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A Happening Week For Dale Jr. and Hendrick

Written by David Horn

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

(UPDATE) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of three drivers battling for the 12th and final spot in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Chase for the Championship. He is just outside the Chase field cutoff with, Richmond this weekend, bringing the final opportunity to make the Chase. Jr. has three Richmond wins but is not talking up his chances. "The went out and ran competitively like we should have and we just weren't able to finish races and that has really cost us a lot," said Earnhardt.

As he prepares to move to Hendrick Motorsports next year, Hendrick announces that Casey Mears will move from the number 25 to the number 5 car. Does this mean Junior will take the 25? We still do not know. "When we announce the number it will be the same day we announce the sponsor. That will be in a press conference not standing in pit road after qualifying."

In other news, Jr. will also bring crew chief/cousin Tony Eury Jr. with him to Hendrick next season. "Tony Jr. and Dale have a successful history working together," said Hendrick Motorsports Owner, Rick Hendrick. "They have trust in each other, which is the biggest part of the relationship between driver and crew chief. We have the utmost confidence in their ability to win races and compete for titles at Hendrick Motorsports."

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