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So where will Little E end up?
Hendrick would be a surprise since he's full through next year. Most think if Hendrick took him, Mears would be the one to leave, probably to Ginn. But Busch has been a little bish this year and even left the track early while his team fixed his racecar. Earnhardt, who also had crashed, filled in and drove Busch's car the rest of the race. Busch has also been very critical of his team lately. But that doesn't mean anything, I doubt he'll go there.
JR Motorsports is very doubtful and E has indicated it's a last resort. Driver/owners don't do well.
Childress was the immidiate and logical choice, but since RCR has teamed up with DEI on an engine program, I bet that's moved RCR down the list. FWIW, they hadn't spoken as of yesterday.
Joe Gibbs Racing is a solid team with room for another car, and Jr is an avid Redskins fan, but Gibbs is a devout Christian and JGR has indicated Budweiser wouldn't be welcome. Even with the $20 mil+ they spend on the team, plus advertising JGR won't have them.
Jr wants to drive a Chevrolet, so that pretty much eliminates the other big names in the sport like Penske, Rouche and Evernham.
Who's left that could win Championships? Ginn. Sure, the team isn't proven, but they're fielding some solid cars and Mark Martin is doing spectacular running a part time schedule. They also run Hendrick engines and chassis's so in effect, Ginn is a defacto Hendrick team.
Any opinions?
devilsfan
05-27-2007, 07:01 PM
My bet is RCR. Who cares if they're fielding engines for DEI? Jr wants to be a driver, he won't have any dealing with them on the most part. And even if he does - he doesn't hate EVERYONE at DEI. There are a lot of people there he's still buds with and wouldn't mind working with.
Anyways, RCR treated his dad right, and I think JR is looking for someone who (a) knows how to win championships and (b) is someone he can trust. Childress fits that bill more than any other owner out there.
Stacy
Agriv8r
05-27-2007, 07:22 PM
Any opinions?
NOPE....
My bet is RCR. Who cares if they're fielding engines for DEI? Jr wants to be a driver, he won't have any dealing with them on the most part. And even if he does - he doesn't hate EVERYONE at DEI. There are a lot of people there he's still buds with and wouldn't mind working with.
Anyways, RCR treated his dad right, and I think JR is looking for someone who (a) knows how to win championships and (b) is someone he can trust. Childress fits that bill more than any other owner out there.
StacyWhat you say is true. If he can get over his dislike of Teresa, then I don't think there's any doubt he'd go to RCR. I'm guessing he won't.
GLBLWARMR
05-27-2007, 11:56 PM
This is my own conspiracy theory. I think the reason that RCR and Dale Jr. haven't talked yet is they already have talked in the past. There is too much history bewteen RCR and the Dale Jr. for them not to have talked about the question of, "Where would you go if you ever left DEI?" I am sure RCR has pitched Jr. on what he could provide. There is no reason for them to talk right now because Jr. knows what RCR is going to be able to give and provide him.
If Jr. does go to RCR the one thing I do not want to see is them bring back the #3 car, #33 car or any variation of it. That is part of the history of the sport. Leave the 3 car forever retired.
usetosellhummer
05-28-2007, 02:06 AM
I agree but he will drive the black 3 with Bud on the hood. Mark it down.
Big rumor news, Dale goes to JGR with Visa as sponsor. Jeff Hammond mentioned it.
Just found out that last Tuesday, HMS closed shop for a private tour with Jr. and they've had more than one conversation together.
Kyle's fed up because he feels he's third or fourth on the priority list at HMS and maybe looking to move next year no matter what happens with Jr. Buh-bye Kyle.
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DRTYFN
05-29-2007, 03:13 AM
Lots of drama with the 'necks.:violin:
h2co-pilot
05-29-2007, 11:30 AM
Lots of drama with the 'necks.:violin:
I know, it makes me want to throw a beer bottle or something.:crying: :giggling:
devilsfan
05-29-2007, 07:58 PM
Or turn ghey. :)
Stacy
Lots of drama with the 'necks.:violin:Bite me foo-foo.:giggling:
BlueTJCO
05-29-2007, 09:56 PM
yeeeeeeeeeeeee ****kkkkkkkkkkkkinnnnnnnnnn hawwwwwwwwwwwww!!
:jump:
DRTYFN
05-29-2007, 10:00 PM
Bite me foo-foo.:giggling:
Maybe when I need to floss.
DennisAJC
05-30-2007, 07:09 AM
All this talk about NASCAR brings back memories of my time in Virginia with CP and Ken. And that other couple.
Ken, Paragon and me during good times.
DRTYFN
05-30-2007, 07:29 AM
*rightclick+save*:jump: :jump: :OWNED: :OWNED: :OWNED:
DRTYFN
05-30-2007, 07:30 AM
I miss the good old times... :(
RubHer Yellow Ducky
05-30-2007, 11:16 AM
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More trouble for DEI. From KNOXNEWS:
...there seem to be more problems at DEI: John Menard, the wealthy businessman who is helping bankroll Teresa Earnhardt's operation for racer-son Paul, may be ready to pull out, too. Menard could wind up back working with struggling Robby Gordon - the two have long been business partners, and Gordon is trying to get his team righted again.
JR may be near a decision. You can read somethings into this quote from PaddockTalk:Earnhardt Jr. told reporters this week that, "Things are looking good. We are making forward progress everyday and I am getting really excited. I think the time frame that Kelley wants to have something done is going to be ok. (Ed. Note - End of June) I think that is what is going to happen. I thought it would take a lot longer than that. I am bad about sitting on this decision, and taking a lot of time to make this decision to make sure I make the right one. Once I am pretty clear on what I need to do, I am pretty excited to announce something. I don't want to get specific but we are happy with the situation. Happy with being in the situation. We have had some great talks and some great discussions that have been enjoyable
BTW, Gibbs is certainly out. Not just because of the Budwieser affiliation, but rumors JGR will be switching to Toyota engines at the end of this year when their contract expires with Chevy. Toyota's belief is they just need a top team with the best equipment to succeed.
Fox Sports just said his insiders informed him Jr will go to JGR with VISA as the sponsor.
Darrel Waltrip followed that with Jr going to Hendrick with a shoemaker (adidas) as the sponsor.
Fox Sports just said his insiders informed him Jr will go to JGR with VISA as the sponsor. You big idiot. Visa's already said that won't happen, see the quote below.
Darrel Waltrip followed that with Jr going to Hendrick with a shoemaker (adidas) as the sponsor. Damn, you're really stupid. It's Starter (Nike), not adidas. Visa's reaction:On Wednesday, VISA was linked as a full-time sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr. for next year. VISA quickly reacted and said that the information was indeed false.
We should know tomorrow and judging by the HUGE number of responses to this thread, I know you all are interested.:p
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will announce which Nextel Cup team he'll drive for next season at a news conference Wednesday, a spokesman confirmed, refusing to identify the team.
"Dale Jr. plans to announce his plans for 2008," said Mike Davis, communications director for JR Motorsports, the Busch series team Earnhardt owns.
But Davis said Earnhardt's inner circle had gone into a strict no-leak mode before the announcement and that Kelley Earnhardt Elledge, Earnhardt's sister and business manager, was not answering phone calls or e-mails from the media.
It continues and states RCR is probably the leading candidate because:
Hendrick would have to move Busch or Mears to form the Super Team.
Gibbs, a devout Christian, has expressed concern about having Bud as his sponsor.
Ginn could do it because they can afford Jr, then they would use HMS engines, chassis, and support. Basically becoming an HMS team, but Ginn hasn't won a championship.Childress is in the best position not only because of strong family ties with the Earnhardts, but because his current three-driver team has room for Earnhardt, and because Childress has no objection to beer sponsorship.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-earnhardt13jun13,1,2650228.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&track=crosspromo
HOLD TF ON!!!!
My big wish is may just be coming true!!!
Marty Smith reports Jr will join Hendrick Motorsports!!!
Bye-bye Kyle Busch!!! I never have liked you pissant attitude.
I hope this one goes through!!!
http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/06/12/dearnhadtjr.future.plans.ap/index.html
evldave
06-12-2007, 08:09 PM
Jeff and Jr on the same team... That should be a fun ride, and w/JJ HMS will dominate NASCAR for the near future...
Super Team!
Here's more of an indication that it'll be HMS:A Hendrick spokesman contacted by SPEED said in an e-mail Tuesday morning, ?We?re not going to comment on anything at this time.?
Representatives from Gibbs, RCR and Ginn said they are not involved in tomorrow?s press conference.
evldave
06-12-2007, 08:15 PM
I wonder if Dale Jr will sub drive for Jeff if his kid is born on raceday. Have Mark Martin sub for DEI and have Dale drive for Jeff. Would be a good trial run for HMS...
I wonder if Dale Jr will sub drive for Jeff if his kid is born on raceday. Have Mark Martin sub for DEI and have Dale drive for Jeff. Would be a good trial run for HMS...Remember Dale drove the number 5 for Busch when Busch left the track early during a race while his team was working to repair his car. That was the test run.:D
jmsspratlin
06-12-2007, 08:26 PM
I not a fan of NASCAR
devilsfan
06-12-2007, 08:30 PM
I hope not. Jr with Hendrick would make me puke. I hate every Hendrick team out there. They will contaminate Jr with their cooties. :(
Stacy
partsguy
06-12-2007, 08:47 PM
Does it really matter where he goes? If he does not win more
with his new team, is his fan base going to stick with him?
I understand(had a stepmother issue myself)why he's doing
it but,could back fire if the wins don't pour in.
Just my nickles worth.
evldave
06-12-2007, 08:53 PM
I hope not. Jr with Hendrick would make me puke. I hate every Hendrick team out there. They will contaminate Jr with their cooties. :(
Stacy
if cooties = wins, I'm guessing both Jeff and JJ (and now Jr) are ok with that :fdance:
evldave
06-12-2007, 08:55 PM
Remember Dale drove the number 5 for Busch when Busch left the track early during a race while his team was working to repair his car. That was the test run.:D
lol totally...I'd be willing to bet Jeff's kid is born on a monday/tuesday, so as to not interfere w/the races. Jr will have to wait for next year:clapping:
I can't stand Jr, but if he's racing for HMS, I'll give him some props:p
h2co-pilot
06-12-2007, 09:09 PM
YEEEEEEEEEEE****INGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!:fdance:
Crash ?
06-13-2007, 04:13 PM
I hope not. Jr with Hendrick would make me puke.
Stacy
Need someone to hold the bag for you...???
HENDRICK!!!
:beerchug: :jump: :beerchug:
Marcmedic
06-13-2007, 06:29 PM
Hell yes...It's about time they got rid of Kyle. Hendrick will pretty much be unstoppable now.
Now that Dale is at Hendrick, the questions of sponsor and car number are up.
The rumor mill, and DW, have a new beverage sponsor Jr. No specifics, tho. Remember, DW was the first to say Jr would be at HMS next year and he has inside info being Jr's confidant and advisor.
With regard to the number 8, Teresa probably won't give it up even tho Hendrick has said he'll make an offer. That'll just add to Jr Nation's dislike of her.
As I see it, the only way Teresa gives up the 8 is if Busch goes to DEI and wants the 5. Then HMS and DEI can swap.
Number 8 was Ralph Earnhardt's number, Jr's g-dad.
Sony.
Two of Jr's team mates just got busted at Sonoma for illegal mods to their fenders. They aren't allowed to practice or qualify. If they fix the problems they'll be allowed to start at the back of the pack.
DennisAJC
06-22-2007, 11:51 PM
I miss sitting on the bench with you at the Busch Race making fun of big wimmins.:giggling:
Agriv8r
06-23-2007, 12:41 AM
ken, dont really care about this thread, just wondering hats got you sporting WOOD all of a sudden....have you gone back and looked at all your avatars??...it certainly looks like a BIG BLOCK of wood as well....is this what keeps CP happy??
DennisAJC
06-23-2007, 01:43 AM
ken, dont really care about this thread, just wondering hats got you sporting WOOD all of a sudden....have you gone back and looked at all your avatars??...it certainly looks like a BIG BLOCK of wood as well....is this what keeps CP happy??
We're running a wood theme today.:clapping:
Agriv8r
06-23-2007, 02:08 PM
uhh, ken....hello....cat got your, ohh wait thats a different thread....
NEOCON1
06-23-2007, 04:13 PM
We're running a wood theme today.:clapping:
wood and flowers :confused: you guys goin green on us ???????? :giggling:
wood and flowers :confused: you guys goin green on us ???????? :giggling:Yeah, right after I chop down a few trees in protected areas of the Pac NW.:p
#5 Mountain Dew Chevy
Look for the announcement next weekend at Indy where the track will be sold out, unlike the F1 race which didn't fill half the stadium.:giggling: :giggling: :giggling:
#5 Mountain Dew Chevy
Look for the announcement next weekend at Indy where the track will be sold out, unlike the F1 race which didn't fill half the stadium.:giggling: :giggling: :giggling:Gawd you're stupid. Nothing happened that day.:twak:
Gawd you're stupid. Nothing happened that day.:twak:Oh yeah, I forgot to update you on things.
HMS and Jr have announced a press conference in Dallas next week. Pepsico is having an annual conference there that week. Hummm...
Maybe AMP Energy Drink, Mountain Dew, and the Army National Guard will team up as sponsors.
Leading number seems to be 81.
No it's not, the leading number, according to ESPN's Marty Smith, it 88. That number is currently being used, but everything has a price.
(Unless you have an evil stepmother who won't let you have the number you've been using your entire NASCAR career.:rant: )
No it's not, the leading number, according to ESPN's Marty Smith, it 88. That number is currently being used, but everything has a price.That's true, Ken.
It's being reported that RYR has agreed to sell the number 88 to HMS.
Considering how long RYR has had that number, you have to wonder why Teresa wasn't more reasonable about giving up the 8. What a spiteful bish.:rant:
I hope Jr wins the championship next year.
That's true, Ken.
It's being reported that RYR has agreed to sell the number 88 to HMS.
Considering how long RYR has had that number, you have to wonder why Teresa wasn't more reasonable about giving up the 8. What a spiteful bish.:rant:
I hope Jr wins the championship next year.Hey Ken, that sounds weird.
Why would RYR sell the 88, and not the 38 that Earnhardt reportedly wanted? (3-Earnhardt Sr., 8-Ralph Earnhardt and Jr.)
Just sounds odd, that's all.
h2co-pilot
09-16-2007, 06:30 PM
:jump:
:jump:You're such a big fan, I knew you'd like the info.:giggling: :D
You're such a big fan, I knew you'd like the info.:giggling: :DHey, retard, Speed channel is going live in a few minutes to Dallas for Jr's announcement.
Hey, retard, Speed channel is going live in a few minutes to Dallas for Jr's announcement.Hey thanks, Buddy. I'm on it.
Oh, oh, oh...
Amp Energy Drink, Mountain Dew, and the National Guard. Three sponsors. Big bucks for him to drive.
And the number is...
88
:perfect10s: :perfect10s: :perfect10s:
Hey, Ken, I'm pretty excited by all this great news!!!
Hey, Ken, I'm pretty excited by all this great news!!!Yeah, me too.
Those poor F1 schmucks have nothing on NASCAR.:dancingbanana:
Hey H, I know you're checking this thread. I hope you're excited!!!
I sure am!!!:jump:
WINS FIRST RACE WITH HENDRICK!!!
The crowd is going nuts!!!
:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:
WINS FIRST RACE WITH HENDRICK!!!
The crowd is going nuts!!!
:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:WOW!!! That's incredible.
I'm really stoked about this year. How about you?
WOW!!! That's incredible.
I'm really stoked about this year. How about you?AWESOME!!!
Two races -
Two in a row!!!
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