Dale Earnhardt Inc. is negotiating a contract for #15 Crew Chief [was Dale Jr’s car chief in 2004] Tony Eury Jr. to become Earnhardt’s crew chief [for 2006]. The deal could get signed this week.(Sporting News)(8-15-2005)
MORE: Tony Eury Jr. was scheduled to meet with Teresa Earnhardt Monday to talk about signing a contract with DEI. Eury said has had talks with several other teams although he would not name names. Yeah, I probably got about four or five teams and there have been some pretty impressive offers but like I told Dale Jr. I dont really have a desire to leave this company. Its just a matter of I want what the going rate is for Tony Jr. Ive been there for 14 years and Ive never really asked for a raise so Im just listening and seeing what people have to say. Eury Jr. has never had a formal contract with DEI saying Dale Sr. wanted me to sign a contract about seven years ago and me and him left on a handshake. We had that kind of trust in each other and like I told him you dont ever screw me around and take care of me and Im always here. I have the same attitude toward Dale Jr.(PRN’s Garage Pass Radio Show)(8-15-2005)
UPDATE: Teresa Earnhardt, President and CEO of Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and crew chief, Tony Eury, Jr., a 14-year employee of DEI, have announced that Eury Jr. will remain part of the organization for many years to come via a long-term contract that was inked today. “Having such a loyal employee and talented crew chief like Tony as part of DEI on a long-term basis was an important objective for the continuity of our program,” said Ms. Earnhardt. “I couldn’t be happier,” Eury, Jr. said. “I’ve spent many years with DEI and always planned to be for a long time to come. With all the outside distractions now behind us, we can focus on winning races.” For 2006 NASCAR competition, DEI plans to field the #1, #8, and #15 cars on the Nextel Cup Series circuit; and the #8 and #11 cars on the Busch Series circuit.(DEI PR), doesn’t say which team/car/driver Eury Jr. will work with.(8-18-2005)
