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88 Crew Cheif Change???

Guest · 2009-05-28T08:18:57Z

A lot of talk has been talked about in regards to Ron Malec becoming the new crew cheif at the 88....Is Ron the perfect person? Maybe but maybe this false image of security through Ron is being seen though due to Chad's efforts on the 48 team and hoping if the 88 has someone from that team, it'll equal the same amount of success.Though well thinking about it, we have to look at how it'd affect the 48 team as the car cheif is important to a team as much as the crew cheif. Of course knowing Rick as well as we've seen him with his decisions, that'll have to be taken into consideration obviously but I believe that if Rick decides this is the best move and does it, he'd be thinking of all 4 teams and only making if it'd go well all the way around. Also, a lot of people bring up how Jr. communicates with his cousin. Well the type of communication you get there is something that they have between them due to the bond + the fact that partly Tony Jr. allows it to continue on. That's why in thinking of this change, I'd say we need somebody whom would be able to set the driver in his place when curtain things are said, somebody like Tony Eury Sr. whom could set them both in line. Though now do you really wanna break Tony Eury & Brad up, though? Tony Eury has right now been the mentor for Brad, bringing him along with the right pieces of advice. Do you want to hurt the kid to just get what you want? I mean, we're all considering how the loss of Ron to the 48 team will hurt them, but what about the loss of Pops to Brad will affect him? JMO there are lots of considerations that should be kept in mind. Now back to where I was before, could Ron deal with Jr.'s temper? Who knows! That may be seen if this change happens. And as far as his communication, he can be good at describing the car when it comes down to it; it just frustration sets in when it all doesn't go right and a change in making it better doesn't happen - welcome to Tony Jr. So therefore that's why a change may let it been seen that he can communicate and that team can run better. Having fun - well, honestly, that's part of it when you get down the routes of racing. Having fun while being successful and hopefully that package comes together.Though with this, a lot of people even begin to the question the driver and if maybe he is the source of the problem. Though we know he's got the talent - what do you call the seasons at DEI when the 8 team ran really well? We all know if given the right combination he can tell the crew cheif what's going on with the car - welcome to that time again, with Tony Eury Sr. So therefore it really boils down to him and Tony Jr. specifically and if it doesn't work between two, maybe they need to be seperated. We all know they're good individually at what they do. Dale Jr. can drive (2003/2004) while Tony Eury Jr. can work on the car (he had some good runs with Michael at DEI when on the 15 car) but maybe not together - maybe they don't have the correct jell. It's the same type of question that yeah Chad is good at what he does, but would he be the same with Schrub? or Dale Jr.? It's all about that combination and both people putting in the effort. I think that's why it boils down to a change that may help both halves.

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Kahnefreak

May 29, 2009 4:39 pm

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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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ernie

May 29, 2009 4:40 pm

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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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May 29, 2009 5:05 pm

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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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Scott

May 29, 2009 5:28 pm

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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. ;D

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Scott

May 29, 2009 5:33 pm

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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. ;D

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