MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Another key piece has left Dale Earnhardt, Inc., with Tony Eury, Sr. accepting the position of director of competition at JR Motorsports, the team owned by Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Commonly referred to as “Pops” around the NASCAR garage, Eury, Sr. will oversee competition and technical support for all of JR Motorsports, which includes a full-time NASCAR Busch Series program, a USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series entry and three late-model teams.
His new role at JR Motorsports will begin immediately.
“Tony, Sr. brings wins, championships and an immeasurable amount of knowledge to JR Motorsports,” Earnhardt said.  “He also brings a sense of trust that you only have in family.
“This company needs his expertise, and I’m glad he sees the potential at JR Motorsports to want to work here. I hope I can provide him the same amount of success here that he has achieved over the years, and I hope he enjoys working here as much as I know he enjoyed working at DEI.”