[simple simon]

I just saw on ESPN.com that Dale Earnhardt Jr is scheduled to have a press conference today at 11am on ESPN2 and ESPN News

it will be interesting to see exactly what everyone has to say and what the reaction is

[simple simon]

got it on ESPN2 right now waiting on the press conference ...... its supposed to start any minute now, they already had a live shot there so we know its soon

[simple simon]

here we go

he just announced his new boss for 2008 is Rick Hendrick

[simple simon]

they are now hugging for the cameras ....... awwwwwwwwww

[simple simon]

Hendricks head is all shiny ....... looks like someone polished it

[LSC9901]

All the reports about talks with Gibbs and RCR "came out of thin air".

Thank you media !!!

[simple simon]

sorry i stopped posting ...... ESPN2 broke away from the news conference very shortly after Hendrick started talking

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

".Thank you media !!!

Sarcastic much?

The Media sucks...

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by simple simon

sorry i stopped posting ...... ESPN2 broke away from the news conference very shortly after Hendrick started talking

Maybe there is hope for the media after all.

[vincesanity82]

TRANSCRIPT: Earnhardt Jr. News Conference


DALE EARNHARDT JR.: I'd like to thank everybody for being here today. It's a pretty packed crowd we've got. It's been a privilege to invite everyone back here to JR Motorsports for a very special announcement regarding my racing career. First before I get started I'd like to take a moment to thank the fans and the media for their patience and giving me the time I needed to make this important announcement and decision.
I've taken this as seriously as anything I've ever done before. And I could say this process has opened my eyes to many great people in the sport. I want to thank each of the team owners who brought me in, gave me their time and answered my questions. I want each of them to know that I value their friendships and am extremely appreciative for their honesty. When we announced a month ago that we would seek a new team for 2008 we were immediately asked for a timetable.
I had hoped to have a decision by midsummer but I had no idea how long this would take since I had never been in this position.
I wanted to take as much time possible to find the right team, the team that was right for me as a person and where I could compete for championships. As I sit here today, I can say with complete honesty that I have found and accomplished that goal. We talked with many teams, but one stood out above the rest and it became apparent to me the man I wanted to drive for. I've known him since childhood. He competes with integrity, and most importantly, he wins races.
I feel like this decision will give me that opportunity and hopefully I can give my fans what they expect and deserve and have a whole lot of fun along the way. And so today, it is with great honor that I introduce my new boss for 2008, Mr. Rick Hendrick.


If you want to read the entire interview:SpeedwayMedia.com, TRANSCRIPT: Earnhardt Jr. News Conference

[simple simon]

cool thanks vince ....... i was pissed ESPN2 cut it off

[vincesanity82]

TMS PRESIDENT EDDIE GOSSAGE WEIGHS IN ON EARNHARDT JR.'S ANNOUNCEMENT

FORT WORTH, Texas (June 13, 2007) – Statement from Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage regarding today’s announcement that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join Hendrick Motorsports in the 2008 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. “With Dale Earnhardt Jr. joining Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson at Hendrick Motorsports it is like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird playing together in their prime,” said Gossage. “The problem is to satisfy all three and that could be difficult. Every time one of them runs better than the others, human nature will make them question if the team is providing them with the same chance to win. This could spiral out of control. But if anyone can manage three huge names on the same team, it’s Rick Hendrick.”



SpeedwayMedia.com, TMS PRESIDENT EDDIE GOSSAGE WEIGHS IN ON EARNHARDT JR.'S ANNOUNCEMENT