Dale Earnhardt Jr. trying to rebound from season of discontent at Hendrick Motorsports

By SceneDaily Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not be participating in the Chase For The Sprint Cup this season. (Jeff Robinson / NASCAR Scene)

Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not be participating in the Chase For The Sprint Cup this season.

Jeff Robinson
NASCAR Scene

With the 26-race NASCAR Sprint Cup regular season behind him, Dale Earnhardt Jr. would like to turn the corner in Sunday’s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Earnhardt Jr., who failed to make the Chase For The Sprint Cup, has struggled throughout 2009 and even since undergoing a crew-chief change earlier in the year.

Under the guidance of interim pit boss Lance McGrew, who replaced crew chief Tony Eury Jr. in May, Earnhardt Jr. hasn’t been as fast or consistent as he would like to be.

The Hendrick Motorsports driver has just five top-10s this season, two of them with McGrew. Only two of those top-10s are top-fives, which came at Talladega in April and at Michigan in August.

"We need to become a top-five team every week,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “I'd like to see more consistency and more strength in our performance."

So would McGrew, who sees the June New Hampshire race as one that should have turned out more favorably for the No. 88 team. Earnhardt Jr. ran in the top five throughout portions of the event, only to end up 13th, in part because the race was called 28 laps early because of rain.

"The last race there came down to weather,” McGrew said. “I felt like we had the strategy that it took to win the race or to legitimately have a shot at winning it. The car was really good.

“It just happened to rain before the fuel window cycled through. It's aggravating because a lot of times you feel like the best car doesn't win, but that's the case for a lot of places we go to, really."

In 20 starts at the 1.058-mile New Hampshire oval, Earnhardt Jr. has eight top-10s, including five top-fives. One of the keys to getting around NHMS, in his opinion, is the rubber build-up around the track.

"New Hampshire can be a one-groove race track,” he said. “There's a lot of rubber buildup, and that determines where you can and can't run in the corners. If you can't run the line you want to because of the rubber buildup on the track, it makes it frustrating."

Ultimately, though, McGrew says the biggest ingredient to running well is having a car that handles well.

“The car has to roll through the center really well and have good grip off the corner because it's so hard to pass there,” he said. “If you can run the bottom and roll through there fast and not have a big wheel spin problem coming off the corner, then you'll be faster.

“So it's a challenge to do both because a lot of times to get the car free enough to roll through the center, then he's really going to have trouble getting the throttle down off the corner."

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  1. 1
    timmytoad1 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    They both talk the talk but the results just arent there.

    To quote Lance: "Ultimately, though, McGrew says the biggest ingredient to running well is having a car that handles well..."

    No duh!! I sure didn't know that. Give Jr a car he can drive or move over and let someone else try because he hasn't done any better than what Eury Jr did.

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    kylestewart said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    plain & simple, he hasn't figured out how to drive the cot.

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    andee said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    By now Lance knows what the problem is.If Jr is not content,how does he think HMS feels?

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Could it possibly be the driver? No, not Junior, couldn't be, not possible. But he is a great human being.

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    Busch18Fan said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    They should have dumped him and hired BK. He wont never be a Top 10 driver. Kyle may not have made the Chase but he will at least have 6 or more wins. Jr is oooovveeeeerrrrraaaaatttteeedddd

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    Hammer said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Let me say this. I am a Dale Jr. fan, but he needs to shut up and drive or get the hell out of racing!
    It is a disgrace to see how he performs; He is all mouth and no go or show.

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    lindiloo said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Well, as a Jr. fan big time and since before he started NASCAR, I would say his biggest problem is that he does not have the feel for the new cars. In Nationwide, he sure seems to have a handle on it. HUH??????So am saying MAYBE, he will have a handle on it pretty soon.....Too bad about KB not making the chase either...Am awfully sorry that I was jumping up and down with excitement when he didn't make it....things like this happen to spoiled brats....

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    bthompson133 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    i agree the problem is jr

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    ctjeepinguy said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Doctors have discovered the cause of Jeff Gordons back pain......Carrying JR for the last year and a half! Sorry, couldnt resist.

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    trtruckin said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Dale needs to admit that the car just is to much for him to overcome right now. He's great in a Nationwide car and I'd tell him to try to win another Championship there, but that series will soon be running the new car, or something very similar to it. Lets bring Eury Jr. back!!!!!!! We all know now that it wasn't his fault!!!!!

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    dale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    seems like theve been improving when the have a new car so i hope they have a new car for junior at newhampshire lets remember that this is the same dude that was seeded 4th in the chase coming here just last year so he can get the job done good enough too make the chase

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    dale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    ct that was funny

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    tcbpat2 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    I AM a Jr. fan ..no matter what..do I wish he did better.."YES" what fan doesnt's but I will always be his fan. If we feel bad that he didnt make the chase again, how in the h-ll do you all think he feel's..happy..no! Grow up if you dont like what has happened with Jr. this year..move on! But stop with the smart a-s remarks. I hear things like this every day at work...will I change driver's no..never..!

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    dale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    nope what he needed was gibson the guy that helped them settle in their first year and got dale 16 top tens and like 13 top 5s

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    dale-jr-is-the-greatest-driver-alive said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    just last year

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    sandra-clark said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Well the negative Jr. bashers are out in full form. If you don't like jr find another driver to bash. There are plenty who didn't make the chase and had problems this year. Why not bash them for a change.

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    pj88 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    After reading these comments,I see you all know what Jr needs.I am female and just not smart enough to know what it takes to drive a car that I've never sat in before.Maybe HMS should hire you guys.I bet you all could make the cars really run,you all are really good running your mouth,just my opinion..

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    mojoo77 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Junior led all of HMS last year till the chase started and his engineer left to go be the crew chief for Tony Stewart. Now you see what he has done for Tony so maybe that's where the problem lies with Junior. HMS does not have enough top notch engineers to go around.

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    sweetthings88 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Reguardless what Dale Jr. does,I'll always will be a fan of his.

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    dmiller70 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    everyone is so quick to put junior down, just because his last name just happens to be Earnhardt. well that my friends dosnt matter to me his name could be John Smith and i would love him and cheer for him just as loud and protect him just as feriously as i do now. I would drive the car for junior if it would help him win one god those cars are horrible you try to drive a p.o.s. then see how far you get. i aint never seen a driver race his heart out till junior i mean he really goes out an bust his rump/ i will do all i can to protect him god bless you junior junior nation loves ya and so do i.
    dalesbaby88

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    groveroak said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Bush18fan, and you can't spell so hows that working for YA!!!!

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    millporter said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    I became a JOONur fan through Dale Sr, my all time fav driver. It's been gr88 watching JOON for many years. I'm always gonna be a JOONur fan. We all have our favs. He will win and put in some top 5s and 10s again. FYI, dont forget to vote for the Chex Most Popular Driver. He's still at the top there. That tells me JR NATION is still huge. This is my last post for this season. Good Luck HMS. Rick, you have 3 drivers in the heat. I'll be cheering them on.

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    jayjan99 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    RICK Hendrick should replace Dale jr. the loser with Brad Keselowski a winner

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    jbbigrod said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Uh, number 16, we can't possibly bash OTHER drivers because they never write about them. Understand?

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    jbbigrod said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Besides I do not bash Junior. However I will agree he can't drive the COT worth a darn. Maybe IF NASCAR makes the changes to it that he want he will be able to do better.

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will prove a lot of people wrong! I can't and won't give up on him! (Sarsie, is it okay to use two contractions in one sentence? lol just kidding)Dale, Jr. does seem to do better in new cars. I love to watch Jr. race! Here's hoping for some wins and good finishes! GO JR GO!!! Bring it on this weekend!!

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    horsekrazytoo said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    My question is why is it that there are 43 drivers and the only thing that you hear about is how bad Jr drives. Why aren't you complaining about the other drivers that don't make the chase. JR is a really sweet guy and if causes a wreck he admits it. Yes he is struggling but so are other drivers out there. I keep saying that Pops needs to be JR crew chief he knows JR the best and knows how to make JR car the way he likes it. Good luck this weekend JR LUV YOU

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    Werner said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    #25...you can't make changes to suit a particular driver...they all have the same cars...it's the driver who needs to change...my driver Kenseth didn't have it this year...he never blamed the car...just the inability to get it setup right for the trak...didn't Jr make a comment about the walls not being straight at Atlanta...what's up with that?....

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Werner, I missed that comment you said Jr. made, but if anyone would know about the walls it would be Jr. He drives so close to them. lol Matt Kenseth will get the right setups and Jr. too and we always have next year!:-)

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    terris88sem said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Dale Jr is doing a lot better with Lance and there communications are doing great. These cars that lance has built for Dale are doing a lot better and it is good to see the 88 car running good.

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    timmytoad1 said:
    Sep 17, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    There are 43 drivers out there each week. Not everyone can win and be in the top 5 and top 10 every week. If we forgot about the Jr fasanation that so many haters seem to have in that they hate him so much but yet they seem to take the time to read these articles and note where he finishes each week and then post on the topic. When Jr retires who will be your new driver to hate on?????

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    xbrownsx said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Dale JR. is a great person, popular, but an average driver at best. CLEARLY.
    He will never be a NASCAR champion, but thanks to his overwhelming fan base, and who his dad was, Dale Jr. will always have sponsors waiting to be associated with him.
    The best equipment at Hendrick, and lackluster performance.
    There will always be a host of excuses why he doesn't win, why he's not in the Chase, ect. He'll go through a bunch of crew chiefs and team swaps, ect.
    In about 10 years from now, Rick (Hendrick) will privately admit Dale Jr is a good driver, but far from a GREAT driver.
    Nothing wrong with that, mark my words.

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    Hateda88 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Well, at least you all have finally moved on from the "he's gonna win the next race" blather. Now, if we could just get you into reality of "he'll be lucky to win 1 race in the next ten years." Either way you all care more if he wins then he ever will.

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    Hateda88 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    P.S. don't hate him, just don't like his attitude. His fans on the other hand are a whole different story. People who are in major denial and are rude enough to call little kids gay because they like Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson or who throw beer cans. What's to like?

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    clintonpillow said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    #23 I guess you didn't see that Brad K has signed with Penske, done deal name is on the dotted lione.

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    jbbigrod said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Hey KrazeyHorse, I guess you didn't read my earlier comment on WHY we don't talk much about the other drivers out there.

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    thereesons said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    I love how some of you people come on here and say I don't dislike Jr and then go on to criticise and bash.What a bunch of phonies you are.
    Every time there is an article about Jr you all slither out from behind your rock and hiss.
    Jr has had a bad year but you wait and see if he doesn't have the last laugh!

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    e_rock43 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    first of all, its a sad day, KYLE BUSCH did not make the chase. but im pretty shure he just about has the nationwide series rapped up. dale jr does not belong at hendricks, he should have never have went , to that team.

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    e_rock43 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    this is to #32, look how many drivers have been released from hendricks, they let go kyle busch(which jeff gordon says was a big mistake), i do not care who you are, jr will not survive at hendrick motorsports for 5 yrs!

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    e_rock43 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    jr, just does not belong with the hendrick team, they are a dominant force in nascar, and jr will never be able to hold a candle to them!

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    e_rock43 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    this is to #27, tony eury sr, will never leave DEI, he got mad at jr when him and his sister(kelly) wanted full control or 90 percent of DEI.he told jr he was stupid for wanting to leave DEI, tony eury sr, and kerry earnhardt, they have a home at DEI, dale jr would have also, if he HAD NOT GOT THE BIG HEAD AND WANTED TO RUN THE SHOW.

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Will the Jr. nation still be with him when he's a field-filler like Morgan 'the Lord is my' Sheapard?

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    Meg said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    For crying out loud. Dale Jr. belongs as much at Hendrick as any of the other drivers.. they all wholesome, popular, and good looking guys.

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    caddymann88 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Jr is where he belons, with the best in the business He just needs to settle down and concentrate on driviving and let the crew chief take care of his job When they get on the same page...WATCH OUT...JUNE BUG WILL BE BACK!!!!!

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    Carol-88-fan said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    #41,I'm not sure where you have been the past couple of years, but Tony Sr already left DEI. He has been working for Dale Jr at JRM for a couple years as Brads crew chief.As a matter of fact he was one of the first to leave. Meg, I agree with you about the Hendrick guys. Dale Jr will be just fine and we will continue to support him and HMS.

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    jbbigrod said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Number 41; THAT is a new one on me. WHERE did you hear about him wanting 90%??? I thought it was 51% just so he had the controlling interest??? Dale MAY be back, but never as a champion. He is a middle of the road driver. Seems like a nice enough guy, just doesn't have the talent of some. But it sure is fun to read about you people all fighting over him. LOL.

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    psdf250 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Well hell! You go away for a little bit and get back and you see that some things never change. There's an article about Jr. and all of the so called experts, AKA Mr. "I HATE JR. and HIS FANS" come out. #34 don't put all of us in the same catagory. I don't care who you are. You start throwing beer cans on the track and ragging on other fans no matter who they like, you don't belong anywhere near a track. Those people and I use the term loosely are not fans. I support Jr. and hope to see a come back next year but you also have to look at the reality factor.It's going to be a long hard road.
    BTW where Kyle is concerned, some of us Jr. fans do like him and I for one wish he would have made the chase and look forward to him coming back next year.It would have added some personality to the chase.

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    dd88 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    #42 ERock_43 Dear you must have been sleeping under your rock. Tony Eury Senior has not been at DEI for the last two years. He left right after Dale Junior left. He works for Dale Junior at Junior Motorsports and crew chiefs #88 Nation wide car.
    Dale Junior's Uncle Danny and his son are also at JRM.

    Kerry is still at DEI hoping for a handout for he and Jeffery's careers.

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    dd88 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Sorry that should have been to post #41.

    #42 to your question yes a Dale Junior fan no matter how he does. Love the racing, but respect for the young man even more.

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    robin_attaway said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    i am part of jr nation. we all Dale jr fans cant wait for him to get his first Win..but we willnot give up hope. we know he will no it..Go jr.

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    WHAT ARE THE DUES TO BELONG TO THE JR NATION ?

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    jessydoyle49 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    51:..An IQ below 70 !!!

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    OldschoolNASCAR said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    #51...Answer...LOYALTY. And we would welcome even you if you could pass the loyalty test, but you would fail it because you would have to switch from your current driver. I pulled for Petty till he retired, but saw Earnhardt SR's talent, and moved on to him at Pettys retirement. I stayed with SR till his death but saw talent in JR. TRUE fans stick with their driver through thick and thin, and are LOYAL. THAT is what it takes to belong to JR Nation, or to be a TRUE NASCAR fan....LOYALTY.

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    Hateda88 said:
    Sep 18, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Had you read my comment you would've noticed I bashed his fans more than him. He just needs a slight attitude adjustment you all need...well way to much to list on here. SAD!!!

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Sep 19, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    It is a sad day when Anti-Dale, Jr. fans make comments like Tony Eury, Sr. will never leave DEI and Dale, Jr. wanted 90%! Tony, Sr. left DEI and has been with JR Motorsports working with the #88 team! After Dale Jr. left, DEI fell flat on their face! Teresa had to merge just to keep her head above water! Another poster doesn't hate Dale, Jr., even though his handle shows different! OLDSCHOOLNASCAR, You hit the nail on the head! A lot of race fans move from one driver to another according to how well they are performing! Loyalty to your driver means a lot! Dale, Jr. has always talked about how much he appreciated his fans sticking with him through the tough times as well as the good! If someone doesn't like Dale, Jr. that is fine with me. That is your right! There are other posters who make such childish remarks, I chose to ignore them. Some posters on here go under different names and it is so obvious who they are! I never hear some of these posters talk about their drivers and I really don't think they have any! Some friends of mine were reading comments on here and shaking their heads and laughing in disbelief about how low some people will go to make a childish comment and are wrong on the facts! It makes you wonder how old they are!! DALE EARNHARDT, JR. IS THE BEST! GO JR AND THE ENTIRE #88 TEAM!

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    Carol-88-fan said:
    Sep 19, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    A person with HATE in their name shouldn't talk about others needing an attitude adjustment.As OLDSCHOOLNASCAR said, some of you have no idea what loyalty means. Also you should get your facts right so you don't look so foolish.

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    Meg said:
    Sep 19, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Atta gurl Carol... LOL.. Tell em' what they need to hear ...

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    sandra-clark said:
    Sep 19, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Dickhurtz, Hateda88, and others who only have negative comments,you need to find help for your pitiful attitudes. Loyalty to a driver and team isn't anything you can put a price tag on. You either are loyal to your driver or not. Sad fact there are many fans, who don't behave in a courteous and respectful manner. Not just Dale Jr. fans. I resent being categoried the way you folks and others have labeled those of us who are loyal to Dale Jr. Truly feel sorry for your ignorance and negativeness. Good comments Gwen-Sue and Carol-88 as always. Go Dale Jr. and Team 88!!

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    DickHURTZ said:
    Sep 19, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    sandra-clark said: "Truly feel sorry for your ignorance and negativeness". WHO'S the hateful one here ???

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    dnarek23 said:
    Sep 19, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Junior--18 wins/10years
    Jeff Burton--18 wins/20 years
    If I wore a 31 jacket would you insult me, my intelligence, or my loyalty?
    Of course not. Who doesn't like Burton? People that wear Cubbies gear aren't dogged like you folks do. Geez, back off.

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    KenL88 said:
    Sep 19, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    #55-56-58 ggod comments agree with all of you haven't been on for a while see things haven't changed same old same old. As some of you said Dale has the most loyal fan base and win or lose I don't think it will change no matter what anyone says. IT is sad to see so many hateful comments about Jr. he is an accomplished driver. Even if his name wasn't Earnhardt I would still be his fan.According to the Forbes list that came out recently he is ranked 10th in the World of all sports for his earnings.So he may never be 7 times championship driver but in my books he learned alot from his father not just driving but the ability to be a great busniess man. The season is not over yet I think a win will be in his side before the end. We will see Keep voting his getting MPD seven times.

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    sandra-clark said:
    Sep 20, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    hurtz nothing hateful about it. feeling really sorry for people who want to always look at the negative in anyone.
    On to better topics. your are right KenL88 it doesn't change much on these articles you have the "haters" and those of us who are loyal Jr. fans. We can't make comments of a positive nature about an article without the folks who always want to be negative about Jr.
    Doesn't change. Welcome back. Hope you stay on the scene.

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    psdf250 said:
    Sep 20, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Said it before and i'll say it again, you put in an article about Jr. and all the naysayers start coming out like mosquitos around a pond.

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