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Robby to DEI Update
Hear is what I heard this morning:
Robby had discussions with non other than Richard Childress. Childress set up the meeting with Robby and Max Siegel.
Childress has been working with DEI to help regain their structure.
From The Winston Salem Journal
If Gordon does sign on with DEI, he would be returning to work with legendary car owner Richard Childress, who has been working with Teresa Earnhardt the past several months to try to rebuild DEI, which lost anchor Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Hendrick this year.
Childress has set up a joint engine operation, headed by legendary Richie Gilmore, for both Richard Childress Racing and DEI, and horsepower certainly doesn't seem to be an issue, if NASCAR's latest engine dyno tests are accurate.
But DEI has been racked by a run of bad PR, which has damaged morale.
Childress six weeks ago shipped veteran team manager Bobby Hutchens over to DEI to shape up the competition side of the company.
And one of Hutchens' first chores has been to rebuild morale.
Indeed, there is a clear sense of change in the air among the DEI crewmen.
For Gordon, such a return of sorts to the Childress camp might be just what he needs.
Gordon is 39, and his last Cup tour win was in the summer of 2003 at Watkins Glen, with Childress. In fact all three of Gordon's NASCAR Cup tour victories came with Childress.
As for the 4 car team, currently DEI has all 4 teams inside the Top 35, if Gordon moves to DEI, the #01 would become the #7 with Robby Gordon. Regan Smith would likely be the full time Nationwide driver out of RGM's shop...or hearing if RGM stays inside the Top 35, the #01 could move to RGM's shop and become a 2 car operation with full support from DEI (Like Roush-Yates). The biggest thing will be sponsorship for the #01 and Robby's owner points finish. With Robby moving to DEI sponsors Jim Beam would return and hearing Monster could play a larger role.
If Paul Menard leaves, hearing Menards would still sponsor Robby in some sort of capacity.
There's alot to be finalized and some hinges on Menard's decision. Have not heard yet if Paul stays if Menard & Gordon would have any type of ownership or a percentage of the company (Funny if Robby gets a percentage of the company after Teresa refused to let Dale Jr.)
Robby had discussions with non other than Richard Childress. Childress set up the meeting with Robby and Max Siegel.
Childress has been working with DEI to help regain their structure.
From The Winston Salem Journal
If Gordon does sign on with DEI, he would be returning to work with legendary car owner Richard Childress, who has been working with Teresa Earnhardt the past several months to try to rebuild DEI, which lost anchor Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Hendrick this year.
Childress has set up a joint engine operation, headed by legendary Richie Gilmore, for both Richard Childress Racing and DEI, and horsepower certainly doesn't seem to be an issue, if NASCAR's latest engine dyno tests are accurate.
But DEI has been racked by a run of bad PR, which has damaged morale.
Childress six weeks ago shipped veteran team manager Bobby Hutchens over to DEI to shape up the competition side of the company.
And one of Hutchens' first chores has been to rebuild morale.
Indeed, there is a clear sense of change in the air among the DEI crewmen.
For Gordon, such a return of sorts to the Childress camp might be just what he needs.
Gordon is 39, and his last Cup tour win was in the summer of 2003 at Watkins Glen, with Childress. In fact all three of Gordon's NASCAR Cup tour victories came with Childress.
As for the 4 car team, currently DEI has all 4 teams inside the Top 35, if Gordon moves to DEI, the #01 would become the #7 with Robby Gordon. Regan Smith would likely be the full time Nationwide driver out of RGM's shop...or hearing if RGM stays inside the Top 35, the #01 could move to RGM's shop and become a 2 car operation with full support from DEI (Like Roush-Yates). The biggest thing will be sponsorship for the #01 and Robby's owner points finish. With Robby moving to DEI sponsors Jim Beam would return and hearing Monster could play a larger role.
If Paul Menard leaves, hearing Menards would still sponsor Robby in some sort of capacity.
There's alot to be finalized and some hinges on Menard's decision. Have not heard yet if Paul stays if Menard & Gordon would have any type of ownership or a percentage of the company (Funny if Robby gets a percentage of the company after Teresa refused to let Dale Jr.)
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Permalink Reply by SCDG on
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I did know that. Teresa seems to have been the one with the business savvy, while Dale Sr. just wanted to race. Sort of gives her a little bit of a say-so, don't you think?
I don't blame Teresa, but I don't blame Dale Jr. either. The two of them would have been better-served to have worked something out where they each gave a little and gained all, but they couldn't make it happen.
From a business standpoint, it made sense for Teresa to hang on to the Earnhardt trademark, especially since it was her idea. But from a racing perspective, she really took a step back letting Junior walk. He's not the best driver in the world, but he is steady, and a steady driver can sneak up and win a title. He'll always be a contender at Daytona, and that's really all he needs. More importantly, he's all 90 precent of the 'fans' out there care about. You can't place a figure on how much money walked out that door when Junior left.
I agree that keeping Truex was the key; DEI would have been in deep, deep trouble had they lost Martin and BassPro Shops.
Let's also not forget that the 01 still doesn't have sponsorship for '09, and it looks like the 8 is losing Army to the 39 and Ryan Newman. RG bringing in his deals would be a huge help to DEI.
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Permalink Reply by brian campbell on
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yes she did make a bonehead move but would dale be doing as good in DEI equipment
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Permalink Reply by Sarah on
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I have said it before and I will say it again, I am ALL for Robby somehow getting back in with Richard Childress. Besides, having Robby back in a Chevy would make life much easier for me at work. LOL!!
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Permalink Reply by Matt on
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Um no.
What happens to Casey Mears? Can you see a team with Jim Beam and Jack Daniels?
Why would Robby purchase DEI if he had another ride?
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Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on
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What? Casey Mears.
Mears is at RCR ... Jack Daniels
Robby would be at DEI ... Jim Beam
That's two separate teams. RCR & DEI work together on engines.
Childress is assisting Teresa getting the company back with advice, and hiring solid people.
Not sure I follow you on this reply...
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He originally stated RG was going to Childress and buying DEI, those were just some examples why that would not work.
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Permalink Reply by Dave on
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I love the whole scenario and am anxious to see how it all plays out....Robby needs to do something Big...Now..., for next year. Can't keep changing manufacturers, etc..., that has to get expensive. The time to compete on the top end must come soon...
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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on
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It would cost alot more to reskin the inventory of Nationwide cars than the COT's.Mike
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