Multiple sources are telling Marty Smith at the four-letter that AJ Allmendinger ((pictured, thanks nascar.com)) will be replacing Elliott Sadler behind the wheel of the #19 Dodge Charger next season.
Allmendinger was released from his ride over at team Red Bull and had auditioned in late 2008 with a few other cars.
It seems some sponsors attached to the Sadler car are none too pleased with the seat swap and considered bailing, but that is not confirmed as of yet. Apparently, GEM Chief Operating Officer Tom Reddin was a master of good timing here- telling everyone of the move right before the Christmas holiday.
Sources also tell Smith that Ray Evernham, who founded the team and sold majority ownership to George Gillett, cleared out all personal possessions from the team's shop, including the 2002 Brickyard 400 trophy he won as owner of Bill Elliott's No. 9Dodge.
You'll remember that GEM also has scaled back its Nationwide series operation and released 65 employees after the 2008 season wrapped up.
The GEM line-up for 2009 is now Kasey Kahne, Reed Sorenson, and Allmendinger.
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