Dale Jr.

[KenP]

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.

[KenP]

Originally Posted by KenP

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.

[KenP]

We should know tomorrow and judging by the HUGE number of responses to this thread, I know you all are interested.

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-...ack=crosspromo

[KenP]

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/head....ap/index.html

[evldave]

Jeff and Jr on the same team... That should be a fun ride, and w/JJ HMS will dominate NASCAR for the near future...

[KenP]

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]

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...

[KenP]

Originally Posted by evldave

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.

[jmsspratlin]

I not a fan of NASCAR

[devilsfan]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by devilsfan

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

[evldave]

Originally Posted by KenP

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.

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

I can't stand Jr, but if he's racing for HMS, I'll give him some props

[h2co-pilot]

YEEEEEEEEEEE****INGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Crash ?]

Originally Posted by devilsfan

I hope not. Jr with Hendrick would make me puke.

Stacy

Need someone to hold the bag for you...???

[KenP]

HENDRICK!!!

[Marcmedic]

Hell yes...It's about time they got rid of Kyle. Hendrick will pretty much be unstoppable now.

[KenP]

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.

[KenP]

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]

I miss sitting on the bench with you at the Busch Race making fun of big wimmins.