David Exum: Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs a new crew chief

By David Exum - SceneDaily Staff Writer
Saturday, January 03, 2009
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. (left) chats with crew chief and cousin Tony Eury Jr. at Kansas Speedway in September 2008.

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COMMENTARY

If Dale Earnhardt Jr. expects to be successful in 2009, the first thing he needs to do is dump his crew chief, Tony Eury Jr.
 
While it likely won't happen, Earnhardt Jr. should realize by now that his partnership with cousin Eury Jr. just isn't working.
 
Sure, Earnhardt Jr. made the Chase For The Sprint Cup in 2008, but he struggled considerably in the final 10 races of the season and finished 12th in the series standings. If Earnhardt Jr. wasn't driving for Hendrick Motorsports, his performance in 2008 would be considered acceptable.
 
Without a doubt, Eury Jr. is by far the weakest link on the No. 88 team, and it is definitely time for a change.
 
If you're a Dale Jr. fan and this upsets you, I'm sorry. But the No. 88 team isn't going to get any better until Rick Hendrick realizes that Eury Jr. needs to be replaced.
 
Earnhardt Jr. needs a crew chief. What he doesn't need is a guy like Eury Jr., who has to argue with his driver over the radio in order to get the most out of the car in each particular race.
 
Call me crazy, but I would love to see Jeff Hammond or Larry McReynolds become the crew chief for the No. 88 team. Earnhardt Jr. needs that kind of veteran leadership.  Earnhardt Jr. needs a veteran crew chief he won’t argue with over the radio. If the crew chief says stay out and deal with it, you deal with it. You don’t moan and groan over the radio and demand to pit, and that’s something that Earnhardt Jr. does with a tremendous amount of frequency.
 
It would even be better if Tony Eury Sr., Earnhardt Jr.'s uncle, could become the new crew chief on the No. 88 team and keep Eury Jr. as the car chief. Maybe after a few seasons working as car chief, Eury Jr. could learn from his father how to better control Earnhardt Jr.

The return of Eury Sr. as the crew chief and Eury Jr. as the car chief, a tandem that worked with Earnhardt Jr. on the No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Inc. team for three years, could definitely be what the No. 88 team desperately needs, but don’t hold your breath.
 
The No. 88 team did put up some impressive numbers in 2008. You can’t ignore 10 top-five and 16 top-10 finishes. To do that would be foolish. Earnhardt Jr. finished fifth in the first race of the 10-race Chase For The Sprint Cup at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He was in position to gain ground the following week at Dover. But what happens? He goes out and finishes 24th at “The Monster Mile,” and his chances of winning the Chase or even making a threat are completely ruined.
 
I refuse to make excuses for Eury Jr. A good crew chief would have had his car finish at least in the top 10 at Dover. Maybe it’s just me, but it’s pretty pathetic to think that both Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson’s crew chiefs had brains enough to find the right setup for Dover for their drivers to finish in the top 10, but not Eury Jr.
 
If you're thinking that the No. 88 team doesn't have a problem in the crew chief department, you are sadly mistaken. Winning races is what wins championships, and if Earnhardt Jr. truly wants to win a Cup title, he needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror and realize the time is now to change crew chiefs.

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  1. 1
    chris welch said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    eury jr should stay on the team but get someone else to do race/pit strategy. he blew at least 5 races on pit calls last year, watkins glen being the most notable. or maybe swap letarte and eury. dale jr does need someone that isnt going to give on certain issues. jr needs to drive and the crew chief needs to worry about strategy and setup changes.

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    Robert Airheart said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Jr. needs a crew chief he respects and will listen to, not a relative to argue with. It could be Jr and not the crew chief but I doubt it. I know Jr nation will hate me, but I think Jr is over rated and was lucky to be in the chase. I hope 2009 proves me wrong....

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    David, your exactly right. Tony Jr. needs to go and we have been sayin that for years. These high dollar sponsored teams have no place for a guy like Tony Jr, Dale gets frustrated when the car goes away and another race down the drain. Last year I dont know how many times Rick had to get on the radio and talk to Dale and sometimes it came down to Rick arguing with him. Rick wanted him and Tony Jr. to go to a Psychologist and try to work out the problems but I dont know what became of it. Its crazy but if Dale wants to keep his job he must perform or he will be seeing the door. Rick has said to him that he wont put up with it much longer.

    aPsychologist

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    Kirk Grosch said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Well there's a subject that ought to get Jr. Nation going.

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    Cindy Harvey said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I agree totally.............put Tony Jr in another capacity and get Jr a really good crew chief that knows what to do to win races. I realize that Tony Jr is family but there comes a time when the family ties need to be cut and bring in a fresh set of eyes and someone with way more experience.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Robert, you are right. Dale Jr. is a overrated driver. He is not his father and never will be. I think people think that because he is a Earnhardt he should be like his Dad and when I use to be around him in the late 90s he was alot more focused and determined then he is now. I know he wants to get a Championship but he is not as hungary as he use to be. I think he lost that fire in 2001 after the 500. He always had something to prove to his dad back then but now he is gone and I think that has alot to do with it.

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    Lisa Fowler said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    I think of myself as a well educated race fan. I am also blessed to be allowed to sometimes share my thoughts with other race fans through writing articles about NASCAR racing. I am not inclined to believe that I am smarter about the business than Rick Hendrick, smarter about driving and winning than Dale Jr, or smarter about building cars and calling races than Tony Jr. Here are three people who have made this business their lives and who have done it extremely well. We need to let this team gel for a year or two and see what they come up with. If they ever want my advice or opinion, I will be smart enough to tell them that I am not smart enough to give that opinion.

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    Wayne Powers said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    I agree with you David. Eury Jr. needs to be a car chief and not a crew chief. Bring Eury Sr. back and win some races instead of finishing out of the top 10. Everyone loves Jr. but, he needs a crew chief that won't take his argueing on the radio.

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    said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I think the crew chief should be in charge of the hole deal thats what he gets payed for.as everyone knows working wit family never works out and yes Eury JR should be replaced as crew chief but remain with the team

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    Keith Johnson said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Jr and Eury made the chase. 30 other teams did not. Kyle Busch did nothing in the last ten races so is his crew chef no good. Replace Exum instead of Eury Jr.

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    ronald zeuske said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    i totally agree tony jr. needs to go as the crew chief. i have said this since the beginning of the 2008 season. with a good leader in the pits jr. should have been in the top five in points all year long.
    i am a die hard dale jr. fan and i sure hope he sees the light on this matter.

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    Jim Bayliss said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Jr is the MOST POPULAR driver, NOT the BEST driver. Not even close. I like him better than his father, but he is not a great driver, just a good one. Maybe Eury jr, needs a new driver, not the other way around.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Lisa, they have had years together already. there is nothing wrong with the rest of the team its just him and Dale. Dale has been racing since he was 17 and nows hes 34, hes not geting any younger and if he wants that CUP he needs a new crew chief.

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    Penny Brown said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    You known folks it takes time to build a team, and most of you are not being very fair, and especially you Exum. I would like to see you in either one of their places and see what you can do. Given them a chance to come together before you start this kind of an attack. People put a lot of pressure on Jr and that in itself is not fair. He is not his dad and people need to remember that, he is his own man. I am an avid fan of Jr and always will be but all the remarks about what should be and should not be are ridiculous. Exum if you could do better go try.

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    Dewayne Hatfield said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Only one season under the HMS banner. I'd give them a another season. They did win together in the shootout and at Michigan. Jr. can take credit for the win at Daytona, but you have to give Tony Jr. the credit at Michigan.

    I'm sure they're both aware that the expectations have increased, and mediocrity is no longer acceptable. But don't throw either one of them under the bus just yet.

    They understand one another, so that's one part of the "chemistry" equation. They have to rise up, and do better. That's not something that escapes either of them.

    Anyone with a passing interest in the sport, and those who make their living from the sport, have already mined this topic for what it's worth.

    Another more pressing topic, 29 cup teams have sponsors, 32 are planning a full seascon, and Brian France is not lowering ticket prices in the face of the greatest downturn in the economy since the great depression.....

    How much comfort are the sport hacks, writers, hauler drivers, cooks, caterers,..etc. the people who make the sport go round...etc. How comfortable are they? Worthy of paragraph or three? JMHO

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Keith, alot of other drivers could have made the chase if they were driving that #88 Hendrick powered racecar.

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    Earl Abel said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    FOREVER3GODALEJR.!!!

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    If you have been together as long as they have and still carry on and argue like they are back at Myrtle beach racing there is a real problem. They could get away with it back at DEI because nobody cared but now they have to act like professionals because they are with a great team and there is no place for this behavior.

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    Gerry Blachley said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    If you will remember they did split up and did nothing, Dal JR is NOT His dad and does not want to be

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    DAVID PHILLIPS said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    That's a Big 10-4

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    RICHARD MILLER said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    It's "REALLY SIMPLE". Mr. Rick, hire Ray Evernham and put him back with the other "Golden Boy of the 90's, Jeff Gordon. Now you have almost assured a battle to the wire in 2009 between the teams of Jimmie Johnson/Chad Knaus & Jeff Gordon/Ray Evernham. One going for title #4 and the other going for title #5. I almost messed myself thinking about it. Then, move Steve Letarte with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and see just what he can do to keep up with his partners at HMS.

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    Ron Kokofsky said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Dave, your wrong about the way you feel about Tony Jr.
    Granted, Junior argues with Tony over the radio and I do feel that's wrong. Tony's the crew chief and Junior needs to respect his calls. Being an ex-racer and listening to them at Daytona and Loudin, Junior has been out of line, numerous times, and has been told so.
    The real problem is, they are a first year team. The engineers at Hendrick's still need to learn what Junior and Tony want. As far as I'm concern, these aren't race cars anymore, just IROC clones. Their races were crummy and so aren't these so called COT cars---yuk.
    Give them this season and if they still don't gel, you can be sure Mr hendrick will step in.
    Ron Kokofsky #27

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Hendrick doesn't care...as long as Jr brings in the money for the Hendrick organization from sponsors and merchandise sales, then all is well..when media attention starts to die down and the sponsors and fans get unhappy, then there might be a change...

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    Pearl Roll said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Jr. needs to quit 2nd guessing and arguing everything his crew chief tells him to do . Jr.s job is to drive and respect and trust his crew and he just can't seem to do that. Maybe he should focus more on his job as a driver and let the others do there jobs, and maybe then they might actually do better as a team.

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    Andrew Briscoe said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I was agreeing- albeit slightly- until you suggested who to replace Eury Jr with. You suggested Larry Mac, who Junior would never agree to work with anyway: Larry was his Daddy's Crew Chief, and Junior is still trying to get out of his dad's shadow. As for Hammond, he was Waltrip's crew chief, and while Waltrip might have been right back in 2007 about all the Junior-related stuff (where he was going, number, sponsor etc) I don't think Fox would enjoy a commentator leaving to go be Crew Chief for a driver. I really don't want Fox to replace their commentators with someone I can't stand a la ABC. So, while I can agree that it might be true that his crew chief is holding him back, I don't agree at all with your choices to replace him. As for the Dover incident: you're saying that Zippadelli and Addington and Mike Ford (all three JGR crew chiefs) aren't that good? According to you, they aren't since their drivers finished outside the top 10.

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    Michael Daly said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Uh, how many crew chiefs did Junior have at DEI?

    How about instead of attacking Tony Eury Jr., we question the feedback Junior gives him? How about we ask whether Junior really knows what he wants in the car to communicate with the crew chief?

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    #22...interesting comment...i agree with the discord between the Jr's...heard it my self...but a first year team?...hardly...you stated the cars are IROC clones...making all cars equal...therefore they should all be competitive, but they're not?...why can JJ and Knaus take a bad car and make it work?...or i they just hyping us?...sometimes i wonder if Jr has lost that competitive edge...:-)

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    William Puckett said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    I think there will be a change in 2009 either driver or the whole group because the sponsors will not put up with a group that don't win.Sponsors in 2009 are looking for winers from the start not excuses.Rick Hendrick had to feel bad everytime Kyle Bush won in 2008 & I never liked him as a person but he can drive.88 I pull for because of his father but I am facing the fact to let that go.Ture racing breeds have all died or retired Dale,Cale,Junior Johnson,Donnie&Bobby Allison.

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    wayne lesesne, sr said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Everyone is right, Jr needs to can Eury, Jr and thennnnnnn work realy hard in trying to learn HOW TO DRIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Werner,HMS does not make any money off of Dales merchandise. When Dale and Kelley made the deal with HMS the merchandise deal was all Dales.There have been a few drivers with deals like that.
    Michael, Dale has only had The Eurys for crew chiefs, there has been no one else since 1991.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Rick wanted Dale and Tony to see a Psychologist, they refused. But let me tell you that Rick made JJ and Chad go and look where they are at now.

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    Dan Seibert said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    MY VOTE GOS TO EURY SR. HE IS THE ONE THAT ALWAY PUT JR. TO THE WIN. NEVER LIKED EURY JR. AS CREW CHIEF.

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    Patsi Wilbanks said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Seems like Jr is part of the last of the breed of the "old school" blood left flowing in Nascar. The legends are going by the way side and the young drivers coming into the sport are bone heads who have no respect for any of the legendary beginnings of the sport. Jr. doesn't enunciate when he speaks and he doesn't have a southwestern accent.....he is GENUINE BLOOD of the beginnings!!!! Have some respect ! Families from the beginning sport have always been the life blood through out the years. What's wrong with that?

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    Janet Bell said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    I agree Jr. needs a new Crew Chief, get a replacement, that is not a relative,
    and one who could handle him, The crew chief already works for Mr. Hendrick's,
    Alan Gustafson, Alan handled Kyle Busch,
    and I believe these two could work together, and and show respect for each other. I think Pete Rondeau showed this to Jr. Remember Jr. won at Bristol with Pete as crew chief, what happened there no one
    will ever know,
    Jr. good luck, in 2009

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    Marilyn Fisher said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    I agree Jr needs someone else as chief. If Alan handled Kyle and you all know how much of a jerk he was, He certainly oculd handle Jr in the car. He probably could put formulas together better and make set-ups work better. I hope Hendrick really puts his authority out there and does something before this thing festers too much.

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    Jim Carpenter said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I'm quite sure Rick allowed Jr. to bring Tony Jr. along as part of the negotiating process, but I'm also sure he had to hold his nose while doing so. Rick has a pretty good record of finding championship-caliber crew chiefs, but Jr. is apparently loyal to a fault. Tony Jr. held Jr. back at DEI, and he's holding him back at Hendrick. Jr.'s obviously not a good enough driver to overcome Tony Jr.'s shortcomings, and the sponsors aren't paying the big bucks to keep
    Cousin Tony in a job. As long as Jr. keeps
    Tony Jr.around, he's obviously not serious about winning a championship.........

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    Scott Ludwig said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I thought Jeff Gordon was the only winer on Hendricks.... Now with Jr. and Mark Martain coming over to the team...... WoW.. Listen to them there scanners boys and girls.........

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    Megs Follmar said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I totally agree and Im a member of the Junior Nation. When Darian Grubb was on the pitbox with Tony Jr. Junior was doing very well and finishing in the top 10 almost every race. You could tell when Darian left that Tony jr. was making the calls, let Junior run out of gas several times and honestly screwed up every car he adjusted. Bring Pops Eury to Junior as a Crew Chief.....O be;ieve that Junior will help himself alot when Pops is back.Please Rick Hendrick be a man and replace Tony Jr. now and tell Junior that is the way it is and suck it up

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    Susan Coley said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I have watched Dale and Tony's relationship over the past few year's and I like Tony Jr., but I do also feel that for Dale to get better and be better and win race's, he is going to have to have someone he respect's enough to listen to what they tell him on the radio and not come back with anger! Dale respect's Rick Hendrick because he is one, driving for his team, but their relationship goes farther than just the racing. He show's respect to Rick because he owes him respect,not that Rick demand's it, it's because Dale see's that is what is right and he need's a crew chief he can feel the same way about! One he respect's and listen's too without getting frustrated and mad! I don't want to see Tony Jr. go away, just down to car chief and if so, bring Tony Sr. on over! Just my opinion.........Have a great evening!!

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    Don Stroud said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    I completly agree. Eury is a good guy and the 2 Jr's get along very well off track.....but let's face it, Dale Jr. needs somebody to teach him how to be a man / driver not a whinning little girly man. Dale Jr is my driver, but c'mon, make a change and win some races.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Meg, Darian was am engineer with HMS and subed when Chad was on probation. He worked with Casey and Dale Jr only acting as a consultant to Tony and Dale. Dariens advice did bring Dale some luck this year but he has since moved on to be Tonys crew chief at SHR.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Bottom line is Dale made 31 million in 2008 and he is expected to win races.When Rick starts hearing feedback from the sponsors why isnt Dale running any better that is when hopefully Rick will make a change and get rid of Tony Jr.

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    Kyle Ocker said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I applaud you for ventruing into this. I would be prepared for some hate mail.

    But, you are spot on with this one. I agree that Eury Sr. would work, because I think Dale Jr would be less likely to argue with him then he is with Jr. Eury Jr is too much like a brother for Dale Jr to work well with...

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    ace racer said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    contreversy...................................................................................................

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    phyllis hamilton said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    I think the sportswriters all know how to get their articles read. They write about Dale Jr.I have never sat in Jr's seat and never had to make decisions like Tony Jr. does.I just want them to be a team and win races. Rick Hendric needs to decide what they need and take care of it!! Dale Jr. is my driver and will be ,win or lose.I prefer winning and I believe that is what will happen in 09.

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    Elaine Marz said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Well Eury Jr has gotten a front row seat with Pops that ship has sailed. Jr is a good driver he has basically said that he is tapped out on greatness. I don't think even he believes he has it in himself to win a championship. Saying you do and actually believing it is what he needs. Tony Jr needs to get better at strategy and more confident so that his driver believes in him. Everyone forgets he is a new crew chief. Also as long as Nascar constantly changes tires which changes the way the car handles Jr will have a tough time with it. Jr don't like change and doesn't react to change well he is not flexible and trying constantly to improve himself by testing by driving dirt, and other road course series. His best year was 2004 he quit smoking, he was fit, drove CUP, Nationwide, 24hours Daytona did a lot of testing and it paid off where he almost won a championship. The question to ask Jr is will he ever be that committed year after year to win a championship cause that is what it will take. You got to put in the work and be ready he only has a few good years I think Jr already knows it wont happen, he just hopes the fans will still support him. Eury needs how to run a race in COT step by step.

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    Jim Frog said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Frankly, I think Tony Jr is one of the most talented crew chiefs in the garage but the two of them have lost confidence in each other. I listen to Dale Jr on the radio almost exclusively and the more he complains about the car, the less aggressive he gets on the track. He doesn't trust Tony's setups. I thought bringing him along was a great idea and it is good that they are together at HMS but they are not good on the track anymore. They just don't sound confident. And Dale needs to leave the setup and stuff to the crew chief. You don't hear Gordon or Johnson arguing with their chiefs and those guys have 7 cups between them. They just drive it as hard as they can and trust the chiefs to be chiefs.
    Jim Frog

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    Jim Frog said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Frankly, I think Tony Jr is one of the most talented crew chiefs in the garage but the two of them have lost confidence in each other. I listen to Dale Jr on the radio almost exclusively and the more he complains about the car, the less aggressive he gets on the track. He doesn't trust Tony's setups. I thought bringing him along was a great idea and it is good that they are together at HMS but they are not good on the track anymore. They just don't sound confident. And Dale needs to leave the setup and stuff to the crew chief. You don't hear Gordon or Johnson arguing with their chiefs and those guys have 7 cups between them. They just drive it as hard as they can and trust the chiefs to be chiefs.
    Jim Frog

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    Jim Frog said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Frankly, I think Tony Jr is one of the most talented crew chiefs in the garage but the two of them have lost confidence in each other. I listen to Dale Jr on the radio almost exclusively and the more he complains about the car, the less aggressive he gets on the track. He doesn't trust Tony's setups. I thought bringing him along was a great idea and it is good that they are together at HMS but they are not good on the track anymore. They just don't sound confident. And Dale needs to leave the setup and stuff to the crew chief. You don't hear Gordon or Johnson arguing with their chiefs and those guys have 7 cups between them. They just drive it as hard as they can and trust the chiefs to be chiefs.
    Jim Frog

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    Jim Frog said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Frankly, I think Tony Jr is one of the most talented crew chiefs in the garage but the two of them have lost confidence in each other. I listen to Dale Jr on the radio almost exclusively and the more he complains about the car, the less aggressive he gets on the track. He doesn't trust Tony's setups. I thought bringing him along was a great idea and it is good that they are together at HMS but they are not good on the track anymore. They just don't sound confident. And Dale needs to leave the setup and stuff to the crew chief. You don't hear Gordon or Johnson arguing with their chiefs and those guys have 7 cups between them. They just drive it as hard as they can and trust the chiefs to be chiefs.
    Jim Frog

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    Jim Frog said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Frankly, I think Tony Jr is one of the most talented crew chiefs in the garage but the two of them have lost confidence in each other. I listen to Dale Jr on the radio almost exclusively and the more he complains about the car, the less aggressive he gets on the track. He doesn't trust Tony's setups. I thought bringing him along was a great idea and it is good that they are together at HMS but they are not good on the track anymore. They just don't sound confident. And Dale needs to leave the setup and stuff to the crew chief. You don't hear Gordon or Johnson arguing with their chiefs and those guys have 7 cups between them. They just drive it as hard as they can and trust the chiefs to be chiefs.
    Jim Frog

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    Jim Frog said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Frankly, I think Tony Jr is one of the most talented crew chiefs in the garage but the two of them have lost confidence in each other. I listen to Dale Jr on the radio almost exclusively and the more he complains about the car, the less aggressive he gets on the track. He doesn't trust Tony's setups. I thought bringing him along was a great idea and it is good that they are together at HMS but they are not good on the track anymore. They just don't sound confident. And Dale needs to leave the setup and stuff to the crew chief. You don't hear Gordon or Johnson arguing with their chiefs and those guys have 7 cups between them. They just drive it as hard as they can and trust the chiefs to be chiefs.
    Jim Frog

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Howard...where did you find the contract?...i've searched and can't find it...did find the Hendrick marketing site...want to rent a show car?...i was under the impression if it says NASCAR, they get a cut...if it says Hendrick, he gets his...maybe JR Motorsports is all his own and any outside endorsements????....

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    andee anderson said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    I hope the Jr. nation gets their wish.With TONY jR. GONE,AND STILL NO WINS,wHO WILL YOU BLAME THEN?

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    David Guenthner said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    See the blog post I left one day BEFORE this came out at www.thestewartfan.com

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    Orville Fudpucker said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Tony Jr is not a top flight Crew Cheif, but neither is DE jr a top flight driver in a Henderick car. Jr is not his daddy, he does not have the drive, desire or the ability to pull down a championship with 20 better driver on the track. I'm a big Jr fan, but he has too much outside interest to be a dedicated champion NASCAR driver...

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    oink jackson said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Who is Howard englishman?

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    Bob Mcnaughton said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    I say separate the two Jr's, bring in an older experienced crew chief for a few races and see how arrogant and argumentative Dale Jr really is. It could be nothing more than the familirity of who Eury Jr. is. If he argues as much with a new chief then maybe he should be forced to seek professional help like Tony Stewart did. He's a far better person on and off the track now. And if that don't work then maybe I'll be selling a LOT of Dale Jr. collectible stuff and look for someone new to idolize,LOL.

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    Todd Priest said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    One of these days the media and fans will face the facts that regardless of the C.C.,Junior is about as good as he is gonna get.

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    Bob Mcnaughton said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Individually, as a driver, you're right, Todd. However, get the right combo of machine, driver and crew chief and you have something much better. Case in point, when was Michael Waltrips last win before the 2001 Daytona? I'm not sure either but when Dale Sr. put the right machine, crew chief and driver together a Daytona 500 was won. All I'm saying, folks, is think about the right combo. Until it gets made we may never see Dale Jr. win much no matter who he drives for.

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    Kenneth Mixson said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Dale Jr. needs to get off the wall. He has taken himself out so many times riding inches from the wall. I know he says that there is a compression effect there and he is fast there but if he bobbles the least little bit he is in the wall. There is no room to make a slip that close to the wall. The crew cheif should tell him to get off the wall.

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    joe dibbell said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    jr should trust tony and stop 2nd guessing him it seems to me he has little faith in him

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    kenny mckinney said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    i don't think anyone can help dale jr. he can't drive, he can't talk and he is just a backwoods hick riding off of daddys name. maybe he should try selling cars at his daddys car dealership. he is one of the most over rated drivers and produces nothing. oh wait the economy sucks right now, he probably wouldn't do good there either. but then again he is used to sucking. biggest joke in nascar. i do feel bad for rick hendrick hiring the bafoon...

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    jason siruta said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Did you people forget when Eury Jr. was with Micheal Waltrip and Waltrip was fast.

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    Bob Mcnaughton said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Mr. Mckinney, Look back at the last 62 comments then re-read yours.
    ENOUGH SAID.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Elaine, Tony Jr is not a new crew chief, he has been doin this thing forever. I cant figure out why you talk about NASCAR changing the tires and everything else. Nothng has changed in this sport since Dale started running in the Cup Series 10 years ago. Its the same old race tracks hes been running on forever. Maybe Teresa was right when she said Dale has to pick between being a racecar driver or a celebrity.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Dales 2009 season wont be any different than the last 9 seasons.He has 18 wins in 327 starts and he is a good driver but he is not Championship material. He is like Mark Martin and alot of others out there. He has been in good equipment before and cant get the job done. His best years were in the Nationwide series where he won 2 championships in a row. Some drivers are Cup material and some are Nationwide material. Heck, his sister Kelley was a better driver than he was.

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    Scott Brennan said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Hendrick will decide on any crew chief change. He is the owner and he will do it regardless of Jrs. arguments against it. That is what an owner does. If Hendrick is satified with Eury's performance or there is a contract in place then no change will take place. Hopefully in this off season Eury is taking notes from Knause and Latarte and has a meeting between himself, Dale, and Rick to get some things straight about who calls the shots during a race. For instance if Eury says not to pit and Jr does I would just let the car sit there. I think he can be a championship crew chief and Dale a championship driver but they have to be far more professional than they are now. Hendrick can see to that and I bet he does.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Your exactly right Scott. It just cant go on like this year after year like it has at DEI.

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    ROBERT TRICE said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    NEVER CONDEMN A MAN TIL YOU'VE WALKED A MILE IN HIS SHOES..

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 4, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    And for all the people that say its Dales first year with a new team, what about Kyle? Its his first year with JGR and he racked up 21 total wins in all 3 series bringing the total to 42 in just the 5 years he has been around the sport.
    Whats goin to happen when Mark is in that #5 car and he knocks off more wins than Dale.You have to think that sometimes it is just the driver.

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    George Odle said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    We need EURY SR.

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    sylvia goodale said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    I agree completely that it's time for a change. It's also time for Dale Jr., my favorite driver, to grow up. He sounds like a spoiled brat on the radio during races, and no one seems capable of butting heads with him.

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    Sheldon Miller said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    I disagree that Eury needs to go. The only change needed is a change in attitude and communication. Eury Jr needs better feedback than Earnhardt often provides. If you are a crew chief and your driver tells you "the car is junk" what are you going to fix??? You might need some more specifics. There is a huge difference in the quality of feedback Chad Knaus gets compared to the the feedback Tony Jr gets.

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    Sheldon Miller said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    ...and, I think Mark Martin is going to make a huge impact on the performance of the 88 team. - he'll set a great example for Jr in terms of work ethic and feedback. Looking forward to 2009!

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    Teresa Geer said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    IF you aren't a Jr nation fan, then i wish that all of you Jr haters would just keep your mouth shut. Dale Jr isn't his dad and I wish tht everyone would quite comparing him to his dad. He's his own person and the 5th year most popular driver. He can drive and he's the one driving the car and knows how its handling. When he radios in and tells the crew chief what's happening, they should know how to proceed. Jr isn't some idiot that just came aboard to this sport. He had more knowledge than people are giving him credit for. Remember his grandfather and Dale Sr. He comes from a long line of family racing. Howard, he's been at hendrick for 1 year, give him time. NOTHING could be worse than DEI.

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    Marti Heath said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    The nation doesn't get IT! Yes, he's a nice guy, yes, he's the most popular driver, but he isn't and never will be the greatest driver in NASCAR. Is he in the top 12? Absolutely. If I'm a "hater" of anything, it's not Jr., It's the Nation who thinks the guy walks on water and if there's anything wrong it HAS to be someone elses fault. Dale didn't finish teaching Jr. everything he needed to be a great driver. He had a good start with the Busch championships, but once Dales influence and memory faded so did Jr. Sorry Nation, you're running out of things and people to blame. Hang on to Tony.

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    Graceann Jackson said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    This is not even worth a comment, but on behalf of Eury Jr. No Earnhardt Jr does not need a new Crew Chief he just needs to learn how to listen to the one the one he has and quit second guessing his decisions.

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    Robert MILLER said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    If nascar let him drive like AN IDIOTT like his dad did they wouldn't be a crew chief problem. THANK GOD THEY WON'T.

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    Donnie Sessions said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    What's Ray Evernham going to be up to when he finishes selling off his interests in GEM? That would be a good pairing...

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    Keith Johnson said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Jr. is not Dale Sr. and never will be. I pull for Jr. on Sundays but Gordon and Stewart are my favorites. Jr. and Eury Jr. made the chase and 30 other teams did not make the chase. Who do you blame the driver or the crew chief of the other teams. Gordon did not win and Jr. did. Kyle Busch won the most races then flopped in the chase. Jr. is the most popular driver and getting sponsors will not be a problem for him or his team. Lay of Jr. and Eury Jr. they are better than most and will more than likely have a better year in 2009.

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    andee anderson said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Kin Folks!Take a good look at the photo,they look like twins rather than cousins.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Thats all you hear on here is Dale needs more time. He has had plenty of time. He has had the best equipment and the best people and still no change. It will be pretty funny if Mark Martin,Joey Logano,Ryan Newman, and Tony Stewart who will all be in there 1st year with a new team show him up in 2009. I would trade in most popular driver in a heartbeat for a CUP Championship.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    And you know what, 10 years in Cup is along time And being 34 years old he needs to concentrate more on racing or he will never hold that Cup. Nice guys finish last, just ask Mark Martin.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    And you know what, 10 years in Cup is along time And being 34 years old he needs to concentrate more on racing or he will never hold that Cup. Nice guys finish last, just ask Mark Martin.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Every year the Jr. Nation makes up an excuse for him not winning and picks on a fellow driver to blame, last year it was Kyle. Well Kyle racked up 21 wins last year with a new team. What will be your excuse next year?

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    carole penrod said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Bring back Tony SR, keep Tony JR Put Dale JR in the gym on a daily basis and buy him his own simulator to work on those track he has trouble with. I think Dale JR has the potential to be a great driver and win championships, but I question his lack of a serious work ethic. It is one thing to say that you want to win championships, but it is another to do the work needed to do it.

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    teresa beachler said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Carole, Jr. has won on all 3 types of tracks but road coarses. He is not a rookie! He has been racing on the same tracks for 13 years in both series, if he cant get the job done by now he never will.Its like Howard said all we hear is excuses every year and the Jr. Nation blaming everyone else.

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    louise maze said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    I am so happy to read on here that there are fans out that feel as I do, what a year of disappointment, I wrote to Dale Jr, midway, said what is said here, TY is not good crew chief for him, Tony sr would boot him in the arse if he acted out...do hope RH steps in and DEMANDS some changes...Tony Jr has to step away, hey he could go to Mark Martin !!!!

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    Sunday Money said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    The professional decision should come from Rick Hendrick. Perhaps Tony, Jr. and Dale, Jr. are too comfortable with each other in the fact that the line of respect isn't at a degree that benefits the team.

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    Sunday Money said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    The professional decision should come from Rick Hendrick. Perhaps Tony, Jr. and Dale, Jr. are too comfortable with each other in the fact that the line of respect isn't at a degree that benefits the team.

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    Mark Ernst said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I've always said that it was a big mistake
    for Pops to let Tony Jr run things. Just look at how fast he turned Brad Keslowski into a better driver. Put him back in the pit box and you will see Jr back in VL more
    then once a year. All you need to do is listen to what Tony Sr said about both of them on Shifting Gears. Case Closed!!!

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    Tim the Fan said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Anyone, Jr. Nation Fan, or just a regular race fan, all you have to do at a race is put on a set of headphones and you'll know where the real problem lies. Jr. is spoiled so badly that he does only what he want's. Doesn't matter what Eury Jr. tells him or ask him,it's usually met with sarcasm and the inability from Jr. to tell him what's needed. Jr. needs to say more than this car is f junk. He needs to tell Eury Jr why it's junk. No matter how smart Eury Jr. is he can't fix it if he has to guess every pit stop what it needs.
    Another thing too, is that you guys are right Rick should step in. Only what he needs to do is bench Jr. for a few races until he becomes a team player. To tell Eury Jr. and Hendrick over the radio that he is the "one" I'd have dragged him into the pits then and there. Talk spoiled and whiner? Well it's Nations most popular driver without a doubt.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Tim your right. Its pretty bad to have Rick come on that radio and hear him tell Dale to knock off the nonsense. It has to be embarrssing for him knowing there are thousands of people monitoring that channel. I have heard Rick tell him that he will win over Dale if it comes down to it.

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    Sarah Oxfurth said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Didn't they already try this strategy? And Dale jr sucked worse. They put them back together and he improved again. IMO, I don't think Dale Jr wants, or will really tolerate, a crew chief that he can't disagree/argue with. I don't think Jr. is going to change the way he drives and interacts with his crew chief just because there's a "veteran" up there-IMO Eury Jr. IS a veteran. Jr. isn't going to change until Rick Hendrick DEMANDS it. It doesn't matter who is on the pit box.

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    David Harris said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Iagree. As a matter of fact I made that very same comment on here some months ago , but as mentioned it's not likely to happen.
    Jr., wakeup. Find yourself a Chad Knouse.

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    phyllis hamilton said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    I can't believe there are 96 comments about this.You can;t deny that Jr. is the most popular driver.There is enough blame to go around, hopefully they will realize it and start working together. Dale is as good a driver as anyone on the track and he needs to get the passion for winning back and prove to himself that he can be a champion. He will always be a champion to me.

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    Sarah Oxfurth said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Psst, David...it's Chad Knaus.

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    Daniel Carman said:
    Jan 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    While I agree that Tony Jr. needs to work on fixing his mess-ups that he makes throughout the race, Dale needs to help him out a bit too. Yelling at your crew chief NEVER gets anything accomplished and they both know this. Pops would do a world of good for them both; he would take a lot of the pressure off Tony Jr. by taking his job BACK and letting his boy go back to where he has had the most success with Jr.....as car chief (6 wins in 2004 have to mean something...) and getting Jr. a crew chief he is less likely to engage in arguments with. Nobody gets all of the blame, and nobody is blameless in the matter. Jr. can and does drive the wheels off that car (literally sometimes) and Tony Jr. can set the car up with the best of them. But Tony has a problem with adjusting the car as the race progresses and Dale goes the way of the car. That is, if the car is on setup wise, then Dale is one of the fastest things on the track. Just saying...

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    Cynthia Sparks said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    Sad, but true. This "professional" relationship doesn't work. I think its because its not "professional" its two guys that are more like brothers and they bicker like an old married couple! Tony, Jr. is just not qualified to be Crew Chief, there is no strategy, no order, no plan. They shoot from the hip and it shows. There is also a "good enough" attitude which always shows up when they interview Tony, Jr. He said in one interview "Top 10 is good, we can't always win." No, maybe you can't always win, but how about winning sometime??? He seems to just ride out the race and as soon as its over that backpack is on his shoulder and he is OUTTA there.

    Unfortunately, Dale, Jr. is a big reason for the problem. I love him but lets speak honestly, he seems to have grown comfortable with the mediocrity. If you look at it closely, people still love him even though he loses. So its kind of a "way out" of having to exert or challenge himself with professionals that will hold him accountable. He will not get that accountability from Tony Jr. They seem to be riding it out and are satisfied with top 10, top 20....its sad. Dale, Jr. is way more talented and if he surrounded himself with real professionals, gets into some serious physical training, and focuses on winning, he might actually WIN!

    Jimmy Johnson doesn't win because he just shows up. He also doesn't have a million other things going on that distracts him from racing. JJ's father even said he has a hard time getting a hold of him because he is constantly training and practicing. His relationship with Knaus is strong and PROFESSIONAL!!!!

    Jr. needs to get rid of dead weight (family or not) and decide to win with a dedicated staff. Until he does, top 30 might be all we see.

    And that hurts me. but it might be time for some tough love with Jr. from some of his most dedicated fans who want the best for him.

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    Teresa Geer said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    I think all of your opinions SUCKS. IF you are tired of hearing all the complaining over their radios, don't listen and then critize. It's not anyone business of how they communicate to one another. That's going to have to be resolved by Mr. Hendrick. All I hear is that he's not his dad. He's NOT his dad. Nascar would not tolerate the way dale Sr. raced in todays racing. Loosing your father and then getting burned in the fire a couple of years ago and all the bull cramp from DEI. Give me a frenking break people. You all can sit here and type what you want. Jr has alot of pressure on him to prove to his fans that he has the talent to win. Some of you people just make me sick with all of your critizism. Go watch golf!!!!!

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    Graceann Jackson said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I have read all the comments and even laughed at a few. The excuses the slams all of them. Don't get me wrong JR is a good guy, but what most seem to forget is JR can drive. The thing that is missing is SR, he pushed JR and now that he isn't here JR does what JR wants nobody tells him different. When he drove for SR he had a reason to do good, he wanted his dads approval. Now he hasn't got to prove anything to anybody. You see the fans put JR on a pedestal and if something goes wrong he doesn't have to make excuses, the fans do it for him. SR didn't do that, people thought he was hard on JR, he was, but for a reason. After SR was gone everyone made things easy for JR and they still are today. Don't forget he can drive, SR taught him how, he just has to remember what he was told.

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    Carol Haines said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I totally agree with Teresa Geer. Enough already. It must be great that all of you are such experts. You know exactly what the owner, the driver, and the crew chief should do. Heck, one of you even knows that Rick Hendrick orders his people to go to psychologists.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Well Teresa and Carol, Why dont you watch golf! Dale gets paid 31 million a year to PERFORM. And his fans spend hundreds of dollars and more a weekend to watch him win. If you think that his fans just go to watch that #88 ride around the track and settle for a top 20 your wrong.He is PAID to WIN. And maybe he should go to the psychologist with Tony. JJ and Chad went back in 2002 and look where they are!

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    Teresa Geer said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Thank you carol. I appreciate that you agreed with me. It's really easy for people who don't even or could drive at that rate of speed to sit back and critize. Jr is a great race car driver. It's going to take some time for all the team and crew chiefs to work it out but they will. I just wish that people who don't know everything but what they hear over the monitors would just keep their mouths shut if they don't have anything good to say. Let them walk in Jr's shoes for one day and then let's see what they have to say about it then.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    And as far as NASCAR would not tolerate the way Sr. raced. They loved the way Sr. raced. Why do you think the stands havent been the same since 2001. Sr. was the best and purest racer stockcar racing has ever seen. Plus he was one of the greatest people I have ever been associated with at the track.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    And as far as Dale Jr. being a great race car driver, he might be a good race car driver but he has a long way to go to be a great one.

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    Teresa Geer said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    I agree with you. They loved Dale Sr and the way he raced. He was a awesome driver. But it wouldn't be tolerated in nascar today. To many things have changed. Jr isn't his dad and that's what people have to understand. Jr isn't going to slam someone into the wall and hurt them just to pass a car. He's going to wait until he can make the move without causing wrecks of innocent drivers. My god man, look at kyle, He will cause major wrecks to get to the front and if that's how you have to do it to win, then that's pretty sad. You don't see jimmy johnson slamming people into the wall. Come on, jr is his own driver and he's one of the few and best drivers out there.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    First of all this is Stock Car racing and people come out to see a good race.Yes these cars do bang into each other and yes we do have agressive drivers out there, and that is what this sport is all about.If cars didnt hit each other, nobody would come to a race.And if Sr. was here with us NASCAR wouldnt say nothing to him, he would be telling NASCAR. Just the way he did when Bill Jr. was at the track every weekend.Things have changed because Sr. is not here anymore and the drivers that are left dont have anyone to speak to and voice there concerns. The sport as we all knew it is dead.The corporate world has ruined it and all of us that have worked in this sport like me since since 1987 have nothing to look forward to in the future.

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    alanna geer said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    I agree Nascar has Totally Changed for the Worse. But as for the Haters You need to get off your Soap Boxes and put all this negative energy to better use, Jr is his OWN MAN! He is Not His Father and I'm happy he's not. I love how Classy Jr Is in my Opinion he's a better man than his Father was.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Alanna, Really Im glad you know that Dale is a better man than Sr. I guess you dont know Dale then because if you did , you wouldnt be sayiny that.Maybe you should wonder why Dale cant keep a girlfriend!

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    said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    And maybe why did his daddy have 3 wives??? maybe more if he hadn't passed. Dale has said the women he dates that after about 3 months all they do is whine and complain that he is never there and think he should answer the phone when he calls. Look at all the other single drivers out there.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    He is home alot, And as far as Cup drivers that are single there arent that many, actually only a few.

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    Carol Haines said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Howard, where do you get all of your information? I've been a Nascar fan for over thirty years and some of the stuff you come up with is unbelieveable to say the least. I think we've all heard about the milk and cookies meeting with Chad, Jimmie, and Rick Hendrick,but has anyone else heard about the psychologist? If so, please let us know where. I'd like to hear or read about it. I also am very thankful that Jr is not like his dad.I would not be a fan of his if he wrecked everyone in order to win. Kyle does enough of that.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Maybe that is why your a fan and I have worked in this sport for over 20 years.It is no secret that Rick has had a team psychologist for years. Dr. Jack Stark has worked with JJ and Chad when they had there problems and he also worked with everyone when the plane when down in Martinsville. He also goes to the track and was in NH when Dale started yelling on the radio about his bad tires and Rick had to calm him down. Im pretty sure that Dale has talked to him and Tony alike. Rick is the boss even if your name is Earnhardt and you do what he asks of you

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Maybe that is why your a fan and I have worked in this sport for over 20 years.It is no secret that Rick has had a team psychologist for years. Dr. Jack Stark has worked with JJ and Chad when they had there problems and he also worked with everyone when the plane when down in Martinsville. He also goes to the track and was in NH when Dale started yelling on the radio about his bad tires and Rick had to calm him down. Im pretty sure that Dale has talked to him and Tony alike. Rick is the boss even if your name is Earnhardt and you do what he asks of you

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    phyllis hamilton said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    #107,I agree with most of the things you said except one. There are no innocent drivers and I loved it when Jr put K.B. in the wall. Mr Englishman .why can't Dale keep a girlfriend? You SEEM to know everything!

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    Carol Haines said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Howard, you wouldn't happen to be Howie Photographer from another site would you? If you are it explains alot.

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  119. 119
    Mark Ernst said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    It blows me away on some of these comments.
    "IF" is half of life. Too many excuses on
    this subject week in,and week out. I'm tired
    of hearing and reading about this. I will put up what i make that Rick has talked to both of them about this. If they can't get it together before the July Daytona race,Rick will cut the cord.

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    MrWalleye2U said:
    Jan 6, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    NEXT!!!

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    Brent Chambers said:
    Jan 7, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Tony is not the one who needs to go. Dale JR. needs to go back to racing carts! Maybe he might actually win a race!

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    Sarah Oxfurth said:
    Jan 7, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    What I want to know is why it's okay for people to have an opinion on EVERYTHING, but if they have an opinion about Dale Jr, they're "haters." Whatever. I like Dale plenty. I don't think my comments were as harsh as some others, but I think it's funny that EVERY column I read that has ANYTHING negative about Jr., it's all "haters" this and "you suck" that and "Go back to [insert whatever here]!" It's really rather amusing.

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    Sandy Bliss said:
    Jan 7, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    I'm anxious for the 2009 season to begin,
    and just hope that Dale Jr and Tony Jr can
    sit down like two adults and find out why
    so many fans believe Dale needs a new crew
    chief (me included).

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    Tracy McKay said:
    Jan 7, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    I was wondering the exact same thing Sarah! You know what makes me NOT cheer for Jr? Most of (Not all) Jr. Nation!!! And could someone explain where the name 'JuneBug' came from? Like I have said before, they resort to name calling and other playground like behaviors! *(Once again...Before the hate mail starts I realize that not every member of Jr.Nation is like this...I am talking about the extremists!)

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    Sarah Oxfurth said:
    Jan 8, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Howard you just crack me up. "Maybe that's why your [sic] a fan..." (It's "you're" by the way). Maybe that's why you're (implied JUST) a fan but you are almighty because YOU'VE been working in the sport for 20 years? Why that means you know EVERYTHING about EVERYONE in it right? I dunno, slamming people by "accusing" them of being a fan doesn't make a lot of sense to me-because fans are pretty dang important and I'd think that you, the almighty "person in the sport for 20 years" would know and understand that and might not be so rude to the people paying YOUR PAYCHECK! In any case, while I can sometimes agree with what you have to say, your delivery quite honestly sucks and therefore you get no support in what you say.

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    Marilyn Fisher said:
    Jan 8, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Phylis: what is so awful with not having a "girlfriend"??? There are many guys that don't want a steady girl at a certain time of their life----Maybe his past experience with his Dad and Mother relationship during racing days wasn't a happy one for Jr and made him a little gun shy----we don't know and it isn't any of our concern unless Jr wants it to be our business-and I'm sure he doesn't.

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    Sarah Oxfurth said:
    Jan 8, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Jr made a statement in one of his many interviews that he didn't have a girlfriend because by the third date, they "Wanted to be in the driver's seat." I think he's a little older, he's set in his ways, and it's likely it will take a very special woman to put up with him, and also for him to want to put her first because he's very used to putting himself first. I think he and Tony Stewart are a lot alike in that manner (and Tony is MY driver!)

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    Gary Rehberg said:
    Jan 8, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    @Tracy #124

    "Junebug" is a nickname that Dale Sr. started calling Jr. when he was little.

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    phyllis hamilton said:
    Jan 8, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    I only wanted mr englishman to tell us his opinion because of the way he wrote it. That is why I said he seemed to know everything. If you have read my comments ; I am always on Dale Jr's side. I want him to do what he wants to in re the crew chief and I also heard what he said about having time for a girlfriend,I wanted to know what englishman was implying. Dale Jr. is my driver and I dont like to hear anyone talking bad about him.That's getting on my fighting side.

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    Sarah Oxfurth said:
    Jan 9, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    lol Phyllis-no worries. I am a Tony fan, I know what it's like...lots of people like to slam MY driver!! yeah the Englishman is very rude and condescending...I don't care how long you've "worked" in the "biz" you don't know everything, and everyone, and if you've TRULY worked for 20 years in it, you'd also know that the FANS are what supports it and you'd probably do well not to insult said fans left and right!

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    Sarah Oxfurth said:
    Jan 9, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Wish this site had an edit function--instead of "fans are what suppports it" it should have been "fans are who support it." Neither "what" nor "supports" were the proper words!

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    Paul Kakas said:
    Jan 12, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    I'm sorry but David I could'nt agree with you more!

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  133. 133
    Carol Shore said:
    Jan 13, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Junior had his most successful year ever in 2004 with Pops (Tony, Sr.) as his crew chief. Bring him back and send Tony, Jr. to the Nationwide team.

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    Linda Madron said:
    Jan 15, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Oh Howard, how self important and pompous of you to talk the rest of the world like first class fools. Each and every one of us is entitled to our opinions, just like you are. BUT, if you are the expert you say you are....WHY HAVE WE NEVER HEARD OF YOU....except in the comment column. By the way your spelling and grammer is atrocious.
    Have a very good day and hope your belly aching is over......

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    sandra mitchem said:
    Feb 22, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    i agree jr needs a new crew chief and a new pit crew. he also in my opinion needs to get his head out of his butt and start driving with his heart.

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    Mbrady said:
    May 27, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I would love to see dale jr. win and win often, more than once a year. But I feel as if I'm dreaming. Would a new crew chief be a silver bullet?

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    Mbrady said:
    May 27, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Who really thinks that Dale will have a new crew chief this week? Does anyone know what kind of contract Tony jr. has?

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