Dale Jr. to leave DEI ??
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RCR is really his only choice, if he wants to stay with Chevrolet. Hendrick is out, as no one is going to get bumped (this means Mears, guys. He's young, and not going anywhere). Joe Gibbs is out, as their organization doesn't solicit sponsors that have to do with alcohol. Yes, Bud would bring a lot of money, but Joe Gibbs is a man of integrity, so I don't see him changing his views for anyone, even Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
So that leaves Richard Childress. I'd be willing to bet that the moment the press conference was over, Childress made some kind of contact with Jr., or vice versa. Notwithstanding the #3 that's available (and Jr. wouldn't drive with it off the bat, even he has stated he's not ready for it), Childress would provide the best opportunity, besides Hendrick (which is out for reasons outlined above). It wasn't that long ago that RCR and DEI were bedfellows, collaborating on engines/chassis design, and in the process winning a lot of super speedway races, and had made huge strides at 1.5 mile tracks. With the passing of Sr., that relationship started to go downhill, faster than expected.
Cliffs: Hendrick, out due to no one getting bumped; Joe Gibbs, out due to the beliefs/views of the owner; Richard Childress, in, due to past relationship/future potential.
So that leaves Richard Childress. I'd be willing to bet that the moment the press conference was over, Childress made some kind of contact with Jr., or vice versa. Notwithstanding the #3 that's available (and Jr. wouldn't drive with it off the bat, even he has stated he's not ready for it), Childress would provide the best opportunity, besides Hendrick (which is out for reasons outlined above). It wasn't that long ago that RCR and DEI were bedfellows, collaborating on engines/chassis design, and in the process winning a lot of super speedway races, and had made huge strides at 1.5 mile tracks. With the passing of Sr., that relationship started to go downhill, faster than expected.
Cliffs: Hendrick, out due to no one getting bumped; Joe Gibbs, out due to the beliefs/views of the owner; Richard Childress, in, due to past relationship/future potential.
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Originally Posted by BigTRQ
Joe Gibbs is out, as their organization doesn't solicit sponsors that have to do with alcohol. Yes, Bud would bring a lot of money, but Joe Gibbs is a man of integrity, so I don't see him changing his views for anyone, even Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
I am a JGR fan & didn't know that about the alcohol. My question is: if he doesn't solicit alcohol - why does he carry the Bud Pole sticker on his cars?
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Originally Posted by BigTRQ
Cliffs: Hendrick, out due to no one getting bumped; Joe Gibbs, out due to the beliefs/views of the owner; Richard Childress, in, due to past relationship/future potential.
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Originally Posted by ian51279
I am a JGR fan & didn't know that about the alcohol. My question is: if he doesn't solicit alcohol - why does he carry the Bud Pole sticker on his cars?
he proally wouldnt be able to qualify if he didnt.
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Originally Posted by BigTRQ
RCR is really his only choice, if he wants to stay with Chevrolet. Hendrick is out, as no one is going to get bumped (this means Mears, guys. He's young, and not going anywhere). Joe Gibbs is out, as their organization doesn't solicit sponsors that have to do with alcohol. Yes, Bud would bring a lot of money, but Joe Gibbs is a man of integrity, so I don't see him changing his views for anyone, even Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
It will be RCR or Hendrick for the simple fact that those are the two best suited to help out JR with their other series cars.
And Junior is correct .. Chevy is an icon in Nascar .. Ford isn't. sucks ..but it is true.
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Originally Posted by JBMX928
he proally wouldnt be able to qualify if he didnt.
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They have an A-B sticker for stuff like that. He might run those.
Originally Posted by Gipraw
I don't know much about JGR .. but I can tell you for a FACT that there is a spot for him at Hendrick's stable, if he wants it.
It will be RCR or Hendrick for the simple fact that those are the two best suited to help out JR with their other series cars.
And Junior is correct .. Chevy is an icon in Nascar .. Ford isn't. sucks ..but it is true.
It will be RCR or Hendrick for the simple fact that those are the two best suited to help out JR with their other series cars.
And Junior is correct .. Chevy is an icon in Nascar .. Ford isn't. sucks ..but it is true.
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RCR has scheduled a news conference for friday morning at Darlington.....hhmmmmmmmm.......
bigTRQ is pretty much spot on....
IMO Jr will drive for RCR next year and drive the #33, yes i said 33. he aint ready for the 3 car yet.
bigTRQ is pretty much spot on....
IMO Jr will drive for RCR next year and drive the #33, yes i said 33. he aint ready for the 3 car yet.
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Originally Posted by ian51279
He will not go to Hendrick. RCR is his new home, gurantee it. In fact, I have an extra $1 floating around, I'll bet that.
I was simply saying that those that say Hendrick is out of it because he already has four drivers are wrong. If Junior wants to drive at Hendrick.. there will be a spot made for him. That deal has already been worked out.