Junior without Number 8?

[onlooker]

Looks like the two teams will have to work something out so Junior can use the number 8 with Hendrick Motor Sports.

That would have to be a marketing headache if he would have to use another number. Plus all the Junior fans would have to scrap the old number 8 off their windows and put a new one on.

Here is a ESPN article on it: Earnhardt Jr. not sure he'll be able to take his No. 8 to new team

[onlooker]

Rick Hendrick has let DEI know, that he is willing to purchase the number 8 for Dale to use when he races for him next season.

ESPN article: Hendrick not sure what DEI wants in exchange for No. 8