Dale Earnhardt Jr. thinks his car is good enough to win what he says is going to be a long, long, long race today. I just hope that in addition to having a good car, he also has some good luck. He's going to need it.
Update on the contract renegotiations
"NASCAR Now" insider Angelique Chengelis spoke to Max Siegel, President of Global Operations for Dale Earnhardt Inc. this week and ESPN's Marty Smith spoke to Kelley Earnhardt Elledge, Junior's sister and business manager.
Both sides are confident they'll reach an agreement ... both sides want to preserve the legacy of Dale Earnhardt and see DEI succeed ... both sides give the impression that all will work out wonderfully for everyone ... yada yada yada.
Is Junior getting majority ownership or what?
Chengelis thinks yes. She says Siegel has already tipped his hand and that Junior will get the 51% he's asked for.
ESPN Video
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3-11-2007 @ 5:46PM
CCowley said...
How can Kyle Busch get away with passing below the white line without penalty?
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3-11-2007 @ 7:45PM
Rae said...
I don't think Max would tip his hand quite yet. He is a consumate businessman who knows how to work the media to his advantage. My understanding is that Jr might get an offer of 20% with an increase every year of the new contract, but I am understanding it is doubtful he will get 51% of DEI. It has also been reported that contract negotiations have stalled again.
And there is no out of bounds at LV so you can go below the white line. The announcers said that the first time Kyle went below the line.
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3-11-2007 @ 9:46PM
Tara said...
Based on some recent quotes by Max besides this one, I'm thinking Junior is getting the 51%. He said in one I read this week that the percentage isn't being negotiated. That has to mean that it is either 51% or the counteroffer was perfect for Junior (in my opinion).
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5-03-2007 @ 6:47PM
steve pharr said...
Dale Sr must be spinning in his grave with everything that is going on at DEI...the stingy Stepmom is going to ruin ..what Dale Sr created and now they are going to buy a Ford team...Dale Jr will surely put a stop to this nosense...JR in Ford...give me a break..if they truely want to ruin DEI...by all means buy RYR
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