Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR Aug 14, 2008
"With technology now you can sit in your house with a plasma screen TV and ride with Dale Earnhardt Jr." As a result, Cretty estimated that his track has made money on two nights this season and will "more than likely" lose money at the end of the season. NASCAR managing director of racing operations George Silbermann, who oversees the series' weekly program, acknowledged the conundrum and said small operators can compete with Sprint Cup by clicking on the race in the snack bar, putting it on... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Derald Derry’ Welch (41) Aug 14, 2008
He also loved watching NASCAR racing and was a huge fan of Dale Earnhardt. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Stevens. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
NASCAR's Highest-Earning Drivers Aug 13, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., the second-highest earner at $31 million, made $21 million from licensing and endorsement income from the likes of PepsiCo (nyse: - - ), Anheuser-Busch (nyse: - - ) and Adidas (other-otc: - - ). Earnhardt's passionate following, which has its origins in his famous father's career, has translated into an abundance of riches despite his declining performance (he won six Sprint Cup races in 2004 but only two since). (Forbes -- Technology)
Pedal to the Metal Aug 13, 2008
When a family feud made Dale Earnhardt Jr. the biggest free agent in Nascar history last season, Hendrick convinced the star driver HMS was his best chance at winning a championship. With Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Earnhardt, HMS has three of Nascar's top ten drivers in terms of standings and brand appeal. (Forbes -- Technology)
Cup of J: Sports Editor dodges raindrops at Mid-Ohio Aug 13, 2008
If you thought a lot of beer bottles were thrown out at Jeff Gordon after climbing past Dale Earnhardt s win total last year, that wouldn t be anything compared to what would happen at a time-limit stopped Daytona 500. Anyone want to put a back wing on their car like you see on Indy cars. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
DRIVER RANKINGS: So much for the points leader's 'slump' Aug 13, 2008
Never a factor, Gordon struggled from the start with his car's handling, and clearly looks perturbed about the setup of his Chevrolets -- especially with teammates Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jimmie Johnson running circles around him in the points. Could Steve LeTarte's job be on the line. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR News and Notes Aug 13, 2008
"Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't drive a truck," Harvick said, explaining why the trucks receive so little interest. "The one thing about it is this is a pretty driver-driven sport. The fans come to see the drivers run around the racetrack, and they have their driver that they cheer for.". (Florida Times-Union)
Busch king of road Aug 11, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has never won a Cup race on a road course, took off to a big lead after passing Busch on the second lap and figured to be a strong contender. But poor pit strategy derailed his effort and he finished 22d after leading 33 laps and fell two slots in the standings. (Boston Globe)
Notebook: Ambrose shines again on big weekend Aug 11, 2008
POOR STRATEGY: Dale Earnhardt Jr. started on the front row, gained the lead on the second lap from eventual winner Kyle Busch, and sailed away, leading 27 of the first 28 laps ... "Goodyear did an excellent job. I'm their biggest critic at times. They can do things right at times. You still got to see the race. You get to see guys who are a lot out of their element, and that's fun. It's fun to watch those drivers adapt.''Rain tires have not been an option for Sprint Cup Series teams on road... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Auto racing: Kyle Busch rules the road Aug 11, 2008
The polesitter and Cup points leader, Busch regained the top spot on the 65th lap when leader Dale Earnhardt Jr. pitted under caution, caused when Travis Kvapil ran off course into the gravel and then dragged some of it onto the pavement when he got back on track. The first 48 laps of the 90-lap event were run under green, with just a handful of drivers sliding off course but quickly getting back on again. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Busch sweeps at road courses Aug 11, 2008
" Ambrose was followed by Juan Pablo Montoya and Martin Truex Jr. Kevin Harvick was sixth, followed by Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Edwards and Kurt Busch. Matt Kenseth finished 12th to move into 12th place in the standings, 22 points ahead of Clint Bowyer in the race for the final slot to make the postseason. Jeff Gordon, a four-time winner at Watkins Glen, began the day sixth in points, but faded quickly after a strong start and finished 29th. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has never won a Cup race... (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR: Johnson has goal of getting road win Aug 10, 2008
Because qualifying was canceled, Sunday's field was set by points, which puts Cup points leader Kyle Busch on the pole with Dale Earnhardt Jr. alongside him. Carl Edwards and Johnson are in the second row, followed by Jeff Burton, Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle, and Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Stewart and Denny Hamlin. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Aug 10, 2008
"It's no secret that I really don't like road courses," says Dale Earnhardt Jr. "I grew up watching racing on ovals and not road courses ... We just want to run well, get through it and get on with oval track racing at Michigan [next week],". The Cup series only visits two road courses each season, the Glen and Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kyle Busch goes after history and bonus points Aug 10, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., second in points to Busch, starts on the front row for Sunday's 90-lap race, with Edwards and Johnson right behind. Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle, Tony Stewart and Hamlin round out the top 10. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Nascar: Leaders coast to Chase Aug 10, 2008
That means Edwards will start third today (2 p.m., ESPN), behind points leader Kyle Busch, who has won seven times this year, and second-place Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Jimmie Johnson is fourth, and Jeff Burton is fifth. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Centurion Boats at the Glen - Watkins Glen International Aug 10, 2008
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2,8833. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards can relax on eve of Chase Aug 10, 2008
" When rain washed out Friday's qualifying session, it forced NASCAR to set the starting line by the standings. That means Edwards will start third today (2 p.m., ESPN), behind points leader Kyle Busch and second-place Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jimmie Johnson is fourth and Jeff Burton is fifth. All five essentially are locked into stock car's playoffs. Jeff Gordon, who's sixth, is 166 points ahead of 12th place. That's where the pressure starts to increase. "We're able to knock down top-fives, top-10s... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive GoDaddy car at Watkins Glen's NASCAR race Aug 10, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is set to drive the No. 5 Chevrolet Saturday during the NASCAR Zippo 200 Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen International in New York. A win by Earnhardt would mark car's second win in a row following on Ron Fellows' victory at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 last weekend in Montreal. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
NASCAR/Watkins Glen: History riding with Kyle Busch (Today) Aug 10, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., second in points to Busch, starts on the front row for the 90-lap race today, with Edwards and Johnson right behind. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Martin continues to have drive Aug 9, 2008
Martin, after all, experienced the same feelings when he was confronted in 2005 with the prospect of leaving the sport he lived and loved for much of his adult life after spending 19 years driving for Jack Roush, only to be drawn back to it the following year on a limited basis with Ginn Racing, which last year merged with Dale Earnhardt Inc.. Martin's 26-race dalliance with Ginn/DEI last year led the 49-year-old to reconsider retirement after he had done two farewell tours with Roush Fenway... (Boston Globe)
Truex remaining with DEI was minor surprise Aug 9, 2008
One driver that is off the market and will not be changing teams is Martin Truex Jr. He has agreed to return to Dale Earnhardt Inc. and no 1 Bass Pro Shops car next season and beyond. I would have bet a dollar to a doughnut that Truex would drive for some team other than DEI next season. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Rain cancels qualifying again at Watkins Glen Aug 9, 2008
The cancellation puts Cup points leader Kyle Busch on the pole with Dale Earnhardt Jr. alongside him ... Canadian road race star Ron Fellows, who won last weeks Nationwide race in Montreal, will drive in his place for Dale Earnhardt Inc.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Truex happy with DEI contract extension Aug 9, 2008
Two days after he signed a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc., he confirmed he would race for the company for at least one more season ... "It was good for him,'' said Dale Earnhardt Jr., who left his father's company to drive for Hendrick Motorsports after 2007, his first full-time season without a win. "It gives DEI time to further negotiate with him for the future and align their key sponsors for the next several years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
DARIO'S BACK: Franchitti to run limited Nationwide slate Aug 9, 2008
will remain with Dale Earnhardt Inc. through next season and seems interested in signing a long-term deal with the team. Truex had been mentioned as a candidate for several openings in recent weeks. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch in driver's seat in bonus points Aug 9, 2008
Heading into Sunday's Centurion Boats at The Glen, Busch leads second-place Dale Earnhardt Jr. by 176 points, Carl Edwards by 185 and two-time defending Cup champ Jimmie Johnson by 200. Fortunately, we've been lucky enough to win seven races, said Busch, who will start Sunday's race on the pole after qualifying was rained out Friday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kyle Busch gets a break Aug 9, 2008
In his past two races, Busch -- the series points leader -- hasn't started better than 19th and hasn't finished better than 15th, although he still maintains a 176-point lead over second-place Dale Earnhardt Jr.Busch leads the series with seven wins and could clinch the No. 1 position in the Chase for the Sprint Cup with a victory Sunday, which would be his first on a road course in the Cup series. Busch, however, said he is not focused on any such advantage. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR seeks better Indy tire Aug 9, 2008
"We've been kicking around, and [Goodyear] has been doing research on it already."TRUEX READY FOR CHALLENGE: Martin Truex Jr. said he felt moving to another team would be "the easy road" and decided to face the challenge of building his No. 1 Dale Earnhardt Inc. into a consistent championship contender. Truex said this week he would return to DEI in 2009 and remains in discussions with DEI officials on a longer contract extension. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports briefs Aug 9, 2008
A Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The cancellation puts Cup points leader Kyle Busch on the pole with Dale Earnhardt Jr. alongside him. Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson are in the second row, followed by Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle, and Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR drivers talk about upcoming Chase for the Cup Aug 9, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., on whether some have "delusions of grandeur" about how good NASCAR used to be. "Yes, I think so. I think a lot of it might have been not so much the competition itself, but the personalities . . . the Dale Earnhardts, the Darrell Waltrips, the Bobby Allisons and others. "We have a lot of great personalities now, but the sport itself has become a whole lot more corporate and a lot less personal in that respect. (Los Angeles Times)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aug 8, 2008
Here's a hint: It's not Dale Earnhardt Jr., according to the man who discovered the phenomenon -- Junior Johnson. ESPN.com NASCAR Content Archive. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Geoff Bodine, NFL Stars to Visit Saratoga Aug 8, 2008
Fans also will have an opportunity to check out the Richard Petty Racing Experience Car named for The King of the NASCAR circuit -- one of only two drivers to capture the Sprint Cup seven times in his career (the other is Dale Earnhardt). The #43 Cheerios show car features a simulator pod available for fans to experience for a $2 donation to the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project (see below). (FOX23 News, NY)
Driver of the Week Aug 7, 2008
FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL DRIVER: Dale Earnhardt. CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Winning the 2006 Volusia Winternational. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Roush says Edwards ready to win title Aug 7, 2008
Kyle Busch has garnered most of the headlines this season, winning seven of the first 21 races and building a 176-point lead over runner-up Dale Earnhardt Jr. with just five races remaining before the start of the Chase for the championship. But it could be argued that Edwards has had the next best season, winning four times and sitting third in the points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing August 8 - 10 Aug 7, 2008
Kyle Busch enters Watkins Glen with a 176-point lead over Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and a 185-point advantage over Carl Edwards, who won at Pocono ... After capturing the victory in the rain-shortened Nationwide Series race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canadian Ron Fellows will drive the No. 01 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. at The Glen ... Ron Fellows won at Montreal in the No.5 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, but won't be in the seat this week at The Glen as owner Dale Earnhardt,... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yeley out, Coleman in Aug 7, 2008
TRUEX STAYING AT DEI THROUGH 2009: Martin Truex Jr. finally agreed Wednesday to a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc. that keeps him in the No. 1 Chevrolet at least through 2009. The sides held a mutual option on the 2009 season, but Truex had been reluctant to commit even though DEI was eager to retain him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Signing of 3 rookies puts 16 K's under contract Aug 7, 2008
Martin Truex Jr. finally agreed to a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Wednesday that keeps him in the No. 1 Chevrolet at least through 2009. BASKETBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Office Depot - Official Site Aug 7, 2008
1 Kyle Busch 2 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3 Carl Edwards 4 Jimmie Johnson 5 Jeff Burton 6 Jeff Gordon 7 Kasey Kahne 8 Greg Biffle 9 Tony Stewart 10 Denny Hamlin. Copyright. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Picking up speed Aug 7, 2008
MacDonald aspires to drive on the Sprint Cup circuit, where household names like Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kyle Bush drive the same kind of car, but for big purses and million-dollar sponsorship deals. But MacDonald's NASCAR journey flies in the face of how many drivers advance in modern-day racing. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Aug 6, 2008
And it's none other that Dale Earnhardt Jr., himself. In the wake of the Allstate 400 at Indy, where Goodyear's tires were so bad that the longest green-flag run was 12 laps, Earnhardt had this to say last week: "I'll tell you this. Tony George [owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway] said that they weren't changing the track and I don't blame them. It's expensive to pave the track. But diamond-grinding the race track with the grooves does directly have an effect on tire wear. Directly. And... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR racer draws a crowd Aug 6, 2008
Kyle Busch leads the Sprint Car standings with 3,004 points and he's followed in second by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Burton in third. Honeycutt is currently touring with the car at various locations around the country. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Edwards gets fourth win of the season Aug 5, 2008
Edwards goes to the road course at Watkins Glen next week trailing only Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch, who also leads with seven victories. Busch made a gas stop on lap 199 and fell from fourth to 36th, the last driver on the lead lap. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fuel Gamble Pays Off For Edwards In Pocono Win Aug 5, 2008
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. pitted for fuel only, while Edwards and pole sitter Jimmie Johnson took on two tires each. However, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Johnson and Edwards returned to the field 20th, 21st and 22nd, respectively. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Racing Roundup: Fellows, Kovalainen, Wilkins all win Aug 5, 2008
Fellows has now turned his attention to next Sundays Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen where he will drive the Dale Earnhardt Inc.-entered car No. 01 ... The car Fellows drove to victory in Montreal belongs to a team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., who plans to race it himself in the Nationwide race at the Glen on Saturday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto Racing at Office Depot Aug 5, 2008
2008 Nascar Standings 1 Kyle Busch 2 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3 Carl Edwards 4 Jimmie Johnson 5 Jeff Burton 6 Jeff Gordon 7 Kasey Kahne 8 Greg Biffle 9 Tony Stewart 10 Denny Hamlin Fan Zone. Copyright. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Touching the wall first Aug 5, 2008
Everybody at school that watches NASCAR is pretty much a Dale Earnhardt (Jr ... The late Dale Earnhardt was known as the Intimadator in NASCAR.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
A BADyear at the Brickyard Aug 5, 2008
How would the fans feel toward Goodyear and NASCAR if during the last seven laps, someone big like Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. or Kasey Kahne were involved in a serious crash and someone was seriously injured or killed because of the tires. The drivers were here to race and put on a good show for us but the Goodyears prevented it. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Edwards gets fourth victory Aug 5, 2008
The victory vaulted Edwards from fifth to third in the season standings, trailing only Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch, who also leads with seven victories. Busch made a gas stop on lap 199 and fell from fourth to 36th, the last driver on the lead lap. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Edwards good to the last drops Aug 4, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Stewart happy with runner-up finish Aug 4, 2008
Two of the leading candidates for the RCR ride appear to be Casey Mears, who will leave Hendrick Motorsports at the end of the season, and Martin Truex Jr., whose future at Dale Earnhardt Inc. remains up in the air. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Edwards overcomes rain at Pocono for fourth win Aug 4, 2008
Martin, who drives a limited schedule this year for Dale Earnhardt Inc., stole the lead from Johnson on the first lap and looked to have the speed to put the No. 8 back in victory lane. But Martin's pit stops were plagued by two slow right-front tire changes, dropping him back in the pack after each stop. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notes: Stewart happy with finish; Harvick's day Aug 4, 2008
Notes: Stewart happy with 2nd place - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Sunday August 3, 2008 11:24PM; Updated: Sunday August 3, 2008 11:24PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Edwards' big gamble pays off Aug 4, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2,883 ... (12) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, 200, $83,500. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Results Aug 4, 2008
(12) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 105. 6, 132, $83,500. (International Herald Tribune)
Edwards wins Pocono on fuel gamble Aug 4, 2008
Edwards cruises to Pocono 500 title - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Sunday August 3, 2008 7:06PM; Updated: Sunday August 3, 2008 9:05PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fellows wins rain-soaked Nationwide event Aug 3, 2008
Fellows, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Jr.s JR Motorsports, led the final seven laps. Ambrose finished third after leading a race-high 27 laps. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bigger Goodyear tire coming for NASCAR's CoT Aug 3, 2008
Bigger Goodyear tire on the way for NASCAR - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Saturday August 2, 2008 2:52PM; Updated: Saturday August 2, 2008 2:52PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bigger Goodyear tire on the way for NASCAR Aug 3, 2008
By Mike Harris ASSOCIATED PRESS. 11:24 a.m. August 2, 2008. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Johnson Wins The Pole At Pocono Aug 3, 2008
Other drivers of note and their starting positions: Kasey Kahne (seventh), Greg Biffle (ninth), Kurt Busch (10th), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (12th), Denny Hamlin (14th), Carl Edwards (15th), Tony Stewart (20th), Kevin Harvick (21st) and Kyle Busch (27th) ... Busch heads to Pocono with a 253-point lead over Dale Earnhardt, Jr. with six races remaining before the "Chase for the Sprint Cup" begins September 14th at New Hampshire ... 132 seconds ahead of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to snap a 52-race winless... (ABC 7 News, DC)
THE CHASE IS ON: Johnson looks to maintain momentum Aug 2, 2008
With six races left before the start of the 2008 Chase for the Championship, this much appears certain: The title will come down to a four-man sprint between Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. At the start of the Chase last year there were eight drivers who had a legitimate shot at winning the Cup, but not so in '08. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Products of Brand Mash-Ups Aug 2, 2008
"It's right for our brand." The "Dale Earnhardt of diabetes meters" comes emblazoned with the logos of some of Nascar's most popular corporate partners, including Coca-Cola, Mars Snackfood US, and Kellogg's. REAL or FAKE. (FastCompany)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Modern Olympics vs. original Olympics Aug 1, 2008
LeBron James vs. Dale Earnhardt Jr.. LSU vs. Ohio State. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Notebook: Johnson will drive for Moss' Truck series team (Today) Aug 1, 2008
Johnson also will drive the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet fielded by Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series race Aug. 9 at Watkins Glen. In Nationwide, Johnson has made 88 starts, with his only victory in 2001 -- his second and final full season in the former Busch Series -- at Chicagoland. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
After Indy debacle, Indy had better move fast on tires Aug 1, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt Busch and Brian Vickers did the tire testing then and all walked away knowing there was a problem. NASCAR and Goodyear s answer was once we get some rubber on the track, everything will be all right. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Johnson to drive Randy Moss' truck at Bristol Jul 31, 2008
Johnson also will drive the No. 48 Lowes Chevrolet fielded by Dale Earnhardt Jr.s JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen on Aug. 9. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harvick takes hit in Chase standings Jul 31, 2008
00004000 If the Chase began this weekend, the field would consist of Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, and Clint Bowyer. But the standings are so close from seventh to 15th that the field could change weekly between now and the Sept. 6 "regular season" finale at Richmond. (MSNBC -- Sports)
