'Change of pace' helps to pick up the pace for Hendrick Motorsports' Dale Earnhardt Jr.

By SceneDaily Staff
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Hendrick Motorsports' Dale Earnhardt Jr. (right) talks with new crew chief Lance McGrew at Dover International Speedway during the weekend of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Autism Speaks 400. (LaDon George / NASCAR Scene)

Hendrick Motorsports' Dale Earnhardt Jr. (right) talks with new crew chief Lance McGrew at Dover International Speedway during the weekend of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Autism Speaks 400.

LaDon George
NASCAR Scene

DOVER, Del. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. sounded as relieved as anything else that his first outing with new crew chief Lance McGrew went well. The pair netted a 12th-place finish in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway, the first finish inside the top 25 for the No. 88 team in four weeks.
 
Hendrick Motorsports officials announced Thursday that Earnhardt Jr. and longtime crew chief Tony Eury Jr. would cease to work together, putting McGrew in the role on an interim basis. He was slated to begin his role at Pocono Raceway next weekend, but when Hendrick's Brad Keselowski missed the race, a race-day decision was made to put McGrew on the pit box making the calls for Earnhardt Jr. Sunday. Engineers Rex Stump and Brian Whitesell also worked with the team.
 
The result was not only the finish and a one-position gain to 18th in the standings, but also a chance for McGrew and the driver to learn they understood one another's lingo and to begin developing that communication that is so crucial in a crew chief-driver relationship.
 
Earnhardt Jr. said having McGrew in his ear during the race was "a change of pace," and was cautious when it came to making predictions about the developing relationship.
 
"We didn't right click yet, but we definitely doing OK," he said. "We've got a lot to learn about each other, obviously, and the more we know and understand each other I think the better we will be. Hopefully we get that opportunity. We're just taking it one step at a time. This was one race.

"We came in and we were conservative throughout the weekend … and we just wanted to try to improve one what we've been doing, come out of here with a feeling that this might work and give that to the team. They need it more than I do because everybody's working hard and we had a great amount of support all weekend from Brian Whitesell and Rex, those guys were amazing. Lance called a pretty good race and I felt like that he was saying all the right things and keeping me and the team on the same page.

"One of the things I liked about Lance was I felt like I was in the pit box with him all day and I felt like that he was riding with me all day, and that was a good feeling and hopefully we can keep that up."
 
Earnhardt Jr. said the race was a chance for them to assess their communication, but pointed out that the pair have a lot of learning to do about one another.
 
From his standpoint, he's committed to doing whatever it takes to make the relationship successful.
 
"I'm just going to work really hard on being mature and trying to maintain my end of the bargain and be ready to work for this whole team, be ready to work hard and be dedicated to turning ourselves around and this is a very, very very small step in that direction," he said.
 
McGrew seemed impressed with his driver, particularly his ability to communicate no matter where he was on the track. The crew chief said some drivers only want to talk when they are on the frontstretch, but that Earnhardt Jr. can discuss his car as he tears through a turn.
 
"I think he's doing a fantastic job," McGrew said. "He explained everything I asked him to explain and he can do it in the middle of the corner running 165 miles an hour, which is pretty amazing. I think it was great."
 
McGrew, who refuses to speculate on how many races the two need together before they feel they truly know one another, said that racing is all about communication and that the only way to develop that is to work together in the heat of a race.
 
Asked if he would need to bring out a reticent Earnhardt Jr. when it comes to discussing issues with the car, McGrew said he felt it was just the opposite - that Earnhardt Jr. likes to talk.
 
He added that he believes that once they have worked together for a while, that the input will grow in scope.
 
"When Junior and I get 100 percent the same page on everything, we'll have that same kind of lingo. … I've heard that he's been really descriptive, I just haven't seen that," McGrew said.
 
Earnhardt Jr. seemed to agree.
 
The driver pointed out that, for whatever reason, that in-depth kind of radio conversation hasn't been part of his season. Now, he's hoping that is changing. He said that he's talked with team owner Rick Hendrick and others and gotten the advice from all - now he hopes to put it into action.
 
"They told me that I need to give them a lot and I took it upon myself to do that," Earnhardt Jr. said. "And it was really hard to be that way with Tony Jr., and it wasn't his fault, maybe it's my personal own fault. But me and him couldn't ever, me and him were too cool to talk that much to each other. Too much pride, I guess, between me and him. I don't know how you love somebody so much and carry so much pride around them, but that's the way we were.
 
"And it's really good to talk to Lance. He's taking it all in, he's a sponge, he's taking all that information in. Like I said, it's only one race. We'll see how we communicate in two months. We'll see if we're at each others throats then or not. I think this is a good start. We keep this type of attitude and we keep working hard and maintain our expectations, we'll be all right."
 
Especially if they keep building and continue to gain confidence through solid performances on the track.
 
"I think that any time you work with new people, you definitely have to be flexible," Earnhardt Jr. said. "I don't know really what I'm going to need to change directly, but when someone new comes into an environment, especially if it's a professional workplace, you've got to be flexible and open minded to what, how that changes your situation. I told Lance, I'm ready to work, I'll do whatever y'all say, you tell me what I need to do better, different, whatever, I'm ready to work.'
 
"I've always felt that way, we just got so beaten up at the end of the deal with Tony Jr., me and him both were at the bottom and we couldn't help each other. I'm willing to do whatever it takes. My attitude is better this week and this helps a little bit. Hopefully we can build on it. In this sport, you're a hero one week and a zero the next. It can humble you just as quickly as it can put you on top of the world. So we just have to measure our expectations and be smart about our decisions during the weekend."

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    matthewallenhughes said:
    May 31, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    This is a good start.

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    win2loz said:
    May 31, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    i watched most of the race on hotpass and was impresed with the info dale jr relayed to lance. i think with this being the 1st race together they will be a great pair and win races. like lance said most drivers give info back only on straightaways, junior gave him info while going into the turns. a 12th place and runnin in the top 5 was a great 1st outing together, better things are to come and will only get better. congrats to dale jr and the whole 88 team for a great job today.

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    terris88sem said:
    May 31, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    I am happy for Dale and Lance having a good race and a good finish. Good that they are working together.Lets keep positive.

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    win2loz said:
    May 31, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    i watched most of the race on hotpass and was impresed with the info dale jr relayed to lance. i think with this being the 1st race together they will be a great pair and win races. like lance said most drivers give info back only on straightaways, junior gave him info while going into the turns. a 12th place and runnin in the top 5 was a great 1st outing together, better things are to come and will only get better. congrats to dale jr and the whole 88 team for a great job today.

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    buckshot88 said:
    May 31, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    a solid day at a tough track, something to build on.

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    cathyrrooks said:
    May 31, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    A fresh start and a good one for JR.

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    Midnight_highway said:
    May 31, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    It was good to see progress today. I do hope that Junior and Lance can make this work.
    Good luck to Junior, Lance and the whole 88 Team!!

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    May 31, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    A very good start for Jr. Like the way he handled himself throughout the entire ordeal. The best part was Jr finishing a lap ahead of cry baby Busch. On to Pocono where Busch really stinks.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    I watched the entire race and was really impressed. It was a lot of fun watching Jr. run up in the top five and ten a lot of the day! I know this was just the first race with Dale Jr and. Lance McGrew but I was proud of that 12th place finish, and I am real excited to see what the upcoming weeks will bring. I could hear more excitement in Dale's voice than I have in a while! GOOD LUCK TO DALE JR.,Lance Mcgrew and the entire #88 team!

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    nexrad117 said:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    I admit I am very optimistic about the rest of the season after today. The communication was top notch between the two. Lance constantly drilled Jr with questions and it seemed Jr loved every bit of it. Even after the one stop where the car got extremely tight, Lance kept reiterating "we'll get you fixed up on the next stop Bud, keep diggin we'll get you right again". That was the changing point right there. Lance took a Chad Knaus approach and kept reminding his driver how good he was doing and kept pumping him up the entire race, never letting his attitude get sour like it usually does when things go wrong. Historically, if the team got behind on a change like that, they never recovered. He came in on the next caution and sure enough, the car was better and he was able to pick up positions. I think thats why he was so excited today. He finally realized they can fix these issues and get him competitive again. Dover is not one of his best tracks at all and coming out with a 12th place was fantastic. If not for that one pit stop where the change really sent him back, he easily had a top 10 ... perhaps top 5 car for at least the last 200 laps of the race. Off to Pocono and a very long race there.

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    brooksm said:
    May 31, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    It was a fun day listening to the scanner. I couldn't believe the difference. I loved when Jr was talking to Lance about an upcoming air pressure adjustment and he wasn't sure if they should make it. Lance simply responded, "We are going to make some changes and you can tell us how it works after several laps." Nice Job Lance! The team seemed better on pit stops, car adjusments, and communication. Still need to have patience but it certainly helps BELIEVE this team can turn it around. A top 5 at POCONO would be impressive.

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    hwe said:
    May 31, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Remember, it is what it is until you decide to make it better. When the entire 88 team are on the same page,wanting to be better,things will start to fall in place. It might seem slow,but good things are worth waiting for and working for.I am sorry if we put pressure on Jr.,but if I can't be part of Jr Nation then I will never go to another race,Buddy Baker was my favorite driver until he quit and I never liked anyone else until Dale Jr.I'm also a retired grandma and have a little red 88 tattoo. I will always be a fan of Jr

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    One thing I would like to point out on Dale, Jr.'s behalf is this. I watched, Wind Tunnel (think that was the correct name)last night and Dale, Jr.'s PR person was on there and said that Dale showed up to every race on Thursday and never left until it was all over with on Sunday's. He also said that Dale kept his personal business' seperate from his racing career! I hope that puts to rest the rumors that Dale is out partying every night instead of being commited and focused about races and his PR said Dale, Jr. and Eury, Jr. had always worked really hard each week to try to make things work and they just didn't work out like they had wanted them to! Eury, Jr. you kept your head up in the clouds, you have nothing to be ashamed of!!! Good Luck to all of you that work with and for the #88 Team!!

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    j88fan2008 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Gwen, I saw the show. He's also the man that helped write Driver 8. How long do you think it'll be until a certain person says the man doesn't know what he's talking about?It pretty much backs up what his team mates have been saying.

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    thereesons said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    It was a feel good day for Jr as well as his fans yesterday. I hope this works out with Lance.
    I want to see the Jr of old back on the track again when he is in the thick of it all. It has been pretty agonizing watching him race this year.
    I hope that this is the change he was needing.
    Keep it up Jr. We know you have it in you.
    Good luck this week in Pocono!

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    Bill8848 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    I really thought the team worked pretty good together for the first time. The communications seemed better than the past. I hope this is the start of the turn around for this team,the talent is there. Junior seemed confident at the end of the race that this could be a good thing. Great job and keep up the momentum for the next race.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    #14 J88fan, I am not sure when we will see comments of a lot of people on here! lol I think Scene is pulling the comments of people who are coming in and are calling people names and then these people turn around and call them names, etc. etc. I enjoy the discussions between the fans who comment on here and agree or disagree and get their point across (without name calling) and I think it can still be done. Until people realize that, we may not see a whole lot of comments. lol

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    lol i aint heard of any haters on here for a while what happened??????

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    jms1868 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Everyone needs to admit that he is the next Kyle Petty. Has the name...buit cant really do much. No offence to Kyle, he has done so much for the sport, but Jr. is a mediocre driver at best. He has had the best equipment and still can only win one points race since the move to Hendrick. Heck, he did not even run well in the NW race in Charlotte. Admit it people, he will never win a championship.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that Dale, Jr. will win a championship(s). It's coming!!! Let's start getting the wins first though! I'm optimistic.........yep it's coming!!!

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    terris88sem said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    I agree with you Gwen!!!!! I am very positive that will happen soon. Terri Sem

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    Turning_Left said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Dear jms1868: There's also a story on Kyle Busch today. Please take your negatively over there. Thanks.

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    paradisflcanuck said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    You spoke too soon #18, There are always Jr. Haters out there. Hey did ya'll see the cry baby on Saturday, stomped to his trailer without talking to any one as usual. Six year old crybaby.
    Any way Good luck to Jr and his team, looked like a different team .
    Go JR.

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    jessydoyle49 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Cool Aid here, Get yur Cool Aid here.

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    They told me that I need to give them a lot and I took it upon myself to do that," Earnhardt Jr. said. "And it was really hard to be that way with Tony Jr., and it wasn't his fault, maybe it's my personal own fault. But me and him couldn't ever, me and him were too cool to talk that much to each other. Too much pride, I guess, between me and him. I don't know how you love somebody so much and carry so much pride around them, but that's the way we were. -----------------------------------------------------------HE ALSO HAS TO WORK ON PROPER ENGLISH - 'ME AND HIM' -----

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I don't see anything wrong with the #19 post! That person just gave their opinion! That is what these comments sections are for. That poster wasn't rude to anyone or called anyone names! Lighten up folks! I don't want to read an article where everyone justs agree with everyone else. That was a good post #19 whether I agree with what you said or not!

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    "ME AND HIM". THAT'S WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE 2 JUNIORS. "ME AND HIM" EGOS.

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    JMW1956 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Well done this week-end. Great job with all concerned. Things will turn around. Just think, if he moves up a spot in points every week for the next 13 weeks he could be in the chase at #5. Good things are yet to come.

    #25 Are you the grammer police?

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    mrbreeze18 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Ok, here's to all the people who think jr is overrated - comparing him to kyle petty, won't ever win a championship, has bad grammer, blah blah blah....

    Yes, he has only won 1 race in the last 3 years, but if he is so mediocre like some of you say he is, then how was he winning 3-4 races a year in his prime when he first started? They weren't ALL plate races. And how can you compare him to Kyle Petty? Kyle won what, 4 races in a 5 year period? Jr won what, 15 in his first 5 years? As far as championship, who knows? with the chase format, it's possible he could hit a streak and win it, just like it's possible any of the other 11 in any chase can.
    As far as bad grammer, Who cares? We know what he's saying. If you have to pick on him for grammer, you're desperate to find things to be hatin' 'bout.

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    johnlepage said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I was at the Dover race and tuned my scanner to the 88, among others, and what a world of difference. The biggest thing to hear was the 'count down' coming onto pit road. 5-4-3-2-1 in- in. What a difference from silence- silence-silence 'go around and we will get you then'. This has got to produce positive productive results. I am not a big JR. fan but I do appreciate the man and what he does. I do not believe he is hanging out at Whisky River and raising cane every night but I do feel he has an unusually large family obligation and that really has got to be an additional burden for the guy. It is as though he is picking up where his Dad left off and is taking on that responsibility admirably.

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    danieltoles1938 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Both Jr's are great in their own fields, but very few family run business will succesed, when both partners try to be boss. Maybe it is time for Obama to take over this team and give it some stimulation

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    danieltoles1938 said:Jun 1, 2009 at 4:36 PM
    Both Jr's are great in their own fields, but very few family run business will succesed, when both partners try to be boss. Maybe it is time for Obama to take over this team and give it some stimulation --------------------------------RIGHT ON DAN. Lets hope Obama, the new boss of GM - 'Goverment Motors', lets Chevy continue to race in NASCAR. I don't think he's a race fan and the money spent for racing could go towards a medical plan for everyone....

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    Werner said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    gwen_susie388...very well said...

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    mar3m said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    If Jr changed his English, it wouldn't be Jr anymore. Leave him alone, he gets the message across. It's better than pouting.

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Dale Jr. has a recore of 18 wins all you had to do is Watch wind tunnel last night or trackside on speed to learn that much and more I do believe the shows spoke for themselves how good of a driver he is. Also#13 Gwen on wind tunnel the PR.guy is a firend of Jr's also he is his former PR.guy his current PR is Mike Davis

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    OK Thanks, KenL88, I missed that part...but it was good! and thanks Werner! :-)

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Sorry for the mispells on post 35 would also like to add Mr.Henderick was on Trackside and said just about every thing that needed to be said about Jr. and Tony. Dale's former PR.on guy on Wind Tunnel said the rest. Accurate reporting on all parts. Jr's record speaks for itself.My comment would be before you bash at least educate yourself on the person you bash about. Records speak for themself.Jr already has a good record and will continue to prevail.His popularity will continue to grow probably more so than before.

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    YW Gwen

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    sharpie51 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Way to go there jr., and Lance. Sunday's race was definantly in the right direction! It's gonna take a few races to get you're mojo on, but I have all the faith in the world, just like the rest of jr. nation that you can, and will be championship material!!

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    YW Gwen Just wanted to tell you Dale's current PR guy is very nice and just as acknowledgeable as his former that was on Wind Tunnel last night.They his former are very good friends and was the perfect person to have on Daves show last night.

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    LaCoSteve said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Dear Gwen_Susie; Love your optomism......by the way, I 've got some ocean-front property in Arizona I'm guessing that you might be interested in . ( just gowing out on a limb )

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Laco #41 lol yeah I know that song too. I live close to the Gulf of Mexico though so I'll pass! I'll bet my limb is stronger than yours. Ask me how optimistic I am? Go ahead.... I am so optimistic that I would never go out on a weak limb. lol

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Laco #41 lol yeah I know that song too. I live close to the Gulf of Mexico though so I'll pass! I'll bet my limb is stronger than yours. Ask me how optimistic I am? Go ahead.... I am so optimistic that I would never go out on a weak limb. lol

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    budslamin said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I don't see that as a good finish. If he is not in contention for the win it is not a good finish. Why would you be satisfied with 12th place?

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    manzytrophygirl said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    #9, #13 and #17--AMEN!!! :-)

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    sweetthing88 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Hey Gwen Susie Great post. Yes I thought Dale Jr. did a good job Sunday. Was giving Lance good feed back. Just takes time.Dale Jr. is still my #1 guy.D.B.

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    spankysdeb7 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    He should have done better. Considering all the top notch guys in the Hendrick camp were all working on his car this weekend. And thats all he could place was 12th. What gets me, is Hendrick never offered these many chances to some of his other drivers, for instance Mears. He didn't give him a year to prove himself. So how many more chances does he give Dale? I'm thinking he will just hang on to him no matter how big of a disappointment he is.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Yes he should have run better. Hes having problems understanding the terminology Lance uses. The way him and Tony talked during a race is totally different than how these guys talk. I did think he would have had a better finish especially when he was up running in the top 5. This will be a wait and see game. He still doesn't understand the car and that is why him and Tony was always hit and miss towards the end of the race. With these guys and everyone watching the screen the way they were they can tell what the car is doing without Dale even saying a word. But it looks like we wont see instant results like everyone expected and he needs 13 great finishes if he is going to make the Chase.

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    spankysdeb7 said:
    Jun 1, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Well, I feel he has already had enough chances. He has had far more than any driver deserves. Its time to put someone in the car that CAN drive it.

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    wpowers9 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    #49

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    wpowers9 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    #49 go back to Kyles Corner and listen to him whine and stay off Jr. Jr. did great Sunday, for having a crew chief he has never worked with, we Nation Fans don't care what anyone says, Jr. is still the man, win, lose or draw Good Luck to Jr. and his team.

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    j88fan2008 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    Now the experts on here know more than Lance. He said 12th to 15th would be a win. This week he's aiming for 9th to 12th, but after all what does he know about being a crew chief?

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    just because someone says something against junior doesn't mean they're a kyle busch fan. is the junior nation jealous of busch for his success?

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    #48 Motor (Howard)..I think the understanding of the lingo between Dale and Lance have already started! They talked throughout the entire race! Lance McGrew said that Dale would even talk to him no matter where he was on the track! At one point, Jr. said something like....I need some more of that.....Lance replied, I am not sure I know what you mean. Dale, Jr. came back with this, "what ever you just did to the car made it come ALIVE!!! Lance McGrew replied, "I got you now Buddy." As a Dale, Jr. Fan, let me explain to you why myself and I am going to say other Jr. fans were content with a 12th place finish. Jr. ran up in the top five and ten in a good bit of the race. The minute his car started to go backwards, Lance brought him in, did something to the car and got him back out! What ever Lance did made Dale's car keep going forward and not backwards!! Normally he would not have been brought in until the next caution, causing him to loose more spots and finishing way further in the back! So for the first race, I was very happy for that 12th place finish. We will wait and see what happens from here!! I am just luving what I am seeing so far!!! GO DALE JR. AND THE ENTIRE #88 TEAM!!

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    jms1868 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    #53...of course they are jealous. Thats why so many "Jr. fans" have jumped ship. There is just so long people can pull for a losing team. I just hope that AMP and NG have a really nice performance clause in their contract.

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    j88fan2008 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    As far as communication, there is a good video on ESPN with Jr, Lance and Rick. #53, in your dreams. Jr may have lost a few fans, but they weren't real fans. They're like the few that jumped ship when he left DEI. Gwen, I also loved the way Lance kept talking to him, and he responded.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Howard, who said anyone was expecting instant results? What I hear fans saying is that was a good start for the first week for Dale, Jr. and his new crew chief! I am also hearing people saying it may not come in just a few weeks, but it's coming! Would you rather Jr. fans be negative???? You won't be seeing that here!!! We are all hoping things are starting to turn around for Jr. and I am being positive and saying it has already started!! And like I said before... we will see what happens from here on out!!

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    sibbi173 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Excellent attitude Dale!! I can see a steady improvement from here on in. You and Lance could easily become the next "Jimmie & Chad"....Wow, wouldn't that be great!! Good luck to the whole team. We're all pulling for ya.....

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Hey J88Fan... I agree with you.. Anyone who thinks Lance McGrew and Dale, Jr. are having communication problems should really go take a look at that video. Rick Hendrick said as far as communication that it sound to him like them two had been together for years!! Hendrick also said he was extremely proud of the way Dale, Jr. worked on the radio with Lance McGrew! McGrew had only good things to say as well! Jr. said he felt like McGrew was in the car with him all day! I take great stock in what Hendrick says and thinks! WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!! Just remember this Jr. fan never jumped ship and never will! GO JR!!!! Thanks for turning me on to that ESPN video J88FAN!

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    motorsportsphotography Do you now work for Hendrick Motor Sports or toyota? Make up your mind. You are the only negitive person to comment on JR so please leave us alone.

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    88_rolltide said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    #25---If you are going to teach English grammar to all the drivers, you are going to have your hands full. If you are so correct all the time, why don't you comment on some of the other drivers' grammar---and also the announcers. This is one of the problems with Junior---always critics scrutinizing Junior and looking for anytning to bring him down. You don't know much about the history of racing do you--including the education of the Earnhardts. Maybe it's because your head is hurting, or did I confuse your name. Go diagram a sentence and leave Junior alone!! Kepp on doing what you are doing,Junior---no one is jealous of Shrub.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    #88RollTide.... What I have to say has nothing to do with racing... (so excuse me a minute all race fans.) lol I see you are a Bama Fan! Me Too!! You can't be all bad to be an Earnhardt, Jr. fan and Bama fan too. My perfect weekend is when Earnhardt, Jr. wins. Alabama wins, and Auburn loses.hehe GO JR. and ROll TIDE!! ok race fans... back to racing!!

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Nobody cares where the fans want Dale to finish. He needs to be in the Chase. The pressure is on him now more than ever now that he has the full resources of all 4 teams. Why do you think they are there. Because the pressure is on Rick from his sponsors. This change happened because if NG and AMP aren't in the Chase HMS is fixing to loose millions on there contract. It has nothing to do with how the fans feel.This is corporate business and HMS has obligations. Big obligations

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    e-Fan88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    There is really nothing to be jealous about KB. When he wins a race, he has been doing it gracefully lately. But when he loses, he is the biggest baby about it. I guess when you win a bunch of races you come to expect it or something. And his comments about "It's never Junior's fault", it seems that when Kyle loses, it is also never his fault, HYPOCRITE!!!

    Keep up the progress 88 team!!! I enjoyed watching you running in the top 5 again. You will be back into the chase in no time!!!

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Gwen totally agree with you on your posts as for Howard I listined to Dale and Lance on the track scanner he gave great feed back with numbers and percentages on what the car was doing great communication. Must be hard to take photo's and listin at the same time. Also as Gwen said Trackside and Windtunnel said it all. Pay attention you might even learn something. That statement goes to all that have negative comments. Educate before you speak. No Jr fan expects instant results he had I believe a top ten car. There one adjustment threw them off. For first Sprint race I thought it was good.

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    I also think most Jr. fans know its a long shot for the chase he needs top fives a win etc. As they said on trackside just let him race and don't expect things to fast. If he doesn't make it the world will not come to an end.Actually for Jr. he will probably get some wins and great finish's because he won't be under pressure. That's what Tony S. did a couple years ago when he didn't make it.

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    #63 Jr's sponsers aren't going anywhere Henderick is not losing money on Dale.In fact Dale had to give one of his teammates 7 races this year for lack of his sponser.MrH said he doesn't expect instant just impovenments.

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    going2heaven said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    #60 SS396chevelle, time for a reality check; You frequently bash Kyle on other threads (even ones that have nothing at all to do with him, such as the current Jimmie Johnson/Chad Knaus thread), and yet here you are crying about people being "negative". YOU are negative. And on other threads you bash Kyle as whining and crying, and yet here YOU'RE the one whining "leave us alone". Your hypocrisy and rudeness are typical examples of why so many people (who ~do~ like Jr as a person) despise Jr nation.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Dale didn't give Jeff anything. Jeff has the NG sponsorship as part of the contract Rick put together. It is no different than the RFR contracts. That is because there is not enough money to go around. We all knew that DuPont would be cutting back this year due to the automotive and housing market. They have cut back hospitality as well. And dont say that Rick doesnt want instant results because he does along with evryone else at HMS.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Dale didn't give Jeff anything. Jeff has the NG sponsorship as part of the contract Rick put together. It is no different than the RFR contracts. That is because there is not enough money to go around. We all knew that DuPont would be cutting back this year due to the automotive and housing market. They have cut back hospitality as well. And dont say that Rick doesnt want instant results because he does along with evryone else at HMS.

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    johnarturi said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    I would have to say that Jr really needs to make the Chase to save his season. He has 13 races to go and that was the whole reason Mr. H implemented this plan. He gave Jr some of the best he has and everyone is scrambling just so he can rebound and make the Chase. I would say that some hefty money is on the line for Jr to make it. Some commercials could be lost if he doesn't make it and a host of other things. Bottom line is Jr needs to keep his head in the game like he did on Sunday for the next 13 weeks and give the guys feedback, feedback, feedback.

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    still4da88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Let me see if motorsportsphotography can take constructive criticism. When you post comment, just above the comment box it will say if your comment was successfully posted. It may take a few seconds for it to take; at times even longer. Sometimes if you just refresh your page you will be able to see it. Sometimes I have to leave the page altogether. Not sure how it works if you post more than one comment in a single visit to the page. If it has not taken your post, for me anyway, the comment box will turn red and it will tell you comment did not post. Patience is a virtue.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Whoa.....#63. What happened to all the comments about this change came about because of all the pressure the Jr. fans and Jr. Nation put on Rick Hendricks! The comments that this sport would still survive if Dale, Jr. never won another race! The comments that Dale, Jr. is not that important to this sport! All the articles that have been written on this subject and all the TV coverage this past week! What about your comment #48 up there? People saying that Dale, Jr. wouldn't even be in this sport if it wasn't for his Name. That Rick Hendrick just has Earnhardt there for his NAME and to rake in all the money Earnhardt brings in. Now all of a sudden HE HAS TO BE IN THE CHASE! WOW!!! And nobody cares what the fans want???? I knew I was being really positive for a reason... and I even know Earnhardt could possible end up in the chase this year.....Now he Has to be in the chase!!!! I know I am one Happy Camper for sure now! GO JR.!!! Save Henderick Motorsports!!! lol

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    #68 going2heaven I am a Jeff Gordon fan read all of my posts and I just don't like cry baby Busch. I don't belong to Jr Nation, but I sure rather see Jr win then KB. One has a personality and other does not.

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    gwen_susie388, motorsportsphotography has no idea of what he is talking about. He says he works for toyota racing and does their photography, but he will never say where all his photos are posted. Now he has an in with Hendrick Motor Sports and all the money they are losing with JR. I try to skip by his posts but I have to read his dumb comments on a subjects he knows nothing about.

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    #68 my post was two words. Kyle who? If you don't get what it meant you are really lost. So you understand my post was to compliment Jimmie Johnson as he still is the Sprint Cup Champion.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    #75 I read all of his posts if he is on the same article I am in. Howard, if it makes you feel any better, I read, or heard somewhere (there have been so many articles and coverages about all this that I don't remember where) that Rick Hendrick told McGrew that he wanted Earnhardt in the chase. You know what I was talking about in the above comment up there. My point is that so many people won't even say that Jr. is a good driver, much less a Great Driver and you were one of them. So, if this were even true, how is he suppose to pull this off if he can't drive?

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Still4da88, I have a lot of problems with my posts showing up as well. Even if I re-fresh the page, I sometimes end up having to leave the page and opening up the article all over again and still have to refresh it for it to be there. And sometimes it just double posts. I don't know why that happens either. I guess I need patience as well. lol

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Gwen, Read your post #73 again! And read my post #48, Where have I ever written anywheres that Dale is only in this sport because of his name or that Rick only hired him because of his name? NOWHERE. You'll never hear be say that.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    And to #75, Anyone knows that I can be found at the Toyota manufactures setup which is the biggest display at the track at any given time. Their are plenty of people that post on here that have met me there and I have given them pictures of their favorite drivers. And as far as knowing what happens at other teams. Its no big secret when everyone knows everybody and we all talk to each other. And if you skip my posts why are you commenting on them all the time. You are the only one writing stupid stuff all the time.

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    gwen_susie388 There are only 6 active drivers with more wins then JR. 43 drivers start and only 6 have more wins. He is a very good driver. I really feel the ones who put Jr down have father issues.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    OK #79.... In your #63 post... what change are you talking about then? I was talking about the crew chief change and the reasons you and other posters, the media, etc. have said before today that the Jr. fans and Jr. Nation are the reason for the crew chief change, and I thought that was the reason too! So are you saying that Hendrick made the change to get a new crew chief to put Earnhardt in the chase (because of the pressure from his sponsors) so he wouldn't lose millions and the fans didn't have anything to do with it? That is the only change that has been in the news that I know of. And let's don't forget all the comments (not yours)that Jr. fans were about to see that the problem is and has been Dale Jr. and not Tony Eury, Jr. I never said that you said that Dale, Jr. was in the sport only because of his name. I said people have said that! And it has been said many many times! My question was for your post 63, how can Dale, Jr pull this off if he can't drive and you have said that he wasn't that good of a driver?

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    OK #80 Were you at Dover on Sunday? A yes or no will do?

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    #83, I'm at every race.
    I'm sitting at Murphy's loft in Pocono right now.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Gwen, Do you really think that any car owner would make any change to anything because of what fans had to say? I really hope that you don't believe that. Its like all the fans that e-mail NASCAR about their dislikes of the COT and points system. I don't know of one time that anyone in this sport have made any changes due to pressure put on them from the fans.I never said Dale wasn't a good driver only that I cant stand when people call him a great driver because he has a long way to go to be great. I don't even know why Mark Martin is considered one of the greatest because to me in his 22 years he has been in NASCAR he has not won a Championship. To me you really need to win a Championship to be one of the Greatest in this sport but a lot of people disagree with that.

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    lol i think brad k is great i also think carl is great

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    and why did kurt leave or get fired from rouch fenway racing

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    jimmie johnson has become the most dominent driver of our decade but it doesnt feel like it does it. jimmie has had over 40 wins in cup alone since he started back in 02 or 03

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    #81, Those numbers mean nothing. What you fail to realize is that 16 drivers have come into Cup since 2005 alone. 32 drivers that raced with Dale in his rookie season are either retired or racing part time in Cup.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Jimmie did start in 02 and has 42 wins. he has done great and he is one of the Greatest of all time and especially if he wins another Championship this year.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Howard!!!! Your eyes have got to be dark dark brown!!! lol

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    ok howard compare juniors first 5 years to all everybody elses first 5 years or even their careers that are still active

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    ok howard compare juniors first 5 years to all everybody elses first 5 years or even their careers that are still active

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    going2heaven said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    #74 ss396chevelle, although you claim to not be part of Jr nation, in post #60 you whined "leave us alone". So whatever. The fact remains that you're being a hypocrite for calling others negative and for calling KB a crybaby and whiner when you're the one crying and whining and being negative in posts #8 and #60. And regarding your post #76, I'm not lost and I do "get what it meant"...it meant you're secretly a KB fan, because you keep bringing up his name, even on other drivers' threads ;-)

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    jimmies first 5 years-18 wins-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    dales first 5 years-14 wins
    junior was only 4 off i say that was pretty good when you compare him to the best driver in the past decade problem is junior didnt take off like he should have as soon as eury came on board as crew cheif

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    i feel like junior wasted 5 years with eury cause they didnt mesh. i feel like their wasnt enough hospitality between them because they both new each other as family its like when you have a vistor at your home you try your best to make them comfortable or be on your best behavior but when yor with family you forget about that and just become loose and you lose focus.in this case they didnt show the respect to each others roles thats needed to succeed and i guess thats what happened i bet you the only reason why junior and pops worked out so well was because pops took on that im older then you so im wiser role and junior looked up to him not equal to him and thats why they succeded cause thier was only one leader.

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Look at some of the drivers that had Championships in the first 5 years that started around the same time Dale started. Kurt, Tony, Matt, and Jimmie. He is way overdue for a Championship. Wins are OK but a Championship is what is is all about. Just ask Mark. at 50 he is still trying to get one before he retires.

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    junior had 3 chances to win the championship but he didnt close because of wrecks within the chase not of his own doing mostly and penalties like in 2004 after daytona 500

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    PoppaK said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    I wish Jr. would have busted Kyle in the mouth at the drivers meeting in front of the whole place!

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Tony Sr and Jr are good crew chiefs. Pops would have been just as bad the last 2 1/2 years if he would have been with Dale. He does not understand the COT and doesn't want too. If Brad goes to Cup next year he will probadly not go with him and continue in the NW Series. He is too old to learn that car and that's why is name has never come up to help Dale.

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    yubu8 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    true motorsports thats what ive been saying i thing for next year junior should get zippideli or zippy should go back too tony and then darion can come back to hendricks to be with junior because if you all remember junior team was the best in the hendricks stable when darion was with them and as soon as he left things went south after the summer

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    SS396Chevelle said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    going2heaven Please tell me what Jr Nation is. I really would like to know. You say I whined and said leave us alone. Well what are you doing posting on Jr threads like this one? I like Jr as a person and as a race car driver. I'm still and always will be a Jeff Gordon fan. The fact is Jimmie Johnson is the top dog in Sprint car racing and not Kyle Busch. Now my question to you is why do you have against Jr or Jr Nation?

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    sweetthing88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Post#99 RIGHT ON. AMEN.

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Good leaving tommarrow see you at Murphy's loft know the area well since Pa is my home state I think we should meet and have a chat. And Mr H. did not say he wanted instant results. And yes Dales sponsers is going for 7 races because of lack of sponsers with Dupont cutting back.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    #104 Have fun at the race! If you get to meet him I would love some details.

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Leaving Thursday for Pocono Murphy's loft know the area well since Pa.is my home state. Have to check that out. And yes NG.is sponser for 7 races this year because of Dupont cutting back. And yes it was approved by Mr H. because they are one of Dale's main sponsers.Howard please you just don't know every thing.Stick to photo's please since your so great at it.

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I don't want to meet him but will fill you in. I would like a photo of the photographer. ha ha

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    motorsportsphotography said:
    Jun 2, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Just so you know what I look like you can see my photos right below where you are typing by clicking on "view all" at the bottom and going to page 2 and click on my page. Ill be at Shenanigans tomorrow night with Robby after 9. OH and thats under NASCAR FANS click view all

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    whereallracefans said:
    Jun 3, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    cry

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    KenL88 said:
    Jun 3, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Well Howard I checked out your page of 8 posted photo's which one is you? Having fun at all the local spots I see from your post.If you feel like a little drive Bethlehem just opened a new casino Sands. Pretty nice. Jimmy Spencer I heard is going their on Thursday.

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    sibbi173 said:
    Jun 4, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Hey POPPAK!! Right on!! Wouldn't that be just fabulous....and then Dale could look kb in the eye and say "I'll take the blame for THAT!!" whooooo hooooo go JR!!

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    88_rolltide said:
    Jun 4, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Gwen, I've been out-of-pocket so just now responding----yes, I love my BAMA and I love JUNIOR, so I say, "rama, jama, give um hell, Alabama----and of course, Junior can get tough too !!!!
    Poppak and SIBBI173---This would almost be as good as winning a race!!!!

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    dale said:
    Jun 7, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    SS396Chevelle, yep, you would sure know about lack or a personality. Must be painful for you to look in the mirror each morning.

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