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Angry Carpentier released by Gillett Evernham

Oct. 7, 2008
Patrick Carpentier has been released from Gillett Evernham Motorsports, sources confirmed Tuesday. Carpentier was the driver of the No. 10 Dodge for GEM.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa