Elledge says all teams still on table for Earnhardt, Jr
Quote selected text Published May 24th, 2007 in NASCAR News
People already trying to rule things in or out about where Dale Earnhardt Jr. might drive in the 2008 Nextel Cup season are getting ahead of themselves, Kelley Earnhardt Elledge said Wednesday.
“I think a lot of people are drawing conclusions,” said Elledge, the driver’s sister who is also helping to negotiate his next deal in the sport. Most of the speculation, it seems, has been in trying to figure out which teams - for various reasons - might not be in a position to add Earnhardt Jr. But Elledge said Wednesday that no bets are off.
“The process has not reached a point where we have eliminated options,” she said. “All of our options remain viable until we have 100% decided on one.”
Elledge, who also is vice president and general manager of JR Motorsports, which fields Earnhardt Jr.-owned cars in the Busch Series and other developmental racing series, said that since that announcement she has fielded even more calls than she expected to get.
“We have gotten tons of support from the industry and more importantly our fans since we have made the announcement to leave DEI as a driver,” she said. “I have received more calls that expected, but the more options the better.” Elledge said she and Earnhardt Jr. have put together what they’re looking for in the next deal for him as a driver, and that conversations with various owners have started.
“We communicated that by mid to late summer we would definitely have our position solidified,” Elledge said. “Obviously, if we want to make the most out of this change, a date no later than August 1 would be best, due to sponsor point of sale, advertising, licensed products and other things that need time to be developed and produced.”
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I like that chick.
If he drives for FORD…that’d be awesome! I don’t care where he goes as long as he switches manufacturers completely.
I hope he decides to go with RCR that would be great. He needs to stay with chevy if not then i cant be his supporter. NO FORDS .Just please stay with chevrolet
I hear what Kelly is saying, but I also heard what Jr. said during his press conference, that he wants to stay with Chevy. So, take that for what you will, but I believe that he’ll stay with Chevy, and if he does, the only place I see him going is Joe Gibbs Racing. I understand that Kelly says that they have ruled out no one at this time, but I don’t see it working out any other way, at least not with the way things stand as of right now. But who knows, crazyer things have happened in NASCAR.
Jr’s been quoted many times as saying he’d never want to drive
anything but Chevy. What was that story I saw once that made me
chuckle;; he said something about Matty’s one of his good friends
but he’d never even sit in a Ford? Or something;; I don’t know, but
it was humorous.
Kelly’s pretty awesome, and smart. I think she’s just trying to not
completely drive the Ford teams away on the off-chance a Ford team
came down as their last/best option in the long run. Guess we’ll
see.
I think RCR would be the best for Jr. right now, and also what most of the fans want, but Gibbs would be a good choice as well, they are doing an amazing job with Hamlin’s cars and I think someone like Jr. and his experience could have some great seasons driving one of those cars. That being said, Jr. go anywhere you want, but please oh please don’t leave chevy.
Joe Gibbs- Does not want an alcohol/beer sponsor because eof his
religion.
Hendrick- Says all his seats are filled.
Richard Childress- Wants him
Bobby Ginn- Will go to all lengths to get him.
I say it’s 60% chance he’ll go with RCR and 40% with Ginn.
As long as Jr doesnt go to a ford or toyota.
Jr. will not go to a Ford team!!!
OH MY GOD, he said something intelligent.
And now here’s my two cents: Duh.
Duh!! Even though I don’t like the guy, I still pay attention to his redneck interviews!! Anyone inteligent drive chevy’s
Not everyone inteligent drives chevys.
-chris
Ha, why does everyone assume Junior is some crazy redneck? All the Hendrick drivers and Execs except Gordon think that. It seems to boil over to the Hendrick fans. Its a sad reflection on one’s self…
Dale Sr. was one of the most forward thinking drivers to ever race. It seems to have carried over to Junior. Junior was just a slacker for a while, but he still accomplished alot on his own. I think he has alot more potential than most people realize, fans and haters alike.
Joe Gibbs- Does not want an alcohol/beer sponsor because eof his
religion.
Hendrick- Says all his seats are filled.
Richard Childress- Wants him
Bobby Ginn- Will go to all lengths to get him.
I say it’s 60% chance he’ll go with RCR and 40% with Ginn.
Maybe greed will be stronger than will.