Earnhardt has strong race despite finishing 13th Jun 29, 2009
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -Dale Earnhardt Jr. had one of the most satisfying 13th-place finishes in his NASCAR career Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedwa 00003E61 y. ... It appeared Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun his tires on a restart on lap 175 and, when Truex slowed behind him, Busch ran into the rear of the Truex car and ignited the melee. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Logano gets first Cup win in rain Jun 29, 2009
It appeared that Dale Earnhardt Jr., in third at the time, spun his tires on a restart and Truex, right behind him, slowed and was hit from behind by Kyle Busch, igniting the melee. An angry Truex waited on track for Busch, who eventually finished seventh, to drive past under caution and made as if to throw his helmet. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Multicar Crash Brings Red Flag at New Hampshire Jun 29, 2009
As the field headed toward the first turn on the 175th of 301 scheduled laps, Martin Truex Jr. appeared to slow to avoid third-place Dale Earnhardt Jr., who spun his tires on the restart. Kyle Busch hit Truex from behind and the melee was on. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Car better than Junior's finish Jun 29, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. had one of the most satisfying 13th-place finishes in his NASCAR career Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway ... "UNHAPPY GUYS: Martin Truex Jr. and Brian Vickers were both upset with Kyle Busch after being knocked out of the race in an eight-car crash just past halfway.It appeared Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun his tires on a restart on lap 175 and, when Truex slowed behind him, Busch ran into the rear of the Truex car and ignited the melee.Busch was able to continue and Truex,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Earnhardt Jr. visits Vegas Expo Jun 28, 2009
LAS VEGAS -- The Bowling Proprietors Association of America, which has run NASCAR bowling leagues for many years, brought in Dale Earnhardt Jr. to start the engines of about 500 attendees at International Bowl Expo last Monday at the Mandalay Bay Resort. Here are some of his answers to various bowling-related questions. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
NASCAR fights to keep sponsors, fans and dollars coming in Jun 28, 2009
"GM cut all its support of NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck series teams in the first week of June. Among those on the hit list was JR Motorsports, a Nationwide team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr."We'll try to do the best we can to cover the void that will create," Earnhardt said. "Chevrolet is going through some very challenging times. I had a true understanding that this would be coming down the pipe and they would have to make some adjustments. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
NASCAR crew chief is a one-man steering committee Jun 28, 2009
When Hendrick landed Dale Earnhardt Jr. and put him in the No. 88 to start 2008, the team believed it would be adding another supercharged Chevrolet to its already potent mix. Last season, Earnhardt qualified for the Chase for the Cup, then finished last among the 12 Chase drivers. (Boston Globe)
Rain washes out qualifying at New Hampshire Jun 27, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, Owner Points. 21. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Those Were The Days Jun 27, 2009
A man in a Dale Earnhardt Jr. tee was caught on camera robbing a Salt Lake City bank ... The young man in the surveillance photo on the right -- the one wearing the black long-sleeve Dale Earnhardt Jr. tee -- is in the process of robbing a Salt Lake branch of the Mountain American Credit Union. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
With lots of help, Stewart’s doing fine on his own Jun 26, 2009
Before arriving at Dale Earnhardt Inc., Gibson was the car chief for Jeff Gordon, and filled the same position for Alan Kulwicki. But last season, while the foundation at DEI continued to crack, Gibson wondered whether he might be better off with another employer. (Boston Globe)
Steam helps power Busch brothers Jun 25, 2009
I guess those are the ones with 88 tattooed on their arm, said Busch, referring to the number of Dale Earnhardt Jr. s car. Or maybe still 8 s [Earnhardt s former car number. (Boston Globe)
The Pit Pass Jun 25, 2009
Favorite driver (all-time): Dale Earnhardt Sr. ... Favorite driver (all-time): Dale Earnhardt Sr.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sonoma Notebook: Hendrick to meet with Keselowski about 2010 Jun 24, 2009
Keselowski currently drives the No. 88 in the Nationwide Series for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who could move the team up to NASCAR's premier series. "That's something that Dale and Kelley are looking at," Hendrick said before Sunday's race at Infineon Raceway. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kelley, Timothy Jun 23, 2009
He was a NASCAR enthusiast and a fan of Jeff Gorton and Dale Earnhardt Jr. He enjoyed reading, music, Cardinal baseball, Chicago Bears football and spending time with his daughter, Katy and his niece, Jenna Kelley and nephews, Ruan Kelley and Andy Pate. Survivors include his parents, John and Lois Kelley of New Salem; a special friend, Laura Baxter; and their daughter, Katherine Mae "Katy" Kelley of Griggsville; a brother, John (wife Jamie) Kelley of Griggsville; and a sister, Mrs. Kevin... (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Keselowski will hear plans Jun 22, 2009
Keselowski currently drives the No. 88 in the Nationwide Series for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who could move the team up to NASCAR's premier series. After Keselowski drove Finch's car to his first Cup victory with a surprise April win at Talladega, he agreed to a period of exclusive negotiations with Hendrick about a long-term contract. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kahne holds off Stewart for first road course win Jun 22, 2009
(35) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 113, 61. 2, 85, 93,050. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR owners will back reorganizing General Motors Jun 20, 2009
Hendrick, the owner of Hendrick Motorsports, fields Chevrolets for drivers Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. It s clear they are committed to racing and committed to our organization, Hendrick said. (Boston Globe)
Vickers wins another pole with big run at Sonoma Jun 20, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 91. 509. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR Hall of Fame announces opening date Jun 20, 2009
Included among a host of interactive displays, exhibits and artifacts will be the blazer that Ned Jarrett wore while he commentated the 1993 Daytona 500 in which his son, Dale, staved off Dale Earnhardt to claim his first Daytona 500 win. The artifact represents the close family ties within NASCAR, a sport in which fathers, sons, brothers and cousins race with each other, for each other and against each other. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
NASCAR spinning its wheels this year Jun 19, 2009
NASCAR executives and drivers answer with a definitive no. But there's enough concern that officials recently staged a "town hall" where people like Jimmie (Johnson), Tony (Stewart) and Junior (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) gathered to discuss what ails the race series. "If you look at the economy, anything that's considered an extracurricular activity is down," said Ryan Newman, who is fifth in the Sprint Cup standings heading into Sunday's Toyota/SaveMart 350 at Sonoma's Infineon Raceway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jeff Sachs On Carbon Trading Jun 19, 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)
Danica Patrick and NASCAR Jun 18, 2009
Similar to Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick would be an advertisers dream, and NASCAR is certainly aware of her earning potential. Patrick will have a steep learning curve coming from the open-wheel ranks to the stock car level, but here ability to endorse and cater to her sponsors has already been well established. (Suite101.com)
Martin winning races, having fun Jun 18, 2009
"I love the sport. I don't know what in the world I'll do when I can't do this anymore, but that's a long way out there.''Hendrick, who also fields Cup cars for four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr., said Martin has been a revelation to the whole team."There's a word in the sport: respect,'' Hendrick said. "I've worked with a lot of drivers and been around a lot of drivers. Mark's probably as good as I've ever seen on a chassis, reading the chassis, knowing what... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Martin, 50, having more fun than ever Jun 18, 2009
Hendrick, who also fields Cup cars for four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr., said Martin has been a revelation to the whole team. "There's a word in the sport: respect," Hendrick said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR's record in Sonoma Valley Jun 18, 2009
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Communication seen as key to improving CoT, racing Jun 18, 2009
Yeah, there's things I could think about to make the race car better and (crew chief) Tony Gibson or Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt Jr. could tell you something that's totally different and it might be better or it might be worse. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
More of this story Jun 18, 2009
To make it to the finals and a shot at winning, you have to have some luck and a good car, said Gray, whose cars usually have something to do with the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. I don t know if it really has to do with the driving. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Road Warriors Jun 17, 2009
The merger of the Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Ganassi organizations last winter that put him into the Target Chevrolet has clearly made a major difference. Last season, Montoya had only three top 10s (including sixth at Infineon) and was 25th in the points. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
GM makes cuts to NASCAR support Jun 17, 2009
Among the teams already notified that they will lose funding are JR Motorsports, owned by Sprint Cup star Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kevin Harvick Inc., co-owned by Cup star Harvick and his wife, DeLana. JRM races in the second-tier Nationwide Series, while KHI has entries in Nationwide and the third-tier Camping World Truck Series. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
NOTEBOOK: Jimmie Johnson finds a silver lining Jun 17, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finishes 14th in latest chapter of a disappointing season ... " JUNIOR'S DAY Fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. had another so-so day in what so far has been a mediocre season, finishing 14th. A year ago, Earnhardt squeezed 55 laps out of his last tank of gas to win this race. But he never got into contention Sunday. Earnhardt, in his fourth race with new crew chief Lance McGrew, said, "We worked hard on the car and we had it real good at one point. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR: Sport must welcome foreign cars Jun 16, 2009
Then came GM's decision late last week to end its support of teams in the Nationwide and Truck Series, a cutback that slashes the bottom lines at teams owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick and every organization not run by a big-time star. Toyota is now the only manufacturer supporting teams in either of those series. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
Last year s winner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., finished 14th ... (30) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 82. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Check out police cars, vintage wheels Jun 16, 2009
2008 winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Quick hits: Chevy has just one Sprint Cup win in the last 15 Michigan races. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tension builds between Kyle Busch and Earnhardt Jr. Jun 16, 2009
Drivers Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. exchanged fresh barbs even pulling Earnhardt s fans into it ahead of Sunday s Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. At the same time, General Motors now reorganizing in bankruptcy court confirmed that it is further paring its support of NASCAR teams driving Chevrolets, which include the No.88 Chevy driven by Earnhardt for Hendrick Motorsports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mark Martin wins Lifelock 400 on fuel strategy Jun 16, 2009
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., continued to struggle, finishing 14th. Stewart holds on to the points lead ith 47 points over Gordon in second. (Dowagiac News, MI)
50-year-old Mark Martin wins Cup race in Michigan Jun 16, 2009
" Denny Hamlin finished third, followed by Carl Edwards, Biffle, Juan Pablo Montoya and series points leader Tony Stewart. Last year's winner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., finished 14th. Brian Vickers started from the pole, but Kyle Busch passed him at the start and led the first eight laps with Johnson moving into second. Johnson swept past to take the lead on the ninth lap and looked unbeatable, leading 141 of the next 142 laps. He was never challenged, building big leads after each caution flag... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Earnhardt gaining confidence in new crew chief Jun 16, 2009
It's been a long, eventful year since Dale Earnhardt Jr. last visited Victory Lane in a NASCAR Sprint Cup race ... Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, talks with crew chief Lance McGrew in the garage during practice for Sunday's NASCAR LifeLock 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR could accept more automakers Jun 16, 2009
Then came GM's decision late last week to end its support of teams in the lower-tier Nationwide and Truck Series, a cutback that slashes the bottom lines at race teams owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick and every organization not run by a big-time NASCAR star. The pullout leaves Toyota as the only manufacturer supporting teams in either of those series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Jun 16, 2009
3: Points standing of Dale Earnhardt Jr. after 14 races in 2008. 20: Points standing of Dale Earnhardt Jr. after 14 races in 2009 ... 10: Top-10 finishes for Dale Earnhardt Jr. through 14 races in 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Washout leaves Stewart with Pocono 500 pole Jun 6, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 2009 Owner Points 18th. 19. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stewart top threat at Pocono Jun 6, 2009
My dark horse is Dale Earnhardt Jr., who will be running his second race under new crew chief Lance McGrew. Junior finished 12th at Dover last week. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto racing results, schedule Jun 6, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 19. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 20. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR dream: Dale Jr. vs. Danica Jun 5, 2009
But because many of Junior's legion of loyalists still can't reconcile that he never was, never is and never will be his daddy, the late seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt, the sport is awash in red and green tears and precious little else matters ... He was part of a team recognized by its peers for its coverage of the death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt and for several NASCAR season preview sections. (Florida Today)
Earnhardt Jr., crew chief build rapport, hit ground talking Jun 4, 2009
Interim crew chief Lance McGrew stands in the Dover International Speedway garage with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Saturday during pratice for the Autism Speaks 400, their first Sprint Cup race together ... "I was a little shocked by that, because interim usually means temporary," said Fox analyst and former crew chief Larry McReynolds, who won the Daytona 500 with Davey Allison and Dale Earnhardt. (USA Today -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing June 4 - 7 Jun 3, 2009
"We'll have our chests out and feel good about what we accomplished (Sunday), feel good about our pit stops, feel good about the adjustments and all those things and take that into Pocono, but it's just a different animal." Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s former crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., is overseeing Johnson's test efforts. Earnhardt improved significantly at Dover with new crew chief Lance McGrew. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Earnhardt, Crew Chief 'Ain't Clicked Yet' Jun 2, 2009
AP Photo/Paul SancyaDale Earnhardt Jr. talks to reporters after his cousin and long-time crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., is replaced on Earnhardt's No. 88 team ... -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked with his interim crew chief a week earlier than expected. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
NASCAR and K'NEX Announce New Licensing Partnership Jun 2, 2009
Officially-Licensed by K NEX will allow kids to build exciting replicas from their favorite NASCAR teams and drivers, including Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jeff Gordon. Hatfield, PA (Vocus) June 2, 2009 -- Young race fans can build their own NASCAR environment with new NASCAR-themed building toys by K NEX. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Court proceedings off to quick start Jun 2, 2009
GM also provides cash and technical aid to race teams including Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, N.C., which fields Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski. GM also said its sponsorship of the 2010 Winter Olympics won't be affected. (The Augusta Chronicle)
So Far, So Good For Earnhardt Jr.'s New Crew Chief Jun 2, 2009
(Sports Network) - Though Jimmie Johnson won the Autism Speaks 400 in a thrilling finish at Dover International Speedway this past weekend, his teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., was the center of attention. Earnhardt ran his first race with new crew chief Lance McGrew after Tony Eury Jr.'s removal from the role last week. (ABC 7 News, DC)
General Motors stays on track for auto racing Jun 2, 2009
Hendrick, who fields the Chevy Impala SS in Sprint Cup racing and runs drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski of Rochester Hills, said in a release from Concord, N.C., home of Hendrick Motorsports. "From a racing perspective, our heritage is with General Motors. In 25 years together, Hendrick Motorsports has won eight Sprint Cup Series titles with Chevrolet, which has more NASCAR championships and wins than any other manufacturer. Since I was a... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Naked NASCAR truth: Junior sells apparel but has no clothes Jun 2, 2009
His many fans have spent many years making excuses for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who s the most overrated figure in American sports ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. is 34, older than his far more accomplished teammate Jimmie Johnson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Earnhardt interim crew chief takes over at Dover Jun 1, 2009
(AP) -Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked with his interim crew chief a week earlier than expected. The solid result in the No. 88 Chevrolet came just in time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR: Johnsonwins thriller at Dover Jun 1, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 12th in his first race with crew chief Lance McGrew. Stewart passed Jeff Gordon for the Cup points lead and became the first owner/driver to sit atop the standings since Alan Kulwicki in 1992. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eury Jr. out as crew chief for slumping Earnhardt Jun 1, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands in the garage Thursday at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Mike McCarn / AP ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tony Eury Jr., who has worked with driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. as crew chief or car chief since his Sprint Cup Series debut in 2000, is no longer working atop the driver s pit box. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson holds off Stewart for victory at Dover Jun 1, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 12th in his first race with crew chief Lance McGrew ... (22) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 83. (Longview Daily News, WA)
New kind of pressure for slumping Earnhardt May 31, 2009
- All Martin Truex Jr. needs to do to gauge the enormous impact Dale Earnhardt Jr. has on NASCAR is take a peek at the packed stands every race day ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. composes himself while talking with reporters after his crew chief and cousin Tony Eury Jr. was fired Thursday ... - All Martin Truex Jr. needs to do to gauge the enormous impact Dale Earnhardt Jr. has on NASCAR is take a peek at the packed stands every race day. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NH Leisure Expo in Portsmouth June 6-7 May 31, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last September. You can win tickets to the upcoming race in Loudon at the N.H. Leisure Expo June 6-7 at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Keselowski finds way to victory May 31, 2009
Jeffrey Earnhardt, grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, failed to qualify for what would have been his debut in the Nationwide Series. Also Saturday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Truex nearing a decision on future May 31, 2009
Truex is close friends with former DEI teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. and saw up close how much impending free agency can weigh on a driver. Truex s decision won t receive nearly the scrutiny that Earnhardt s did in 2007 when he left Dale Earnhardt Inc. Earnhardt knew the risks in making a move, and Truex understands he has to be smart with his decision ... Truex signed a one-year contract last year to remain with Dale Earnhardt Inc., hoping to help turn around the struggling team. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Earnhardt on the spot now May 31, 2009
- All Martin Truex needs to do to gauge the enormous impact Dale Earnhardt Jr. has on NASCAR is to take a peek at the packed stands every race day. The fans dress in Junior's colors, bring their No. 88 signs, and roar when his name is mentioned in introductions. (Boston Globe)
Junior's nephew fails to qualify for Nationwide May 31, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'snephew fails to qualify for Nationwide - Racing - SI.com ... He's the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and son of Kerry. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Junior feels the pressure May 31, 2009
-- All eyes are on Dale Earnhardt Jr. today ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., center, confers with interim crew chief Brian Whitesell, right, during practice at Dover ... He hasn't forgotten how to drive a race car, and he's mentally tough enough, for sure, to get the job done," Hendrick said.Hendrick's need to make big personnel changes to the No. 88 team in an effort to find the performance all involved had envisioned has generated intense media scrutiny.Earnhardt's struggles on the track have also... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Keselowski wins Nationwide race at Dover May 31, 2009
"That's awesome. I like that stat,'' he said.He enjoyed the finish and surely lifted the spirits of the JR Motorsports team. Co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. was one of the first people to congratulate Keselowski. Earnhardt had a draining week when his cousin and cre 000015D5 w chief, Tony Eury Jr., was removed by Hendrick Motorsports because of a slow start this season.Eury Sr. is Keselowski's crew chief, and he defended his beleaguered son. He told his son to catch his breath, go to work in his... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Juniors nephew only driver to falter at Nationwide May 31, 2009
Hes the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and son of Kerry. Instead, Jeffrey Earnhardt will run a partial schedule this year in NASCARs second-tier series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reutimann wins pole at Dover May 30, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 154. 799. (Longview Daily News, WA)
