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Tony Stewart says he has signed a new crew chief for his Stewart-Haas racing #14 Chevy for next season but could not yet reveal who it is. Answering questions from race fans at Texas Motor Speedway Tuesday night, Stewart told the crowd the deal was done Monday evening. Stewart also says he has a verbal commitment from a sponsor for his second car and driver Ryan Newman, but the deal is not quite ready to be announced.

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August 28, 2008  08:53 AM ET

Who is available or who is jumping ship?? Booty Barker gonna jump into the mix? Maybe Tony Eury has had enough of the golden childs crap. We know Zippy is going to stick with Logano....Anyone got any other clues??

August 28, 2008  08:58 AM ET

Now Preacher don't start on Jr. already this morning..LOL I truely believe that it 50?50- Tony E.'s and Jr.s fault when they don't race well..
I hope that Stewart races well after getting out of tha foreign car!!!

August 28, 2008  09:01 AM ET

Tony looks like a "Made Man" in this picture. He needs a pinky ring and a 3 piece silk suit. "Fugeddaboudit!"

August 28, 2008  09:03 AM ET

Not starting on Jr Ohio...just stating a fact. You know the tensions are high between them and if it isn't the equipment, and it OBVIOUSLY couldn't be the golden boy, it must be the crew chief.

August 28, 2008  09:12 AM ET

Junior Johnson?

August 28, 2008  09:12 AM ET

Tony looks like an older member of a "Boy Band"! (can't remember any of the bands names).
The JR twins have been way too conservative for too long in the season.
You just want to walk up to them and say ****?
Hopefully they will cut loose and let it all hang out going into the chase.

Oh, Back street boys ! Tony , this clean cut mess has got to go!

August 28, 2008  09:19 AM ET

Junior Johnson????? If that is the case lets just throw Larry Macreynolds into the mix as well!! LOL!

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August 28, 2008  09:29 AM ET

SI already reported on who it was...any surprise?

"Hendrick Motorsports engineering manager Darian Grubb has accepted a position as crew chief for driver Tony Stewart and his No. 14 Chevrolet next season"

August 28, 2008  09:38 AM ET

Preacher 50/50 to blame... Do you really think that Eury hasn't made quite a few bad calls this year and missed the set up.. As Jr. has made bonehead moves on the track and cost himself track position..I think they should part ways, I mean family is family BUT you are in NASCAR to win races!!

August 28, 2008  09:51 AM ET

I agree. Eury made bad calls 3 weeks in a row with regards to pit strategy. Yes, Little E made a mistake this weekend on passing before start/finish. But, he could have won at least one of the last three races prior to that if it weren't for Eury Jr. LET HIM GO!!!!!

August 28, 2008  10:00 AM ET

I can't wait till the Jr's implode and the team bites the dust....that ought to make the crook Hendrick happy as a pig in slop that he signed the golden child. Love to see his contract get terminated and have him driving the #96 car because he is too much of a Prima Donna. I know it won't happen but one can have dreams right???

August 28, 2008  11:15 AM ET

OK it's out of the bag, he hired me.

August 28, 2008  11:15 AM ET

Watchout Smoke it's Kyle on your arsse,
NNOOOOOOOOOOOOO

August 28, 2008  11:21 AM ET

Since Jr has made the biggest umbilical cut by leaving DEI, he needs to stay in that "what is in it for me " mode and think that way about a crew chief. That is not a dig at Jr. and I do not want to blame Eury for everything, but he does not make me feel confident in his abilities as a crew chief. Even when he gets interviewed he sounds dim witted in comaprison to other crew chiefs.
As for Tony up there, never seen him look so well groomed and happy. I wish him well next year and I am pretty sure he will do exactly that for a new owner.

August 28, 2008  11:34 AM ET

OK it's out of the bag, he hired me.

Mr. Bill | 08/28/08, 11:15 AM
Hey, I saw you the other day on a TV commercial,,,,,Funny Stuff Man!
"Watch out for that BUS!" LMAO

August 28, 2008  11:40 AM ET

Luvdatracin, Yea, Tony JR got that back country boy twang, slow draw commenting thing going for him.
As far as Tony s looks, maybe that is part of Kyle Petty's problem, gotta look professional.
I'm not picking on either!!!!!!!! LOL

August 28, 2008  11:56 AM ET

SVT - you are so friendly this morning. Bet you are a motivational speaker, (living in a van down by the river).

August 28, 2008  11:59 AM ET

Eury's got Jr in the the top 5. They both are human and make stupid mistakes...but so does Chad. Heck, look at Steve L @ the 24...you gonna tell me HE'S made the right calls? The 24 hasn't even one a race. Same can be said for Harvick...and I LIKE ol Happy. (Not a JG fan in the least...I consider HIM the 'golden' boy). They all argue..Carl and Bob and Cousin C's got 6 wins. I dont see Eury Jr and Jr parting any time soon. For one season with new team, they're doing well enough to 'wait and see' another year at least.

 
August 28, 2008  12:05 PM ET

We all wish we lived in a Perfect World.
The JR and JR show will be long running and high in the charts, PERIOD!
"I borrowed that "period" from someone else in here, can't remember who"

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