Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson says test with Tony Eury Jr. went well
By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Tony Eury Jr. now works in research and development at Hendrick Motorsports.
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LONG POND, Pa. – Tony Eury Jr. was back working with Hendrick Motorsports last week after a few days off to regroup following his reassignment from Dale Earnhardt Jr. crew chief to the research-and-development department.
One of his first duties was a road-course test Tuesday with Jimmie Johnson. Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, couldn’t attend, so Eury Jr. ran the test.
“I guess the ultimate judge or ruling of it will be how we run in Sonoma, but I feel like we had a great test session and things went really well,” Johnson said. “It was hard for me to see him in a bad mood, I mean he was in a great mood. It was a great time, and we had a great test.”
Despite the pressure of the job and the season of struggles, Eury Jr. typically was in a good mood at the track. He often was approachable and didn’t shy away from the tough questions about his job as the crew chief for his cousin, who also happens to be the sport’s most popular driver.
“I think he’s doing well,” Johnson said. “In some respects, it’s probably nice to have the pressure off so I think he might have been relieved and then also at the same time, kind of bummed out.
“But he seems to be doing well. And I was trying to talk him into coming to the track, but I don’t think he’s ready to do that yet. Hopefully we’ll get him to the track sometime soon.”
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motorsportsphotography said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 9:45 AMThe only thing that made Tony's job tough for the last 5 years was working with Dale. Don't be surprised that if Brad comes up to Cup that Tony wont be his crew chief because we know his dad wont be.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmatthewallenhughes said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 9:50 AMI feel sorry for him.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmatthewallenhughes said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 9:50 AMBUT somethin had to be done
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMidnight_highway said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 11:58 AMIt is a bummer for Tony Jr. It would be tough to to be Dale Jr's crew chief, constantly under pressure, and the spotlight.
Report as AbuseIts good to hear Jimmie say that Tony was in a good mood, and that the test went well. It says a lot that Chad would trust enough in Tony to oversee the test session.
Hopefully the races that Tony will crewchief for Brad throughout the rest of the season will be successful, and that they can work well together.
Good luck in the future Tony, with whatever it may bring.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKeepinItOldSchool said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 12:31 PMThey announced Tony would be Brad's C.C. for his last few races this year.I enjoy your "fool-proof" statements where when someone calls you out you don't specify exactly what you meant.If it makes you feel smart,whatever you're still a two-bit picture taker for Toyucka!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportthereesons said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 2:16 PMI think Tony will be just fine.
Report as AbuseI think he is a very good CC as I think Jr is a very good driver but being family made it difficult for them to be a great team!
Both of them will do just fine.
I just hope the last couple of months haven't destoyed their relationship with each other.
I wish them both success!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportminkee2 said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 4:04 PMGood for Tony Jr. I think testing with Jimmie would be easier than CC for Jr.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportCrazyClyde said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 8:20 PMi wish people would stop acting like he died. ok he lost his crew chief job for jr's car. Not the first time and he is not the first one. he still has a job that is vital to the organization. be happy for him if anything.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbuckshot88 said:
Jun 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM#6,i agree with you, it's difficult when your working with family. both of them are big boys,and should be able to figure out what went wrong better than the rest of us.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportspurriersson said:
Jun 7, 2009 at 6:53 AMEury Jr an 48 team test at Sonoma? Well lets see how 48 does there, if they do down the toilet maybe its Eury. Then again Eury might take Brad and with a real driver burn it up. That family connection hurts at times. I like Dale Jr but he is hard headed as his dad, thats coming from someone I know that worked with both.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Jun 7, 2009 at 10:55 AM#10...testing isn't allowed at Sonoma per NASCAR rules...the must have tested at VA International Raceway...
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKenL88 said:
Jun 7, 2009 at 9:47 PMPlease people cut the guy a break Tony you have nothing to be sorry about you and Dale worked together for years. Dale's stats if you people check speak for them selfs he has proven that he is a great driver and Tony helped him do that. Just read all the reports out this week on Pit stop nothing that hasn't been said before
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» Confirm Abuse Reportclintonpillow said:
Jun 7, 2009 at 11:23 PMI was a Dale Jr fan, but for the life of me I can't figure him out, he gets worse every race, 14 races and I count 14 times that he has made mistakes in the pits, too fast, completely miss, front bumper over, outside of the white line, too close to the wall can't get the jack under, kill engene, gas can hanging. I give up on a him.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportxbrownsx said:
Jun 10, 2009 at 6:59 AMThere is no doubt that any other crew chief would have been fired from Hendrick Motorsports, but Eury Jr. stays because they do not want to mess up Jr's minset. A main reason why immediate family members should not work together in the first place.
Report as AbuseImagine if Jr. starts to win consistently, everyone will then wonder how Jr.'s career might have fared if he had started with another crew chief years ago...?
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