2009 will certainly have a different look as many drivers will be sporting their new cars and firesuits. This year's silly season has been one of the most changed-filled in years and offers many drivers a fresh start as they head into 2009.
From Tony Stewart to Casey Mears to Mark Martin, this silly season has included some of the biggest names in the sport and it seemingly has no end in sight.
No. 00, David Reutimann: David Reutimann will be back in the No. 00 car for the 2009 season. Aaron's will be primary sponsor for 18 races and Michael Waltrip Racing is still searching for a sponsor for the remainder of the season. David Reutimann has been getting hot lately and hopes to bring that momentum into the 2009 season.
No. 07, Casey Mears: Casey Mears will be piloting the No. 07 Jack Daniels Chevrolet in 2009 as he looks to light a fire under his career and get it pointed in the right direction. Casey will be in the fifth different car in five years but hopes this is the one to get him to victory lane. He will be replacing Clint Bowyer as Bowyer moves to the No. 33 car, a fellow Richard Childress Racing car.
No. 5, Mark Martin: Mark Martin will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2009 and will try one last time (as of now) to win a Sprint Cup Series Championship. Kellogg's and Car Quest will return as the dual primary sponsors. Mark Martin has ran well with Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, putting the car into contention for victories several times this year and with the top notch Hendrick equipment, looks for him to be a legitimate Chase contender next year.
No. 6, David Ragan: UPS has signed on to sponsor Ragan's No.6 in 2009. Ragan, just shy of missing the Chase this year is just the young and up and coming driver UPS needs.
No. 8, Aric Almirola: Aric Almirola will drive the No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Incorporated Chevy full time since the driver he shared the car with, Mark Martin, took a ride up with Hendrick Motorsports. No word on sponsors for this car yet.
No. 10, Reed Sorenson: Recently signing for Gillett Everham Motorsports, Reed Sorenson was chosen to replace Patrick Carpentier in the third Gillette Evernham car. It is not official yet as to what number he will drive but word in the garage is it will most likely be the No. 10 car.
There is no word as to a sponsor yet but Valvoline looks unlikely with their increased support for Roush Fenway Racing. Sorenson has struggled throughout his young career but feels confident that with the right equipment, he will be competitive and Gillette Evernham will provide him with that.
No. 12, David Stremme: David Stremme is making a comeback and he hopes it will be more successful than the last stint he had in the series. Alltel is returning as the primary sponsor for the Penske Dodge. Penske, although with two wins this season, has struggled to run up front all season so look for David to have a rough start in his new ride but in time, he will be competitive, Stremme has shown flashes of greatness and has a lot of potential.
No. 14, Tony Stewart: Probably the biggest story of this silly season this season has Tony Stewart leaving Joe Gibbs Racing to dip his feet into the ownership waters. Stewart, the two-time Spring Cup Series Champion bought into Haas/CNC Racing and became part owner of the newly named Stewart/Haas Racing.
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