Earnhardt Ganassi shuts down Nationwide Series team

By Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing has decided to shut down the NASCAR Nationwide Series team that Bryan Clauson was going to drive for in 2009.

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The newly merged Earnhardt Ganassi Racing team has shut down its NASCAR Nationwide Series operation, driver Bryan Clauson and former crew chief Brad Parrott confirmed Wednesday.
 
Parrott said seven crew members were laid off from the team, which originally planned to run the full Nationwide schedule next year with Clauson. Four or five other crewmen will be absorbed by the Sprint Cup operation, Clauson said.
 
The laid-off crew members were told Monday, Parrott said, and Earnhardt Ganassi is trying to sell its inventory of Nationwide Dodges.
 
Clauson remains under contract with the team but said Wednesday his plans for 2009 are unknown. The 19-year-old finished second in the Raybestos Rookie of the Year standings in the Nationwide Series this season.
 
A spokesman for Earnhardt Ganassi said the team would have no comment at this time.

Parrott said sponsor Fastenal left Earnhardt Ganassi and is searching for another team. Parrott also hopes to bring a core group of crewmen with him to another team, if sponsorship can be found.
 
“I’ve got my name out there already, trying to beat down as many doors as I can because I know there’s a lot of people needing jobs,” Parrott said. “I’ve got a group of guys that have been together for three years. We can go as separate people, or we can go as a team.”
 
Parrott has talked to two owners who want to bring him and his crewmen together, pending sponsorship.
 
“They said, ‘Brad, you’re at the top of our list if we can get this deal done,’” Parrott said. “They’re very close on the deals, and that’s them telling me I’m at the top of their list.”
 
A source said the Fastenal sponsorship is likely moving to another NASCAR team, precipitating the shutdown of Earnhardt Ganassi’s Nationwide operation.

Another source said part of Fastenal's sponsorship included Dodge money, but since Dodge won't be with the team next year - Earnhardt Ganassi is rumored to be switching to Chevrolet - the team would not have been able to make the manufacturer switch and run a partial season with the amount of money Fastenal was now offering.

Chip Ganassi Racing merged with Dale Earnhardt Inc. in mid-November, and the Nationwide team’s status was up in the air. Fastenal had moved to Ganassi's Nationwide team for 2008.
 
Parrott said he has contacted Gillett Evernham Motorsports about the crew chief opening for Elliott Sadler’s Sprint Cup team but has not talked directly about that job.
 
“With 23 years of racing experience – and I just had my first year without going to victory lane in NASCAR since 1992 – the fire still burns,” Parrott said. “I can still win races as a crew chief, as a car chief or as a manager or as whatever needs to be done.
 
“I’ve been in this long enough to understand the sport. I know you’ve got to have good managers, good owners and good people. Without that, you’re not going to be successful.”
 
The No. 40 Ganassi team finished 21st in the Nationwide owners standings with a host of drivers this season.

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  1. 1
    Andrew Briscoe said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    I think the rumor that Martin Truex will leave EGR might come to fruition very soon, as it has been said that without at least 2 more teammates fully sponsored, he and Bass Pro are allowed to just leave. EGR has been rumored that they were almost banking on Fastenal taking their Nationwide sponsorship to Cup, so this is a big blow to the new team. If they were smart, they would let out what drivers they were seriously considering for the 41 car, as State Water Heaters and Hunt Brothers Pizza have already both said that they want to remain in Cup- what better way than to sponsor a team like EGR that'll take a sponsor like them for much less than some others. Of course, I'd rather see either of those two sponsor a Yates car or a team like GEM or Petty, but if they can't ink a deal with any of them, EGR might be a decent fit (especially if their former driver Scott Riggs gets signed to a deal with EGR).

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    Linda Hamann said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    I hear they are changing the name to "Chip and Dales"

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    Bill Sanders said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    This a sign of the times and makes you wonder how many other teams will fold due to lack of sponsorship and the Big 3 problems.

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    Tim Kopet said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    Maybe Martin could go to HMS when the other Martin is done there.

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    Georgia Ross said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    #4 That is the best "maybe" I have heard in years. I hope it turns out that way. Martin Truex is one heck of a driver!

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    Candace Wilcox said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    Brad Keseloski is taking over the #5 that Mark Martin's driving after Martin's done there...IF he's done after 2009! Those 2 may split the 2010 season, too. So, don't expect Truex to go there. Brad's got a sweet seat with HMS, and he sure isn't gonna let that go!

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    J C said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    I wonder what ever happened with Jeffrey Earnhardt and the other 2 kids that were supposed to drive for DEI in the Nationwide series in 2009. Oh, what a mess and a very sad mess at that!

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    now all we need to do is get Gibbs, Roush and Childress out of Nationwide ies so we can get back to a entry feeder series for Cup...

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    Keith Johnson said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    Time for NASCAR to get all the cup drivers out of the Nationwide series. If some of the cup teams quit and a lot of the Nationwide teams quit will there be 30 cars at the races next year. If the big 3 don't get our money there won't be 25 teams in Nationwide or cup.

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    Wayne Ebinger said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Bryan Clauson has tremendous talent behind the wheel. I have followed him in ARCA and NW series. He can run with the big boys. Someone will give him a well deserved ride in 2009.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    J C Jeffery Earnhardt was released from his contract back in September to go on to other things in the Camping World Series.

    If you take the Cup teams out of the series the series would not survive. First, it takes Cup drivers to sell tickets to fill the seats. Then there is not enough full time Nationwide teams to fill a field. Its easy to say but it wouldnt work in todays time. It takes big money to race the Nationwide series and with the series going to the new COT in 2010, it will take even more, just as much as a CUP team.

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    Becky Deline said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    #2...Linda, that is too funny.

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    ed gordon said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    Way to stay on topic folks.
    The 40 car and 41 when it ran were some of the best NNS series cars in the garage.Their finishes wouldn't reflect that,but that's a fact and they will be missed.All NASCAR needs to do now is push the NNS COT and they'll wipe the series out entirely.

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    if it takes Cup drivers to fill seats at a Nationwide race, what does it take to fill seats at a Cup race?...NASCAR doesn't care about seats...it cares about skyboxes and $15000 RV parking spots...i believe the Nationwide COT is on hold?...

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    Patsi Wilbanks said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    Linda, that was really funny and a good lighthearted look at a serious problem!! Wonder if Teresa thinks it is funny??? She's the root of all these problems...what a greedy woman!!

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 7:01 PM

    Its not just Teresa, its everywhere in NASCAR. There have been layoffs at every shop since Homestead. I know many Fab guys, Engineers and Sunday over the wall guys all looking for work this holiday season. We have grown to big and the economy has killed this sport. DEI was not mismanaged just over rated when Dale was there.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 7:01 PM

    Its not just Teresa, its everywhere in NASCAR. There have been layoffs at every shop since Homestead. I know many Fab guys, Engineers and Sunday over the wall guys all looking for work this holiday season. We have grown to big and the economy has killed this sport. DEI was not mismanaged just over rated when Dale was there.

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    rae said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    #2 Linda:
    That was funny! Patsi was right... "a lighthearted look at a serious problem". This makes a person wonder where things will go from here. It's too bad that the greedy people of this country created such a mess.

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    Sarah Oxfurth said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    I think now is a HORRID time for NASCAR to force the NW teams into the COT. They are struggling, the last thing they need is to have to develop a new car. I think NASCAR should table that.

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    gary hofer said:
    Dec 10, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    You know it really sad to see the misfortune of DEI. My personal feeling is something you can't put on paper but take a look at this. How much say did Treassa have when SR. was still with us. Why did JR. leave (must have broken his heart). Why did papa Hendreck pick hin up. Yes MASCAR is a family and when one suffers all suffer. I love this sport with all my heart and being 59 years old i have seen a lot. I remember back when Davie died. Yates went through a period that was prety bad. they tried to overcome it with Dale Jarret, had some sucess but still not the calaber of team it was when Davie drove. Teressa if by chance you read this please stop and ask yourself What would Dale do? Owning a team is a great responsibity. Are you sure you are up to it? Remember This is Dale Earnhardt SR. dream and not yours. In closing let me add: GOD WORKS IN MYSTEROUS WAYS

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    Christina Ellzey said:
    Dec 11, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    Well, the only good I can see coming from all these teams closing up/cutting back is it leaves openings for new teams to break in. This of course assumes that anyone has any money to break in with. Maybe we will see some good racing again.

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    Scooter said:
    Dec 11, 2008 at 4:37 AM

    Hey Theresa.... Can you hear that... The Bell Tolls For Thee. The reaper is coming. She has successfully destroyed what her husband's dream was. Sold it off, merged, what a cryin' shame. She should have just cut Jr. a deal. Everyone would have been happier. Budwieser would have been for sure.

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    beth emerson said:
    Dec 11, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    Scooter even if Jr had been able to own 51% she had already done so much bad stuff with the company he would not have been able to save it either. I thank god everyday he left when he did. He is in a much better place. Teresa is a very greedy person. She does not want Kelly or Jr to have anything to do with DEI. I think Sr must be rolling in his grave about now. The old saying is true what goes around comes around. She will get hers.

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    Gary Rehberg said:
    Dec 11, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    #23 Truer words have never been spoken!

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    JE FAN said:
    Dec 11, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    Hey Howard Englishman, who told you Jeffrey was released from his DEI contract? You're nuts! I'm a supplier to DEI, so the "real" story is that Jeff didn't show up for work a few times and didn't call in either. So... Bobby Hutchens got ticked and parked him for the last two races (...now Bobby is off to Stewart Hass as Dir of Comp). As much as we all like to hate on Teresa, I don't think Max or Mike Greci is going to let the only future "meal ticket" just walk out the door. The credit market will open up. Banks will start lending money again. And with an improving economy, sponsors will return....and rest assured, unless Teresa has lost her mind, Jeffrey will be in DEI equipment.

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    J C said:
    Dec 11, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    JE Fan.. so does this mean that DEI (ok EGR) will not be running any NW races? Not even the 8 with Jeffrey in it?

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    J C said:
    Dec 11, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    JE Fan... Just one more thing.. You said that they would let their future "meal ticket" just walk out the door. But isn't that exactly what they did when they let Jr walk out the door?

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    JE FAN said:
    Dec 11, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    JC...from my conversations with some of the staff there, "yes", the focus is on "cost cutting" and launching "competitive" Cup teams for '09. And yes publically this is the "stated" direction of DEI for '09. However, I "do" know the organization continues to seek funding for Jeffrey's developement whether it's back in the East Series and/or the Nationwide series. There's even talk of finding a temp ride with another team but while still under contract with DEI.
    ...To answer your second point, Jr's contract was up.....Jeff's just started on his "multi" year developement contract. Also, we all know Teresa's agenda to remain the principle power broker at DEI. Jr's demand for a controlling ownership percentage and her reluctance to dance was what led to Jr's departure. Also, as the retail revs continue to decline with every passing year of Dale's death and now Jr's departure, if she doesn't sell out, she'll need the Earnhardt namesake for retail goods and as a marketing tool to land future sponsors. Jeff's dad Kerry just isn't as marketable as Jr, so there has always been reluctance with her to put a car under him. Jeff is articulate and talented and regardless of what hearsay you hear and read about in these types of sites, they are continuing to groome the boy for a future with this organization.

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    shirley dorrington said:
    Dec 12, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    the collapse of the nn pushing the Cot outrageous ticket prices and constant greed has changed the whole enjoyment of racing into just another big business gimmik. Wonder where the fans are? Take a look at the local little tracks paved and dirt.They seem to get nice crowds at an affordable price including hotdogs.to see some rael Stock car racing

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    RICHARD MILLER said:
    Dec 12, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    #15 - Patsi: Lets be honest here. Teresa Earnhardt learned everything she knows at the feet of the master, "Dale Earnhardt". Cut her some slack, she is just doing what she was taught.
    D.M.

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    RICHARD MILLER said:
    Dec 12, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    #15 - Patsi: Lets be honest here. Teresa Earnhardt learned everything she knows at the feet of the master, "Dale Earnhardt". Cut her some slack, she is just doing what she was taught.
    D.M.

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    gary hofer said:
    Dec 12, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    After reading all the posts it makes you wonder, Who,s going where for Christmas. It is susposed to be time for family but somehow I don't see that happening. Oh Well, Marry Christmas to all

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    Chris Bleil said:
    Dec 13, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Hey guys and gals. I heard from NASCAR.com that they may more or likely not run a nationwide COT. But hey, the truck series is still lookin good. Also Truex could get the #24 ride because it looks like Jeff is ready to retire. Don't know if it's the winless streak, the fact that almost every he get screwed by the Chase, or if he wants to be home with his family, but Jeff looks and sounds tired.

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    Fast Lane said:
    Dec 17, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    Not good for Clauson he's very talented. Chip seems to hire drivers as developement drivers and some time not even use them at all. I haven't heard Truex is leaving and my sister is married to someone on his pit crew.

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    Susan Reynolds said:
    Mar 4, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    I hope if Earnhardt-Ganassi does not put Jeffery earnhardt in a national wide car soon that the release him from his contract and maybe he can go drive for uncle Dale. maybe even Kerry could run a few races with him like some of the superspeedway. They could do a part time third time in national wide with the #83 and sponcership from Jr.'s club or even get the Sundrop sponcer back on a earnhardt car.

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