrew said

I'll third it. He hasn't done anything in that ride, and it's time for him to go!

If you remember, they tried to release him and put AJ in the 19 before this year. He must have some huge thing in his contract because RPM backed down. Perhaps, Elliott could've taken those sponsors with him if he was released? Reed and AJ have a ton more potential than Sadler, not to mention he's a lot older than them. Sadler's best years have passed.

Well, Sadler's contract is up at the end of this season, so they can let him go...

Good point. If RPM needs to cut to three, well there you go.