NASCAR Cup Series Rumors

Petty team down to 1 car in 2017

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The #43 will still be on track next year
The #43 will still be on track next year

Interviewed on SiriusXM NASCAR radio Thursday afternoon, Go Fas owner Archie St. Hilare said the #32 team has leased the charter from Richard Petty Motorsports' #44 team for the 2017 season. Go Fas has leased the #32 team charter for next season to Wood Brothers Racing's #21 team.

The moves will guarantee #21-Ryan Blaney and Wood Brothers make every race next season.

Per ESPN.com's Bob Pockrass, "By leasing #32 charter to Wood Brothers, Go FAS likely makes sure charter isn't bottom 3 for 3 consecutive yrs (can be revoked if so)".

In addition, St. Hilare says Go Fas has obtained 6 cars from Richard Petty Motorsports for next year.

While nothing has been officially announced, the moves appear to show that Richard Petty Motorsports will contract back to a single car team next season with #43-Aric Almirola.