This ESPN link says that A.J. Allmendinger already has a deal on the table that is for three years from another team.

Scenedaily.com says that Aric Almirola is eager to sign a sponsorship deal for 2009.

Derrike Cope may wind up racing this year in the Sprint Cup series at Charlotte and Martinsville this year.

Nordyne Inc.’s iQ Drive air-conditioner brand is going to be the sponsor for the #70 Haas CNC car at Talladega and at Texas.