Now as for this.........
Re: Jr to Hendrick -"You are most likely very correct in that...but, you know $$$$ makes people do strange things!"
That would be most people but not Jr Earnhardt. I just don't see him being number car # 3 behind JG AND JJ. Casey Mears is finding out why Vickers found greener pastures. Large teams cannot have every car a top car, even Rousch.
Now as for Childress, that's different because he would have his OWN identity there setting him aside from Happy and Nawthurn. I agree with NYT.
My tagline is looming........he will be able to talk to other teams after that date. I am willing to bet he could go anywhere he wants. As I've said before, Budweiser will go, most of the DEI crew will go. The only thing is the #8 will never be released by TE and THAT is a BIG problem for him.
If she won't budge on the 51%, he could take a one year extension with the understanding he gets the #8 after that if she still won't agree to the terms.
TOAYS SCHEDULE.........
Thursday - Cup
3:45 p.m. ET: First practice
8:10 p.m. ET: Qualifying
Busch
2:15 p.m. ET: First practice
7:25 p.m. ET: Rookie practice speeds
9:45 p.m. ET: Final practice