Has been released by Petty Enterprises due to sponsorship problem.  He is now without a ride. Petty Enterprises is still looking to merge with Gillette Evernham Motorsports or the company will go it alone as a one car team.

Bobby Hamilton Jr. and Team Rensi Motorsports are joining forces to form Rensi/Hamilton Racing.

Watkins Glen is looking for a new title sponsor as the Centurion Boats company is opting out of the final year of a three year deal.