Dale Earnhardt Jr. admits frustration with season; is willing to wait on crew chief decision
By Jared Turner - SceneDaily Staff Writer
Friday, October 16, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (right) and interim crew chief Lance McGrew talk earlier this season.
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CONCORD, N.C. – Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he doesn’t feel qualified to make the decision on whether interim crew chief Lance McGrew should return to his No. 88 team next season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
McGrew replaced Tony Eury Jr. at the end of May, but the team has continued to struggle. Earnhardt Jr. has just two top-10s in 18 starts with McGrew and five top-10s on the season.
Earnhardt Jr. is 22nd in the standings entering Saturday night’s NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Team owner Rick Hendrick recently said a decision on Earnhardt Jr.’s crew chief for 2010 is expected in the near future.
“I haven’t talked to Rick about it,” Earnhardt Jr. said Friday at Lowe's. “I don’t have the credentials to make the call, you know. If I told you that I wanted to be with Lance next year I wouldn’t be telling you that out of my knowledge and expertise and talent. I'd be telling you because, well, it’s fun hanging out with him. Whoever I work with needs to be a dictator, you know what I mean?
“The most success I had was with [former crew chief] Tony [Eury] Sr., and you know how he runs his [stuff]. I don’t think I’m the guy to leave that decision up to because I wouldn’t make the right one. There’s probably better people to make it, especially in the organization. There’s a lot of smart people around there. I’m just waiting on somebody to make the call, man, just put the damn team together and just say, ‘This is what you’ve got, and this is what you’re going to do next year.’”
Earnhardt Jr. made no attempt Friday to hide his frustrations about his season, one in which he’s failed to win a race and was never in serious contention to make NASCAR’s championship-determining Chase For The Sprint Cup.
His frustrations appear to be continuing this weekend. Earnhardt Jr. was only 39th in qualifying Thursday night for Saturday night’s race at Charlotte.
“Last night we were top-15 in practice, and we went out to try to qualify, and we were one of the worst cars here,” he said. “We don’t know why or have any answer for it. All the other [Hendrick] cars qualified fine and did well, backed their times up from practice, and we didn’t even get close. We looked ridiculous last night. It’s like really encouraging one day, and then the next day it’s equally discouraging, and that gets really old. I’m about to the end of my rope on it.”
While Earnhardt Jr. has shown more speed in recent events, he has been hampered by accidents, including one late in last weekend’s race at Auto Club Speedway in California that cost him a possible top-10 finish.
“I’ve been riding it out, but I think there comes a point, though, where you don’t want to ride it out no more. You just have had enough,” said Earnhardt Jr., a winner of 18 Cup races but only three since the beginning of 2005. “It has been a long year. I really don’t want the year to be over with because I like going to the race track every week and racing, but all year it has been so low. The highs have been not very high, and lows have been terribly low, so it’s hard to want to get back up and try again the next week when you take such a beating, but I don’t know what else to do. …
“I don’t know what’s next. I was thinking about that last night. I really don’t know what the logical next step would be because we seem to be getting better, but even getting better is not satisfying me at all.”
Earnhardt Jr. is in the second of a five-year contract with Hendrick, the organization he joined in 2008 after eight Cup seasons with Dale Earnhardt Inc., the team founded by his father, the late seven-time Cup champion Dale Earnhardt.
While Earnhardt Jr. has struggled this season, his three Hendrick teammates are in the Chase and in contention for the championship. Teammates Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin are one-two in the series standings and swept the front row in qualifying at Charlotte.
“Rick’s put me in a great position but I haven’t made the most of it or for whatever reason we’re just not getting it done, so I don’t know what to do,” said Earnhardt Jr., who scored his lone victory with Hendrick at Michigan in June 2008.
Earnhardt Jr. says he can’t even find comfort knowing that the next three tracks on the schedule – Martinsville, Talladega and Texas – are traditionally among his best.
“I mean, I just want to run better,” he said. “We’re not running good enough. Even when we’re creeping inside the top 10 like we were last week, it ain’t good enough. So it’s really frustrating, just trying to get better, but I don’t know what the answer is. I’ve tried to think about what the answer is, and I don’t know what the answer is.”
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JrsTheMan88 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 2:42 PMDon't worry about losing fans Junior, we're with you ALL the way! GO JR #88 AND TEAM!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportShort-Track said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 2:42 PMIt shouldn't be hard to want to get back up and try it again after taking a beating!It all boils down to desire and willpower and motivation.I'm tired of seeing us get our butts kicked(and taken out occasionally)also, but I don't want to hear this kind of reaction or attitude.Get in that car,give it 110% no matter the circumstances,and no whining will get you a long way in this quest to be the best!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reporttlciscrazy said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 2:43 PMHold your head up high and do the best you can.You need to concentrate on being/doing the best and clear your head of everything else.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportTheAntiBowtie said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 2:55 PMBoo hoo.! There's really nothing more pathetic than the superstar athlete feeling sorry for himself in public. Your old man would kick the heck out of you for crying in public.!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrandywsr934 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:23 PMhahaha....poor looserbaby....waaaaa
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmeanjoegreen59 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:28 PMDale JR need to get his head straight and deside if he is really a Racer or just another also ran. Dale, Jr., give it one more year. If you have a year, like 2009,retire.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportyojoromo said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:30 PMYou should ask Hendrick to let your borrow Knaus for a few races!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportShort-Track said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:33 PMhahaha....poorspeller....waaaaa
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:37 PMnope they need luck and new cars that are improved on from their last cars they built this has been a tough year but it needs too be finished on a high note and thats possible
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:39 PMand peeople who are calling him a whiner well thats your opinion im just glad i got too hear a little off whats going on through his head he shared alot in that article cause whens the last time he ever went deep nside and brought it all out. last time he did it was 2007 jr doesnt usually do this so if he does you know its getting too him and im glad it does cause that means he doesnt like it and he knows hes better.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:40 PMlets face it jr should have atleast 6 more top 10s then he does right now but has been wrecked out so you really cant judge him on his finish because that doesnt show you how far that team has come but i guess at the end of the day thats all that matters
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» Confirm Abuse ReportShort-Track said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:52 PMLook I love him as a fan just as much as the next guy but results are the only thing that keeps your ride and helps you in debates/arguments on why your guy is better.I know he's better than what the results show and everyone who comes on here that loves him or hates him knows that as well but I just want to hear/see some swagger and confidence out of him.I spend thousands of dollars on this one guy every year and I want to get some "payback/results"!!! IMO he'll be back and maybe better in a year or two but we need stability,structure,and then we need to get down to business every week and "Take No Prisoners"!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 3:57 PMshort-track i completley agree but its not gonna take 2 years he should be strong out the gate
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgthom56978 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 4:24 PMA good car yesterday, gets in today qualifies 39 thats sure stinks. How'd that happen. Overnight. I am a loyal fan and I will stick by him through thick and thin. Sure, who wouldn't be upset.???!!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportandee said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 4:33 PMIf 39th is not good for you,drive faster!
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» Confirm Abuse Report4EVER3 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 4:37 PMThings will get better!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbr0412 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 4:41 PMJr is a great driver and they will work it out. He has had a lot of bad luck this year. It seems like every time he is running good someone takes him out. We have faith and the tide will turn. Go Jr.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg293388 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 5:09 PMThe season is gone,so what do you have to loose? DRIVE THE H**l OUT OF THAT D**N CAR,and I mean every week! If she's blow's,let her blow! If you wreck into the wall,your up there anyway,so hit the d**n thing! I told you to get mad as H**L, but STAY COOL! I've like you and your dad when you were carrying his trophy's! What you need is someone close to you,that you Trust and Respect to CLIMB DOWN YOUR THROAT and shake you up and snap you back to reality! That person is me, but I don't know you well enought to make you do it,or at least give it h**l! This might not go well with some of the fan's,and that's fine, because I know you can do it,because you have done it before! NOW GET MAD AS I AM, BUT STAY COOL & YOU CAN WIN.....D**N IT! Now get you A** out there and win us a race or 3 !
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKadach said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 5:21 PMOne of the biggest under achievers ever to be born into fame.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrmdgolfr said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 5:51 PMAfter reading these comments, Jr. nation is full of idiots. Jr has reached his pinnacle. Face it.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmercuryman said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 6:19 PMThat is a pretty heavy load to carry around. It is probably better out rather than smoldering inside waiting to explode. Its a shame that regardless what he says some weak mind can find a way to twist it into something negative. I suspect that those same ones that criticize JR now will be saying that NASCAR fixed the race when he finally starts to win again.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportsweetthings88 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 6:30 PMThank You MERCURYMAN your post is so true. I'm sure things will turn around for Dale Jr. I look for him to have a good year in 2010. I'm still one of Dale Jr. #1 fan reguardless where he finishes or starts. Best of luck Dale Jr. and team #88 in Saturday night race.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg293388 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 6:55 PMI'm his fan also,and that why I said what I did,and I still stand by it! He can win,I've seen him do it! We as fan's have a heavy load to carry also! He need's to explode MERCURYMAN,on the track! If he was to read my post,maybe it would pi*s him off,and that's what he need's! Maybe something is bothering him,other than racing,I have no way of knowing that! I just want him to do what I know he can do,and that is WIN RACE'S! If he don't,I'm still a fan,and alway's will be! If I was going to jump ship,it would have been a long time ago! Nothing fair weather about me,as a fan!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJackBlack21 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 7:13 PMHe needs to figure how to get his car to run well on the bottom groove. No matter where he is always running the top groove when the fastest car are going around the bottom. I don't know what the deal is with that. I know the top might be where he feels best at, but he's gotta start wheelin' it.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBusch18Fan said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 7:54 PMFACE IT BOYS AND GIRLS, JR NEEDS TO GO BACK TO THE NW SERIES. HE RIDES THE HIGH LINE JUST LIKE MIKEY AND HE CANT DRIVE EITHER.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 8:28 PMgive him Chad Knaus for a crew chief and let's see what happens...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportsharonldavis57 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 9:02 PMThe frustration has to be horrible for Jr. and his fans feel it for him. I would not be a Nascar fan if Jr. wasn't running and right now it is difficult to watch him do so bad. I don't think that it is all Jr.'s fault, we all know that he can drive a race car. You don't win 18 point races and numerous non point races unless you can drive. Something is very strange in the "88" garage when he practices in the top 15 and goes out and qualifies 39th and this isn't the first time this has happened. I would like to see him get in the 48 or 5 and see how he could qualify one of those cars. Bet it would be near the front!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportsharonldavis57 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 9:16 PMNo one seems to remember how well Jr. ran last year for the first 26 races. The media never mentions it. All they talk about is the one fuel milage win. That wasn't what kept him in the top five all season it was the consistancy of his racing.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportRowdy4Life said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 9:50 PMJr is a second rate driver and the rest of field has little respect for him.The preferential treatment is GONE and so are the wins.Nascar fans are growing tired of all the hype for a guy who is so obviously treading off his fathers name.Jr. and Teresa both deserve what they're getting.She thought she could get away with anything and Jr.thought he was going to be able to ride his dads' coat-tails forever. Now they're the two biggest losers in the sport, and they both deserve to be treated with equal distain. Dale must be turning over in his grave...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportangelpat said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 10:38 PMbusch proved he cant drive last weekend..I have said it all along ITS TOYOTA GIVING MORE HORSE POWER ,it was proven that anyone can go faster in his car, so you idiots who think little cryle is a good driver, you are wrong....take you little pee heads somewhere else and get off Jr's article! Only busch fans call Jr Nation names....what cowards!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reporttimmytoad1 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 10:40 PMHe should have came out of the womb and said oh my I dont want to be your son, I dont want the name Dale Earnhardt, I don't want any money, any gifts, etc. You cant help who your parents are whether they are rich or poor. People who use that as an excuse are jealous whether they realise it subconciously or not.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportangelpat said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 10:41 PMrowdy is another example of what I said...Daddy Earnhardt is gone and has been for how many years now.....get real idiot....no coattails there...Teresa and Taylor have them all!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbb6451 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 10:46 PMIf they are going to make a change, let's make it and give the two of them time to work together. Waiting is only going to get them off to a bad start next year.
Report as AbuseWell said Junior. Only problem I have with what he said is that he didn't say it sooner.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportforever3black said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 11:01 PMIt's just a curse KID, a TEST, Paint that fkn car black, and let the 88 EAT. Leave some green, get rid of the white, Go camando n let it ALL HANG OUT. You've got it, now go get it. THE BLACK 88, Get to work BUD.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg293388 said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 11:05 PMWERNER,JUST GIVE HIM THE # 18 CAR! When cryle was sick and they changed driver's,the car was still as fast as it was after he got out! It's alway's been the car,more that JR. and a few time's he got wrecked! I've said it many time's,ANY GOOD DRIVER,can run the # 18 to victory! cryle is a good driver,but not great,by a long shot!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdorarhodes said:
Oct 16, 2009 at 11:38 PMJr., thank you for publically venting. It is the best thing you have done for yourself. Now you can get yourself back in step. It won't happen overnight, after all it took you awhile to get to this point, but you have the inner strength to build yourself back up. I don't expect you to win a race in the near future, especially after looking at how close the points are for your teammates. I know that you respect Mr. H. and will act accordingly. Don't get me wrong, I want to see you win also, but I have also seen you take steps to help your teammates. That is the kind of person you are. I sort of feel sorry for Lance, yes he has made some bad calls, but it is my understanding that he has spent most of his career in the Nationwide series and has little cup experience. There have been times on the radio when he has sounded very unsure of his decisions. Take care of yourself, longtimers are with you.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportHateda88 said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 12:16 AMYou don't have the credentials to be driving the car either but that never stopped you. Only thing you do have is a famous last name which you are ruining.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportLILMOFISHIN said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 1:47 AMIts more like put Kyle in the 88 car and watch him win in it every weekend. Jr cant drive any car. Not even the 48. He is a dud riding on a name. Mr. H will get rid of him soon.
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Oct 17, 2009 at 7:06 AM#7 It wouldn't matter if he had the 48 car and crew chief,He still wouldn't come out on top. First it was his crew chief His fans made the excuse they needed to ajust.Look at Mark Martin this his his first year with his crewchief.Face it Jr. fans he's no good.
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Oct 17, 2009 at 7:18 AMWhat a bunch of know-it-all fans in here. Werner is the only one with a lick of sense... Give Dale Jr. Chad Knaus and get that car set up so he can win.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportporkexpress2127 said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 9:05 AMi would say there is not a fan that could drive
Report as Abusea car at 180 mph and not one who could win a race,18 wins and 2 championships in the bush,i would say jr.can drive.being ignorant and saying jr. cannot drive,well not much up there,
ignorant people say dumb things,they know no better.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 9:47 AMipopakeg293388...interesting comment in the Scene this week...Jr's crew chief made the comment that the more they talk on the radio, worse it gets...this leads me to believe that i'm not so sure Jr is good at communicating...is he a guy that just says "fix it"??...i once listened to Mike Waltrip at Chicago and he also knows nothing...alto in the booth he sounds like a genius...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportandee said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 11:00 AMchanged cars-changed crewchief-what is needed now?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 11:11 AMwho did he ever change cars with andee????
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 11:44 AMWhere is my post Scene?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportpsdf250 said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 12:08 PMYeah mine disappeared too.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportsweetthings88 said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 12:14 PMScene: Why didnt you put my post on???
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 12:17 PMWerner, I don't get to read every article so I missed that one. Do you remember the name of the article? Or I may have read it and missed that part. I remember a race this year where Dale, Jr. came into the pits and when he got back on the track he said something to the effect.....I don't know what they did to the car but I need some more of that! I knew what he meant, that he was happy with the car. Lance replied...."I don't know what you mean." Dale, JR. replied....what ever was done to the car just made it come alive! Lance replied...Ohhhh. Now how hard could that have been for Lance to understand? Lance should have made a notation as to what was done to the car at that time for future references or maybe have told Jr. what was done so he would know for future references. Pops never had any trouble understanding Jr! But who knows, maybe Jr. doesn't know how to communicate. I had another post but Scene has not posted it yet. If they don't that is okay. I responded to the article Bob wrote this morning. It pretty much summed it up.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportipopakeg293388 said:
Oct 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM# 40 Just for the record! How much sense is in a lick?
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Oct 18, 2009 at 9:31 AMGwen...it was on the page with the overheard radio conversations.....watching last night's race i'm thinking no one has that much bad luck(Jr) and no one is that good(Johnson)...
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