Busch chooses Gibbs after 7-week free agency (Kyle Busch to Gibbs)

AP ^ | 8/6/07 | JENNA FRYER

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August 6, 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Kyle Busch chose to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing next season and began informing other teams Monday of his decision.

A source close to Busch told The Associated Press that the driver had selected Gibbs after a seven-week search that began when Hendrick Motorsports released the 22-year-old driver to make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr. next season. The source requested anonymity because the deal was not finalized.

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``Kyle has made his decision and is in the process of informing the teams of his preference,'' said Jeff Dickerson, who represents Busch through Motorsports Management International.

``As there are many details that still need to be worked out, Kyle will not be making that decision public at this time.''

Two car owners who had actively pursued Busch told the AP that the driver informed them Monday he had not selected their teams. They requested anonymity because they didn't reveal Busch's selection.

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