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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is among some who said Smith should have been declared the winner, but NASCAR sent Stewart to victory lane and demoted Smith to 18th for an illegal pass. "The No. 01 (Smith) was forced below the line," Earnhardt said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Angier teen too young to drive, but not to race Oct 30, 2008
"Undaunted, he climbed back in his No. 38 and sped to a first-place finish three weeks later.There's special significance in that car number. He chose "38" because his hero, the late Earnhardt, was No. 3 and Dale Earnhardt Jr. was No. 8 -- but has since switched to No. 88.Racing is simply in Jones' genes.His father served in multiple roles on the NASCAR circuit for 17 years, working with Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip, as well as Earnhardt.Before that, grandfather Ricky Sr. was... (News & Observer -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing October 31 - November 2 Oct 29, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. By Chris Symeon, Motorsports Editor. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Johnson removing any suspense from Chase Oct 28, 2008
"They are a good team, man," said teammate and Chase rival Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished 11th in Atlanta and dropped 419 point behind Johnson. "They are going to win the championship. They are the best team in this sport. They have been the best team for three years.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chris Lawson (5) Oct 28, 2008
Obituary - Chris Lawson. Records Featured Sections Services. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Kids Trick or Treat for Shop with a Cop Oct 28, 2008
Michael Hoyle, 7, dressed as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Alyzabeth Hilsabeck, 4, dressed as rocker skeleton for Thursdays Trick or Treat for Shop with a Cop in downtown Boone. Batman, Winnie the Pooh, Elmo, Dale Earnhardt Jr., several princesses and numerous furry creatures took to the streets of downtown Boone on Thursday night for Boone's annual Trick or Treat for Shop with a Cop event. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
MOTOR SPORTS Johnson loses - still pads his lead Oct 27, 2008
MOTOR SPORTS / Johnson loses - still pads his lead. Article:MOTOR SPORTS / Johnson loses - still pads his lead:/c/a/2008/10/26/SP5713OKO8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Johnson praises Atlanta Motor Speedway Oct 27, 2008
NASCAR s most popular star, Dale Earnhardt Jr., dropped another spot in the Chase standings to 10th, 419 points out of the lead, after an 11th-place finish on Sunday. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Second win for Jimmy Johnson Oct 27, 2008
Originally published Monday, October 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM. Winning races is the only way anyone has a chance to catch Jimmie Johnson in the race for the Sprint Cup championship. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Empty win for Edwards Oct 27, 2008
" SPRINT CUP CHASE: PoiNts standings Name Points 1. Jimmie Johnson 6,248 2. Carl Edwards -183 3. Greg Biffle -185 4. Jeff Burton -218 5. Kevin Harvick -307 6. Jeff Gordon -312 7. Clint Bowyer -314 8. Tony Stewart -401 9. Matt Kenseth -413 10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. -419 11. Denny Hamlin -425 12. Kyle Busch -465 Note: The Pep Boys 500 was race 33 of 36. There are three races remaining in the Chase for the Championship. Race results, C-13 Local Sports Headlines ? ? ? ? ? [ ] Wire Sports Headlines ? ?... (Florida Times-Union)
Stars' pay borders on criminal Oct 26, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. pulled down $31 million for turning left on Sundays. Some in the South argue he is underpaid. (Florida Times-Union)
College soccer, college volleyball, prep volleyball Oct 25, 2008
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 2008 owner points-9th. 10. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing results Oct 25, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Chevrolet); 10. Matt Kenseth (Ford); 11. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Oct 24, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his thoughts on racing at Atlanta: "I like running at Atlanta a lot. It's a good racetrack and real, real fast. We've run really well there in the past and coming off a good run like Martinsville last week, I think we have a good shot at winning it. We finished third there in the spring. A win would be great, but I really just want to keep running as good as we did last week.". PIT STOPS. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Car of Tomorrow has become Car of Today Oct 23, 2008
Chuck Burton / AP fileDale Earnhardt Jr. practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Bank of America 500 on Oct. 10 in the Car of Tomorrow ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has complained about the handling of the CoT at times, said, The car is definitely still a work in progress. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Take Edwards to bestfield at super fast Atlanta Oct 23, 2008
The way I see it the top threats to keeping Johnson out of Victory Lane are Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart. Between them they have four Atlanta Cup victories. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Drivers are big fans of NASCAR's oldest track Oct 23, 2008
"It's a great place to race. I just haven't had the luck here,'' he said.Count the trio at Hendrick Motorsports - Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. - among those that want Martinsville to stay, or at least a short track just like it."Obviously I'd be very disappointed'' said Gordon, a four-time series champion and a series-high seven-time winner at Martinsville. "I feel like this is one of my best tracks.''Johnson thinks likewise, probably because he's won four of the past five... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Drivers face scheduling queries on Martinsville Oct 23, 2008
I just haven't had the luck here," he said. Count the trio at Hendrick Motorsports -- Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. -- among those that want Martinsville to stay, or at least a short track just like it. "Obviously I'd be very disappointed" said Gordon, a four-time series champion and a series-high seven-time winner at Martinsville. "I feel like this is one of my best tracks. " Johnson thinks likewise, probably because he's won four of the past five Sprint Cup races in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
CoT now Car of Today for forseeable future Oct 23, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has complained about the handling of the CoT at times, said, The car is definitely still a work in progress. I think. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR: Drivers' talks often overheard Oct 23, 2008 Coach K Returns for Fourth Season on Sirius XM Radio Tonight Oct 22, 2008 The Most Underused Stars In Sports Oct 22, 2008 Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Oct 21, 2008 CHASE IS OVER: It seems nothing can stop Jimmie Johnson Oct 21, 2008 Biffle, Burton, Edwards say they're still in Chase hunt Oct 21, 2008 Industry Starts To Look Small Oct 20, 2008 Notes: Rookie rushes in to sack Favre twice Oct 20, 2008 How to bounce back from unemployment Oct 20, 2008 Favoritism probe focuses on IMF chief Oct 20, 2008 Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Oct 20, 2008 Jimmie Johnson Dominates Again at Martinsville Oct 20, 2008 Johnson Dominant At Martinsville, Adds To Points Lead Oct 20, 2008 NASCAR: Johnson's win stretches lead Oct 20, 2008 Johnson rolls to latest win Oct 20, 2008 Mad about Madden - and suing over it, too Oct 20, 2008 Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Oct 20, 2008 But seriously, folks ... Oct 20, 2008 Missouri shows knack for picking presidents Oct 20, 2008 Call it a dream, but rookie rushes in to sack Favre twice Oct 20, 2008 Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Oct 20, 2008 Davis calls energy crisis over Oct 20, 2008 Johnson extends his lead in Chase Oct 20, 2008 How to bounce back from unemployment Oct 19, 2008 Following Favre Oct 19, 2008 ALCS Notebook Game 7 rematch for Game 3 pitchers Oct 19, 2008 Getting To Know Her Oct 19, 2008 Experience It Again Oct 19, 2008 Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Oct 19, 2008 Racing vs. economy: NASCAR having woes amid downshift Oct 19, 2008 Rocket fuel found in milk in California Oct 19, 2008 New Yorker publishes work of French Nobel laureate Oct 19, 2008 Bullring awaits drivers Oct 19, 2008 Pfizer Settles To End Its Pain Oct 18, 2008 Lawson needs a change of luck Oct 18, 2008 McCain suffers political identity crisis Oct 18, 2008 Betting Fool Oct 18, 2008 Biden says robo calls 'scurrilous,' mocks Palin Oct 18, 2008 Notebook: Biffle says he wants Johnson's luck Oct 18, 2008 Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Oct 18, 2008 Martinsville Qualifying Rained Out Oct 18, 2008 Rocket fuel found in milk in California Oct 18, 2008 Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Oct 18, 2008 TV review: 'Crusoe' shows NBC's incompetence Oct 18, 2008 McCain suffers political identity crisis Oct 18, 2008 Eugene steps in for Huff at safety Oct 18, 2008 Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Oct 18, 2008 Davis calls energy crisis over Oct 18, 2008 The 5th Annual Chevy Country Music Calendar Revs Up 2009 Oct 18, 2008 Shaking out the standings Oct 18, 2008 The 12 drivers, sponsors in Chase for the Cup Oct 17, 2008 Five-way duel looms at Martinsville Oct 17, 2008 Global crisis threatens NASCAR Oct 17, 2008 Economy signals danger in a sponsor-driven sport Oct 16, 2008 Nascar Runs Into Economic Wall as Sponsorships Dry Up Amid Credit Crisis Oct 16, 2008 Facts & Figures Oct 15, 2008 Crunch time for Nascar Oct 15, 2008 LOWE AND BEHOLD: Things we learned from Sunday's race Oct 14, 2008 Burton's pit strategy leads to Lowe's win Oct 13, 2008 Burton A Serious "chase" Contender With Lowe's Victory Oct 13, 2008 NASCAR: Burton surges into title contention Oct 13, 2008 Auto racing results Oct 13, 2008 Burton wants underdog role to stick after victory Oct 13, 2008 Ignition trouble slows Edwards Oct 12, 2008 Cindy McCain revs NASCAR crowd Oct 12, 2008
At New Hampshire in September, Dale Earnhardt Jr. went on a profane-laden tirade about the adjustments on his car. It got so bad, car owner Rick Hendrick broke up the argument between Earnhardt and his crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., telling the driver to "take a deep breath" and calm down. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Auto Racing at Office Depot Oct 22, 2008
1 Jimmie Johnson 2 Greg Biffle 3 Jeff Burton 4 Carl Edwards 5 Clint Bowyer 6 Kevin Harvick 7 Jeff Gordon 8 Tony Stewart 9 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 10 Matt Kenseth. Copyright. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Buffett, Elvis, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Frank Sinatra, Opie & Anthony, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tom Petty, and Bob Edwards. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, NBA, NHL, and PGA Tour, and broadcasts major... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
At the other end of the scale is Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. With the help of the instant name recognition brought by his famous racing father, Earnhardt has pitched everything from cologne and sportswear to electronics and scrapbook supplies. And that's a problem--the temptation to hook up a hot name with most any product under the sun, while profitable in the short run, only leads to a dilution of the athlete's brand name after a while, experts say. (Forbes -- Business)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be a player in the championship hunt. next year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson's latest win -- his third win in this race in the last four years at Martinsville -- had teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. comparing Johnson to some of the best drivers in the sport's history. "Obviously Daddy [seven-time Cup champion Dale Earnhardt] had a great run and was dominant," Junior said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
"But if we can run at these next two tracks like we expect to, we should be OK. Of course, Jimmie has run good at them, too ...'' Dale Earnhardt Jr. is out of the championship hunt -- he's not going to make up those 379 points on teammate Johnson in these final four races of the season. But Earnhardt was nevertheless glad to get through the day OK, to be there at the end, to end a run of bad luck, and to wind up second to Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus. "Aw, man, it's obvious that Jimmie and... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Industry looks to build smaller homes. Article:Industry looks to build smaller homes:/c/a/2008/10/18/RE7R13F44O.DTL Article:Industry looks to build smaller homes:/c/a/2008/10/18/RE7R13F44O.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Call it a dream, but rookie rushes in to sack Favre twice. Article:Call it a dream, but rookie rushes in to sack Favre twi:/c/a/2008/10/19/SPJ713KNI1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sunday, October 19, 2008. Ken Greenberg spent nearly two years unemployed, feeling depressed and wondering if he would ever land a good job again. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sunday, October 19, 2008. (10-19) 04:00 PDT Washington. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished second, followed by Carl Edwards and Jeff Gordon, giving Hendrick three of the top four spots. The 1-2 finish was the 23rd for the multicar team and third at Martinsville. (ABC 7 News, DC)
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"There's a lot of great teams that were huge in the sport," Dale Earnhardt Jr. said, lumping Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus in with his father and Richard Petty, both seven-time champions, and Hall of Famers David Pearson, Yarborough and Junior Johnson ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5,694. (The Augusta Chronicle)
"That fire burned through another race at Martinsville. Johnson led for 339 of 500 laps, including 202 of the final 210.There was a point in the final 100 laps, though, where his road to victory did not seem clear. Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked his way to second and, with a car that got better the deeper into a run he went, cut Johnson's lead to a car length or two just before Reed Sorenson wrecked on Lap 458 to bring out a yellow flag.Knaus brought Johnson to pit road,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished second, followed by Carl Edwards and Jeff Gordon. Johnson increased his lead from 69 points over Jeff Burton to 149 over Greg Biffle. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
But seriously, folks. Article:But seriously, folks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Sunday, October 19, 2008. (10-19) 04:00 PDT Troy, Mo. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Article:Call it a dream, but rookie rushes in to sack Favre twi:/c/a/2008/10/19/SPJ713KNI1. DTL Article:Call it a dream, but rookie rushes in to sack Favre twi:/c/a/2008/10/19/SPJ713KNI1. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
He led a career-best 339 laps and had no trouble running away from Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a two-lap sprint in overtime ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. -379. (Florida Times-Union)
Sunday, October 19, 2008. Ken Greenberg spent nearly two years unemployed, feeling depressed and wondering if he would ever land a good job again. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Jets (3-2) at Raiders (1-4) / Good-student Asomugha hoping for action against Favre. Article:Jets (3-2) at Raiders (1-4) / Good-student Asomugha hop:/c/a/2008/10/18/SPR613JD5J.DTL Article:Jets (3-2) at Raiders (1-4) / Good-student Asomugha hop:/c/a/2008/10/18/SPR613JD5J.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
ALCS Notebook / Game 7 rematch for Game 3 pitchers. Article:ALCS Notebook / Game 7 rematch for Game 3 pitchers:/c/a/2008/10/18/SPOU13KF5V.DTL Article:ALCS Notebook / Game 7 rematch for Game 3 pitchers:/c/a/2008/10/18/SPOU13KF5V.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Elizabeth Banks plays Laura Bush in 'W.. Article:Elizabeth Banks plays Laura Bush in 'W.':/c/a/2008/10/17/PKS913E30J.DTL Article:Elizabeth Banks plays Laura Bush in 'W.':/c/a/2008/10/17/PKS913E30J.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Revisiting 'Godfather' trilogy. Article:Revisiting 'Godfather' trilogy:/c/a/2008/10/17/PK3H13BSNI.DTL Article:Revisiting 'Godfather' trilogy:/c/a/2008/10/17/PK3H13BSNI.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. The phone rang off the hook at Hendrick Motorsports in June 2007 as prospective sponsors lined up to spend their money on Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR s most popular driver who had just signed a five-year contract with the team. We want in, and we know it s going to be expensive, was the message Hendrick heard over and over. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer. Saturday, October 18, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
" Qualifying was rained out Friday, so the starting lineup was set by the standings. Johnson and Burton will be on the front row, followed by Greg Biffle in third, Carl Edwards fourth, Clint Bowyer fifth, Kevin Harvick sixth, Tony Stewart seventh, Jeff Gordon eighth, Kyle Busch ninth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. 10th. Johnson won at Martinsville during the Chase in each of the last two years - seasons in which he also won the title. Stewart finished second in 2005 at Martinsville during his... (Florida Times-Union)
$894 million deal ends pain of Pfizer's lawsuits. Article:$894 million deal ends pain of Pfizer's lawsuits:/n/a/2008/10/17/financial/f050925D82. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Saturday, October 18, 2008. (10-17) 21:28 PDT -- Manny Lawson returns to action for the 49ers Sunday after a "sophomore jinx" that has lasted into his third year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Friday, October 17, 2008. A day after the final presidential debate, Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Come on Bud, where are your flying monkeys. Article:Phillies and Rays. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY, Associated Press Writer. Saturday, October 18, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Dale Earnhardt Jr., economic analyst. NASCAR's most popular driver gave his own insight into the economic trouble that the nation is facing, which has had a negative impact on fans that travel with the series, as well as on teams struggling to secure big-money sponsors for next season in every series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Friday, October 17, 2008. 8 p.m. today; regularly 9 p.m. Fridays on NBC.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Friday, October 17, 2008. A day after the final presidential debate, Sen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
David White, Chronicle Staff Writer. Friday, October 17, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
The 2009 Chevy Country Music Calendar is enhanced by multiple shoot locations and an interactive digital version. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevy, The Official Ride of Country Music, is gearing up for the release of the 5th Annual Chevy Country Music Calendar for 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Did you happen to see the interview in with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the infield at Charlotte after he wrecked. Having just blown a tire and hitting the wall at 180 mph, Junior was asked by Shannon Spake, the ABC/ESPN pit reporter, "Did you have any indication that the tire was about to blow?". (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Anchorage Daily News. Get your sightings in while you can, the season's almost over. (Anchorage Daily News)
So while I'm figuring that Gordon and Hamlin have among the best chances at getting to Victory Lane, they like Kevin Harvick (6th), Tony Stewart (7th), Kyle Busch (9th), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (10th) and Matt Kenseth (11th) aren't in position to take the title. The trio of Johnson, Burton and Biffle will fight it out for the. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Advertisements Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press CHARLOTTE - The phone rang off the hook at Hendrick Motorsports in June 2007 as prospective sponsors lined up to spend their money on Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR's most popular driver, who had just signed a five-year contract with the team. "We want in, and we know it's going to be expensive," was the message Hendrick heard over and over. (News & Observer -- Sports)
"Two-time champion Tony Stewart learned just how scary when he decided in June to leave Joe Gibbs Racing's successful three-car operation to run his own team.Stewart pulled in split sponsorship from Old Spice and Office Depot for his car, but he had to work to find funding for teammate Ryan Newman. He announced last week the U.S. Army signed a one-year deal to sponsor 23 races next season for Newman - winner of the Daytona 500 - but he still has 13 races to sell."I feel like with the economy the... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Earnhardt's 34-year-old son, Dale Earnhardt Jr., faces the prospect of a season without sponsorship for the team he owns in the second-tier Nationwide Series. Nascar's most recognizable driver hasn't yet found a company to replace the U.S. Navy as sponsor for his car, driven by Brad Keselowski. (Bloomberg)
10, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 5,524 ... 13, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $4,095,995 ... 10, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 5,524. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Junior Sponsorship Earnhardt's 34-year-old son, Dale Earnhardt Jr., faces the prospect of a season without sponsorship for the team he owns in the second-tier Nationwide Series. Nascar's most recognizable driver hasn't yet found a company to replace the US Navy as sponsor for his car, driven by Brad Keselowski. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A week after Edwards triggered the Big One at Talladega by wrecking his teammate Biffle -- a crash that took out several Chase drivers, including Edwards, Kevin Harvick, Biffle, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. -- Edwards had an even worse weekend at Charlotte. On Thursday he approached Harvick in the garage. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. fared worse than Edwards, finishing 36th after his tire exploded a lap before he planned to head to pit road to have them changed. He's 10th in the standings. (Boston Globe)
Burton led the final 57 laps, took fuel only on his last pit stop and the held off Kasey Kahne at the finish for his second Sprint Cup Series victory of the season. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Matt Kenseth all hit the wall ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5,524. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Chevrolet), 289, $71,800; 37. Joe Nemechek (Chevrolet), 278, $63,675; 38. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
" Johnson's sixth-place finish - his 19th top-10 finish in his last 21 Chase races dating back to the 2006 season - kept him atop the playoff standings. Burton improved from fourth to first place with Saturday night's win, 69 points behind. The 1.5-mile racetrack was tough on a lot of Chase drivers. Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Matt Kenseth all hit the wall. Biffle and Gordon recovered, however, to finish seventh and eighth, respectively. Kenseth and Earnhardt didn't, and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
JUNIOR WRECKS: A day after celebrating his 34th birthday, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was a lap away from pitting when his right front tire was cut after he ran over debris on the 103rd lap. He hit the wall hard, and his car was heavily damaged. (News & Observer -- Sports)
He proudly placed it beside an "88" sticker for Dale Earnhardt Jr. on a cooler he was pulling behind him in a wagon. "I just like him," Harrell said of McCain. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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