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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing parks No. 8 sprint Cup car, seeks sponsor

Apr. 8, 2009
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing president Steve Lauletta said Wednesday that operations for the No. 8 Sprint Cup car driven by Aric Almirola have been suspended until sponsorship is found.
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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