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  • Sources say #8 NASCAR team being parked

    It is being reported by Local News and ESPN.com that the #8 team on Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Team is parking Aric Almirola and his team until sponsorship is found. He is currently 37th in owner points. The #8 Team was once the centerpiece of DEI. Sources say a handful of employees have been let go and it could grow to 40-50 being released.
    Its sad whether economy or just giving Jr. ownership, that this team is seeing hard times.

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    Re: Sources say #8 NASCAR team being parked

    Giving Jr. ownership? Doesn't his stepmom own the company?

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    • #3
      Re: Sources say #8 NASCAR team being parked

      Yes, Teresa does...........even if she had ceded part-ownership to Jr., it would never have lasted...too much bad blood.

      If EGR lasts another season, I'd be surprised.....lots of talented folks in the shop are/will be getting the rawest end of the deal.

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        Re: Sources say #8 NASCAR team being parked

        Sad, but all too predictable.

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          Re: Sources say #8 NASCAR team being parked

          Originally posted by horsewidower
          Sad, but all too predictable.
          +100

          When Jr left, I remember saying teresa might as well just make it a Museum type of foundation.
          All to often in racing past this happens, The senior name leaves (dies) then the whole program goes defunct.
          Teresa had Jr and didn't even realize how much influence he had, Sir's. been gone for a decade now and she was arrogant enough to think they could go on without a namesake, forget it. Jr. knew he was paying the bills.
          Chris

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