Park still considering staying at DEI for 2003

[MountaineerTom]

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#1-Steve Park, who two weeks ago openly talked of leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc(DEI), says he is now open to the possibility of remaining with the organization next season. Park said he is now more "at ease" with the idea of one-year contract extension – a haggling point in recent discussions with the team. "We've talked about doing a one-year deal. I thought at first, being stubborn, I would be in the same position this time next year, so I wasn't pleased with that," Park said. "Now, I'm more at ease with stuff. Maybe that's now a possibility – keep Steve Park and Pennzoil together at DEI for the term of Pennzoil's contract." Pennzoil has one year remaining on its contract to sponsor DEI's #1 Chevy. Both Park and DEI allowed a June 15 deadline to pass that would have given DEI first opportunity to sign Park.(ThatsRacin.com)

AND Steve Park said he's been offered a one-year deal to remain with Dale Earnhardt Inc., but he said he's "stubborn" and wants a longer contract. Park said he's waiting for Ty Norris, DEI's team manager, to decide if a two-year deal is possible. Park said he has no particular time frame, but said running for car owner Bill Davis [#23] is a possibility next season if he can't come to terms with DEI. There is also speculation Park could be moving to the Rick Hendrick [#25] operation in 2003.(Winston Salem Journal)(7-20-2002)