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
It features the same laser-scanned, millimeter-accurate version of all the tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule and the NASCAR cars driven regularly in the online version by more than 15,000 iRacing members, including NASCAR stars such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, Joey Logano, Martin Truex, Jr., Marcos Ambrose, Bobby Labonte, Brad Keselowski, Michael McDowell, Justin Labonte, Colin Braun, Chad McCumbee and Cale Gale. "It's important to us that every aspect of our guest... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mcgrew Named As Full-time Crew Chief For Earnhardt Jr. Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - Hendrick Motorsports on Friday named Lance McGrew the full-time crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No.88 Chevrolet, effective immediately. McGrew, 41, took over crew chief duties for Earnhardt Jr. on an interim basis May 28 when Tony Eury Jr. was reassigned to another position within the racing organization. (ABC 7 News, DC)
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)
BrantJamesInside Racing Felix Sabates says that the bad economy won't doom racing. Oct 30, 2009
This was the man who on the fifth anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's death -- when pressed by me on how that cataclysm had changed NASCAR -- compared him with the son of the Christian god ... "Sometimes things happen for a reason. And as cruel as it may sound, Dale Earnhardt getting killed at the Daytona 500 in 2001, he brought awareness and the name 'NASCAR' to the world that before maybe had never heard of before," he said in January 2006. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson driving to No. 4 Oct 30, 2009
Dale Earnhardt, Jr is terrible and Hendrick needs to decide if he wants race wins or sponsorship dollars and a popular driver. With three Hendrick teams occupying the top three positions in the points and the fourth team floundering in 22nd, something drastic needs to happen. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Earnhardt's daughter likes her horsepower Oct 30, 2009
The daughter of famed race car driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. still lives in relative anonymity in the vast world of barrel racing. On the other hand, she doesn't mind it when people approach her wanting to talk about her NASCAR legend father, who crashed and died on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. (The Augusta Chronicle)
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)
We Have a Winner! Oct 28, 2009
The narrator of the story submitted by Brian Estes, a student from Spartanburg, S.C., is given the jar by the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. As Estes tells it, Earnhardt had himself received the jar as a giftfrom NASCAR legend Richard Petty. Fittingly, the winner of the contest managed to incorporate all five of these themes into one 442-word story. (Slate)
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)
Johnson aware of the pack Oct 25, 2009
Had he been here with me when I was racing Dale Earnhardt in the early 90s for the title, I think Jimmie would have held his ground, Martin said. Johnson will start 15th today, and while there is an undeniable sense that he s making his move toward a record fourth consecutive title, Martin isn t conceding with five races remaining. (Boston Globe)
LarsAndersonInside Racing Mark Martin faces the biggest race of his Hall of Fame career. Oct 24, 2009
He's started races when he's been sick, been injured, been happy (think Nov. 9, 1989 in Phoenix, seven days after his first career win), and been sad (think Feb. 26, 2001 in Rockingham, N.C., seven days after his good buddy Dale Earnhardt died). He started his first Cup race the day I celebrated my 10th birthday -- I'm now (gulp) 38 -- and he's raced through five presidential administrations. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Now Or Never At Martinsville Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCARThe most hard-luck driver of his generation has finished runner-up in points the most times in NASCAR history.Mark Martin has started 753 Cup races in his great career, but none were bigger than the one this Sunday. Lars Anderson explains why it might be Martin's best shot at an elusive crown. Oct 24, 2009
He's started races when he's been sick, injured, happy (think: Nov. 9, 1989 in Phoenix, seven days after his first career win), and sad (think: Feb. 26, 2001 in Rockingham, N.C., seven days after his good buddy Dale Earnhardt, Sr. died). Martin started his first Cup race the day I celebrated my tenth birthday -- I'm now (gulp) 38 -- and he's raced during five different presidential administrations. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
MarkBeechRacing Fan Jimmie Johnson bad for NASCAR? I don't think so. Oct 24, 2009
Because I just don't think people would have made that argument about, say, Dale Earnhardt, Sr.. And I can't imagine the Intimidator would have had much patience with somebody who tried. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Newman, Gordon to start up front at Martinsville Oct 24, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 95. 83. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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 ... Childress, who was the car owner for the late Dale Earnhardt Sr., said he remains confident the best of Earnhardt Jr.'s NASCAR career is ahead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Formula One elects new leader today Oct 23, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is frustrated, angry, discouraged and disillusioned. Now the Philadelphia Phillies can say the word they've avoided using all year: Repeat. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Iceland: Avoiding The Next Meltdown Oct 23, 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)
Michael Waltrip in collision with motorcycle Oct 23, 2009
Nobody is trying to sugarcoat the train wreck that is Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s season. Paul Harraka, the first Drive for Diversity driver to win a race in a NASCAR regional touring division, was one of 10 finalists to emerge Tuesday from two days of tryouts for the 2010 class. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Don't worry, Jimmie - they're just jealous Oct 23, 2009
Today everyone revels in Richard Petty's 200 00004000 wins or in the seven championships won by Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt ... Nobody is trying to sugarcoat the train wreck that is Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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)
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)
A Long Fight Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesMax Siegel's new team Revolution Racing will be trailed by BET camera crews throughout next season.Former DEI executive Max Siegel is on a mission to get more minorities involved in NASCAR. Thanks to one new innovative deal, he's getting closer, writes SI.com's Brant James. Oct 22, 2009
Even though the deal didn't happen, Siegel remained excited by NASCAR. His growing interest in the stock car phenomenon and its use as a marketing tool were eventually satisfied when he accepted the high-profile, highly thankless job of president of global operations at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 2007 ... "So the balance we've had to strike, being at a place like Dale Earnhardt Inc. and going through all of that is really about maintaining the integrity of the racing program and winning, but also... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Harraka headlines 10-driver diversity class Oct 21, 2009
Program operations have been transferred for next year's class to the 909 Group, a sports marketing agency run by Max Siegel, who spent two seasons running Dale Earnhardt Inc. until the team merged with Chip Ganassi Racing late last season. He's created his own team, Revolution Racing, to field cars for all 10 drivers in the 2010 diversity class. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hendrick stands by his man Oct 21, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- Nobody is trying to sugarcoat the train wreck that is Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s season ... Nobody is trying to sugarcoat the train wreck that is Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Charlotte Notebook: Montoya's Chase run hits big bump Oct 20, 2009
A pre-race visit from Rick Hendrick did little to change Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s luck. The series most popular driver finished 38th after an electrical problem sent him to the garage about midway through the race. (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)
NASCAR takes a ride back in time Oct 20, 2009
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Frazzled Junior must focus on winning Oct 20, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Nobody is trying to sugarcoat the trainwreck that is Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s season. He knows it's bad. (The Augusta Chronicle)
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)
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)
Childress focuses on helping his struggling team Oct 19, 2009
Childress, who won six Cup titles with Dale Earnhardt, has little doubt RCR will return to challenge Hendrick Motorsports atop the series. "We can see the crest up there, we've just got to be ready for it," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR seeks recruits at JCSU Oct 18, 2009
"I remember seeing Daytona, Dale Earnhardt Sr., all that," Dill said. His childhood dream was to become a driver, "but if I could be incorporated into NASCAR, somehow, some way, that'd be great.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Montoya drops to 6th in Sprint Cup after finish at 35 Oct 18, 2009
NO PEP TALK FOR JUNIOR: A pre-race visit from Rick Hendrick did little to change Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s luck. The series most popular driver finished 38th after an electrical problem sent him to the garage about midway through the race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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 ... Maybe the drivers inducted this week into the first hall of fame class Junior Johnson, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt didn t do it this way. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Earnhardt has 'had enough' with frustrating year Oct 17, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on during qualifying at Lowe's Motor Speedway in North Carolina on Thursday. AUDIO PREVIEW: CHARLOTTE. (USA Today -- Sports)
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)
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)
Hamlin is over last week's collapse Oct 17, 2009
The former champion does wonder if the first Hall class should have been bigger than Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Richard Petty, Junior Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Sr.. "How the heck can you just take five?'' Wallace said. "When you pick Junior (Johnson) you want to pick (David) Pearson, you want to pick (Cale) Yarborough, you want to pick Bobby Allison. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
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)
Hamlin ready to move on after California collapse Oct 17, 2009
The former champion does wonder if the first Hall class should have been bigger than Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Richard Petty, Junior Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Sr.. "How the heck can you just take five?" Wallace said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
MarkBeechRacing Fan Why I was (secretly) rooting for Denny Hamlin in the Chase. Oct 17, 2009
The ladies were on hand for NASCAR's Hall-of-Fame ceremonies last Wednesday as part of the reception in honor of Dale Earnhardt. It's hideous, I know. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart has exceeded expectations Oct 17, 2009
Grubb came from Hendrick Motorsports, Hutchens from Richard Childress Racing, driver Ryan Newman came from Penske Championship Racing and his crew chief, Tony Gibson, came from Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. With all of them coming from different points on the racing compass, they melded into a team that won its first race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May when Stewart captured the Sprint All-Star Race. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
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)
'Loose cannon' or 'crazy,' Montoya pushing patiently Oct 16, 2009
It sounds a bit like Dale Earnhardt Sr., doesn't it. Montoya doesn't have anywhere near the results of Earnhardt, but his style feels similar. (News & Observer -- Sports)
On The Ballot Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesDavid Pearson finished his career with the highest winning percentage of anyone who had over 250 starts.With the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced, it's time to look ahead to the next one. For SI.com's Tom Bowles, legendary driver David Pearson is his top choice. Oct 16, 2009
Legends known on a national scale, both Frances, Junior Johnson, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are the Babe Ruths of their sport, directly responsible for its growth from its regional roots to a national craze ... Pearson seemed to lean towards support for certain drivers as his downfall, and it's true most of the voting bloc had ties towards both Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
League cracks down on ref criticism Oct 15, 2009
He was joined by Richard Petty, Bill France Jr., Dale Earnhardt, and Junior Johnson. American Steven Lopez won the welterweight gold medal in the WTF World Taekwondo Championships in Copenhagen to become the first five-time world champion. (Boston Globe)
NASCAR Hall of Fame's first class is a good fit Oct 15, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- After 60 years of racing, months of speculation and a final, spirited discussion among voters, the five men chosen Wednesday to be the first inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame -- Bill France Sr., Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Jr. and Junior Johnson -- came as no surprise. The sport's founding father and his son (the Frances), the sport's all-time winningest driver and seven-time champion (Petty), another seven-time champion (Earnhardt) and one of the most successful... (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR Hall taps Frances, Earnhardt, Petty, Johnson Oct 15, 2009
Richard Petty (43) and Dale Earnhardt race side-by-side at Daytona in 1985 ... Dale Earnhardt Sr., driver; seven Cup championships ... His seven Cup titles is tied with Dale Earnhardt for most in NASCAR history. (USA Today -- Sports)
First NASCAR hall snubs Pearson Oct 15, 2009
The final two nods went to Dale Earnhardt, NASCAR's other seven-time champion, and Junior Johnson, a former driver and car owner whose early days stands as a symbol of NASCAR's start. Pearson's exclusion surprised many, including Petty. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASCAR founder France tops first Hall class Oct 15, 2009
Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr. and Junior Johnson all deserve to be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame ... Dale Earnhardt leads the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, at least alphabetically ... His seven Cup titles is tied with Dale Earnhardt's total for most in NASCAR history. (ABC News)
France Sr., France Jr., Petty, Earnhardt, Johnson named to NASCAR hall Oct 15, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- The inaugural five-member class for the NASCAR Hall of Fame was selected on Wednesday, with Bill France Sr., Richard Petty, Bill France Jr., Dale Earnhardt and Junior Johnson to be inducted next year. While meeting in a closed session for most of the day, the 50-member nominating committee considered 25 nominees before casting their vote. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
NASCAR names five to hall of fame Oct 15, 2009
has named Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty to the inaugural class of its hall of fame. The class of 2010 will be inducted at a May 23 ceremony at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown Charlotte, two weeks after the 150,000-square-foot facility is slated to open. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
France, son in 1st NASCAR Hall of Fame class Oct 15, 2009
They joined three men who "played the game" -- Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and the man who, more than anyone, epitomizes the roots of Grits Belt auto racin', Junior Johnson. No David Pearson, which is probably a crying shame when you realize most consider him the most talented racer who ever climbed the gears and "slung it" into Turn 1. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
First NASCAR Hall class announced Oct 15, 2009
The final two nods instead went to Dale Earnhardt, NASCARs other seven-time champion, and Junior Johnson, a former driver and car owner whose early days of running moonshine through backroads of North Carolina stands as a symbol of NASCARs start. Pearsons exclusion surprised many, including Petty. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hall to name first inductees Wednesday Oct 14, 2009
Dale Earnhardt in 1988. Charlotte Observer file Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(37) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 248, 83. 7, 88, 108,450. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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)
Voters still up in the air about first five inductees to NASCAR Hall Oct 11, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Published: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 / Updated: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 11:45 PM. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
