It has been about two months since the last NASCAR race, but the action taking place this off-season has been as fast-paced and bizarre as any in recent memory. There will be many changes leading up to the 2009 season and many questions remain unanswered.

Just this week, another merger was announced, as Petty Enterprises merged with Gillett-Evernham Racing. Or we can call it what it really is, George Gillett bought the 43 cars points from Boston Ventures. Luckily for all race fans, Richard Petty will still be somewhat involved in the new, yet to be named company.