Earnhardt Jr.: 'We'll be driving Chevys' UPDATE: #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. nearly started laughing Friday and said, 'Nah,' when asked if it was really possible he could drive a Ford next season. Dale Earnarhdt Inc., which is in negotiations with Earnhardt Jr. for a contract extension and also must sign a new dale with Chevrolet, has had preliminary talks with other manufacturers and also has talked about a possible merger with Robert Yates Racing. But Earnhardt Jr. couldn't see himself driving anything but a Chevy. As part of his negotiations with DEI, he wants majority ownership of the team. "We'll be driving Chevys, I'll promise you that," Earnhardt Jr. said following qualifying Friday for the Crown Royal/Jim Stewart 400.(SceneDaily.com)(5-5-2007)
UPDATE: The latest on the Dale Earnhardt Jr. saga: The “Robert Yates” NASCAR brand will remain a Ford brand, even in any merger with Dale Earnhardt Inc., according to sources familiar with the Yates-DEI negotiations. However Earnhardt, who has been the heart of DEI, insisted he will be in Chevrolets again next season, no matter what. Those two facts make the DEI-Yates negotiations peculiar, particularly since Earnhardt has been negotiating a new contract with DEI owner Teresa Earnhardt, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. demanding controlling interest in DEI. If DEI officials are negotiating a possible switch to Ford, then Earnhardt would clearly appear to be not involved with those talks. Which would mean if Yates and DEI do come to terms, it would almost certainly be a Yates-DEI merger without Earnhardt in the mix. There has been rampant speculation the past few days that Earnhardt may be moving to either Richard Childress’ Chevy team or Rick Hendrick’s Chevy team.(Winston Salem Journal)(5-7-2007)
Sp, does it look like Earnhardt and Teresa are moving in different directions? Would we see a tornado over Earhardt Sr.'s grave if this ever happened (from him rolling over in his grave)? What's going on here?
Sp, does it look like Earnhardt and Teresa are moving in different directions? Would we see a tornado over Earhardt Sr.'s grave if this ever happened (from him rolling over in his grave)? What's going on here?
I know I am gonna get stuff thrown at me for this, but can you imagine Jr driving for Hendrick?? OMGG that would be awesome!!! Throw out Mears hehe
Sorry but I truly believe that Jr would tear up the track in a HMS car!!
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I know I am gonna get stuff thrown at me for this, but can you imagine Jr driving for Hendrick?? OMGG that would be awesome!!! Throw out Mears hehe
Sorry but I truly believe that Jr would tear up the track in a HMS car!!
it truely would be the end of the world if that happens curves!!!!!
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OMG it would be so funny though! End of the world geez E come on, he would dominate with Hendrick quality equipment and you know it!
I am not thrilled to admit it . But your correct Curves, the best shot for Jr. to get his championship is through the front doors of HMS. And that is what I am hoping. The kid deserves a championship after what he has been through. As a long time earnhardt fan. I am surprised to hear other earnhardt fans trash the idea of Jr. going to HMS. I think that is hands down the best thing for him. Can you imagine Earnhardt,Gordon,Johnson as teammates...........Wow
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I am not thrilled to admit it . But your correct Curves, the best shot for Jr. to get his championship is through the front doors of HMS. And that is what I am hoping. The kid deserves a championship after what he has been through. As a long time earnhardt fan. I am surprised to hear other earnhardt fans trash the idea of Jr. going to HMS. I think that is hands down the best thing for him. Can you imagine Earnhardt,Gordon,Johnson as teammates...........Wow
Perhaps...they certainly seem dialed in this year but so is Gibbs and they've won more championships in the 2000's than any other organization. RCR is also a legitmate shot to win one.
It's going to come down to chemistry and equipment. If Jr brings his team and Eury Jr along, he could win with any of Hendrick, Gibbs or RCR equipment, but it's the chemistry factor that will determine his success...just ask Mears and Yeley
I am not thrilled to admit it . But your correct Curves, the best shot for Jr. to get his championship is through the front doors of HMS. And that is what I am hoping. The kid deserves a championship after what he has been through. As a long time earnhardt fan. I am surprised to hear other earnhardt fans trash the idea of Jr. going to HMS. I think that is hands down the best thing for him. Can you imagine Earnhardt,Gordon,Johnson as teammates...........Wow
Amen Dave!! Refreshing for a Jr fan to look at the big picture. I
am not a Jr fan (while I like him though), but I think he would tear
the track up in HMS equipment.
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