Rain Delay At Darlington Causes Boredom
Sunday, May 13th, 2007 11:48am EDT
By Luke, Thunder Lounge
Published on Thunder Lounge.
Well, I was bored to tears last night. But apparently I wasn’t the only one with a severe case of boredom due to rain.
Read a few message boards, why I have no idea since you have to wade through the conspiracy whiners, then read some links through google and tinkered around a bit. I could have mowed the grass, minus the fact of there still being an inch of water in the yard from the last couple weeks of almost daily rain. That, and it was dark anyway.
I’m not complaining about the rain, for the record, since now my pond is full to the brim after finally giving up the fight late last summer and drying up. Half an acre of water all gone, and the fish with it. Lot’s of full freezers though, but not much fishin’ to be had this year out here.
So as I mentioned I was wandering around google, not particularly looking for anything but I did find some interesting tidbits.
Gibbs, being considered a likely top 3 option for one mister Dale Junior, has said through a GM press release that they would be interested in talking to Dale Jr, but they aren’t comfortable with the sponsorship that would likely bring. The Coach didn’t say it was exactly a deal breaker, but that while he appreciates and respects everything that Budweiser has done for the sport he feels it would be tough to personally get a deal done. The Coach is known and respected for his high moral standards, and dedication to his Christian faith. Not that they couldn’t give Junior what he is looking for competitively, but J.D. Gibbs said that they would focus on what they’re doing and basically just roll with the punches and see what happens.
Unless there is some jacked up reason Budweiser can’t follow Dale Jr, Gibbs isn’t looking like an top option. Not saying that they might overlook it, but don’t count on it.
Bobby Ginn has openly expressed interest, and one piece I read had a great analysis of the Ginn situation with a certain positive aspect of it.
That specifically was the Bobby Ginn has deep pockets, and long arms to match.
Not to mean that he could pay Dale Earnhardt Junior a very pretty salary, although he could, but meaning he has the capability to put money into the program and make it even better than he has so far since his purchase of MB2 last August.
Hendrick is still mum on the deal, and to be honest anything you’re going to read is pure speculation from looking at what is currently known to be a possible opportunity.
Junior wants to take a week or two for himself before he begins listening to teams and offers. Once that happens though, you’ll probably see reports and headlines like “Dale Jr to Team X?” Ignore them. He’ll be visiting a lot of shops, and talking to a lot of folks.
No, we’re not discussing the mounting brackets for the rear wing that NASCAR took from the #8 team. They were taken, but that’s all that’s known. NASCAR is going to talk to Tony Eury Jr this week, but there is a possibility of a penalty. But, stay tuned for more info.
OK, enough about Dale Jr. What else is out there?
The Dover COT test is being moved, no announcement as to when they will reschedule it. It may be the following Monday/Tuesday prior to the 600, or it may be the Thursday before the track opens for the Dover event.
For the first time in 21 years, last time coming at Atlanta for The Winston, we’re going racing on Mother’s Day.
More Junior, more Junior, and did I mention more Junior? I agree it’s the biggest story of 2007 thus far but wow.
Castroneves wins Indy pole by just .06 mph. Wait! That isn’t NASCAR! Although, considering the Indy Qualifying format, that’s pretty darn close on that pole.
Wow, I just found another one, but this one is getting it’s own piece.
So that’s a wrap of my boredom. I think I’ll grab a beverage, finish out Race Day, and get ready for Darlington.
Filed Under: Dale Earnhardt Junior, Drivers, Nascar, Nextel Cup
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