Tony Eury Sr. says son is beaten down over reassignment
By Kenny Bruce - Assistant Managing Editor
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Former Dale Earnhardt Jr. crew chief Tony Eury Jr. was reassigned within Hendrick Motorsports on Wednesday.Daytona 500 practice
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DOVER, Del. – Tony Eury Sr. said his son is “beat down pretty bad” after being replaced as crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the Hendrick Motorsports No. 88 Sprint Cup Series team.
Team owner Rick Hendrick announced he was replacing Tony Eury Jr., Earnhardt Jr.’s cousin, May 28, three days after the team finished a woeful 40th in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Eury Jr. will move to the Hendrick research and development department.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Eury Sr. said after his driver, Brad Keselowski, won Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Dover
International Speedway. “I brought [Tony Jr.] along ... I had a fire in me when he came along. He saw that fire and I worked him like a dog. That’s no lie. He was my engineer guy, because we didn’t have an engineer [at Dale Earnhardt Inc.].”
Eury Jr. served as car chief for Earnhardt Jr. in the Nationwide Series as well as when the team made the move to Cup in 2000. Eury Sr. was the crew chief for Earnhardt Jr. during the time Eury Jr. was the car chief.
“Probably nobody in that garage works harder than him,” Eury Sr. said. “He has worked so hard ... he’s worn slap out. My advice to him when this happened was to go to the R&D deal, get a breath of air and decide what you want to do at the end of the year. [Decide] if you want to stay at Hendrick Motorsports.”
Eury Jr. had served as Earnhardt’s crew chief since the final 10 races of the 2005 season. During that time, Earnhardt Jr. scored just two of his 18 career Cup wins. He has made the Chase twice during that time, finishing fifth in 2006 and 12th in 2008, and fans of the sport’s most popular driver – known as the Junior Nation – have been calling for Eury Jr.’s removal in online chat rooms and message boards.
Lance McGrew has been named interim crew chief and will begin those duties following the Dover race. Brian Whitesell is overseeing the operation for the Dover race weekend only. Eury Jr. will replace McGrew, who runs Hendrick’s R&D team with Keselowski competing in a handful of Cup events.
Heading into Sunday’s Autism Speaks 400, Earnhardt Jr. had managed only three top-10 finishes in 12 starts and was 19th in the point standings.
“He’s beat himself to death,” Eury Sr. said of his son. “You know, he stood up there for awhile. Took it pretty good. I thought he was doing good, he was taking it for a long time but then it started getting to him. And when it started getting to him, it really went bad then. It was getting to Dale Jr.
“I love both of them like a son. I’ve got two sons there, Tony and Dale Jr. I’m kind of in the middle of it. Honestly, I told them both they’d be better off apart.
“Family is hard to work with in this business. It’s a cutthroat business. If you don’t perform, you’re gone. And the crew chief is always
the first one gone.”
Still, he said, Eury Jr. will “bounce back.”
“He’s a strong guy, a smart guy,” he said. “Somebody in this garage needs him, whether it’s Hendrick Motorsports or whoever.
“He’ll be back, he’ll be strong and he’ll win races.”
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stafford52 said:
May 30, 2009 at 6:30 PMdon't get to for down at least you have a job when the hammer fall the next time hendrix motor sports don't have any test drivers drive jobs for the most popular driver in nascar
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May 30, 2009 at 6:55 PMStafford52, you are a heartless, pathetic piece of work.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportwernerh said:
May 30, 2009 at 7:02 PMDon't worry Pops, your kid will be the crew chief of Jr's replacement when they find out they replaced the wrong person.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
May 30, 2009 at 7:27 PMI feel bad for Tony Eury, Jr. and Tony Eury,Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. as well! These three guys are really close with each other. All three of them hoped it would work out with both the Jr's there at Hendrick's together. I respected Dale, Jr. wanting to keep Tony, Jr. as his crew chief. While I knew something needed to be done I sure didn't know what it was! The call has been made now and I am just hoping things will turn around for the #88 team! Tony, Sr. said he told them they would be better apart because of being family! I am sure Tony, Jr. and Tony Sr. wishes Dale, Jr. the best! It's like a happy but yet sad time for them. Good Luck to all of the #88 Team!! GOD SPEED!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportg-campbell54 said:
May 30, 2009 at 8:27 PMtony jr is a good crew chief. i look for him to go to michael waltrip racing. he and michael worked good together when the change occured back ? some one said a chevy driver may be goin to mwr so look out. i wish him the best.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbgarret08 said:
May 30, 2009 at 9:07 PMI look for Jr. to Bring Jr. Motorsports to sprint cup, Giving keselowski a seat and for Tony Jr, to join his daddy. Maybe even get Truex to join Jr. motorsports. Its a far reach but very possible.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmotorsportsphotography said:
May 30, 2009 at 9:07 PMI don't know how anyone can feel sorry for anybody in this situation. They all have jobs, nobody got fired. The same thing happened in 04. Did anyone cry then, NO. God, this is racing, not a soap opera that airs everyday on TV. Rick is trying to get his car into VL, he doesn't care about family, feelings, or anything else. This is business and on Monday he has to answer to someone when his driver comes in last place.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbuckshot88 said:
May 30, 2009 at 9:31 PM#7 you are right on the money! it's always about business first!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportsterlingcat12001 said:
May 30, 2009 at 11:40 PMBusiness First, money talks, BS Walks!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportthereesons said:
May 31, 2009 at 7:13 AMBest wishes to Tony Jr.
Report as AbuseYou did well to remain in the pressure cooker that is Jr's life for so long.
Your a good CC and I'm sure you will bounce back real quick!
You will be back on top of the pit again soon for some lucky driver!
Good luck to both Jr's!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKBfaninGA said:
May 31, 2009 at 8:24 AM#6 - It's not possible unless Jr wants to buy out Rick Hendrick. Rick is part owner of JR Motorsports and cannot field any more teams in CUP due to the 4 car team rule next year. When that rule goes into effect, I fully expect NASCAR to clamp down on how much support any team can receive from another team as well. If that happens, teams like Stewart/Haas will not be able to receive the amount of support that they currently receive. If NASCAR limits support between teams, JR Motorsports in CUP would be unlikely.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSS396Chevelle said:
May 31, 2009 at 9:04 AMI'd take his demotion and pay check every week and have a big smile on my face.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSS396Chevelle said:
May 31, 2009 at 9:06 AM#11 I don't see that happening. It that was the case you can goodbye to Yates racing and MW racing. Nascar certainly doesn't want to see that happen.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportwolverine-2009 said:
May 31, 2009 at 9:20 AMI agree 7 & 8. Rick would have replaced his brother.
Report as AbuseWinning is everything. If you do not have the desire to give 110%, you should find other employment.
Fans are upset, Rick was not sympathetic to Dale and Tony.
Whatever. Tony and Dale can discuss what went wrong at the family dinner.
Neither can be sad for long. Dale must perform today or someone's head will roll.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJr_Nation said:
May 31, 2009 at 10:03 AMFirst of all I don't understand just why so many HATE Dale Jr. How would you like to walk in his shoes? How would you like to be reminded everyday, that your father was "The Best of the Best".
Report as AbuseI can't imagine how he must struggle everyday to try to make his daddy "proud"!
I can't imagine what it like to re-live , watching his father die on the last lap of the Daytona race. I know what it is like to loose a father! But Jr. also knows what is like to have his step-Mom turn her back on him. So sad!
I know things would have been much differant with Dale St. running DEI, and JR would still be there. If Sr. would still be the owner of DEI, it wouldn't be going "down the tubes."
You know, Dale Sr. has another son.....I have never heard anyone showing so much Hate for him, Why, after all he is an Earnhardt, isn't he?
Cut Jr some slack, and like my mother says, "If you haven't got something good to say..............keep your mouth shut!"
I feel sorry for Tony Jr. I don't believe Dales problems all are due to Tony. I think there is a combo of problems, if a new crew cheif will help...........hey this is business. It happens all the time, just so happens this is Dale Jr, and he makes news~
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmotorsportsphotography said:
May 31, 2009 at 10:50 AMThe pressure on dale comes from what the fans did. They voted him MPD and with that title you are suppose to win. Sr dying has nothing to do with Dales racing career. It happened back in 2001 and Dale has had some pretty good years since then. He left DEI because Teresa had the same problem with him that Rick has with him now. No concentration and No communication. and not finishing good. And as far as Teresa, Dale has always had his real mom there so why is it sad. He has his family. People need to stop feeling sorry for him, he is a 34 year old man.
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» Confirm Abuse Reporttexgal96 said:
May 31, 2009 at 12:58 PMI wish Jr the very best this weekend! Let's lift the pressure off him and let him drive!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkkerby61 said:
May 31, 2009 at 1:09 PMDitto #4
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmanzytrophygirl said:
May 31, 2009 at 1:46 PM#16--The pressure on Dale Jr is just not from voting fans...add the MEDIA to that...the media feeds off of his name...because they know his name sells and will get responses, ratings, etc.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbutzson said:
May 31, 2009 at 2:16 PMIt's not always about the money. When you do your very best and the hammer comes down on you, it hurts. Eury,Jr. needs to look at the fact that not everyone pairs up the best. It doesn't mean he isn't a good crew chief, just he isn't the match for Dale,Jr. Let's just hope both find their place in the cup series.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdiamond56 said:
May 31, 2009 at 2:46 PMI've set here and read these comments, some good, some bad. It's easy for us at home sitting in our favorite chair to give out advice you don't know a thing about. Until you have actually walked in their shoes, I'd atleast keep my negative remarks to my self. I think it is awful for Nascar to put SOOOOOOOOO much pressure on Jr. I know there is a lot of you that don't like Jr., that's fine, everybody has their driver, but I will say this, Jr. has always taken responsibility of his actions and has done all his interviews with grace. That's a heck of a lot more than the #18 has EVER done. I know it was hard for him to lose Eury Jr., but once again with everything he's gone through this week has been with grace. You just can't ask for anybody better. Tony Jr., perk up, don't hang your head, you don't have anything to feel sad about, things just happen.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
May 31, 2009 at 2:50 PMEury Sr said..."And the crew chief is always
Report as Abusethe first one gone.”...isn't this what Kyle Busch said and got dissed for it????
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» Confirm Abuse Reportwolverine-2009 said:
May 31, 2009 at 2:53 PMMotorsport,
Report as AbuseThe fans will not stop feeling sorry for Dale.
For whatever, reason, they think as he does, something is owed to him.
He should work for it.
He has millions and fame and still no happiness. If he is not happy racing, he can run his bar.
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» Confirm Abuse Reporthorsekrazytoo said:
May 31, 2009 at 3:18 PMNo matter what happens Eury Jr. will be back with Jr again. With all the pressure on both of them they needed to have something different. It happened before they got away from each other and then came back stronger than ever. People need to realize that the 2 JRs are family and its never easy to work with family..We also need to realize even though Jr is Sr son they are 2 different people and 2 different drivers. We like them because they know what it is WORK for something you love to do. Unlike some of the other driver that get things handed to you on a silver platter. Jr is one of the nicest drivers out there if he wrecks another driver he says he's sorry(unlike shrub that will do anything to win and if it doesn't win he walks away like a baby to his trailer to throw things and cry). Jr will recover and go on to victory. Lets hope that this departure doesn't hurt the family ties. Because you always need family for the support and LOVE.. Good luck to Eury Jr. and to JR too.
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May 31, 2009 at 3:20 PMNo matter what happens Eury Jr. will be back with Jr again. With all the pressure on both of them they needed to have something different. It happened before they got away from each other and then came back stronger than ever. People need to realize that the 2 JRs are family and its never easy to work with family..We also need to realize even though Jr is Sr son they are 2 different people and 2 different drivers. We like them because they know what it is WORK for something you love to do. Unlike some of the other driver that get things handed to you on a silver platter. Jr is one of the nicest drivers out there if he wrecks another driver he says he's sorry(unlike shrub that will do anything to win and if it doesn't win he walks away like a baby to his trailer to throw things and cry). Jr will recover and go on to victory. Lets hope that this departure doesn't hurt the family ties. Because you always need family for the support and LOVE.. Good luck to Eury Jr. and to JR too.
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May 31, 2009 at 3:32 PMI really feel sorry for Eury Jr with all the pressure that everyone was throwing at him, he really did try. I hope that the break away from Jr will help him..I really feel that the pressure was harder on Eury Jr than anyone realized. The 2 Jrs were separated once before and came back together again in winning ways. Jr is a very good driver and Eury Jr was a good crew chief. I'm hopping the best for both of them. GOOD LUCK JR on racing and good luck to Eury Jr on your new job
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May 31, 2009 at 3:32 PMI really feel sorry for Eury Jr with all the pressure that everyone was throwing at him, he really did try. I hope that the break away from Jr will help him..I really feel that the pressure was harder on Eury Jr than anyone realized. The 2 Jrs were separated once before and came back together again in winning ways. Jr is a very good driver and Eury Jr was a good crew chief. I'm hopping the best for both of them. GOOD LUCK JR on racing and good luck to Eury Jr on your new job
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» Confirm Abuse Reporttjb1205 said:
May 31, 2009 at 3:44 PM#22 Yes he did and how long have you and 23 been watching NASCAR? Dale Jr has his face on AMP and National Gaurd ads, not Tony Jr. Therefore who goes .... the crew chief. No ads get changed etc. They paid for Dale Jr to drive the car, yes the crew chief gets axed. Are you watching the race today Jr started 27th and is now in 4th place. Who was the issue? Not tony Jr and Not Dale Jr, the communication between the two was the problem. How about over ten years of constant pressure to perform on both their parts. I think they both REALLY wanted it to work and stayed together to long. Longer then most driver crew chief combos last. They were very successful together, just off a little bit, ten years ago it would not have mattered. Today 43 cars QUALIFY less then half a second apart. That is equal to a PERFECT reaction time for a drag racer. They just weren't good enough together. I believe as Pops does, they will both be very successful, they just have to do it with other people. I look for Tony Jr to take a little time to make a move and then find a place to make his mark. I believe that he will win championships, and no one can say, it was all Jr. I believe Jr will find someone he can work with and win some championships. GO Tony and Dale.
Report as AbuseI hope the rumor is true and it will be Brad and Truex running under JRMotorsports banner next year, and Pops and Tony Jr as crew chiefs.
Wonder if DEI will sell off the number 1 and 15 to JR and he can start with the two numbers his Daddy used to start his team.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkris6kim said:
May 31, 2009 at 4:40 PMThings are constantly changing in our world, and change will happen. How we adjusts to change or react to change will determine our growth and well being. Tony Jr. doesn't have anything to be down about. When one door closes another is opened. This is just a little detour for Tony Jr. to exhibit his talents in another area. The comment by other drivers about the crew chief change to Dale Jr. was an example of poor sportsmanship for NASCAR. There was no reason for Kyle Busch to make a snide remark. I never have and never will give up on Dale Jr. as long as he is remains the person he is. Dale Jr. doesn't seem to forget how many years ago his dad was struggling. By the end of next week this news will be old and we will be on to something new. Until then, everyone focus on yourselves.
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May 31, 2009 at 6:11 PMPost #15 its' not Jr. that we hate. It's the Nation and their total indifference to anyone else but Jr. They say we slam poor Jr. way to much but they slam every other driver with practically every breath. The Nation is as spoiled as the Golden Child. Jr. is a good driver but he's not the great driver that his Daddy was, and sorry to say but Dale Sr. wouldn't be as great today as he was in his era. NASCAR, most of the fans, the media and most importantly the Sponsors wouldn't allow his Intimidator mentality today. Kyle Bush is trying to be the new Intimidator and that isn't working for him either. Kyle is a multi talented driver but not a very nice person, so he'll never get a MPD award. Jr. is a nice guy but only slightly above average as a driver, but because his name is Earnhart he inherited most of his fan base. Ya, tell me that's not so. Two drivers came into Cup at the same time, Dale Jr. and Matt Kennseth. Which driver has had more success? Exactly!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
May 31, 2009 at 6:38 PMtjb1205...started keeping track of NASCAR back in the 60's...when did you start?..
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
May 31, 2009 at 6:47 PMbtw...let it be known that i am not WERNERH...we do not share the same opinions...
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May 31, 2009 at 6:57 PMI feel sorry for #16,motormouth picture taker and #31 weiner.Both of you are so full of hatred that you need help. Do you know how sick you are and motormouth ,you don't know everything. why do both of you obsess about Jr. #30,you don't know Jr Nation and you are just another basher.We will continue to vote for Dale Jr ,he knows where the pressure comes from and he knows who the fair weather fans are.Jr Nation,the true fans are here to stay.As I have said before I was never a Sr. fan and I know a lot of people who weren't,but they are Jr. fans.# 31, got your name wrong,meant wiener.
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May 31, 2009 at 7:27 PMYou know some people have all the answers some of them have none a lot of you have one sided opinions the media put jr. where he is as to fans. the crew chief is the starting spot it might not be right but none of us know that yet,but it could be better than you haters want to see. A real 88 team fan
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
May 31, 2009 at 7:37 PMHWE...aw shucks...and just when i was going to say Jr showed a major improvement today, had better communications with his crew chief and had great pit stops... someone has to call me a name i haven't heard since my playground days...HWE why do you have to resort to such things...i'm here to talk racing...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbubblechick said:
May 31, 2009 at 8:12 PMwow. u ppl are mean here !! I think both jrs just needed a change. yins all need to chill out ! Change isnt always bad. Look at tony and ryan !! change is good !! were all nascar fans so grow up !
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmanzytrophygirl said:
May 31, 2009 at 8:28 PMHWE-- the "REAL" WERNER (not WernerH) is a long-time race fan with first-hand knowledge of the sport and always enjoys "talking" racing with others...he is open-minded and willing to listen to others voice their opinions and his comments are both interesting and thought-provoking...what I am saying, HWE, is YOU OWE HIM AN APOLOGY!!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportCrazyClyde said:
May 31, 2009 at 9:00 PMi honestly think if jr can race like he used to, the bashing would die down a bit. expecting multi championships after 1 race? isn't that raisng the pressure a bit too soon even for a jr fan?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjay1018 said:
May 31, 2009 at 11:32 PM#11 KBFANINGA,
Report as AbuseHendrick Motorsports don't own part of JR Motorsports, he own's part of the 5 car only. And for the rest of the synic's, Dale Jr has already made a come back today. He finished 12th today and thats not bad for him at Dover. As far as both of the Jr's being split up I happen to think it's an oppertunity for a new begining for the both of them. They are both great at there jobs and success will happen for both of them. Remember Jr nation that Jr didn't win until Michigan on fathers day weekend. And that is just two sunday's away. Good luck 88.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrwilliamhayes said:
Jun 1, 2009 at 12:04 AMHey daddy you win or you go.You know that's the way it works
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» Confirm Abuse Reporttjb1205 said:
Jun 1, 2009 at 12:25 AM#31 I have been following since 85, the 60's huh, then you should know that the crew chief is always first thing to try. The drivers face is plastered all over everything. That doesn't make it right, just fact. Therefore it is much easier these days to build a team around the driver, especially one as popular as Jr. We saw the havoc it cause when he changed his number. Tattoo removal saw a huge increase. My point is back in the old days the sponsor was affiliated with the owners and there ads were based on the car not the drivers face and name recognition. Some of the best drivers had numerous crew chiefs, and a decade of the same sponsor, I.E. Petty, Sr., Davey,(we all still think of him in black 28 Havoline) Jeff, Jimmie, Tony, the list is too long. Today's sponsors want a FACE, why do you think there are so many young kids driving...... Demographics, gotta have that coveted 18-27 male and female fans. I still love the idea of Brad and Pops(#15), Truex and Tony Jr(#1) under the JRMotorsports banner. PS I think Jr owns JRMotorsports as said above and hendrick just owns the 5 car. If so, Nationwide has nothing to do with Sprint cup teams. Jr can run two car team, just like Stewart-Haas. I don't think it will happen, but I could wish. Wonder what the asking price is on the 8 now, probably clearance pricing now.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportindioblanco said:
Jun 1, 2009 at 5:15 AMI saw Dale Jr. in Michigan being interviewed by the press. He was almost in tears. Didn't he see this coming?
Report as AbuseDale Jr. and Tony Jr. are both capable of doing the job, just maybe not together. Give a listen to their radio traffic. Dale Jr. often refuses to take Tony Jr.'s advice. All Dale Jr. needs is a crew chief that he can't backtalk.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgwen_susie388 said:
Jun 1, 2009 at 7:05 AM#42, Wasn't that interview taken before Dale ran at Dover yesterday? I think it was. While I know it was sad for the split of the two Jr's, Dale did say that they both supported Hendrick in whatever decision he made! I bet after the race yesterday Tony Eury, Jr. was very happy for Earnhardt! They are so close I know he would have to be! Dale was excited and the radio communication between himself and Lance went real well and I hope it continues to do so!! Time will tell. Just after the first race, it seemed to put the fire back into Earnhardt!! I heard one announcer say that the most hungriest driver on the track right now was Dale, Jr. And I fully believe it. All Jr. fans especially need to read the article written by Scene after the race with Dale Earnhardt and Lance McGrew! It was awesome!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportangelpat said:
Jun 1, 2009 at 8:34 AMIndio you are right. This is a business where family might tend to have a different working relationship and thus easier to "back talk" each other. I believe this is good for Jr, and, the relationship between the chief and driver will become more "business-like". Go Jr!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmyistcat said:
Jun 1, 2009 at 10:05 PMFace facts its hard to work with family. Yes the pressure on JR is immense not to mention the pressure he puts on himself. Eury Jr needed a change too. Think about it are you willing to take orders from someone you grew up with who is family? For whatever reason I think JR just stopped trusting Eury JR's decisions and Eury Jr stopped listening to JR. Their personal problems are theirs when it starts to affect the team a change needs to be made. We don't know the dynamics of their relationship just that we want to see our favorite driver/team win. So now we wait and see.
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