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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)
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)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- 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)
Army National Guard takes over as Iron Dog sponsor Oct 14, 2009
On a national level, the National Guard supports such high-profile athletes as Dale Earnhardt Jr., who sports a National Guard logo on his race car. "NASCAR and races like that pertains to the Lower 48 people," Alexie said by phone Tuesday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(37) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 248, 83. 7, 88, 108,450. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson Takes Points Lead With Another Win At California Oct 13, 2009
After the restart, Elliott Sadler bumped into the back of Dale Earnhardt Jr. to trigger the multi-car pileup. Kahne, who was running among the top-10 late in the race, ended up finishing 34th, while Vickers settled for a 29th-place effort. (ABC 7 News, DC)
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)
Danica needs seat time to excel, Johnson says Oct 11, 2009
Her presence would give the circuit a much-needed jolt, though Dale Earnhardt Jr. called any talks in the "early stages." He doesn't doubt, however, her ability to succeed ... Don't worry, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has no plans to try for the Oval Office after turning 35 on Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Junior would welcome Danica Oct 10, 2009
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he'd love to see good friend Danica Patrick in NASCAR, but isn't sure when - or even if - the ... - Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he'd love to see good friend Danica Patrick in NASCAR, but isn't sure when - or even if - the. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Motorsports Authentics faces bankruptcy Oct 8, 2009
Owned 50-50 by track operating rivals Speeday Motorsports (NYSE:TRK) and , Motorsports Authentics holds the rights to sell clothing, diecasts and other merchandise for many of the top drivers and teams in the sport, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Hendrick Motorsports and Stewart-Haas Racing. Motorsports Authentics stopped paying certain guaranteed royalties under several license agreements during the summer when royalties on the projected sales were less than the guaranteed minimum royalties,... (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
TimTuttleInside Nascar Casey Mears is playing risky waiting game with Childress. Oct 8, 2009
And Hendrick's Dale Earnhardt Jr. has performed well beneath expectations, 22nd in points. The fact Childress wants to keep Mears is an endorsement of his Chase-capable talent in the right equipment and with the right chemistry. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart wins at Kansas to improve title chances Oct 7, 2009
"The final outcome came down to strategy, and it started to shape as a race that would be decided on fuel mileage. Then Dale Earnhardt Jr., who led 41 laps early before bad breaks ruined his day, brought out the final caution of the race when an engine problem spilled oil on the track.The leaders went to pit road debating with their crew chiefs whether to take two or four tires on what was likely going to be the final chance to gain track position.Greg Biffle went to pit road as the leader,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Two drivers kept their Cup hopes alive and more Kansas lessons. Oct 6, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is starting to make some gains. Yes, Little E, who is suffering through the worst season of his Cup career, is starting to show some signs of life. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Danica, Earnhardt might team up in NASCAR Oct 6, 2009
Shuji Kajiyama / APMarketing heavyweights Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. could soon be teaming up in NASCAR, team owner Rick Hendrick confirmed for SportsIllustrated ... Marketing heavyweights Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. could soon be teaming up in NASCAR, team owner Rick Hendrick confirmed for SportsIllustrated. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Danica talking limited NASCAR deal Oct 5, 2009
Danica would race for JR Motorsports, owned by Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. By Bruce Martin, SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin earns another pole in Chase race Oct 4, 2009
Martin seemed to grow more uncomfortable the more Dale Earnhardt Jr. talked, finally breaking into a tight grimace when his former rival s son said he was pulling for the 50-year-old to win the Chase ... (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 175. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dale Jr. lobbies for McGrew's return as No. 88 crew chief Oct 4, 2009
(AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr. has given a formal endorsement for crew chief Lance McGrew. He's just not sure if that carries any weight. (USA Today -- Sports)
Logano notches win week after crashing Oct 4, 2009
JUNIOR BACKS CREW CHIEF: Dale Earnhardt Jr. has given a formal endorsement for crew chief Lance McGrew. Earnhardt will start a season-best second in today's Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway, his 16th race with McGrew calling the shots for his underachieving Hendrick Motorsports team. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fast cars, faster talking at Kansas Oct 4, 2009 A Friend In Deed Oct 2, 2009 Can anyone catch the Hendrick drivers? Oct 1, 2009 Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009 NFL study finds 19x increase in memory problems among ex-pro football players. Sep 30, 2009 Patrick signs 3-year deal with IndyCar Sep 25, 2009 NASCAR notes Sep 24, 2009 On Top Of The World Sep 23, 2009 Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Sep 22, 2009 Roubini: End of U.S. Supremacy Sep 22, 2009 Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009 New Hampshire Notebook: Stewart's slide continues Sep 21, 2009 Advertisers may stick with Delhomme Sep 20, 2009 Top seed in Chase for Cup Martin up to old tricks on new team Sep 20, 2009 Chase starts with no one taking the favorite's role Sep 20, 2009 Kyle Busch this year's headliner outside the Chase Sep 17, 2009 KEY COGS: Unsung heroes to Hendrick's success Sep 17, 2009 Winless series champ still a playoff possibility Sep 16, 2009 Richard Petty team merges with Yates Sep 15, 2009 Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase Sep 15, 2009 › Old tricks, new name Sep 12, 2009 The Best Of Times Sep 11, 2009 A Tale of Two Drivers Sep 10, 2009 Bundchen and the bun Sep 9, 2009 Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009 Kahne owns the night in Atlanta Sep 7, 2009 Better attendance under the lights Sep 7, 2009 Earnhardt has plans Sep 6, 2009 Source: Danica to race in Nationwide in 2010 Sep 6, 2009 Harvick reclaims lead late for Nationwide win Sep 6, 2009 Drivers scramble in sprint to make Chase Sep 6, 2009 NASCAR Chase battle tight Sep 6, 2009 DIGEST Royals lose Guillen for rest of season Sep 6, 2009 Harvick catches Junior Sep 6, 2009 Revenge of the bluehairs Sep 6, 2009 Today's lineup Sep 6, 2009 Truex wins first pole at Atlanta Sep 6, 2009 Harvick wins Nationwide race Sep 6, 2009 Johnson, Edwards favored at Atlanta Sep 5, 2009 Kenseth getting in gear for Chase Sep 5, 2009 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 14 drivers race for Chase Sep 2, 2009 Keselowski Teams Up With Penske Sep 2, 2009 Guillen not ready to wave white flag Sep 2, 2009 Keselowski to move to Penske Racing in 2010 Sep 2, 2009 Keselowski signs with Penske, to drive No. 12 Dodge next season Sep 2, 2009 Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Sep 1, 2009 Sprint Cup notes Aug 27, 2009 Opinion: COTs take hits and keep rolling Aug 27, 2009 Who Could've Known? Aug 27, 2009 Passion can get the best of Busch Aug 25, 2009 In The Pits: Busch gracious in victory and defeat Aug 25, 2009 BruceMartinInside Racing After 1,000 races, Mark Martin is still doing things the right way. Aug 25, 2009 Victory lane Aug 24, 2009 Franchitti dominates Infineon Aug 24, 2009 Busch saves year with narrow win Aug 23, 2009 Busch sprints to victory Aug 23, 2009 Sorenson upbeat despite struggles in No. 43 Aug 23, 2009 Kyle Busch edges Martin, gives Chase bid a lift with Bristol win Aug 23, 2009 Hendrick says Keselowski won't go far in 2010 Aug 23, 2009 Mike's Garage: Could changes chase away fans from NASCAR? 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
His Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., will be second. Jamie McMurray will start third, followed by Tony Stewart in fourth, Clint Bowyer in fifth and Jeff Gordon in sixth. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Logano eager to race again after Dover wreck Oct 3, 2009
After a rocky start to the year, he grabbed a win in the rain-shortened June race at New Hampshire, has five top 10 finishes and at 20th in the standings is ranked higher than Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr.. Logano said the attention on the accident has been far greater than the amount of time he's spent thinking about it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s move has helped many, but not himself - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits 22nd. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
That the Hendrick drivers except for non-Chase driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be in the hunt for the Sprint Cup title is about as surprising as another baseball postseason with the Red Sox, Yankees, Angels and Phillies. Johnson and Gordon have seven championships, and the 50-year-old Martin is in prime position to shed the "best driver to never win it all" label that has been attached to him for years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
(24) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 399, 66. 3, 103, 91,700. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Car racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. was uncharacteristically sluggish during the 2002 season, due to concealed symptoms. NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., before a race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, March 2000. (Why Files)
Danica Patrick signs three-year extention with IndyCar - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Friday September 25, 2009 1:00AM; Updated: Friday September 25, 2009 1:00AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
On a restart with 17 laps to go, Reutimann bounced hard into Dale Earnhardt Jr., shoving Earnhardt into the wall ... Last week: Mears finished 13th and was quick to praise crew chief Todd Berrier for his "great call about mid-race to stay out and gain track position, which really worked out well. Track position is so important at Loudon. Clint Pittman, the rear tire changer, suffered a fractured right foot when it was run over by Denny Hamlin during a pit stop. Pittman will miss the rest of the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Mark Martin is first in NASCAR power rankings - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday September 22, 2009 6:00PM; Updated: Tuesday September 22, 2009 6:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Scott Dixon scoreson Ryan Briscoe mistake at Twin Ring Montegi - Bruce Martin - SI.com. Posted: Monday September 21, 2009 2:37PM; Updated: Monday September 21, 2009 2:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
Of those who pitted, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was off pit road first, followed by Hamlin and Jeff Gordon (all three took gas only) ... (23) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 283, 84. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn't make the Chase but looked like he was going to be a factor after he roared from his 23rd starting position into the top 5 late in the race. His bid for a breakthrough ended as so many races have this season, with Earnhardt frustrated and wondering when his luck will finally change. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dale Earnhardt Jr., for instance, continues to rake in endorsement dollars despite not winning a race since June 2008. Delhomme currently endorses Nike and the Charlotte Metro Credit Union, and he's also appeared in advertisements for SunCom Wireless and Time Warner Cable in the past, said Dave Riggs, director of athlete marketing at Priority Sports and Entertainment, which represents Delhomme. (News & Observer -- Sports)
With a new owner, new crew chief, and new teammates - Hendrick also owns the cars driven by Gordon, Johnson, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Martin was now part of a unit that spared no expense and produced eye-popping results. The transition for Martin has been seamless, and the production so impressive that Hendrick announced this week that Martin had signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him in the car through at least 2011. (Boston Globe)
LOUDON, N.H. --- All 12 drivers in the Chase for the Championship have studied how the playoffs unfolded in the past five years, looking for trends that might help them during today's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Some have calculated average finishes needed in the next 10 races to win the championship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
And in 2007, Kyle Busch started the race at Kansas 10 points out of the Chase lead, got wrecked early by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and finished 41st, 136 points off the lead. That was the first year the Chase field was expanded to 12 drivers, and it featured more mayhem that eventually involved eight of the contenders and scrambled the standings. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Race cars for Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. take their parking places in one of 12 buildings on the sprawling Charlotte-area campus of Hendrick Motorsports. By Davis Turner for USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Sports)
"I think you still have a successful season in the Chase, in the sport and the recognition it deserves if I'm not in it, in Mark Martin is not in it, if Dale Earnhardt Jr. is not in it, it's still a success.". Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman also used consistency - and no victories - to make the Chase this year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
My pick this Saturday night, to win his first race of the season, is Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Article Rating. (Brewton Standard, AL)
(15) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 72. 5, 100, 89,150. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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)
In 12 races with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Eury posted an average finish of 21. 3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
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)
(31) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 325, 85, 112, 111,025. 18. (Longview Daily News, WA)
" 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)
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)
-- 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)
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)
(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)
-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)
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)
-- 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)
-- 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)
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)
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 180. 369. (News & Observer -- Sports)
"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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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