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Mayfields May Sell Team

Michael J Smith — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:28:38 +0000

Jeremy and Shana Mayfield are considering selling Mayfield Motorsports team due to a lack of funds as the result of his failed drug test and subsequent suspension. In addition to the costs of his lawsuit over NASCAR’s drug policy, Mayfield also faces a lawsuit over $86,000 he allegedly owes to Triad Racing Technologies.

No Decision Has Been Made On MMI Driver, Mayfield Says

Michael J Smith — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:27:02 +0000

Mayfield Motorsports Inc. crew chief of the No. 41 Toyota Tony Furr rescinded earlier comments that JJ Yeley would replace Jeremy Mayfield in the car, while Mayfield serves his suspension for failing a drug test.

Shana Mayfield said no decision has been made, but she indicated that Yeley was on the list of drivers. Todd Bodine and Mike Wallace are also said to be on the list.

Yeley To Sub For Mayfield In MMI Toyota

Michael J Smith — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:08:43 +0000

Following the suspension of driver/owner Jeremy Mayfield, JJ Yeley has been named as the driver of Mayfield Motorsports Inc.’s No. 41 Toyota.

The team indicated that Yeley was selected because he is “hungry” and is available for all of the races, keeping the team from having to change drivers.

Mayfield To Return To Cup Full Time In 2009

Michael J Smith — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:31:57 +0000

Jeremy Mayfield will return to Sprint Cup competition full time in 2009, driving the No. 41 Toyota for his own team, Mayfield Motorsports.

MM is a joint venture between Mayfield and Gary Smith, Chairman and CEO of All Sport Inc., which will sponsor Mayfield’s entry. All Sport body quencher is a sports drink.

Mayfield attributed his venture into ownership to a key change NASCAR made in the off season:

I have to give NASCAR a lot of credit for the things they’ve done in the sport over the last two years to make it possible for people like me to get involved as a team owner. The new COT car and even more importantly the testing ban have made it a reality for me to come in and compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Triad Racing Technologies will provide engines and chassis for MM, while Tony Furr will serve as crew cheif. Furr served as crew cheif for Cale Yarborough’s No. 98 team and driver John Andretti, where he led Andretti to victory in the Pepsi 400 from Daytona International Raceway. He also led Jerry Nadeau to his first and only victory, in the Napa 500 from Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 25.

Mayfield acquired the number from Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, but the points from the 41 did not move to Mayfield’s team.

See images of the car on Jayski’s page.