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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)
A Tale of Two Drivers Sep 10, 2009
Kyle Busch and Brian Vickers have taken wildly divergent paths since leaving Hendrick Motorsports -- one on his own volition, one forced out to make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Busch, deposed in 2007, has been eminently more successful in yet another stint with one of one of NASCAR's most powerful teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bundchen and the bun Sep 9, 2009
A subscription-based online motorsports simulator, is used for training purposes by pros such as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Joey Logano, and A.J. Allmendinger. Change on the menu Banq, the South End restaurant outfitted with ribs of blond wood and a menu influenced by India and Asia, is morphing. (Boston Globe)
Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009
(31) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 325, 85, 112, 111,025. 18. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kahne owns the night in Atlanta Sep 7, 2009
" Montoya wound up third, while David Reutimann was fourth and Mark Martin was fifth. The rest of the top-10 were: Denny Hamlin, Brian Vickers, Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman and Greg Biffle. A new nighttime start, coupled with a new racing tire and daytime practice, presented a myriad of problems, especially during the first 100 laps. Everyone had trouble finding grip, especially for the rear tires, and it made passing nearly impossible for the first 200 miles. Teams made adjustments during pit stops... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Better attendance under the lights Sep 7, 2009
First he got in a crash with Dale Earnhardt Jr., the sport s most popular driver, during the season-opening Daytona 500, but wound up getting broad support from fans across the board, including many members of the Junior Nation. Then he won at Michigan in his Red Bull Toyota, validating his decision to leave Hendrick Motorsports to drive for a start-up race team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Revenge of the bluehairs Sep 6, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said it s the mix of old and young drivers that makes NASCAR racing so interesting. Experience always has trumped youth, but it s really fun when you get a guy like Joey Logano or Brad Keselowski and see them do well, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Harvick reclaims lead late for Nationwide win Sep 6, 2009
(AP) -Dale Earnhardt Jr. won a late gamble on gas, but that wasn't enough to overcome Kevin Harvick's dominance. Harvick led most of the race and then passed Earnhardt with two laps left to regain the lead and win the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series race on Saturday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Source: Danica to race in Nationwide in 2010 Sep 6, 2009
Kevin Harvick dominated Saturday night's Degree V12 300, but he still needed a smooth pass of Dale Earnhardt Jr. with two laps to go to get the win ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. has only five top-10 finishes in 24 races. (ABC News)
NASCAR Chase battle tight Sep 6, 2009
Kevin Harvick passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. with two laps left to regain the lead and win the Nationwide Series race last night. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Drivers scramble in sprint to make Chase Sep 6, 2009
-Kevin Harvick led most of the race and then passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. with two laps left to regain the lead and win the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series race on Saturday night at Atlanta. -- from wire reports. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Truex wins first pole at Atlanta Sep 6, 2009
"Pep Boys Auto 500 Lineup1. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 184.149.2. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 183.497.3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 183.358.4. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 182.994.5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 182.771.6. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 182.729.7. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 182.609.8. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 182.500.9. (12) David Stremme, Dodge, 182.416.10. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 182.213.11. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 182.003.12. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 181.884.13.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Earnhardt has plans Sep 6, 2009
-- Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the Chase for the Sprint Cup for the third time in its six years ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR's most popular driver in annual fan voting, signs autographs recently at Michigan International Speedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harvick catches Junior Sep 6, 2009
-- Kevin Harvick led most of the race and then passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. with two laps left to regain the lead and win the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series race on Saturday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway ... Eury Jr., who was Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew chief at Hendrick until he was replaced by Lance McGrew in late May, said he has enjoyed his recent role in Hendrick Motorsports' research and development department. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Today's lineup Sep 6, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 180. 369. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harvick wins Nationwide race Sep 6, 2009
Harvick s only real challenge came from Dale Earnhardt Jr., who stretched a tank of fuel to the finish and held the lead up until two laps to go when Harvick, who stopped for fuel 13 laps from the finish, ran him down and motored by him. After eight or 10 laps this thing was flat-out awesome, Harvick said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DIGEST Royals lose Guillen for rest of season Sep 6, 2009
-- Kevin Harvick led most of the race and then passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. with two laps left to regain the lead and win the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Harvick and Kyle Busch each went into the pits for gas and four tires with 14 laps remaining while Earnhardt and Brian Keselowski stayed on the track, gambling they had enough gas to finish the race. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Johnson, Edwards favored at Atlanta Sep 5, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: It's been a terrible year for Dale Earnhardt, Jr., with just two top fives and three additional top 10s all season long, despite driving arguably the best equipment in the NASCAR garage ... Marcos Ambrose: It's been a fantastic debut season at the Cup level for the Launceston, Tasmania native who sits 17th in points, ahead of established stars like Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Martin Truex Jr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. As you might expect, Ambrose has shown dominant form at the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mike's Garage: 8 vie for Chase positions with 2 weeks left Sep 5, 2009 Opinion: Danica won't be in NASCAR any time soon Sep 4, 2009 Auto Racing Fans Join Top Champion Drivers in Popular New Website Animation Sep 4, 2009 Guillen not ready to wave white flag Sep 2, 2009 14 drivers race for Chase Sep 2, 2009 Keselowski signs with Penske, to drive No. 12 Dodge next season Sep 2, 2009 Keselowski to move to Penske Racing in 2010 Sep 2, 2009 Keselowski Teams Up With Penske Sep 2, 2009 Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Sep 1, 2009 Opinion: COTs take hits and keep rolling Aug 27, 2009 Sprint Cup notes Aug 27, 2009 Who Could've Known? Aug 27, 2009 Passion can get the best of Busch Aug 25, 2009 BruceMartinInside Racing After 1,000 races, Mark Martin is still doing things the right way. Aug 25, 2009 In The Pits: Busch gracious in victory and defeat Aug 25, 2009 Victory lane Aug 24, 2009 Franchitti dominates Infineon Aug 24, 2009 Kyle Busch edges Martin, gives Chase bid a lift with Bristol win Aug 23, 2009 Busch saves year with narrow win Aug 23, 2009 Busch sprints to victory Aug 23, 2009 Mike's Garage: Could changes chase away fans from NASCAR? Aug 23, 2009 Hendrick says Keselowski won't go far in 2010 Aug 23, 2009 Sorenson upbeat despite struggles in No. 43 Aug 23, 2009 BEECH: At 51, Ron Hornaday strings together five straight Trucks wins Aug 23, 2009 Edwards, Gordon favored at Bristol Aug 22, 2009 Keselowski won't discuss Penske rumors Aug 22, 2009 Ragan wins as Kyle Busch wrecks at Bristol Aug 22, 2009 Auto Racing Notebook: Martin earns Bristol pole Aug 22, 2009 Martin wins pole at Bristol in critical race Aug 22, 2009 NASCAR Drivers Head To White House Aug 20, 2009 Opinion: Breaking down top 12 teams after Michigan Aug 20, 2009 Earnhardt Jr. hoping to build momentum, team chemistry Aug 19, 2009 Racers nearing end to get points Aug 18, 2009 Another fuel duel at Michigan Aug 18, 2009 Photo Finish Aug 18, 2009 Vickers wins fuel gamble, moves a step closer to Chase Aug 17, 2009 Vickers' gamble pays off Aug 17, 2009 Earnhardt takes 3rd in stride Aug 17, 2009 Don't Look Now ... Aug 17, 2009 Vickers hopes to get plenty of mileage out of win Aug 17, 2009 Vickers' fuel gamble delivers win Aug 17, 2009 By the numbers Aug 16, 2009 NASCAR: Earnhardt wrong about needfor hasty changes Aug 16, 2009 Changes to car unlikely Aug 16, 2009 NASCAR president responds to Earnhardt Jr.'s CoT complaints Aug 16, 2009 Junior criticizes NASCAR heavily Aug 15, 2009 Earnhardt saysNASCAR is falling flat Aug 15, 2009 Earnhardt says NASCAR action is flat, blames Car of Tomorrow Aug 15, 2009 OUTSPOKEN: Dale Jr. pushes NASCAR for change Aug 15, 2009 No Easy Answers Aug 15, 2009 Dale Earnhardt Jr.: NASCAR Falling Flat Aug 15, 2009 Health Care Goes Electronic Aug 14, 2009 Mark BeechRACING FAN Aug 14, 2009 Earnhardt Jr.: NACAR not willing to produce better race car Aug 14, 2009 Sorenson upbeat despite struggles in No. 43 Aug 13, 2009 Mad Catz Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Revenue of $22.4 Million Aug 13, 2009 Being a hero for babies Aug 12, 2009 High Five: Stewart Smokes Watkins Glen Again Aug 11, 2009 Watkins Glen Notebook: Gordon hurts back in big crash Aug 11, 2009 Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen Aug 11, 2009 Stewart sets mark with 5th Watkins Glen victory Aug 11, 2009 Rain postpones Sprint Cup race to noon Monday Aug 10, 2009 Driving force from home Aug 9, 2009 Johnson wins Watkins Glen pole Aug 8, 2009 • Events calendar Aug 7, 2009
Keselowski, 25, from Rochester Hills, has also has been driving in the Nationwide Series for Dale Earnhardt Jr. This is a young talented driver who will take Penske Racing to the next level immediately. I think of him as a Kyle Busch-type driver that puts a race car right on the edge and still brings home the bacon. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Kenseth getting in gear for Chase Sep 5, 2009
Keselowski appeared to be in the pipeline for a Cup ride with Hendrick Motorsports and drove for Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the Nationwide Series circuit. Now he becomes Penske Racing s newest acquisition. (Boston Globe)
You know, people like me who are going to say it was all a big mistake and that will start after the first time she plows into Dale Earnhardt Jr. They have hammered Hornish mercilessly the past couple years, they hammered Dario Franchitti and both of those guys won the Indy 500 and IndyCar championships. So, Danica to NASCAR. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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Rising NASCAR star Brad Keselowski, 25, who won three times on the Nationwide circuit for Dale Earnhardt Jr. this year, will drive a Sprint Cup car for Penske Racing next season. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Some names -- including several in the title hunt last season -- already have been eliminated from contention, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr.. Only three drivers -- series points leader Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson -- are locked in regardless of their performances the next two weeks at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Richmond International Raceway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Keselowski said he relied upon advice from Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt, who own his current Nationwide team, as well as Rick Hendrick. He had turned down the No. 12 before this season in hopes of graduating into a Hendrick ride in 2010, but Mark Martin's decision not to scale back next year meant there wasn't a seat to offer NASCAR's hottest prospect. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR's top young prospect drives for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the Nationwide Series. He had hoped to move up through Hendrick Motorsports' development program, but there are no Cup seats open inside NASCAR's top team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
He is currently third in Nationwide points, driving the No.88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, which is co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick. "We are very excited to welcome Brad to the Penske Racing family," team owner Roger Penske said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
In February, he was the victim of the Brian Vickers-Dale Earnhardt Jr. wreck after leading the most laps ... In the accident still debated at water coolers everywhere, NASCAR's latest up-and-coming star made contact with its Most Popular Driver (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) on a restart as the two battled to be the first car one lap down. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Just last week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. hammered them to members of the media, saying they needed to be changed radically and changed soon. But perhaps the biggest thumping the COTs have been taking has nothing to do with bad news. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 88 Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports. This week: While the season certainly hasn't gone as Earnhardt had hoped and he will not be part of the Chase, he wants to help his teammates in the postseason. (USA Today -- Sports)
The reasoning: Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s downward performance spiral began before nameplate icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. left before the 2008 season. Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates has never accomplished enough in eight seasons (six wins in 724 starts) to achieve the elevation necessary for a downward spiral. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Fans despise him for myriad reasons, ranging from on-track tangles with Dale Earnhardt Jr. to his aggressive racing style and arrogant attitude. They also find him to be a petulant whiner who finds fault in someone else every time he's denied a victory. (The Augusta Chronicle)
In NASCAR race with Kyle Busch, Mark Martin does it right - Bruce Martin - SI.com. Posted: Monday August 24, 2009 3:20PM; Updated: Tuesday August 25, 2009 2:07AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fans despise him for a myriad of reasons, ranging from on-track tangles with Dale Earnhardt Jr., his aggressive racing style and his arrogant attitude. They also find him to be a petulant whiner who finds fault in someone else everytime he's denied a victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, 500, 138, $121,450. 10. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Junior starts a streak: For the first time this season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has consecutive top-10 finishes. On the heels of his third-place finish last week at Michigan, Earnhardt ended up ninth Saturday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished ninth, his second top-10 in a row. Mark-ed cards: His introduction drew the loudest cheers, and the honors continued for Martin before his 1,000th career start. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ryan Newman was sixth and was followed by Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kenseth. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, August 23, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ryan Newman was sixth and was followed by Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kenseth. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
What a season of storylines it has been, from the tremendous start by first-year team owner Tony Stewart, to the demise of Dale Earnhardt Jr. There also has been hard-luck stories of lost of team sponsorships, as well as Jeremy Mayfield s battle with NASCAR and himself ... Watching Dale Earnhardt Jr. race is like watching the collapse of the Soviet Union. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
He currently drives in the Nationwide Series for JR Motorsports, a team co-owned by Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr., but he's been hoping for a promotion to the Sprint Cup Series. He thought it would come in 2010 when Mark Martin relinquished the No. 5, but Martin decided to stay on for another season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sorenson was sideswiped by Dale Earnhardt Jr. when the brakes on Earnhardt s No. 88 failed, sending both cars into a massive gravel trap and spoiling another day. Sorenson finished 31st, the 17th time in 22 starts he s failed to crack the top 20. (Longview Daily News, WA)
6: Number of drivers who won at least one race in '08 but have yet to reach Victory Lane in '09 (Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Ryan Newman). The Photo Finish. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch favored as NASCAR hits Bristol - SI.com - Fantasy. Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball and More. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Keselowski is again the hottest young prospect, but current team JR Motorsports does not drive in the Sprint Cup Series and co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. has no plans to move that team up to NASCAR's top level. Keselowski had hoped to replace Mark Martin next year in the No. 5 car for Hendrick Motorsports, but Martin decided to keep the seat in 2010. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Amid mounting speculation he ll leave Dale Earnhardt Jr. s Nationwide team next season to drive in the Sprint Cup Series for Roger Penske, Keselowski coincidentally ran into Penske driver Justin Allgaier. Just 100 percent my fault, said Keselowski, who declined to comment on his 2010 plans. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Keselowski is again the hottest young prospect, but current team JR Motorsports does not drive in the Sprint Cup Series and co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. has no plans to move that team up to NASCAR's top level. Keselowski had hoped to replace Martin next year in the No. 5 car for Hendrick Motorsports, but Martin decided to keep the seat in 2010. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Drive Dale Earnhardt Jr. watches his crew work on his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sharpie 500 in Bristol, Tenn. Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Among those scheduled to make the trip are Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. "NASCAR is once again honored to have its drivers recognized by the President of the United States," NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said in a news release. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. made a stop under caution on Lap 159 and gave up track position but roared home third. If Martin had done the same and finished, say, fourth, he would have taken home 165 points 90 more and be ninth in the standings with 2,881 points, a 102-point lead and momentum. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s third-place run at Michigan was his best effort since a runner-up finish at Talladega in April ... By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY Dale Earnhardt Jr. complained vociferously about Sprint Cup competition Friday, and he jetted off Saturday to watch a sports-car race in Wisconsin. (USA Today -- Sports)
One driver that doesn t have to worry about the pressure that comes with trying to make the chase is Dale Earnhardt Jr. Clearly the most disappointing and underachieving driver of the 2009 season, Junior would be better off trying to get top-20s and planning for next season. After having brake issues at Watkins Glen, Junior dropped two more spots in the standings, landing in 25th position. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Jeff Gordon finished second, followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards and Sam Hornish Jr. Series points leader Tony Stewart, who clinched his spot in the chase by starting Sunday's race, finished 17th. With three races left before the cutoff for NASCAR's season-ending championship chase, the win provided a significant boost to Vickers' chances of qualifying. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Eavesdrop on his scanner frequency during a race and you'll find his communication with crew chief Ryan Pemberton to be calm, stoic and analytic -- quite the opposite of what one hears from Dale Earnhardt Jr., who sounds like a bad episode of MTV's The Real World. If he had not decided to become a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, Vickers could have easily worked for NASA. "I've always been fascinated with rocket science and it's something I've always wanted to be involved in," Vickers said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
"Carfax 400 Results1. (1) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200 laps, 126.8 rating, 190 points, 180,873.2. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 117.2, 175, 181,151.3. (15) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 96.6, 170, 131,500.4. (32) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 98.8, 165, 156,806.5. (14) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 200, 84.5, 155, 118,210.6. (42) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 78.2, 150, 107,250.7. (8) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 101.9, 146, 144,726.8. (23) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 101.5, 147, 96,625.9. (31) David... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Calmer, cooler Earnhardt: Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he is trying to keep his cool from start to finish in races these days ... Vickers' Toyota made it, with less than a half-gallon to spare, holding off Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
-- He didn't exactly sound like a Tibetan monk, but this was a cooler, calmer, wiser Dale Earnhardt Jr.. "I think one of the most important things for me is to stay calm,'' Earnhardt said after finishing third in Sunday's Carfax 400 Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. "I'm my own worst enemy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is gaining ground. Even though Little E didn't snap his 44-race winless streak on Sunday, he authored what I think is his best race of 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Jeff Gordon finished second, followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards, and Sam Hornish. Series points leader Tony Stewart, who clinched his spot in the chase by starting yesterday s race, finished 17th. (Boston Globe)
" Dale Earnhardt Jr. was third, followed by Carl Edwards in fourth, Sam Hornish Jr. in fifth, Casey Mears in sixth and Joey Logano in seventh. Johnson led 146 laps in June at Michigan and ran out of gas with three laps to go. He led 133 of 200 laps on Sunday. "We've won one race on fuel mileage ever, it is just not what we're good at," Johnson said after finishing 33rd. "I think it is a little to risky for us to even try it. I was running half-throttle for 80 to 90 percent of that run. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sprint Cup starts for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his NASCAR career, including today's race ... (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 185 ... NASCAR president Mike Helton agrees with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that the sport should always be looking for ways to improve. (News & Observer -- Sports)
(AP) -NASCAR president Mike Helton agrees with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that the sport should always be looking for ways to improve. Where he differs is over Earnhardts suggestion that NASCARs redesigned race car needs wholesale changes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted a lack of competitive racing is one reason why attendance and television ratings have dropped this year ... --- NASCAR president Mike Helton agrees with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that the sport should always be looking for ways to improve. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASCAR prez responds to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s complaints - Racing - SI.com ... (AP) -- NASCAR president Mike Helton agrees with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that the sport should always be looking for ways to improve. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR's brand of on-track action has fallen flat lately, and the sport's most popular driver believes changes to Sprint Cup's new car are needed to spice things up ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, talks with crew chief Lance McGrew, center, during a practice session Friday ... - Dale Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR's brand of on-track action has fallen flat lately, and the sport's most popular driver believes changes to Sprint Cup's new car are needed to spice things up. (Athens Banner-Herald)
(AP) -Dale Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR's brand of on-track action has fallen flat lately, and the sport's most popular driver believes changes to Sprint Cup's new car are needed to spice things up. Speaking before Friday's practice at Michigan International Speedway, Earnhardt said NASCAR needs an injection of excitement to entice fans and sponsors to pay attention - even in good economic times, but especially when things are bad. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. saysNASCAR falling flat, car needs tweaks - Racing - SI.com ... (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR's brand of on-track action has fallen flat lately, and the sport's most popular driver believes changes to Sprint Cup's new car are needed to spice things up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs autographs for fans as he walks through the garage area at Michigan International Speedway before Friday's qualifying. NASCAR FAST FACTS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr.seeking answers after 43 straightraces without a win - Lars Anderson - SI.com ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. is winless this season and 25th in the points race ... It's now been 43 races since Dale Earnhardt Jr. last reached Victory Lane, 43 race weekends of enduring the same questions from fans and reporters: When will you win again, Junior. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
-- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR's brand of on-track action has fallen flat lately, and the sport's most popular driver believes changes to Sprint Cup's new car are needed to spice things up. Speaking before Friday's practice at Michigan International Speedway, Earnhardt said NASCAR needs an injection of excitement to entice fans and sponsors to pay attention -- even in good economic times, but especially when things are bad. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
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)
349: Career Cup starts for Dale Earnhardt Jr.. 18: Career Cup victories for Earnhardt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Thursday that NASCAR s Car of Tomorrow needs a tune-up. Earnhardt, who was in Atlanta to promote the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day weekend, said the car, which is now the exclusive vehicle on the Sprint Cup circuit, is safer than the previous car, but it s not providing the close, competitive racing that fans have come to expect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sorenson was sideswiped by Dale Earnhardt Jr. when the brakes on Earnhardt's No. 88 failed, sending both cars into a massive gravel trap and spoiling another day. Sorenson finished 31st, the 17th time in 22 starts he's failed to crack the top 20. (Sioux City Journal)
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The March of Dimes also had a Dee Snider Orange County custom chopper motorcycle worth 52,000 donated by Dale Earnhardt Jr. The bike was raffled at the Sturgis motorcycle rally. They were extremely successful events, and both are events we are looking at continuing, Nemec said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. stuffed his car hard into the tire barrier on lap 42. Earnhardt Jr., who lost his brakes, bumped into Reed Sorenson, with Sorenson sliding into the gravel and it worked for a split second before I blew a hose or a brake line," Earnhardt said. "Going into (turn) three, I mashed the brakes at Jr. said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
And Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. started even deeper in the field, were involved in crashes, and finished 37th and 39th ... Six drivers who won a race last season still have yet to win in 2009: Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards and Ryan Newman. (Longview Daily News, WA)
(32) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 60, 37. 7, 46, 80,375. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Updated: August 10, 2009, 8:01 PM ET. Stewart holds off Ambrose for victory. (ABC News)
Updated: August 9, 2009, 6:23 PM ET. NASCAR to race on Monday. (ABC News)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. exits the chicane during qualifying for Sunday. s Heluva Good. (Albany Times Union)
Four-time Glen winner Jeff Gordon will go off 31st, one spot ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. It's the worst qualifying effort of Gordon's career at The Glen. Because of four rainouts in qualifying in the past five years, this was the first time the COT was used in qualifying at Watkins Glen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Idaho's biggest car show will have 300-mph race cars, world-class show cars and personalities including SPEED TV show host Stacey David, Spiderman and the Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR racer. Free admission. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
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