Author Topic: 88 Crew Cheif Change??? (Read 5496 times)

Kahnefreak · « **Reply #15 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:39:46 PM »

maybe Jr just does not like the new car. He hasn't done much since the COT. Gordon did not like it either but this year he has shown much improvement from 07 and 08. I just think it will take some time before Jr will improve. He won't be the best by any means but he'll start looking like he belongs again.

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CanadianRacingOnline.com · « **Reply #15 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:39:46 PM »

ernie · « **Reply #16 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:40:23 PM »

Quote from: Scott on May 29, 2009, 04:26:22 PM

The change at Crew Chief may or may not help, somebody has to figure out on how to make that car turn!!!

Jr needs to figure out how to make the car turn Â

The difference between a good and a great driver is the ability to make a car do things it doesn't want to do. Dale Sr was a master at that. Gordon, Johnson and Martin also have that ability. Jr doesn't. Never has. We'll maybe I'm wrong. When Eury Sr was Jrs Crew Chief he didn't take any of Jr's crap and on more that one occasion you would hear him tell Jr to shut up and drive!!

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:05:56 PM »

I have to agree with Ernie. JR needs to shut and drive.

A lot of drivers say little and drive more. You need to relay the important info to the crew and then just drive. I would be spending a lot of time talking to a vetran Mark Martin as he can teach a lot of things. I just wish Martin would have won it all but he is a nice guy and you know what they say. I can't ever recall Martin Spinning someone out to advance or for a win.

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CanadianRacingOnline.com · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:05:56 PM »

Scott · « **Reply #18 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:28:54 PM »

The difference is Crew Chiefs, how many times have you seen JJ at the back all day and they continue to make adjustments, the next thing you see is him in the top 10 or winning the damn thing. Like I said i am not defending JR here, I just think the change is good. I have watched too many times go from having a good car and after a pit stop to the worst car. Sorry thats just somebody making bad adjustments to the car, and the last time I checked drivers are not putting there own wedge in/out.

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Scott · « **Reply #19 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:33:03 PM »

Quote from: CanadianRacingOnline on May 29, 2009, 05:05:56 PM

A lot of drivers say little and drive more.

Evan you need too watch the in car stuff on the Sunday Ticket, thats all they do is complain about the car.

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ladybugprincess88 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2009, 11:16:05 PM »

Quote from: Kahnefreak on May 29, 2009, 10:14:15 AM

Dale Jr is an ok driver but he needs to find harmony again. Brad Kesolowski would not be the answer in the #88 car. I do know that changes HAD to be made and that's unfortunate for Eury, but maybe this will be for the best. Dale Jr is not the best nor will he ever be the best, but he is much better then he has been performing. I know I will be given the electric chair by Jr nation for saying this, but oh well. There are more then a handful of drivers with more talent then him for sure. Dale Jr belongs in the cup series don't get me wrong, he's just not the best everyone thinks he is and that is why the media is making such a big deal about his performance. He is the most popular driver (that doesn't mean he is the best). Maybe people should lay off him a little for his performance....JMO

As of a proud member of Jr Nation, I am not throwing you under a bus as you're correct. Even as a fan, I do realize that we have no proof in stating he is the best driver - most popular, definately; I can provide with a book saying that. Till he proves it to me and to the others of the world, I will stand by those words even if members with Jr Nation kill one of their own (me). And as far as laying off Jr. with the media, that would probably help. Maybe a lot of this is pressure to prerform; maybe he's got too much riding on his shoulders. Who knows! But you got some good points and I applaud you.

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2009, 12:35:26 AM »

I think JR nation is because of one thing and I think we debated this on here before. I don't listen to the Scanners as Scott pointed out but it seems his cars are always junk from what I hear him saying on his radio when they put him on TV and you get to hear it. What I meant about some drivers say nothing they say what is needed and drive.

Maybe it is the new cars but he has had as much as the next guy with these new cars and Hendricks doesn't put together junk. Look at the other teams that use Hendricks stuff they seem to be doing good and being up at the front.

Never really been a huge fan of Jr's. I was hoping he would do more in a Hendrick ride but it just not happening so far.

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longstreet · « **Reply #22 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:01:50 AM »

the jr nation exist because of grief, when sr was killed a large % of his fan based migrated to his son, there is nothing wrong with that better this than lose them as fans to the sport

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ladybugprincess88 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2009, 09:25:29 PM »

Agreed, though it also makes others whom are fans look bad due to the how they're presented. But whatever - there's nothing you can do about what others things of you.

I have to say though that the first race out they did pretty good. It's a good start, in comparision to Charlotte the week b4.

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Kahnefreak · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2009, 02:03:17 PM »

It could very well be the lack of information that Jr provides his team. I saw it at Dover again. They were not running too badly, then they made a pit stop and backed up. They were almost lapped till a timely caution helped them back into the race. Who knows at this point. We will be better to analyze the situation after a few more weeks with Lance up on the pit box. But this has turned into a pretty good topic.

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crewman · « **Reply #25 on:** June 06, 2009, 02:44:02 PM »

That particular Hendrick car/team has been bad for some time now. I fully believ if JR. had taken the crew chief Martin has now we wouldn't be taking about how bad he's been. Everyone you talk to says if you miss the set-up by just a hair your in for a long day. the 48 team seem to have figured out adjustments very well. I think Hendrick's resources are a little thin what with 4 of their own cars, plus the Stewart/Haas deal. I also believe that's why all the new resources are on the 88 pit box, if they can't help JR. win then it must be the guy behind the wheel and he will be replaced but i think he'll be okay. Lets be honest he has made some huge boneheaded moves this year and i think thats because Eury doesn't have the right stuff to set him straight so JR. looses focus. But as a team you can't show up race after race and miss the set-up and not expect a radical change. I have to wonder what the 48 team has found that they aren't sharing even with team mates because that car seems to be the only car that is adjustable.

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