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Dear Junior,
Congrats again on being with HMS this season. Unlike many people of Junior Nation, I was behind this move. I can't say it was 100%, but I was cautiously optimistic. Afterall, and let's be honest here, last season sucked big time. I think we all needed a shot of hope and encouragement and that's exactly what Rick's been able to do for you -- provide a program where success is more of a sure thing.
And now nine races in with Richmond on the horizon, I'm having flashbacks of the 2004 season. That was a good year! You ran up front a lot, won a few races, and was DEI's shining star. I try not to let my views on your step-mom get in the way with my memories of the past few years, but honestly I think that if she had even a clue as to how to run DEI, you and Mikey would have been unstopable, the force to be reckoned with that Jimmie and Jeff were last year. Make no mistake, my confidence in you never waivered, not for one minute. But my confidence in DEI has. I'm not sure if I can articulate how much that tears me up, as I grew up Earnhardt. And as I sit here typing this, wearing my much too big #3 black and red sweatshirt with your daddy's name on it, my heart cries for the good ol' days.
I am absolutely convinced that this will be the season when those of us in Junior Nation will get our boy back. You've given us glimpses as to what you can do and are capable of, and for me, it gives me hope. There are good things in line for you, and maybe that elusive win will come this weekend in one of my favorite states. To see an Earnhardt in winner's circle will energize the soul and quell any thoughts (that some have, not me, baby) that maybe it's not who you drive for but a problem inherent in you. I'm sure it's got to be frustrating to know that you've got the setup and the ability, but not reap the benefits. And it's got to be getting old to have Dick Bergren or Krista Voda or whomever shove a mike in your face and ask if this will be the weekend to end the winless streak.
Your first Hendrick win will come when it's time, and I so get that. But Junior, I have to say that part of me is getting a little antsy. It's now May, for crying out crap. Almost 3 months into the season, a third of the way through the season, and still the best you can do is second?? Not that second isn't a respectable position. But... ::sigh::
Junior, the reality of the situation is, I need a haircut. Badly. My roots are all kinds of horrid, my hair is getting too long, and my grown out stack makes me look all raggedy, like I've been around in the dryer or nibbled by mice. To most people I say I've been re-allocating hair cut money to bills, but that's just not true anymore. I'm holding out for a win, hun, and now I'm getting to the point where I can't wait anymore. I want a hair cut! You just have to win at Richmond, end of story. I know it's a big cross to bear, me and my appearance, but I can't take this anymore!
So please, try just a bit harder. For me. I'll adore you no matter what, rest assured on that. It's just that the state of my hair is becoming more important as the days tick by. Race hard, I'll be on the edge of my couch the whole time.
See ya in winner's circle,
Ter
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