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2007-12-12 - Pemberton leaves, Richert joins No. 8 crew

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Crew chief Ryan Pemberton has left Dale Earnhardt Inc., and the team said Doug Richert will replace him beginning Wednesday.

Pemberton was scheduled to lead the No. 8 Chevrolet that will be co-driven next season by Mark Martin and Aric Almirola.

"Ryan is immensely talented and has always been sought-after," DEI general manager John Story said Tuesday. "He's now chosen to pursue some of those opportunities and we wish him nothing but the best.Crew chief Ryan Pemberton has left Dale Earnhardt Inc., and the team said Doug Richert will replace him beginning Wednesday.

Pemberton was scheduled to lead the No. 8 Chevrolet that will be co-driven next season by Mark Martin and Aric Almirola.

"Ryan is immensely talented and has always been sought-after," DEI general manager John Story said Tuesday. "He's now chosen to pursue some of those opportunities and we wish him nothing but the best.

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