Menard to Yates?

Yates Racing, with an assist from partner Roush Fenway, is making a push to sign Paul Menard from Dale Earnhardt Inc.

"We believe we're the leading contender outside of the incumbent," Smith said.

David Gilliland and Travis Kvapil currently drive for Yates Racing.

DEI officials have been negotiating to re-sign Menard and feel confident he will return to the organization. ESPN.com