Three Choices

Kelley Earnhardt Elledge: "When we say we want to be with the top competitive Chevrolet organization anybody can read through the lines there and know there’s only three that really you can fit in that category, so if that’s our No. 1 directive, that’s what we want to do. You know, that [Hendrick] would be an awesome place to be because they’re at the top of their game right now. But you know in this sport you never know whose going to be on top of their game. Gibbs is right behind him Richard (Childress) is right behind him. Richard has stepped up his program in the last several years, Ginn Racing has stepped up their program with Bobby coming on board there and getting involved with that team."

This is unsurprising. Initially, Junior enunciated Chevrolet loyalty. He also expressed championship desire. Thus, his practical options were limited. His choices were predictable.