NASCAR Sprint Cup: Richard Petty Motorsports’ Collapse Shakes Up Silly Season

At this time last week it appeared as if everything would be stable for the final five races of the Sprint Cup Series season. Kasey Kahne would finish the year in the No. 9 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports before leaving for Team Red Bull next season, while Marcos Ambrose would stay in the No. 47 Toyota while waiting to take over Kahne's old seat. AJ Allmendinger would have a ride for next season, and Elliott Sadler would be on the outside looking in. It's amazing how much can change in the span of a week. After refusing to stay at Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday night while his team made repairs, Kahne was released by RPM Wednesday. Almost immediately, it was announced that the Washington native would replace Reed Sorenson in the No. 8...

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