Gordon wins Martinsville pole Mar 29, 2008
" Gordons lap on the 0.526-mile oval, the oldest, shortest and trickiest in NASCARs Spring Cup Series, easily beat Denny Hamlin (95.757) for his seventh career Martinsville pole and the 65th of his career, the fourth-best total in NASCAR history. advertisementOnly Richard Petty (126), David Pearson (112) and Cale Yarborough (70) won more. Gordon also has won seven times on the oval, tops among active drivers, and hopes he can quiet the critics who say his Hendrick Motorsports team is... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jeff Gordon claims seventh pole at Martinsville Mar 29, 2008
Reutimann has moved into the No. 44 that opened when Dale Jarrett retired. McDowell will start 34th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Competition has caught up with Hendrick Motorsports Mar 22, 2008
" Ins and outs For the first five Sprint Cup races of 2008, the top 35 teams in the final 2007 points standings were assured starting spots in the 43-car fields. After the top 35 in owner points were reset in Bristol, 2008 points will determine the weekly top-35 guarantees, meaning rookie driver Sam Hornish Jr., 35th in the points, will be guaranteed of making next weekend's Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville, Va., but Roush Fenway Racing veteran Jamie McMurray, 36th, will have to qualify based on... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jarrett to end storied career at site of wreck Mar 20, 2008
NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett will drive his final race in the Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. on March 19 ... CONCORD, N.C. - A day after Dale Jarrett drove in his final Sprint Cup points race, he was sinking putts left and right Monday on his way to shooting 69 on the golf course. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The top 35: Who's in and who's out in the Sprint Cup Mar 20, 2008
Reutimann is taking over the No. 44 after veteran Dale Jarrett competed in his final NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points event at Bristol. Two rookie drivers are trying to move up: Dario Franchitti, driver of the No. 40 The Hartford Dodge owned by Felix Sabates, and Regan Smith, driver of the No. 01 Principal Financial Chevrolet owned by Teresa Earnhardt are 38th and 39th, respectively. (Niles Star, MI)
Busch out front and running hard in big season Mar 20, 2008
He has seemed to adapt to all of this in a way that nobody has in a long time, former champion Dale Jarrett said. He's fearless and has that youth about him. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Busch keeping busy during breakout season Mar 20, 2008
" He's done that through the first five weeks of this season, competing in all 13 NASCAR races that have been held in Cup, Trucks and the Nationwide Series. And instead of taking the weekend off with the rest of the Sprint Cup Series, he'll run in the Nationwide race this Saturday in Nashville. And Busch isn't just making laps. He's been out front every time he's on the track. He's got a Truck Series win, he gave Toyota its first Sprint Cup Series victory, and sits atop the points standings in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Motorsports report: Champ Car teams test at Sebring Mar 20, 2008
s Former Sprint Cup champion and three-time Daytona 500 champion Dale Jarrett, who officially retired as a driver last week, although he will return for an all-star race in May. TRIVIA ANSWER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dale Jarrett plans to end storied career at site of scary wreck that got it going Mar 20, 2008
CONCORD, N.C. A day after Dale Jarrett drove in his final Sprint Cup points race, he was sinking putts left and right Monday on his way to shooting 69 on the golf course. So it's perhaps fitting that Jarrett spent Wednesday unveiling his plans for his final track appearance at May's All-Star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tiger wins at Bay Hill to tie Hogan Mar 18, 2008
Dale Jarrett was honored before the final points race of his career, when NASCAR, his peers and the fans at Bristol Motor Speedway showed their appreciation to the retiring champion. NASCAR president Mike Helton began the. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
INSIDE NASCAR: Stewart gets raw deal, other Bristol notes Mar 18, 2008
Though he finished 37th Sunday in his final race, Dale Jarrett briefly flashed the talent that made him a Cup champ ... Dale Jarrett had a nice sendoff ... For a few early laps on Sunday, the old Dale Jarrett was back. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jarrett honored before last start Mar 17, 2008
Dale Jarrett and Kurt Busch wave to the crowd during driver introductions at Bristol, Tenn ... Advertisements Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press BRISTOL, TENN. - Dale Jarrett was honored before the final points race of his career, when NASCAR, his peers and the fans at Bristol Motor Speedway showed their appreciation to the retiring champion. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No more driver exemptions in '08 Mar 17, 2008
" Jarrett's last ride Dale Jarrett got a new putter and one new golf ball for each of his 668 career starts in the Sprint Cup Series before Sunday's race. Now he has time to use both. A 37th-place finish wasn't what Jarrett wanted in his final regular season race, but he left the driver's seat with words of wisdom for the rest of the drivers. "Take care of this sport," he said. Jarrett now will work as part of broadcast team for ESPN and ABC. No smoking at Bristol A new state law made it illegal... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rain gives Johnson, Gordon front row at Bristol Mar 16, 2008
Dale Jarrett, who will race in his final points race Sunday before retiring from competition, will start 37th with no regrets about how hes ending his 24-year career at NASCARs top level. I couldnt ask for a better scenario, said Jarrett, a three-time Daytona 500 winner and former NASCAR champion. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jarrett ends 24-year driving career today Mar 16, 2008
Dale Jarrett holds the trophy after winning the NASCAR Harrah's 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 1, 2001 ... Dale Jarrett has many highlights in 24 years of NASCAR racing, including ... -- As Dale Jarrett prepared for the last real start in his 24-year career at NASCAR's top level, praise for the 1999 Cup champion flowed around Bristol Motor Speedway. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Dale Jarrett making last run Mar 16, 2008
(44) Dale Jarrett, Toyota, Past Champion 1999. 38. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Drivers laud DJ for storied career on eve of his final points race Mar 16, 2008
As Dale Jarrett prepared for the last real start in his 24-year career at NASCAR's top level, praise for the 1999 Cup champion flowed around Bristol Motor Speedway ... I looked to my right and standing next to me was Dale Jarrett, Earnhardt recalled. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jarrett on eve of final points race Mar 16, 2008
- As Dale Jarrett prepared for the last real start in his 24-year career at NASCAR's top level, praise for the 1999 Cup champion flowed around Bristol Motor Speedway ... " And he'll continue to have a presence in the garage through his work with ESPN. It should make him available as a mentor to newcomers in search of guidance, and many of today's younger drivers fondly recall Jarrett being among the first well-wishers to visit them in Victory Lane following their initial Cup wins. That kind of... (AZCentral -- Sports)
A champ's last ride Mar 16, 2008
Dale Jarrett holds up the championship trophy after winning the title in 1999 ... Advertisements Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press BRISTOL, TENN. - As Dale Jarrett prepared for the last real start in his 24-year career at NASCAR's top level, praise for the 1999 Cup champion flowed around Bristol Motor Speedway ... "He's driven for many of the top names in NASCAR: Cale Yarborough, the Wood Brothers, Joe Gibbs, Robert Yates. And he raced against the biggest stars, including Richard Petty, whom he... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Drivers laud Jarrett on eve of his final race Mar 16, 2008
Wade Payne / APDale Jarrett, a competitor of 667 races, makes his final start in a points race on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway ... - As Dale Jarrett prepared for the last real start in his 24-year career at NASCARs top level, praise for the 1999 Cup champion flowed around Bristol Motor Speedway ... I looked to my right and standing next to me was Dale Jarrett, Earnhardt recalled. (MSNBC -- Sports)
His dying wish Mar 16, 2008
He says he is a big fan of Dale Jarrett. He has a stronger opinion about Jeff Gordon, the clean-cut superstar driver known for his good looks and Hollywood persona. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Moss accuser files to have case dismissed Mar 15, 2008
NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett called on Goodyear to listen carefully to Tony Stewart's complaints about the tires the company has produced this season. Although some drivers believe Stewart went overboard in his criticism of Goodyear after Sunday's race in Atlanta, Jarrett said the manufacturer needs to start constructing a better tire for Sprint Cup racing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Racers Reunion Mar 15, 2008
Plus, Dale Jarrett is hanging it up. Three drivers test tires at Darlington, but only three will go home from Bristol. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR Mar 15, 2008
But Penske Racing was allowed to swap owner points between '04 Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch and rookie Sam Hornish Jr. And then there was '99 champion Dale Jarrett making five final points race starts before retiring. Busch was forced to use a past champion's provisional for entry into the Daytona 500 and the Wood Brothers were out. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
TUTTLE: The race within the race takes center stage at Bristol Mar 15, 2008
Dale Jarrett may not put his car in position to win a Cup, but he can leave a nice parting gift for his successor, David Reutimann. Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kyle Busch's start a moving story Mar 15, 2008
Tomorrow's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway will mark the 668th and final Sprint Cup start for Dale Jarrett, driver of the No. 44 UPS Toyota Camry fielded by Michael Waltrip Motorsports ... "This sport has been very, very good to me," Dale Jarrett said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Notebook: Stewart criticizes Goodyear's tires Mar 9, 2008
" GETTING CLOSE: Dale Jarrett will retire from the cockpit after next week's race at Bristol and the reality of his decision is beginning to hit a little harder as that day draws near. The sudden retirement of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre earlier this week also made an impact on the 1999 Cup champion. "I'm very happy with the decision, but it is starting to hit home a little bit more -- even more so. watching Brett Favre (on TV)," Jarrett said. "That made me think a lot more. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Jeff Gordon tops Junior to claim pole at Atlanta Mar 8, 2008
SI.com - Racing - Gordonclaims Sprint pole at Atlanta - Friday March 7, 2008 10:42PM. Gordon claims Sprint pole at Atlanta. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sore Gordon speeds to Atlanta pole Mar 8, 2008
Dale Jarrett got the past champions provisional. Ken Schrader, Bill Elliott, Johnny Benson, Burney Lamar and John Andretti failed to make the 43-car lineup. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR becoming a younger man's sport Mar 8, 2008
Sunday's Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway is expected to be the final AMS race for Bill Elliott and Dale Jarrett ... Dale Jarrett, 51, surrounded by autograph seekers, will stop driving after an event in May. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Yates Racing Improving Performance Mar 8, 2008
Ever since Dale Jarrett and Elliott Sadler left the organization in 2006, things have only worsened for an organization that people once considered one of NASCAR s elite. The lack of performance actually began in 2003, following the acrimonious departure of driver Ricky Rudd and long-time crew chief Michael Fatback McSwain. (Suite101.com)
Roush livid about harsh punishment Mar 8, 2008
(44) Dale Jarrett, Toyota, past champion. Failed to Qualify. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jeff Gordon wins pole for Kobalt Tools Mar 8, 2008
Dale Jarrett had a unique perspective as he watched Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre hold an emotional news conference announcing his retirement from the NFL.. "It's starting to hit home after watching him a little bit," said Jarrett, speaking of his own departure from competition. (Anchorage Daily News)
McDowell's dream soon to come true Mar 4, 2008
The next level arrived when Waltrip hired McDowell to drive the No. 00 Toyota after David Reutimann replaces retiring Dale Jarrett in the No. 44 at Martinsville, the sixth stop of a 36-race season. But the journey isn't likely to be easy. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Churchill teams up with NASCAR again for Derby promotion Mar 2, 2008
He is taking over from Dale Jarrett, who is retiring next month. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Busch powers to home pole Mar 1, 2008
Of the 12 that had to qualify on time, Mike Skinner, Kurt Busch, David Reutimann, Dale Jarrett, Ken Schrader, Michael Waltrip, Brian Vickers and Patrick Carpentier all made the show; A.J. Allmendinger, Joe Nemechek, John Andretti and Johnny Sauter all went home. "It eases your mind to know you're on a level playing field," said Dale Jarrett. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Edwards wins NASCAR Sprint Cup race Feb 26, 2008
He then showed fine form on his traditional victory backflip after capturing the checkered flag in a race that ended under caution when Dale Jarrett spun on the final lap. Edwards had it all but wrapped up at that point, driving to a lead of more than four seconds over Johnson. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Edwards surges to eighth career win Feb 26, 2008
" Johnson took the green flag for the final restart in the lead with 26 laps left, but Edwards surged from third. He then showed fine form on his traditional victory backflip after capturing the checkered flag in a race that ended under caution when Dale Jarrett spun on the final lap. Edwards had it all but wrapped up at that point, driving his Roush Fenway No. 99 Ford to a lead of more than four seconds over Johnson. It was his first victory at Fontana but his seventh top-10 finish in eight... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Edwards pushes Hendrick to 2-3 Feb 26, 2008
traditional victory backflip after capturing the checkered flag in a race that ended under caution when Dale Jarrett spun on the final lap. Edwards had it all but wrapped up at that point. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Auto Club 500 finale, 10 am ET Monday Feb 25, 2008
Leaders: Jimmie Johnson (pole), Jeff Gordon (1-16), Jimmie Johnson (17-18), Jeff Gordon (19-33), Jimmie Johnson (34-37), Jeff Gordon (38-41), John Andretti (42), Dale Jarrett (43-45), Jimmie Johnson (46-47), Jeff Gordon (48-57), Jeff Burton (58-59), Jeff Gordon (60-71), Jamie McMurray (72-73), Greg Biffle (74-82), Jimmie Johnson (83), Dario Franchitti (84), Jimmie Johnson (85). Off the track: Casey Mears (accident), Sam Hornish Jr. (accident). (FOXSports.com)
Kurt Busch hopes to regain his Mojo Feb 24, 2008
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Column: Toyota makes up ground in just one year Feb 24, 2008
Of the four entries in the 2007 Daytona 500, Dale Jarrett was the highest finishing Toyota in 22nd ... Kudos also to Dale Jarrett for a solid 16th place finish in his last Daytona 500. (Niles Star, MI)
Toyota off to much better start this year Feb 23, 2008
Of the four entries in the 2007 Daytona 500, Dale Jarrett was the highest finishing Toyota in 22nd place. The three other teams finished 30th or worse. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Johnson and Gordon on front row after qualifying rained out Feb 23, 2008
Daytona winner Ryan Newman, another Penske driver, will start 13th, while Busch, who gets in along with Dale Jarrett and Bill Elliott as former series champions, will start 36th, just ahead of Jarrett and Elliott. If we don't get practice today, or qualifying in or anything, that won't be too bad, said Kyle Busch, Kurt's younger brother, before the time trials were canceled. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Johnson, Gordon in front row after rain out Feb 23, 2008
Daytona winner Ryan Newman, another Penske driver, will start 13th, while Busch, who gets in along with Dale Jarrett and Bill Elliott as former series champions, will start 36th, just ahead of Jarrett and Elliott. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rain puts damper on race qualifying Feb 23, 2008
Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman, another Penske driver, will start 13th, while Busch, who gets in along with Dale Jarrett and Bill Elliott as former series champions, will start 36th, just ahead of Jarrett and Elliott. The Cup drivers are scheduled to get 1 hour, 55 minutes of practice today, with less than a 10 percent chance of rain. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ford's Daytona woes continue Feb 22, 2008
In fact, no Ford has captured the 500 since Dale Jarrett won his third and final trophy back in 2000. But Sunday, Jarrett was busy driving for Toyota, which paced all manufacturers in laps led (138 of 200), with Chevy second (31) and Dodge third (22). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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Toyotas make quantum leap at Daytona 500 Feb 18, 2008
Red Bull Racings Brian Vickers finished 12th, and Michael Waltrip Racings Dale Jarrett (16th) and David Reutimann (18th) were close behind. Waltrip was 29th. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Daytona 500's most memorable moments Feb 18, 2008
Feb. 14, 1993, Dale Versus DaleWith two laps to go and Dale Earnhardt leading, up-and-coming Dale Jarrett was third going into turn three. Using a push from fourth-place Geoff Bodine, Jarrett went under Jeff Gordon for second and then pulled even with Earnhardt on the final lap. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wrap up the action from Daytona Feb 18, 2008
A couple of sentimental favorites in the race include three-time Daytona 500 champion Dale Jarrett and Mark Martin, who came within a whisker of winning for the first time last year. Kevin Harvick, the defending Daytona 500 champion, starts 16th. (USA Today -- Sports)
'Push from heaven' -- Dramatic move in final lap vaults Newman to Daytona glory Feb 18, 2008
Daytona 500 Winners 2008 -- Ryan Newman 2007 -- Kevin Harvick 2006 -- Jimmie Johnson 2005 -- Jeff Gordon 2004 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2003 -- Michael Waltrip 2002 -- Ward Burton 2001 -- Michael Waltrip 2000 -- Dale Jarrett 1999 -- Jeff Gordon 1998 -- Dale Earnhardt 1997 -- Jeff Gordon 1996 -- Dale Jarrett 1995 -- Sterling Marlin 1994 -- Sterling Marlin 1993 -- Dale Jarrett 1992 -- Davey Allison 1991 -- Ernie Irvan 1990 -- Derrike Cope 1989 -- Darrell Waltrip 1988 -- Bobby Allison 1987 -- Bill... (North County Times)
Johnson seeks a springboard to history Feb 17, 2008
DRIVER: Dale Jarrett ... NOTES: Will drive car for first five races, then replace Dale Jarrett in the No. 44. (North County Times)
Toyota's a major player as second year starts Feb 17, 2008
Kudos to Kenny Wallace, Joe Nemechek, John Andretti, and Dale Jarrett for putting it on the line and qualifying for the race. None of these guys carried a guaranteed spot going into the qualifying process. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Feb 16, 2008
He laid back for most of that event trying to provide drafting help to his teammate Dale Jarrett, so his 13th finish is deceiving. But don't be surprised if Waltrip, the face of the cheating scandal in last year's race, is in contention late. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Daytona 500 win eludes many top drivers Feb 16, 2008
"No matter what races come along and what tracks they build ... this is the Daytona 500,'' three-time winner Dale Jarrett said. "It's the biggest race, and it does more for you as far as your career than anything else that you can possibly do. "It just opens up so many doors for you.''Slide showDukes Crazies, plenty of freezing fun, bloody referee, and much more. more photosOnly six previous winners will be in this year's 43-car field: Jarrett, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Dale... (MSNBC -- Sports)
A glance at drivers racing in Daytona 500 Feb 16, 2008
Ganassi has said this season is "Chase or bust.''---16. No. 29 Chevrolet, Richard Childress RacingDRIVER: Kevin HarvickBORN: Dec. 8, 1975HOMETOWN: Bakersfield, Calif.CREW CHIEF: Todd BerrierNOTES: Nipped Mark Martin at the line to win the Daytona 500, and added another huge payday in May by winning the All-Star race. Although he made the Chase for the championship, he never contended and finished 10th in the final standings.---17. No. 87 Chevrolet, Furniture Row RacingDRIVER: Kenny WallaceBORN:... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Main crown eludes many top drivers Feb 16, 2008
this is the Daytona 500," three-time winner Dale Jarrett said. "It's the biggest race, and it does more for you as far as your career than anything else that you can possibly do. "It just opens up so many doors for you.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Waltrip's investor an unlikely union Feb 16, 2008
"He literally wagered his entire life in starting up this race team," said Michael Waltrip Racing driver Dale Jarrett. "To have a lot of things not go his way would have broken most people."Instead, Waltrip will start the 50th running of NASCAR's biggest race from the outside of the front row, with a shot at winning it for a third time. (News & Observer -- Sports)
High-speed history lessons Feb 16, 2008
Dale Jarrett spoke about winning the first of his three titles while his father, former racer Ned, did the television broadcast. That was great for me that I could give it back to my dad for all the sacrifices he made for me, Jarrett said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Driver departures mean changes for NASCAR and fans Feb 15, 2008
---- Goodbye Dale Jarrett. Hello Juan Pablo Montoya. (North County Times)
Junior shows he's boss at Daytona Feb 15, 2008
Three-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Jarrett, who is retiring next month, raced his way into his final 500 start. He joined John Andretti, Kenny Wallace and Brian Vickers as drivers who made their way into the race through Thursdays qualifiers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wallace, Vickers, Andretti, Jarrett race way in Feb 15, 2008
" Wallace and Vickers took two qualifying spots from the first 150-mile qualifying race; John Andretti and Dale Jarrett took two spots from the second. Fourteen drivers came into the qualifiers with a chance to win one of the four remaining spots in Sunday's main event. Among those who didn't make it were: Two-time Daytona 500 winner Bill Elliott, three-time winner Sterling Marlin, road-racer Boris Said, and former Indy-car and Formula One champion Jacques Villeneuve. "I don't think there are... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Powers sweep duels Feb 15, 2008
"Very proud," said Hamlin, who won the 2003 Late Model Stock track championship at Southern National Raceway Park in Kenly, N.C. "I definitely was a ... guy that liked the switch over to Toyota. To give those guys their very first win, and so early into the season, is definitely a proud moment."Three-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Jarrett, who is retiring next month, raced his way into his final 500 start. He joined John Andretti, Kenny Wallace and Brian Vickers as drivers who made their way into... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Earnhardt, Hamlin win Daytona qualifiers Feb 15, 2008
Denny Hamlin (11) races beside Dale Jarrett (44) during the second of two qualifying races for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Daytona 500 race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla ... Three-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Jarrett, who is retiring next month, raced his way into his final 500 start. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
