McGrew will stay on as Earnhardt's crew chief Oct 31, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will keep crew chiefLance McGrew in 2010 - Racing - SI.com ... (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. will keep his crew chief next season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin hoping to gain ground at Talladega Oct 31, 2009
Hail to the chiefs While Joe Gibbs Racing earlier this week replaced Steve Addington with Dave Rogers as Kyle Busch s crew chief on the No. 18 car, Hendrick Motorsports yesterday cemented its driver-crew chief relationship between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Lance McGrew, who had the interim removed from his title after stepping in at midseason for Tony Eury Jr. as crew chief of the No. 88 car. There was a lot of pressure with how he came into this deal and the way he s handled it has been extremely... (Boston Globe)
Hendrick keeping McGrew as Earnhardt's crew chief in 2010 Oct 31, 2009
Lance McGrew, left, talks about the No. 88 Chevrolet's set-up with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the garage area at Talladega Superspeedway ... Teammate Jeff Gordon also thought the move would lift a burden off McGrew, noting that "when you're Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew chief, the last thing you want is any extra questions. "All day long people can tell you within the organization that you're the guy, but the perception has been out there for (McGrew) to get questioned," Gordon said. Some of that... (USA Today -- Sports)
iRacing Simulation Gives NASCAR Hall of Fame Guests Authentic Driving Experience Oct 31, 2009
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Johnson driving to No. 4 Oct 30, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:55 AM CDT The more things change, the more they stay the same. The 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season is becoming eerily similar to the 2008 season, and 2007 season, and 2006 season. (Atmore Advance, AL)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. holds the record for consecutive wins at Talladega with four straight from 2001-03. Chevrolets have won 18 of the last 21 races at Talladega. (USA Today -- Sports)
First Presenters Announced for 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards' Oct 28, 2009
The first celebrities announced as Awards presenters during "Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)" are NASCAR superstar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC's "The Middle" Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Julianne Hough; nominee Randy Houser (for both New Artist and Music Video of the Year for "Boots On"); nominee Jake Owen (New Artist of the Year); Kellie Pickler; CMA Award winner LeAnn Rimes; and ABC News's Robin Roberts, co-anchor of "Good Morning America" and host of the upcoming "Robin... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rewind | Another ending to rile up fans Oct 26, 2009
Getty Images MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 23: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the #88 AMP Energy / National Guard Chevrolet during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 23, 2009 in Martinsville, Virginia ... Give some credit to Dale Earnhardt Jr. His tire problems early in the race 00001B2F sent him two laps down. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr., (88) scrubs the wall as Juan Pablo Montoya (42) passes by during the Tums 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Johnson only wants to win Oct 25, 2009
" Johnson knows he won't win a fan vote for most popular driver. Since only one driver has won the most popular award and the series championship in the last 25 years, he doesn't mind sacrificing t-shirt sales for trophies. Bill Elliott is the only driver in the last 25 years to be most popular and the series champion. That came in 1988, and the fans quickly turned against him in 1989 and 1990, voting Waltrip as their favorite. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won the most popular driver award in the past... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Today's lineup Oct 25, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 95. 83. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lewis hopes to stick Oct 23, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 23, 2009 02:00 AMModified Thu, Oct 22, 2009 11:17 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Junior expected to bounce back Oct 23, 2009
AP PHOTO BY MIKE MCCARN Dale Earnhardt Jr., at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord last Friday, is having a tough season ... CHARLOTTE -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. is frustrated, angry, discouraged and disillusioned ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. is frustrated, angry, discouraged and disillusioned. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lack of success has Junior near end of his rope Oct 22, 2009
Some believe the drop-off in attendance and television ratings can be attributed to Dale Earnhardt Jr. not qualifying for the Chase for the Championship. The reality, however, is the son of seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt hasn't been a factor in a long time. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Short-time drivers trying to stay focused Oct 22, 2009
Mears has been to Victory Lane as many times over the last three seasons (once) as Dale Earnhardt Jr., whose huge fan base means he s in no danger of losing his job. Whether a driver s imminent departure places a strain between himself and the rest of the team depends on the circumstances. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson ends four-year losing streak at Lowe's Oct 20, 2009
"Hamlin was in contention until last week, when driver error crashed him out of California. He could have rebounded at Lowe's, where he led 54 laps early only to wind up 42nd after an engine failure. He's 11th in the standings 372 points out.Hamlin was long gone from the track when he posted an apology on his Twitter stream with 60 laps remaining."A championship just isn't meant to be for this year," he tweeted.Edwards, the preseason favorite to dethrone Johnson, remained winless on the season... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Updated and unofficial driver standings Oct 19, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar The best driver of his era is now closer to a fourth straight title. Oct 19, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still struggling -- royally. Things were supposed to improve for Little E after his owner Rick Hendrick replaced Tony Eury Jr. as his crew chief with Lance McGrew. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Maybe it's not Johnson, but it's just different, isn't it? Oct 18, 2009
The wind whipping the flags in the infield moved faster than the 88 car of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and made those 48 degrees considerably colder. If you didn t know where you were, and somebody said, Winnipeg, you would have said, Thought so. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Junior Frustrated with Terrible Season Oct 17, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he's "had enough" as he rides out the worst season of his NASCAR career. Earnhardt is stuck in a 51-race winless streak dating back to 2008, his first season with Hendrick Motorsports. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Second verse, same as the first Oct 17, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AMModified Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dale Jr. has 'had enough' after his worst season Oct 17, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he's 'had enough' after his worst season - Racing - SI.com ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he's 'had enough' after his worst season ever ... CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he's "had enough" as he rides out the worst season of his NASCAR career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Earnhardt about to the end of my rope Oct 17, 2009
John Harrelson / Getty ImagesDale Earnhardt Jr. is 22nd in the standings, has five top-10s and five DNFs this season, and hasnt finished higher than 17th in the last six races ... CONCORD, N.C. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowes Motor Speedway. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Junior at end of his rope Oct 17, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has just five top-10s this season, five DNFs and hasn;t won in 51 races. CONCORD, N.C. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Earnhardt sees light at end of long season Oct 17, 2009
ASSOCIATED PRESS CONCORD, N.C. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom in May during his last trip to Lowe's Motor Speedway ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shown during practice for Saturday's NASCAR Banking 500 auto race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Johnson zips to pole at Charlotte Oct 16, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. held the previous record for fastest qualifying lap (190. 907 m.p.h.) in the COT when he took the pole for the spring 2008 race at Texas. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Army National Guard takes over as Iron Dog sponsor Oct 14, 2009
On a national level, the National Guard supports such high-profile athletes as Dale Earnhardt Jr., who sports a National Guard logo on his race car. "NASCAR and races like that pertains to the Lower 48 people," Alexie said by phone Tuesday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Johnson Takes Points Lead With Another Win At California Oct 13, 2009
After the restart, Elliott Sadler bumped into the back of Dale Earnhardt Jr. to trigger the multi-car pileup. Kahne, who was running among the top-10 late in the race, ended up finishing 34th, while Vickers settled for a 29th-place effort. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(37) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 248, 83. 7, 88, 108,450. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Danica needs seat time to excel, Johnson says Oct 11, 2009
Her presence would give the circuit a much-needed jolt, though Dale Earnhardt Jr. called any talks in the "early stages." He doesn't doubt, however, her ability to succeed ... Don't worry, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has no plans to try for the Oval Office after turning 35 on Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Earnhardt would welcome Patrick in NASCAR Oct 11, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he d love to see good friend Danica Patrick in NASCAR, but isn t sure when or even if the IndyCar star will make the transition to stock car racing. Patrick and Kelley Earnhardt, general manager of JR Motorsports, have had preliminary talks about Patrick racing in the Nationwide Series, but Earnhardt Jr. said any discussions were in the early stages. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Junior would welcome Danica Oct 10, 2009
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he'd love to see good friend Danica Patrick in NASCAR, but isn't sure when - or even if - the ... - Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he'd love to see good friend Danica Patrick in NASCAR, but isn't sure when - or even if - the. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Motorsports Authentics faces bankruptcy Oct 8, 2009
Owned 50-50 by track operating rivals Speeday Motorsports (NYSE:TRK) and , Motorsports Authentics holds the rights to sell clothing, diecasts and other merchandise for many of the top drivers and teams in the sport, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Hendrick Motorsports and Stewart-Haas Racing. Motorsports Authentics stopped paying certain guaranteed royalties under several license agreements during the summer when royalties on the projected sales were less than the guaranteed minimum royalties,... (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
TimTuttleInside Nascar Casey Mears is playing risky waiting game with Childress. Oct 8, 2009
And Hendrick's Dale Earnhardt Jr. has performed well beneath expectations, 22nd in points. The fact Childress wants to keep Mears is an endorsement of his Chase-capable talent in the right equipment and with the right chemistry. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart wins at Kansas to improve title chances Oct 7, 2009
"The final outcome came down to strategy, and it started to shape as a race that would be decided on fuel mileage. Then Dale Earnhardt Jr., who led 41 laps early before bad breaks ruined his day, brought out the final caution of the race when an engine problem spilled oil on the track.The leaders went to pit road debating with their crew chiefs whether to take two or four tires on what was likely going to be the final chance to gain track position.Greg Biffle went to pit road as the leader,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Two drivers kept their Cup hopes alive and more Kansas lessons. Oct 6, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is starting to make some gains. Yes, Little E, who is suffering through the worst season of his Cup career, is starting to show some signs of life. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Danica, Earnhardt might team up in NASCAR Oct 6, 2009
Shuji Kajiyama / APMarketing heavyweights Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. could soon be teaming up in NASCAR, team owner Rick Hendrick confirmed for SportsIllustrated ... Marketing heavyweights Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. could soon be teaming up in NASCAR, team owner Rick Hendrick confirmed for SportsIllustrated. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Danica talking limited NASCAR deal Oct 5, 2009
Danica would race for JR Motorsports, owned by Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. By Bruce Martin, SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Fast cars, faster talking at Kansas Oct 4, 2009
His Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., will be second. Jamie McMurray will start third, followed by Tony Stewart in fourth, Clint Bowyer in fifth and Jeff Gordon in sixth. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Martin earns another pole in Chase race Oct 4, 2009
Martin seemed to grow more uncomfortable the more Dale Earnhardt Jr. talked, finally breaking into a tight grimace when his former rival s son said he was pulling for the 50-year-old to win the Chase ... (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 175. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Logano notches win week after crashing Oct 4, 2009
JUNIOR BACKS CREW CHIEF: Dale Earnhardt Jr. has given a formal endorsement for crew chief Lance McGrew. Earnhardt will start a season-best second in today's Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway, his 16th race with McGrew calling the shots for his underachieving Hendrick Motorsports team. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dale Jr. lobbies for McGrew's return as No. 88 crew chief Oct 4, 2009
(AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr. has given a formal endorsement for crew chief Lance McGrew. He's just not sure if that carries any weight. (USA Today -- Sports)
Logano eager to race again after Dover wreck Oct 3, 2009
After a rocky start to the year, he grabbed a win in the rain-shortened June race at New Hampshire, has five top 10 finishes and at 20th in the standings is ranked higher than Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr.. Logano said the attention on the accident has been far greater than the amount of time he's spent thinking about it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
A Friend In Deed Oct 2, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s move has helped many, but not himself - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits 22nd. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Can anyone catch the Hendrick drivers? Oct 1, 2009
That the Hendrick drivers except for non-Chase driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be in the hunt for the Sprint Cup title is about as surprising as another baseball postseason with the Red Sox, Yankees, Angels and Phillies. Johnson and Gordon have seven championships, and the 50-year-old Martin is in prime position to shed the "best driver to never win it all" label that has been attached to him for years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(24) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 399, 66. 3, 103, 91,700. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NFL study finds 19x increase in memory problems among ex-pro football players. Sep 30, 2009
Car racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. was uncharacteristically sluggish during the 2002 season, due to concealed symptoms. NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., before a race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, March 2000. (Why Files)
Patrick signs 3-year deal with IndyCar Sep 25, 2009
Danica Patrick signs three-year extention with IndyCar - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Friday September 25, 2009 1:00AM; Updated: Friday September 25, 2009 1:00AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR notes Sep 24, 2009
On a restart with 17 laps to go, Reutimann bounced hard into Dale Earnhardt Jr., shoving Earnhardt into the wall ... Last week: Mears finished 13th and was quick to praise crew chief Todd Berrier for his "great call about mid-race to stay out and gain track position, which really worked out well. Track position is so important at Loudon. Clint Pittman, the rear tire changer, suffered a fractured right foot when it was run over by Denny Hamlin during a pit stop. Pittman will miss the rest of the... (USA Today -- Sports)
On Top Of The World Sep 23, 2009
Mark Martin is first in NASCAR power rankings - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday September 22, 2009 6:00PM; Updated: Tuesday September 22, 2009 6:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Roubini: End of U.S. Supremacy Sep 22, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. In Poll Position Why this NASCAR driver is one of America's most influential athletes. Madoff's Magic Revealed Wall Street power player Bernard Madoff charged with fraud, leaving investors in ruins. (Forbes -- Business)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Sep 22, 2009
Scott Dixon scoreson Ryan Briscoe mistake at Twin Ring Montegi - Bruce Martin - SI.com. Posted: Monday September 21, 2009 2:37PM; Updated: Monday September 21, 2009 2:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
New Hampshire Notebook: Stewart's slide continues Sep 21, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn't make the Chase but looked like he was going to be a factor after he roared from his 23rd starting position into the top 5 late in the race. His bid for a breakthrough ended as so many races have this season, with Earnhardt frustrated and wondering when his luck will finally change. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009
Of those who pitted, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was off pit road first, followed by Hamlin and Jeff Gordon (all three took gas only) ... (23) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 283, 84. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Advertisers may stick with Delhomme Sep 20, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr., for instance, continues to rake in endorsement dollars despite not winning a race since June 2008. Delhomme currently endorses Nike and the Charlotte Metro Credit Union, and he's also appeared in advertisements for SunCom Wireless and Time Warner Cable in the past, said Dave Riggs, director of athlete marketing at Priority Sports and Entertainment, which represents Delhomme. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chase starts with no one taking the favorite's role Sep 20, 2009
LOUDON, N.H. --- All 12 drivers in the Chase for the Championship have studied how the playoffs unfolded in the past five years, looking for trends that might help them during today's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Some have calculated average finishes needed in the next 10 races to win the championship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Top seed in Chase for Cup Martin up to old tricks on new team Sep 20, 2009
With a new owner, new crew chief, and new teammates - Hendrick also owns the cars driven by Gordon, Johnson, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Martin was now part of a unit that spared no expense and produced eye-popping results. The transition for Martin has been seamless, and the production so impressive that Hendrick announced this week that Martin had signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him in the car through at least 2011. (Boston Globe)
Kyle Busch this year's headliner outside the Chase Sep 17, 2009
And in 2007, Kyle Busch started the race at Kansas 10 points out of the Chase lead, got wrecked early by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and finished 41st, 136 points off the lead. That was the first year the Chase field was expanded to 12 drivers, and it featured more mayhem that eventually involved eight of the contenders and scrambled the standings. (MSNBC -- Sports)
KEY COGS: Unsung heroes to Hendrick's success Sep 17, 2009
Race cars for Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. take their parking places in one of 12 buildings on the sprawling Charlotte-area campus of Hendrick Motorsports. By Davis Turner for USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Sports)
Winless series champ still a playoff possibility Sep 16, 2009
"I think you still have a successful season in the Chase, in the sport and the recognition it deserves if I'm not in it, in Mark Martin is not in it, if Dale Earnhardt Jr. is not in it, it's still a success.". Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman also used consistency - and no victories - to make the Chase this year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase Sep 15, 2009
(15) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 72. 5, 100, 89,150. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Richard Petty team merges with Yates Sep 15, 2009
My pick this Saturday night, to win his first race of the season, is Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Article Rating. (Brewton Standard, AL)
› Old tricks, new name Sep 12, 2009
Hypermiling as a sport in America got a huge boost when Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. used a well-known hypermiling technique to win the Michigan International Speedway. At his last pit stop, with six laps to go, his pit crew informed him of the need to refuel. (iAfrica.com)
The Best Of Times Sep 11, 2009
In 12 races with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Eury posted an average finish of 21. 3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
