Papis to run 50% of Cup races in ’09

UPDATE #2 Germain Racing has announced a press conference for Monday, after which this rumor will become 'fact.'

10/24/08 Former open-wheel star Max Papis is set to run a limited Sprint Cup schedule with Germain Racing and sponsorship from Geico in 2009.

Papis, who started two Cup races this year on road courses, is expected to run 18 races in Cup next year, Papis' agent Doug Barnette confirmed Friday afternoon. An official announcement is expected Monday.

09/10/08 Rumor has it that GEICO Insurance will team with Italian ex-Champ Car driver Max Papis to run as many as 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races next season, in Toyotas fielded by Germain Motorsports.