Breaking news: JRM/DEI/RYR

BobbyFord said:
That article says that Hendrick will supply engines...don't they build Chevrolet engines???
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So Dale and Truex are leaving DEI, staying with chevy and getting the power form Hendrick, is the I read it. If it's true Jr has ALOT of work to do!!!!
 
Bucky Badger said:
So Dale and Truex are leaving DEI, staying with chevy and getting the power form Hendrick, is the I read it. If it's true Jr has ALOT of work to do!!!!
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wow...this is crazy...JR has a lot of work to do....and if its true...DEI is done.

both Dale Jr and Martin Jr leaving? yea DEI is done....wow..thats all i have to say.
 
the RYR is my speculation- as said without truex or JR DEI is done, so i think they'll switch to ford and disolve into RYR to make it a 3 car team.
 
Jr better let his sister run the operation and let him concentrate on driving. Too tough to do both. This is getting real interesting. What will be Teresa's next move. DEI and RYR combined will not amount to a hill of beans.
 
If Dale Jr. starts his own team (with no owners points of course) look for the top 35 rule to be changed. Nascar will immediately make it the top 36 rule. Top 35 cars and Dale Jr.
 
This was the 1st thing the locial news talked about.....

I don't see DEI letting the 8 go. RCR might release the 3 and JR will drive the #3 Bud car.

I guess JR did not talk to Mikey, Robby, DW, Ricky Rudd on starting there own team and being successful.
 
Dale Jr. To Run For JR Motorsports - UPDATE
Dave Moody, host of "Speedway" on Sirius satellite radio, said on Wednesday that Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. will move to Earnhardt's own company, J.R. Motorsports, starting next year. Earnhardt also is expected to announce that the two teams will use Hendrick Motorports engines and chassis'. No word whether Tony Eury Jr. will follow Earnhardt but is expected to make the move with him. The announcement is expected to be made on Thursday, from J.R. Motorsports headquarters -- at an 11:00 a.m. Eastern time (tomorrow) press conference, on Speed Channel.

Update On Dale Earnhardt Jr. From Yahoo Sports
Dale Earnhardt Jr. officially will say goodbye to Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Thursday morning, Yahoo! Sports has learned. A highly placed source within DEI as well as additional sources familiar with the situation told Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday afternoon that both Junior and teammate Martin Truex Jr. will announce Thursday morning that they are leaving the DEI camp at the end of this season and will drive for Earnhardt's heretofore Busch Series operation, JR Motorsports.

Sirius Radio also reported late Wednesday afternoon that the Earnhardt/Truex split with DEI was a done deal and that the new Cup team entry will field Chevrolet chassis built by Hendrick Motorsports and will use Hendrick engines as well.

Sources tell Yahoo! Sports that Earnhardt Jr.'s primary sponsor, Budweiser, will follow Junior to JR Motorsports. Budweiser's contract with DEI is due to expire at the end of 2008, but Yahoo! Sports sources believe there are provisions within the contract for an early exit if Earnhardt Jr. does not drive the No. 8 Chevrolet for DEI.

There has been no comment thus far from either DEI president Teresa Earnhardt (Dale Jr.'s stepmother) or company director of global operations Max Siegel.

Earnhardt and sister Kelley Earnhardt Elledge have been in often contentious negotiations with Teresa Earnhardt that have sparked considerable posturing from both sides in the media.

Both siblings have said that if a deal with DEI was not in place by the end of May, they would consider a variety of options, including Junior leaving DEI. Just last week, DEI confirmed that it was talking with Robert Yates Racing about a possible merger and also a switch from Chevrolet power plants and chassis to Ford engines and chassis....MORE AT...(Yahoo Sports)
 
surely teresa would sell the owners points for less then 55-75 million?

or surely NASCAR would change the top 35 rule to the top 35 car numbers....;)
 
muggle not said:
Jr better let his sister run the operation and let him concentrate on driving. Too tough to do both. This is getting real interesting. What will be Teresa's next move. DEI and RYR combined will not amount to a hill of beans.
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Don't be too quick on that comment, DEI(Teresa) still has some money to throw around. RYR , while i thought they were just another extension of Roush last year, seems to be making some headway this year. They got the pole at Daytona and at times are competitive. A 3 car aperation with solid backing behind it just might be a lot better than you think. It is Jr who will struggle to make races with qualifying set up as it is today.
 
fun_in_my_z said:
Jr. wont be any better off then waltrip is...
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Finally you say something that doesn't set off my alarm bells... :D

The other question is which drivers win the DEI lottery and move into some decent cars. Who gets elevated to crew chief, etc.

If Lil'E moves to RCR/HMS/anyone I doubt it would be a package deal to take Truex as well. But, the 2 of them at JRM could be a force and I don't think they would have to worry about the 35 rule.
 
UPDATE 2: Dale Earnhardt Jr. officially will say goodbye to Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Thursday morning. A highly placed source within DEI as well as additional sources familiar with the situation told Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday afternoon that both Junior and teammate Martin Truex Jr. will announce Thursday morning that they are leaving the DEI camp at the end of this season and will drive for Earnhardt's heretofore Busch Series operation, JR Motorsports. Sources at Hendrick Motorsports reportedly disavowed knowledge of a pending partnership. Also, various reports have indicated that Earnhardt Jr. will announce his plans to leave DEI, but that he won't necessarily be driving for a JR Motorsports team in association with Hendrick. Sources tell Yahoo! Sports that Earnhardt Jr.'s primary sponsor, Budweiser, will follow Junior to JR Motorsports or wherever he lands. Budweiser's contract with DEI is due to expire at the end of 2008, but Yahoo! Sports sources believe there are provisions within the contract for an early exit if Earnhardt Jr. does not drive the #8 Chevrolet for DEI. There has been no comment thus far from either DEI president Teresa Earnhardt (Dale Jr.'s stepmother) or company director of global operations Max Siegel. Truex's contract with DEI reportedly runs through 2008, though '08 might be only an option year on his deal with the team. It also is possible Truex has an out tied to primary sponsor Bass Pro Shops' future with the DEI. Sources have told Yahoo! Sports that the sponsor has explored moving to a different team after this season.(Yahoo!Sports)(5-10-2007)
 
Lap3Forever said:
This was the 1st thing the locial news talked about.....

I don't see DEI letting the 8 go. RCR might release the 3 and JR will drive the #3 Bud car.

I guess JR did not talk to Mikey, Robby, DW, Ricky Rudd on starting there own team and being successful.
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Ricky Rudd and Darrell Waltrip had pretty solid success driving for their own teams, and Robby Gordon's had solid performances. Don't be to quick to say it won't work.

Mikey's Busch team doesn't do well either. But, look at KHI and JRMS in Busch. You don't need hundreds of workers at a team. JR can get off buying cars from Hendrick for a while, and building COT racecars. If they get engines from Hendrick and only have to build chasis, they'll be in solid shape.
 
Lap3Forever said:
I guess JR did not talk to Mikey, Robby, DW, Ricky Rudd on starting there own team and being successful.
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None of those guy's last name is Earnhardt and none of those guy's name has ever been at the top of the most popular list. There will be plenty of people stepping up to help Jr. just to have their name associated with Earnhardt and the (whatever numbered) Budweiser car.
 
Mikey's Busch Team does not do well? David is setting 5th in the points poised to move into the top three.
 
AndyMarquisLIVE said:
Ricky Rudd and Darrell Waltrip had pretty solid success driving for their own teams, and Robby Gordon's had solid performances. Don't be to quick to say it won't work.

Mikey's Busch team doesn't do well either. But, look at KHI and JRMS in Busch. You don't need hundreds of workers at a team. JR can get off buying cars from Hendrick for a while, and building COT racecars. If they get engines from Hendrick and only have to build chasis, they'll be in solid shape.
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I'm hearing they are getting the chasis from HMS too.
 
I said it in another thread...But I realize for Jr to stay at DEI that wasn't an option for little e. I wish him the best and will continue to support him but at the same time I'm worried. I'm afraid he's going to become another Micheal Waltrip: The closest you'll so him to a track will be not qualifying, commentating, or doing commercials!! That is my worst fear!
 
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