NASCAR: Elliott Sadler to stay put with Petty/GEM

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Recently fired Elliott Sadler will probably remain with the newly-form team Petty/GEM after having reportedly reached an agreement, which will see him in one of the team's car for 2009.

Sadler , who was prepared to file a breach of contract suit against GEM after reports surfaced that the team was in talks with A.J. Allmendinger, seems to have struck a deal which will see him stay on while Allmendinger will join the team on a part-time basis as part of a fourth car entry.

The team is supposed to field a fourth entry in just eight races this upcoming season. It's believed Allmendinger will be behind the wheel of that car. photo: NASCAR