[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I still disagree. Even though in racing it is an accepted manner for the owner to be there, it generally doesn't happen in other business. How many times do you think Bill Gates shows up on the production line ? When was the last time the president of the US or even your state Governor was at the polls to greet you personally ? How many multi-million dollar company owners actually show up on the workroom floor ?

In the early years of racing it was a driver owner and now many of the former drivers are owners. They still have a major connection to racing. Teresa has no real connection to racing. Had Sr. not died do you think she would have been at the track if he had retired ? I don't think so. She was merely a figure head that got thrust into the job of actually running the company. I think she has the ability to run the company but feels there is no need to be at the track.If the car is a well built vehicle and the driver and crew do not perform ... the owner will make no difference if they are there or not.

I wouldn't expect Bill Gates to show up on the production line, but I'd bet you a donut to a cup of coffee he has. However, I know for a fact he shows up at the big computer shows, especially when they're announcing a new product.

Politicians aren't worth commenting about...

It still comes down to "what business is DEI in?" If it's the souvenir business, then she ought to be making all the big souvenir shows. But if it's the NA$CAR business, she ought to be making all the big races. I suspect she's the only owner of a multi-team operation that doesn't show...

[LSC9901]

I guess it is just a matter of how you look at it. I see no importance in the owner being there. It is certainly great PR but beyond that I'm not sure what they can do other than cheer on the little people. What does Jack Rousch, Robert Yates or Evernham do at the track that is vital to the operation on that day ??

[thunderfoot]

I dont think that Jr. is going to leave. The whisper of it can send the wrong message. He's got to be very alert at seeing the signs of pushing to hard or not enough. I dont think Teresa is very good at running what Sr. started. We have seen the outcome of that. DEI is not winning and havent for some time. Some new blood needs to get pumped in. As for all the drivers at DEI, they all need to start winning or someone's gonna be out of a ride.

[jks812]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I guess it is just a matter of how you look at it. I see no importance in the owner being there. It is certainly great PR but beyond that I'm not sure what they can do other than cheer on the little people. What does Jack Rousch, Robert Yates or Evernham do at the track that is vital to the operation on that day ??

I think by showing up at the track they're letting the drivers know they support them. I think her not ever being there really means that maybe she don't care that much about the racing part anymore. I know the owners don't really do anything, like work on the car and all, but surely knowing they are there to support you has to help some.

[Souporscotty]

I guess I just don't understand the importance of her being at the track. Yes, I know it shows "support", but since her & Jr aren't real close, do you think he cares? Besides, she lost her husband at a race track. Until I personally know someone who has walked a mile in those moccasins, I'm gonna cut her some slack.

[thunderfoot]

An owner should take care of business and finding that big sponsor money. They need to leave the running of the team to the personel that were hired to do the job like the crew chief or fabricators in the shop. An owner anymore is a figure head. But it is nice to see the support at the track. It can give the team a little confidence. And that can be a motivator that can get the team to the top. There has been a struggle at DEI since Dale died. They need to get back on track and if that means Teresa has to give up the top banana spot, then it should happen. I dont think she really knows how to run things. Look at football or baseball teams. If the coach doesnt win they find themselves going "Down the road motors".

[Souporscotty]

Originally Posted by thunderfoot

I dont think she really knows how to run things.

Is DEI losing money?

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by thunderfoot

An owner should take care of business and finding that big sponsor money. They need to leave the running of the team to the personel that were hired to do the job like the crew chief or fabricators in the shop. An owner anymore is a figure head. But it is nice to see the support at the track. It can give the team a little confidence. And that can be a motivator that can get the team to the top. There has been a struggle at DEI since Dale died. They need to get back on track and if that means Teresa has to give up the top banana spot, then it should happen. I dont think she really knows how to run things. Look at football or baseball teams. If the coach doesnt win they find themselves going "Down the road motors".

So what you're saying is that Robert Yates needs to go ??? Ray Evernham needs to go ????

Originally Posted by Souporscotty

Is DEI losing money?

Can you say "This Bud's for you" ?????

[oncea3fan]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

I wouldn't expect Bill Gates to show up on the production line, but I'd bet you a donut to a cup of coffee he has. However, I know for a fact he shows up at the big computer shows, especially when they're announcing a new product.

Politicians aren't worth commenting about...

It still comes down to "what business is DEI in?" If it's the souvenir business, then she ought to be making all the big souvenir shows. But if it's the NA$CAR business, she ought to be making all the big races. I suspect she's the only owner of a multi-team operation that doesn't show...

the thing is though is that she is not a hands on type of owner, that was dales part. all the owners in cup have bought or built thier teams, she had 2-3 dropped in her lap.
treasa earnhardt's (yeah she's an earnhardt too) situtation is different then any other owner in cup, cut her a break.
remember it's her company to do with what she pleases, if jr. goes he won't be the first star to split with his founding team and take the sponsor with him.
actually I think the family thing get in the way and might be better if there were a split. Iam sure they could pick up a driver/sponsor to filler the #8.

maybe that guy with the napa sponorship.

another though just popped in my mind.
ron hornaday jr. and napa back together in the #8.

[jks812]

I don't think she has to be at every race, but once in awhile wouldn't hurt. As far as running the company, I don't care if its her or Kelly, I just wish they would get it back to a top company instead of a 3rd rate team.

[LSC9901]

What about behind the scenes owners ??? You know ... those people who have a financial interest in the company but prefer to be silent partners ?? I have to believe that even Rousch, Yates, Childress and the rest have financial backers. Should they be there ??? What will you say if and when Teresa becomes a minority owner ? Should she be at the track even though she no longer has a controlling interest in the company ??? Aren't there things that we all avoid for one reason or another that others might be saying "Hey .. why isn't LSC here for this ... his kids play every week and he is never here?"

Until you walk in her shoes you can't really have a true perspective of why.

[thunderfoot]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

So what you're saying is that Robert Yates needs to go ??? Ray Evernham needs to go ????

OK so maybe that didnt come out quite right. RYR and RCR and others are there every week because they have a great interest in what their teams do. Teresa doesnt do that, to her its just a company that her late husband started and she inherited it upon his death. She doesnt know how to run it. Command decisions need to be made. As in who does what and then sit back to see if the change makes a difference. I dont think she is C.O. material. Maybe X.O. but not C.O.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by thunderfoot

OK so maybe that didnt come out quite right. RYR and RCR and others are there every week because they have a great interest in what their teams do. Teresa doesnt do that, to her its just a company that her late husband started and she inherited it upon his death. She doesnt know how to run it. Command decisions need to be made. As in who does what and then sit back to see if the change makes a difference. I dont think she is C.O. material. Maybe X.O. but not C.O.

Okay ... now we are talking a different story. Remember now that she didn't choose to be the C.O. It was thrust upon her due to the real commanders death. Do a little research on her and you'll find that she isn't some country bumpkin either. She does have a degree which is probably more than many other owners have. I'm sure she is torn between trying to do what Dale Sr would have done and what the current situation demands.

[oncea3fan]

IMHO treasa handled the business side and Dale handled the racing portion.
since dales death, the racing portion has not had a firm leader, maybe jr. could bring that maybe not...............I guess we'll see sometime in june.

[jks812]

I'm not saying she can't run the company, because she has been, and long before Dale Sr's death she was running it. Maybe because of what happened she has lost interest in the racing part of it. What I mean is, if she has then let someone run it who hasn't lost interest in it.