The Race Team Alliance is not only open for business, the ownership clique is ready for new members. RTA chairman Rob Kauffman, co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, said teams outside of the inaugural nine that formed together have expressed interest in joining and want to collaborate on initiatives and issues facing NASCAR. Kauffman said teams that have attempted to qualify in 95 percent of the 72 Sprint Cup races over the last two years would be eligible to join the RTA. ''Well, two days is kind of short, even for someone from New York.'' The RTA currently includes Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing, Richard Childress Racing, Richard Petty Motor Sports, Roush Fenway Racing, Stewart-Haas Racing and Team Penske. More...