Jr. announced he is leaving dei

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@mnflower (1299)
United States
May 10, 2007 3:34pm CST
well I think we seen this one coming, not sure what the real inside scoop is but watched the interview this morning and jr. just said they couldn't even come close to meeting in the middle and he has chose to leave dei for the time being and he is going off in another direction. what do you think he will do sign with someone else for a couple years or just go year to year and decide to start his own cup team?I hope he starts his own team within a couple years and then when that is stable go and take over dei which i am sure that he will in the long run of it all.
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@pismeof (855)
• United States
11 May 07
I think this has been long in coming ,I'm just not sure where he's likely to end up .I think all the Chevrolet teams are full except for Gibbs .Can you just imagine Juniors temper and Tony's temper all under one roof YEAOOWW . D .E .I . will be finished without BUDWEIZER's money
@mfpsassy (2827)
• United States
14 May 07
As long as Jr has Budweiser for a sponsor he probably wont race for Gibbs. Gibbs wants his primary sponsors to be family friendly companies. But money talks so we will see
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
10 May 07
I just read about this and was going to post about it when I seen your post come up. I think it has been a long time coming and even though I am not a Jr fan, I think it is in his best interest. I believe that he will drive for someone else and then in a few years start his own cup team. I don't believe that he will right now as he will leave the option open to purchase DEI after its' downfall if that is what happens to it next.
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
13 May 07
That sounds about what he would do and I think it will be a great thing for him. He needs a change anyways.
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@chippy49 (171)
• United States
11 May 07
Good for him. If theresa and the rest of them want to treat Jr like that, then he deserves better. He is a good driver, DEI has slipped on getting him past the finish line first... Here's hoping for a brighter future for him and his team.
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@paidreader (5143)
• United States
13 May 07
I watched it too. I think he really wants to get some championships and that he'll continue driving for a while longer. He may need this for his own personal development and then he can be better prepared for having his own team. I think it's a shame that she doesn't share control of DEI willingly as it really can be taken so much further than it has. I think it won't take long for her to regret taking the advice of whatever money hungry fool she listens to, but I hope it doesn't distract Jr. for too much longer. He needs to concentrate on his driving again & get some wins for a change.
@dawnrm69 (1174)
• United States
12 May 07
Yes we have seen this one coming for him and teresa could not agrre and well I am on his side on that one! I think he will go with someone else for awhile or maybe start his own. I am anxiuos to see I think it will help him out in alot of ways myself.
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