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Richard from Ranson, W.V.: With the Ginn Racing/Dale Earnhardt Inc. merger complete and owner points going to different car numbers, do you feel DEI could let go of the No. 8, and Hendrick Motorsports could apply for it from NASCAR?

Jeff Hammond: The best thing to do is hide and watch because we're probably going to see that happen. You'll see Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a No. 8 car unless something goes very wrong between now and the end of the year. Rick Hendrick and DEI will work out a solution that will be agreeable to all. One of the biggest plusses of the Ginn merger is it actually frees up the No. 14.

There aren't many desirable numbers out there, they've got the No. 01. They have the No. 1. Then you'd have the No. 14 and the No. 15. It would be cool to see DEI let the 8 go with Dale Jr. It would be a good move on everybody's part, and we'll just have to wait and see.
 
TexasRaceLady said:
If Teresa is smart, she will let the 8 go --- simply because it would do a lot to repair her reputation with the "Junior Nation".
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That's Junyer Nation of which JR Motorsports owns the merchandising rights to. They also will own the rights to the Lil'E name and likeness once his contract with DEI ends. Lil'E choose this avenue rather than going in with HG merchandising that is co-owned by Rick and Jeff. HG controls the other HMS merchandising efforts.
 
I think they would do good to switch the 8 for the 5, that way when Menard needs a new car again, they can just splice an old Truex car and put it on the wrecked Kyle Busch cars without having to renumber it.
 
it would be a shame though if the 5 is out of cup racing for a significant team. a darn shame.
 
Jr. should take the 5 and be done with DEI all together. Start from scratch, a totally new chapter in life. New team, new number. I know I would respect him more for it and I'll bet I'm not alone.
 
I would like to see Jr get the #8. There is a family connection that means a lot to him.
 
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