After a full season in IndyCar, Jimmie Johnson will make his return to NASCAR driving in a handful of races, beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500 in February.
Team owner Richard Petty said the merger between Yates Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports, now in the form of a letter of intent, should be finalised within two weeks.
Richard Petty Motorsports has categorically denied reports that the organisation will downsize to three teams and release driver Reed Sorenson in the process.
Seven-time NASCAR title winner Richard Petty has revealed that he is to lodge an entry into the Indianapolis 500 for the first time, fielding the #43 Window World Dallara for John Andretti.
Window World has combined the names of Petty and Andretti for the 93rd running of the Indy 500, bringing together seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty and Indy 500/NASCAR veteran John Andretti to campaign the #43 Window World Dallara-Honda in conjunction with the Dreyer & Reinbold team.