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NASCAR NEWS - Thursday, June 14, 2007
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Earnhardt Jr. announces he will drive for Hendrick
By NASCAR.COM
As expected, Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced on Wednesday that
he will drive for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2008.
Earnhardt will replace Kyle Busch at Hendrick.
Earnhardt made the announcement at his JR Motorsports
shop, saying when he announced in May his desire to leave
his current team, DEI, that he wanted to find a place
where he could win a championship. He said he found that
man, then introduced his new team owner, Rick Hendrick
in front of a Hendrick Motorsports backdrop.
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"Winning is what it's all about for him," Earnhardt said
of his new boss. "I feel like he's got great cars and I
feel like we'll have success on the racetrack. It's a new
chapter for me."
"This is a 'wow' day," Hendrick said.
No announcement was made in regards to sponsorship or what
car number Earnhardt will drive, although Anheuser-Busch
said it plans to explore future options.
"Anheuser-Busch has enjoyed a remarkable relationship with
Dale Earnhardt Jr. since our sponsorship commenced back in
1999," said Tony Ponturo, vice president of global media
and sports marketing. "Dale Jr. is an excellent ambassador
for the sport and our company, and we look forward to
exploring options with Hendrick Motorsports and JR
Motorsports to continue Budweiser's relationship with him
as he enters this new stage of his racing career."
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The announcement ensures Earnhardt remains in a Chevrolet,
something he desired from the outset and something
Chevrolet representatives were happy about.
"We are proud he chose to stay with Team Chevy," said Brent
Dewar; General Motors' North America vice president of
vehicle sales, service and parts. "On behalf of General
Motors and Chevrolet, congratulations to Dale Earnhardt
Jr. and Hendrick Motorsports on the announcement of their
partnership. They epitomize the Chevy spirit of
competition. We wish them success as they embark on their
new relationship."
The relationship began when Earnhardt was 14 and Hendrick
offered him a contract on a napkin. Earnhardt signed it
as a fun gesture, but on Wednesday looked back at how
significant that moment was.
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It was not announced where Busch will end up. Hendrick said
after several weeks of negotiating a contract extension, he
and Busch agreed to part ways. Busch said in a statement
that it was time to move on.
"I have been granted a release after the 2007 season,"
Busch said. "I have tremendous respect for Mr. Hendrick
and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports. It's where I grew
up, and I have a lot of great memories.
"I kind of feel like I'm graduating. I'm excited about my
future, and I know a lot of opportunities await because of
what everyone at Hendrick did for me -- on the track and
off."
Earnhardt joins Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Casey
Mears as a teammate. Hendrick Motorsports has won 10 of
the 14 races this season.
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