Those Were The Days Jun 27, 2009
A man in a Dale Earnhardt Jr. tee was caught on camera robbing a Salt Lake City bank ... The young man in the surveillance photo on the right -- the one wearing the black long-sleeve Dale Earnhardt Jr. tee -- is in the process of robbing a Salt Lake branch of the Mountain American Credit Union. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Steam helps power Busch brothers Jun 25, 2009
I guess those are the ones with 88 tattooed on their arm, said Busch, referring to the number of Dale Earnhardt Jr. s car. Or maybe still 8 s [Earnhardt s former car number. (Boston Globe)
Sonoma Notebook: Hendrick to meet with Keselowski about 2010 Jun 24, 2009
Keselowski currently drives the No. 88 in the Nationwide Series for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who could move the team up to NASCAR's premier series. "That's something that Dale and Kelley are looking at," Hendrick said before Sunday's race at Infineon Raceway. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kelley, Timothy Jun 23, 2009
He was a NASCAR enthusiast and a fan of Jeff Gorton and Dale Earnhardt Jr. He enjoyed reading, music, Cardinal baseball, Chicago Bears football and spending time with his daughter, Katy and his niece, Jenna Kelley and nephews, Ruan Kelley and Andy Pate. Survivors include his parents, John and Lois Kelley of New Salem; a special friend, Laura Baxter; and their daughter, Katherine Mae "Katy" Kelley of Griggsville; a brother, John (wife Jamie) Kelley of Griggsville; and a sister, Mrs. Kevin... (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Kahne holds off Stewart for first road course win Jun 22, 2009
(35) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 113, 61. 2, 85, 93,050. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Keselowski will hear plans Jun 22, 2009
Keselowski currently drives the No. 88 in the Nationwide Series for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who could move the team up to NASCAR's premier series. After Keselowski drove Finch's car to his first Cup victory with a surprise April win at Talladega, he agreed to a period of exclusive negotiations with Hendrick about a long-term contract. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dads' delight Jun 21, 2009
In Depth with Graham Bensinger: After his father lost his life on the Daytona track, winning there has become even more important to Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
This dad's not in the driver's seat anymore Jun 21, 2009
My recent rides with Dale Earnhardt Jr. have become a great source of amusement to my family, who generally knows me for my grim stoicism -- "The reliability of a toolbox hammer with half the personality," my younger brother says. Yeah, the family comedian laughs now, but we all know that the hours he spent teaching his own son and daughter to drive could be counted on the finger of one hand. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sharing dads name a mixed bag Jun 20, 2009
Junior status: Sharing dads name a mixed bag - Men's health- msnbc. Junior status: Sharing dads name a mixed bag. (MSNBC -- Health)
NASCAR owners will back reorganizing General Motors Jun 20, 2009
Hendrick, the owner of Hendrick Motorsports, fields Chevrolets for drivers Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. It s clear they are committed to racing and committed to our organization, Hendrick said. (Boston Globe)
Vickers wins another pole with big run at Sonoma Jun 20, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 91. 509. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jeff Sachs On Carbon Trading Jun 19, 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 spinning its wheels this year Jun 19, 2009
NASCAR executives and drivers answer with a definitive no. But there's enough concern that officials recently staged a "town hall" where people like Jimmie (Johnson), Tony (Stewart) and Junior (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) gathered to discuss what ails the race series. "If you look at the economy, anything that's considered an extracurricular activity is down," said Ryan Newman, who is fifth in the Sprint Cup standings heading into Sunday's Toyota/SaveMart 350 at Sonoma's Infineon Raceway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Communication seen as key to improving CoT, racing Jun 18, 2009
Yeah, there's things I could think about to make the race car better and (crew chief) Tony Gibson or Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt Jr. could tell you something that's totally different and it might be better or it might be worse. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Martin winning races, having fun Jun 18, 2009
"I love the sport. I don't know what in the world I'll do when I can't do this anymore, but that's a long way out there.''Hendrick, who also fields Cup cars for four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr., said Martin has been a revelation to the whole team."There's a word in the sport: respect,'' Hendrick said. "I've worked with a lot of drivers and been around a lot of drivers. Mark's probably as good as I've ever seen on a chassis, reading the chassis, knowing what... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Danica Patrick and NASCAR Jun 18, 2009
Similar to Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick would be an advertisers dream, and NASCAR is certainly aware of her earning potential. Patrick will have a steep learning curve coming from the open-wheel ranks to the stock car level, but here ability to endorse and cater to her sponsors has already been well established. (Suite101.com)
Martin, 50, having more fun than ever Jun 18, 2009
Hendrick, who also fields Cup cars for four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr., said Martin has been a revelation to the whole team. "There's a word in the sport: respect," Hendrick said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NOTEBOOK: Jimmie Johnson finds a silver lining Jun 17, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finishes 14th in latest chapter of a disappointing season ... " JUNIOR'S DAY Fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. had another so-so day in what so far has been a mediocre season, finishing 14th. A year ago, Earnhardt squeezed 55 laps out of his last tank of gas to win this race. But he never got into contention Sunday. Earnhardt, in his fourth race with new crew chief Lance McGrew, said, "We worked hard on the car and we had it real good at one point. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
GM makes cuts to NASCAR support Jun 17, 2009
Among the teams already notified that they will lose funding are JR Motorsports, owned by Sprint Cup star Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kevin Harvick Inc., co-owned by Cup star Harvick and his wife, DeLana. JRM races in the second-tier Nationwide Series, while KHI has entries in Nationwide and the third-tier Camping World Truck Series. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
NASCAR could accept more automakers Jun 16, 2009
Then came GM's decision late last week to end its support of teams in the lower-tier Nationwide and Truck Series, a cutback that slashes the bottom lines at race teams owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick and every organization not run by a big-time NASCAR star. The pullout leaves Toyota as the only manufacturer supporting teams in either of those series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
Last year s winner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., finished 14th ... (30) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 82. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Earnhardt gaining confidence in new crew chief Jun 16, 2009
It's been a long, eventful year since Dale Earnhardt Jr. last visited Victory Lane in a NASCAR Sprint Cup race ... Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, talks with crew chief Lance McGrew in the garage during practice for Sunday's NASCAR LifeLock 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mark Martin wins Lifelock 400 on fuel strategy Jun 16, 2009
Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Tension builds between Kyle Busch and Earnhardt Jr. Jun 16, 2009
Drivers Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. exchanged fresh barbs even pulling Earnhardt s fans into it ahead of Sunday s Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. At the same time, General Motors now reorganizing in bankruptcy court confirmed that it is further paring its support of NASCAR teams driving Chevrolets, which include the No.88 Chevy driven by Earnhardt for Hendrick Motorsports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
50-year-old Mark Martin wins Cup race in Michigan Jun 16, 2009
" Denny Hamlin finished third, followed by Carl Edwards, Biffle, Juan Pablo Montoya and series points leader Tony Stewart. Last year's winner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., finished 14th. Brian Vickers started from the pole, but Kyle Busch passed him at the start and led the first eight laps with Johnson moving into second. Johnson swept past to take the lead on the ninth lap and looked unbeatable, leading 141 of the next 142 laps. He was never challenged, building big leads after each caution flag... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR: Sport must welcome foreign cars Jun 16, 2009
Then came GM's decision late last week to end its support of teams in the Nationwide and Truck Series, a cutback that slashes the bottom lines at teams owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick and every organization not run by a big-time star. Toyota is now the only manufacturer supporting teams in either of those series. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Check out police cars, vintage wheels Jun 16, 2009
2008 winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Quick hits: Chevy has just one Sprint Cup win in the last 15 Michigan races. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart top threat at Pocono Jun 6, 2009
My dark horse is Dale Earnhardt Jr., who will be running his second race under new crew chief Lance McGrew. Junior finished 12th at Dover last week. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto racing results, schedule Jun 6, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 19. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 20. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Washout leaves Stewart with Pocono 500 pole Jun 6, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 2009 Owner Points 18th. 19. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Earnhardt Jr., crew chief build rapport, hit ground talking Jun 4, 2009
Interim crew chief Lance McGrew stands in the Dover International Speedway garage with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Saturday during pratice for the Autism Speaks 400, their first Sprint Cup race together. AUDIO PREVIEW: POCONO. (USA Today -- Sports)
Earnhardt, Crew Chief 'Ain't Clicked Yet' Jun 2, 2009
AP Photo/Paul SancyaDale Earnhardt Jr. talks to reporters after his cousin and long-time crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., is replaced on Earnhardt's No. 88 team ... -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked with his interim crew chief a week earlier than expected. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
NASCAR and K'NEX Announce New Licensing Partnership Jun 2, 2009
Tue Jun 2, 3:00 am ET. Officially-Licensed by K NEX will allow kids to build exciting replicas from their favorite NASCAR teams and drivers, including Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jeff Gordon. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
General Motors stays on track for auto racing Jun 2, 2009
Hendrick, who fields the Chevy Impala SS in Sprint Cup racing and runs drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski of Rochester Hills, said in a release from Concord, N.C., home of Hendrick Motorsports. "From a racing perspective, our heritage is with General Motors. In 25 years together, Hendrick Motorsports has won eight Sprint Cup Series titles with Chevrolet, which has more NASCAR championships and wins than any other manufacturer. Since I was a... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Naked NASCAR truth: Junior sells apparel but has no clothes Jun 2, 2009
His many fans have spent many years making excuses for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who s the most overrated figure in American sports ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. is 34, older than his far more accomplished teammate Jimmie Johnson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Court proceedings off to quick start Jun 2, 2009
GM also provides cash and technical aid to race teams including Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, N.C., which fields Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski. GM also said its sponsorship of the 2010 Winter Olympics won't be affected. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Eury out as crew chief Jun 2, 2009
Published: Monday, June 1, 2009 11:28 AM CDT The other shoe dropped this week. Rick Hendrick faced the inevitable and removed Tony Eury, Jr. as Dale Earnhardt, Jr s crew chief. (Atmore Advance, AL)
No comments posted. Jun 2, 2009
Eury out as crew chief. Published: Monday, June 1, 2009 11:28 AM CDT The other shoe dropped this week. (Atmore Advance, AL)
So Far, So Good For Earnhardt Jr.'s New Crew Chief Jun 2, 2009
(Sports Network) - Though Jimmie Johnson won the Autism Speaks 400 in a thrilling finish at Dover International Speedway this past weekend, his teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., was the center of attention. Earnhardt ran his first race with new crew chief Lance McGrew after Tony Eury Jr.'s removal from the role last week. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Johnson holds off Stewart for victory at Dover Jun 2, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 12th in his first race with crew chief Lance McGrew ... (22) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 83. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Join the club Jun 2, 2009
Lance McGrew takes over as crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and leads the team to a 12th-place finish in Dover. (AP). (CBS News)
Earnhardt eager to get back on track Jun 1, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks with reporters in Detroit on Thursday ... Busch s career has skyrocketed since signing with Joe Gibbs Racing, while Dale Earnhardt Jr. s sagging career has hit an all-time low. (Longview Daily News, WA)
victory lane Jun 1, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson dominates at Dover Jun 1, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 12th in his first race with crew chief Lance McGrew. We've got to do this a lot, Earnhardt said. (Missoulian, MT)
Earnhardts Interim Crew Chief Takes Over Earlier Than Planned Jun 1, 2009
(May 31, 2009)--The interim crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. is taking over for the Cup race at Dover, a week earlier than originally planned. Lance McGrew was scheduled to work with Brad Keselowski on Sunday, but he failed to qualify, freeing up McGrew to call the shots on Earnhardt's slumping No. 88 team. (KWTX.com, TX)
Golf, tennis, auto racing Jun 1, 2009
(22) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 83. 2, 127, $107,600. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Earnhardt interim crew chief takes over at Dover Jun 1, 2009
(AP) -Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked with his interim crew chief a week earlier than expected. The solid result in the No. 88 Chevrolet came just in time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR: Johnsonwins thriller at Dover Jun 1, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 12th in his first race with crew chief Lance McGrew. Stewart passed Jeff Gordon for the Cup points lead and became the first owner/driver to sit atop the standings since Alan Kulwicki in 1992. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson's late surge conquers Monster Mile Jun 1, 2009
While Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his debut with a new crew chief Sunday, it was Hendrick teammate Jimmie Johnson who took center stage after a dominating victory in the Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway. TOP FIVE. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Jun 1, 2009
Kyle Busch wonders if Dale Earnhardt Jr. was real problem at HMS - Mark Beech - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson sprints past Stewart for Cup victory Jun 1, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 12th in his first race with crew chief Lance McGrew. Earnhardt posted his best finish since Talladega in his first race without longtime crew chief Tony Eury Jr. Hendrick Motorsports made the decision to give McGrew a shot at calling the race a week earlier than expected. (Boston Globe)
Eury Jr. out as crew chief for slumping Earnhardt Jun 1, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands in the garage Thursday at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Mike McCarn / AP ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tony Eury Jr., who has worked with driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. as crew chief or car chief since his Sprint Cup Series debut in 2000, is no longer working atop the driver s pit box. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Truex nearing a decision on future May 31, 2009
Truex is close friends with former DEI teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. and saw up close how much impending free agency can weigh on a driver. Truex s decision won t receive nearly the scrutiny that Earnhardt s did in 2007 when he left Dale Earnhardt Inc. Earnhardt knew the risks in making a move, and Truex understands he has to be smart with his decision. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reutimann wins pole at Dover May 31, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 154. 799. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NH Leisure Expo in Portsmouth June 6-7 May 31, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last September. You can win tickets to the upcoming race in Loudon at the N.H. Leisure Expo June 6-7 at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Junior feels the pressure May 31, 2009
-- All eyes are on Dale Earnhardt Jr. today ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., center, confers with interim crew chief Brian Whitesell, right, during practice at Dover. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Juniors nephew only driver to falter at Nationwide May 31, 2009
Hes the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and son of Kerry. Instead, Jeffrey Earnhardt will run a partial schedule this year in NASCARs second-tier series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Keslowski overtakes Busch to win Heluva Good 200 May 31, 2009
"It looked like the 18 (Busch) maybe had a flat tire, and we had to make our move when we could." said Keselowski, driving a car co-owned by Rick Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Keslowski has had a year of mixed results, taking the surprise win at Talladega, then failing to qualify for the Sprint Cup race at Dover today. (NJ.com -- Times)
New kind of pressure for slumping Earnhardt May 31, 2009
- All Martin Truex Jr. needs to do to gauge the enormous impact Dale Earnhardt Jr. has on NASCAR is take a peek at the packed stands every race day ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. composes himself while talking with reporters after his crew chief and cousin Tony Eury Jr. was fired Thursday ... - All Martin Truex Jr. needs to do to gauge the enormous impact Dale Earnhardt Jr. has on NASCAR is take a peek at the packed stands every race day. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Keselowski wins Nationwide race at Dover May 31, 2009
"That's awesome. I like that stat,'' he said.He enjoyed the finish and surely lifted the spirits of the JR Motorsports team. Co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. was one of the first people to congratulate Keselowski. Earnhardt had a draining week when his cousin and cre 000015D5 w chief, Tony Eury Jr., was removed by Hendrick Motorsports because of a slow start this season.Eury Sr. is Keselowski's crew chief, and he defended his beleaguered son. He told his son to catch his breath, go to work in his... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Earnhardt on the spot now May 31, 2009
- All Martin Truex needs to do to gauge the enormous impact Dale Earnhardt Jr. has on NASCAR is to take a peek at the packed stands every race day. The fans dress in Junior's colors, bring their No. 88 signs, and roar when his name is mentioned in introductions. (Boston Globe)
Earnhardt eager to get back on track May 30, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks with reporters in Detroit on Thursday ... Busch s career has skyrocketed since signing with Joe Gibbs Racing, while Dale Earnhardt Jr. s sagging career has hit an all-time low. (Longview Daily News, WA)
10 drivers to make you forget about Junior May 30, 2009
It's OK to admit it, Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans. You're kinda of tired of this roller coaster ride with your driver. (Fox Sports)
Reutimann wins Dover pole; Earnhardt starts 22nd May 30, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. had his best qualifying lap since Talladega and will start 22nd with team manager Brian Whitesell calling the shots. Lance McGrew takes over next week at Pocono Raceway as the interim crew chief. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Earnhardt legacy continues in Nationwide Series May 30, 2009
"My dad believes you have to know how to build them to be able to drive them and he's been teaching me that.''The fourth-generation Earnhardt - he's a great-grandson of Ralph Earnhardt - is trying to hitch a full-time ride for 2010. The team is a joint effort between Rick Ware Racing and Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Rick Ware Racing is providing on-track team support, management and sponsorship.Earnhardt will run a progressive schedule from short to intermediate tracks, up to seven races to maintain his... (MSNBC -- Sports)
