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Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:06 am EDT

Earnhardt could be close to signing McMurray

By Mark J. Miller

“JamieJamie McMurray may currently be in 25th place in the Sprint Cup Series but the word is that he may be first on the list for Earnhardt Racing right about now, according to Jayski.com.

McMurray is supposedly close to signing a deal that would have him driving the No. 1 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevy next year. The 33-year-old currently drives for Roush Fenway Racing, driving the No. 26 Crown Royal/Irwin Industrial Tools Ford, and has had six top-10 finishes over the years.

McMurray is probably best remembered for winning the 2002 UAW-GM Quality 500 as a substitute driver in his second Winston Cup start.

Source: Jayski.comNew Window

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  1. Furiousd
    1. Posted by Furiousd Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:39 am EDT

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    "McMurray is probably best remembered for winning the 2002 UAW-GM Quality 500 as a substitute driver in his second Winston Cup start."
    Is there anything else that Jamie has done in his carrer to be remebered by?
  2. packerd_00
    2. Posted by packerd_00 Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:53 am EDT

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    I wish him all the best,even if its not in a Ford
  3. James
    3. Posted by James Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:16 pm EDT

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    McMurray is yet another driver who's better than his finishes. Definitely not championship material, but at least there's some potential.
  4. MarkN
    4. Posted by MarkN Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:24 pm EDT

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    Hey Packerd thanks for the tip, I don't why they ever got rid of it. Stupid Yahoo
  5. MarkN
    5. Posted by MarkN Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:24 pm EDT

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    Hey Packerd thanks for the tip, I don't why they ever got rid of it. Stupid Yahoo
  6. B.L.M.
    6. Posted by B.L.M. Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:00 pm EDT

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    he needs to go back to NW, he will never make a name for himself in the Cup Series
  7. nascar.junky
    7. Posted by nascar.junky Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:34 pm EDT

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    put labonte in that car!
  8. Russell
    8. Posted by Russell Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:55 pm EDT

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    If nascar isn't fixed how come only chase drivers compete for the win every week. wwfnascar .I miss the old way.
  9. wopp22
    9. Posted by wopp22 Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:36 pm EDT

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    Russell i'm a 100% with you get back to the old ways and get rid of that Freak called car
  10. dtodd14ts
    10. Posted by dtodd14ts Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    put labonte in the 88 car
  11. sportsnut888
    11. Posted by sportsnut888 Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:04 pm EDT

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    Smart move for both sides. McMurray is biggest name out there, and will give EGR another experienced hand to help JPM next season. Wondering if Bass Pro Shops is still on board, or if they need a new sponsor?
  12. Andy
    12. Posted by Andy Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    It doesnt matter who they pick up to put in that car.DEI will never win a championship until junior buys them out for penny's since they wouldnt sell it to him for dollars.Now the poor winch is going broke.But you watch that poor old washed up JR. that you haters dont like is going to someday take over DEI and bring the company back to the dominant days of the old man!
  13. dtodd14ts
    13. Posted by dtodd14ts Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:41 pm EDT

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    jr needs to retire he's not a driver like stewart
  14. Tyler
    14. Posted by Tyler Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:32 pm EDT

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    Hey russell.... thats why they are in the chase because they are the top drivers this year...and that is why they continue to contend every week. i don't like the system but wake up!!!
  15. JamieG
    15. Posted by JamieG Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:35 pm EDT

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    If only the top 12 are in the chase for the cup,why do they start 43 cars? the other drivers are just there for a show,their points don't really count for anything. If only the top 12 started there wouldn't be so many wrecks and that would save the teams alot of money and the ones that are not in the top 12 can start building cars for next year.

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