Edwards' win staves off Busch title Nov 15, 2009
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Truex on pole, Johnson third at PIR Nov 14, 2009
by Mark Armijo - Nov. 13, 2009 07:23 PM Special for The Republic. The Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin show took a backseat Friday to a driver in search of a headline. (AZCentral -- Sports)
The Sprint Cup lineup at Phoenix Nov 14, 2009
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Dale Jr.: Danica's move far from a done deal Nov 14, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr., with crew chief Lance McGrew in the background, gets ready to buckle in for practice runs at Phoenix. NASCAR CHASE FOR THE CUP. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tigers take on the Wolfpack today Nov 14, 2009
CLEMSON C.J. Spiller, a NASCAR enthusiast, compared his turf toe to a flat tire that might occasionally slow his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Clemson strength coach Joey Batson says programs around the country are resorting to duct tape like they do in NASCAR to finish their races. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Incentive? They're still racing, right? Nov 14, 2009
They're still racing, right. - Racing - NewsObserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Under Pressure Robert Laberge/Getty ImagesWith just two races left in the season, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. needs a win in order to salvage his 2009 Chase.With two races left, all eyes are focused on J.J. and Mark Martin, but the end of the season is just as important for Dale Earnhardt, Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, and others, writes Tom Bowles. Nov 13, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, Carl Edwards want a win - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs to finish in the top-20 in points to avoid embarrassment ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs some luck to save his 2009 season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Observer Exclusive: Q & A with Brian France Nov 12, 2009
And it would get a huge boost if Dale Earnhardt Jr. were to ever start winning again ... The struggles of Dale Earnhardt Jr. are part of NASCAR's current set of problems ... Q: Your most popular driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. has once again struggled this season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
Team notes: NASCAR heads to desert for next-to-last race - USATODAY.com. Team notes: NASCAR heads to desert for next-to-last race. (USA Today -- Sports)
Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, at 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards' Nov 12, 2009
CMA Awards presenters included Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC's "The Middle" Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Faith Hill and husband McGraw; Julianne Hough; nominee Randy Houser; nine-time Awards winners The Judds; Kid Rock; Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson; nominee Jake Owen; Kellie Pickler; LeAnn Rimes; ABC News' Robin Roberts, co-anchor of "Good Morning America"; and six-time CMA Awards winner Lee Ann Womack. Love and Theft hosted the Pre-Telecast Awards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Why Mark Martin's bid at winning the title suddenly looks brighter. Nov 10, 2009
She'd make her debut for the team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick at Daytona in February, and would run in the both the ARCA event and the Nationwide race in the days before the season-opening 500. If it happens, this news would trump anything that happens in the Great American Race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jimmie Johnson Wrecks on 3rd Lap in Texas Nov 10, 2009
It looked like a makeshift body shop in the garage area, with crew members from teammate Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. helping out. All were scurrying around a car that was basically being rebuilt. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rogers thrown into fire right away Nov 9, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. joined Kyle Busch among a group of several trying to push their fuel to the limit. He ran out, too. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
(9) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 331, 97, 88, 118,900. 26. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson crashes to earth Nov 9, 2009
Crew members from the teams of Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. assisted in what looked like a makeshift body shop in the garage. Kurt Busch got his second win of the season after his younger brother ran out of fuel with 2 1/2 laps left. (Boston Globe)
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting Nov 7, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. loves to talk about his sponsorship ties to the military. He had a hard time finding the words Friday to discuss the massacre that left 13 people dead at Fort Hood. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Patrick remains driven Nov 7, 2009
It must have left feeling like a proud papa this week when reports surfaced that Danica Patrick, whose IndyCar Series ride with Andretti Green Racing is sponsored by GoDaddy, was close to signing a two-year deal to drive a limited Nationwide Series schedule next season for Dale Earnhardt Jr. s. JR Motorsports team. With GoDaddy, of course, as the primary sponsor. (Boston Globe)
Gordon claims 1st pole of year Nov 7, 2009
The rest of the top-10 starters will be: Kurt Busch in third, Tony Stewart in fourth, Kyle Busch in fifth, Carl Edwards in sixth, Mark Martin in seventh, Greg Biffle in eighth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. in ninth and Clint Bowyer in 10th. Chase leader Jimmie Johnson, who can clinch his fourth consecutive title on Sunday, will start 12th. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Great Expectations Doug Murray/Icon SMIDanica Patrick is rumored to have had negotiations with JR Motorsports about leaving IndyCar and joining NASCAR.If Danica Patrick moves to NASCAR in 2010, the racing community would benefit financially, writes Tom Bowles. During this period of economic turmoil, any little bit helps. Nov 6, 2009
While Dale Earnhardt Jr. is more of a figurehead in the deal, he'll still be able to relate to Patrick. Both will enter 2010 with little to no margin for error; one crash, and critics will immediately claim Patrick made the wrong move, while Earnhardt deflects more criticism in a day at Hendrick than most drivers endure an entire season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
That Vanilla Problem Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesJimmie Johnson needs only three 10th-place finishes or better to win his fourth-straight Chase title.The world's greatest driver grew up in a trailer park. He gets carsick. He's friendly and charming. So why, Joe Posnanski writes, do people criticize him for being too boring? Nov 5, 2009
Jimmie Johnson has won 40 Cup races over the last six years, more than have been won by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin. Combined. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Chris Maathuis and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Take to the Track Nov 5, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:09 PM EST Updated: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:23 PM EST. Sports anchor Chris Maathuis and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. head out for a test drive at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Sources: Danica near deal with JR Motorsports Nov 5, 2009
That would replace the No. 5, the second car at JRM. She would split that ride with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and one or more other drivers. Sources said GoDaddy. (ABC News)
Bump ban produces single-file Talladega Nov 4, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya (42) and Kevin Harvick (29) draft behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Dale Davis) Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Will Kyle Busch Race F1 in 2010? Todd Warshaw/Getty ImagesPeter Windsor, of US F1, has expressed interest in signing Kyle Busch in 2010. Busch will test cars next summer.There wasn't much movement in the 2009 Silly Season, but don't expect a 2010 repeat, writes Tim Tuttle. With Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick as free agents, anything can happen. Nov 4, 2009
It has lacked the drama of Dale Earnhardt Jr. moving from DEI to Hendrick and of Kyle Busch moving from Hendrick to Gibbs. Last year, the major story was Tony Stewart embarking from Gibbs to form his own team in association with Gene Haas and hiring Ryan Newman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Climate Change And Copenhagen Nov 4, 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)
NASCAR Chase Nov 3, 2009
Bump-drafting has become a necessary evil as drivers jockey for position in the tight packs, conditions five-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. said left them "at the mercy of the whole field. "I don't think it's acceptable. I feel lucky that I didn't wreck," he said after an 11th-place finish. "We show up to bust our (butt) to get our cars to handle right and do right everywhere else, but when you come here, you just sit in the bus, wait for the damn race to start and see what your number... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Keselowski replaces Stremme for final three races Nov 3, 2009
He is currently third in Nationwide Series points, driving the No.88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, which is co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick. "Penske Racing wants to give Brad an opportunity to work with the team and get to know the race car as we prepare for the 2010 season," team owner Roger Penske said in a statement. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray scores upset win in wild Talladega finish Nov 2, 2009
" Dale Earnhardt Jr. (11th) suggested NASCAR consider slowing speeds with a smaller motor and less aerodynamic cars. "I don't think anybody wants to be involved in dodging cars, seeing people flip upside down," he said. "Obviously, something else needs to be thought about. " Kasey Kahne was second, followed by Joey Logano, and Jeff Burton. After ' airborne April crash into the frontstretch fence, NASCAR has felt the pressure to cut down on the dangerous bumping and blocking that usually triggers... (USA Today -- Sports)
Column: NASCAR's nipping and tucking won't fix Talladega Nov 2, 2009
"I don't think anybody wants to be out there and involved in what happens at the end," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished 11th and missed both of the major late crashes. "Dodging cars, seeing people flip upside down.... I am sure NASCAR will figure it out. They are pretty hard-headed over there; don't like to admit they (are) wrong sometimes.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak Nov 2, 2009
Bump-drafting has become a necessary evil as drivers jockey for position in the tight packs, conditions five-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. said left them at the mercy of the whole field. I don t think it s acceptable. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Engineering – and dodging – disaster again at 'Dega Nov 2, 2009
I don t think anybody wants to be out there and involved in what happens at the end, said Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished 11th and missed both of the major late crashes. Dodging cars, seeing people flip upside down. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead Nov 2, 2009
Bump-drafting has become a necessary evil as drivers jockey for position in the tight packs, conditions five-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. said left them "at the mercy of the whole field."I don't think it's acceptable ... "AMP Energy 500 Results1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points, 229,275.2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 191, 75.1, 175, 212,098.3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 191, 91.2, 170, 184,301.4. (8) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191, 77.5, 160, 142,500.5. (18) Jeff... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Raising the fence doesn't make Talladega cage safe Nov 1, 2009
AP Carl Edwards (99) goes airborne as Ryan Newman (39) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive by on the final lap of Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. on Sunday, April 26, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New plates, NASCAR warnings enough? Nov 1, 2009
"I don't want to go flipping across the finish line," Dale Earnhardt Jr., a five-time Talladega winner, recently said. "The measures of raising the fences are good, but cars go through them fences, parts go through them. And it seems like the smaller the plate gets, the more we wreck, in my opinion."The smaller you make the plate, the more on top of each other we race and the more we're going to wreck. (News & Observer -- Sports)
By the numbers Nov 1, 2009
Sprint Cup wins at Talladega by Dale Earnhardt Jr.. 1,972. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McGrew to stay with Earnhardt in 2010 Nov 1, 2009
Lance McGrew had the interim tag removed from his crew chief title Friday when Hendrick Motorsports said he ll stay with Dale Earnhardt Jr. next season. McGrew replaced Tony Eury Jr. in late May in an effort to save Earnhardt s sinking season. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hagerstown streets host trick or treat Nov 1, 2009
Wearing a red Dale Earnhardt Jr. racing costume, Tyrese Hawkins, 9, of Fairplay, was revved up, too. When asked what kind of candy he received Friday night, Tyrese said pretzels and a lot of sugar. (The Herald-Mail Online)
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)
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)
iRacing Simulation Gives NASCAR Hall of Fame Guests Authentic Driving Experience Oct 31, 2009
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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)
Johnson driving to No. 4 Oct 30, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:55 AM CDT The more things change, the more they stay the same. The 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season is becoming eerily similar to the 2008 season, and 2007 season, and 2006 season. (Atmore Advance, AL)
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)
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)
Today's lineup Oct 25, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 95. 83. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Johnson only wants to win Oct 25, 2009
" Johnson knows he won't win a fan vote for most popular driver. Since only one driver has won the most popular award and the series championship in the last 25 years, he doesn't mind sacrificing t-shirt sales for trophies. Bill Elliott is the only driver in the last 25 years to be most popular and the series champion. That came in 1988, and the fans quickly turned against him in 1989 and 1990, voting Waltrip as their favorite. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won the most popular driver award in the past... (Athens Banner-Herald)
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 ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. is frustrated, angry, discouraged and disillusioned. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lewis hopes to stick Oct 23, 2009
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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)
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)
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)
Updated and unofficial driver standings Oct 19, 2009
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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)
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. If you didn t know where you were, and somebody said, Winnipeg, you would have said, Thought so. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Second verse, same as the first Oct 17, 2009
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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 at end of his rope Oct 17, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has just five top-10s this season, five DNFs and hasn;t won in 51 races. CONCORD, N.C. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (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)
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)
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)
