Truex will race for DEI at least through 2009
Quote selected text Published April 28th, 2008 in NASCAR News
When there’s been talk about potential free agents for 2009, Martin Truex, Jr. has had his name passed around in more than one story or conversation. There’s one hitch. His current deal with Dale Earnhardt Inc is good through next season according to team president Max Siegel.
“We have an option that we’ve picked up for 2009, so that’s always reported in a confusing way. We love Martin and we’re having discussions about extending it for a long-term deal, but we’re good through 2009. He’s important to our organization…we’re giving him everything we possibly can and what he needs to win and be happy here long term.”
Siegel also thinks the on track performance of all four DEI cars is on the upswing. “I think we’re making significant progress. The #15 team’s performance on a weekly basis is indicative of how we’ve elevated the program. We’ve got to stay very patient and focused. If you look at the #1 team and the #8…we’re doing great…got some consistency with our engines and the energy is just fantastic.”
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Didn’t Kurt Busch and Jr still have a year left
on their contracts as well before they went to
other teams??
Jim B wrote:
Kurt did, but I don’t think JR did.
Kurt did, but Jack didn’t want Kurt anymore (don’t blame him) so Roush didn’t pick the option up.
To bad for Truex, another year wasted at a sub-par team…
Gone, I actually think he’s in a Good position at DEI. I mean think about it, Would you rather be a non-top driver at a top team, or a top driver and a non-top team? Either way you’ll be running around the same position, but at least when you’re the top driver you’d be the one getting all the attention on the team.
Good point of view fisha but look at it my way as well. If he stays at DEI what are his chances of getting better (zilch) at least with a better owner, team, Drivers and crew members Etc. His chances to improve and learn greatly improve I think…
Happy Birthday to a great driver Dale Earnhardt Sr.
That is what dei wants! Both DW and Jeff Hammond have said that Truex will leave.