Casey Mears out at Hendrick

Casey Mears told The Sporting News and reporters at New Hampshire International Speedway that he will not be driving for Hendrick Motorsports in 2009.
"I've known now for a couple weeks," Mears told The Sporting News during a sit-down in the track's media center. "I'm disappointed. I'd love to be there, obviously. Hendrick Motorsports is a great organization. We've definitely had a rough year. . ."
"We had some bad luck at the beginning of the year and then had the bad runs to back it up. I think that it's frustrating to have the kind of start to the season we've had."
The departure of Mears leaves a opening at the four-car Hendrick Motorspors Cup team. Perhaps there is room to add Mark Martin in the mix?