Pothole delays race Feb 15, 2010
Commentary: Pothole delays at Daytona 500 get Sprint Cup season off to a cracking start. Web Web Search by YAHOO. (The Palm Beach Post)
Junior almost does it Feb 15, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr., who for much of Sunday's Daytona 500 seemed unable to get to the front, was suddenly exiting Turn 4 on the final lap with just Jamie McMurray's No. 1 Chevrolet between himself and the checkered flag ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., who for much of Sunday s Daytona 500 seemed unable to get to the front, was suddenly exiting Turn 4 on the final lap with just Jamie McMurray s No. 1 Chevrolet between himself and the checkered flag ... Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s charge to second place in the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
There's not a 'hole' lotta love here for Daytona Feb 15, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. scraped his car across it several times ... Anyone who managed to stick with the Daytona 500 through more than two hours of delays because of a pesky pothole were rewarded with a fantastic finish: Jamie McMurray held off hard-charging Dale Earnhardt Jr., then broke down in tears in Victory Lane ... More than six hours after the start of Sunday's 500-mile race, McMurray joyfully celebrated in Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway, after dealing with lengthy delays for... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Junior's scary crash Feb 14, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. involved in scary Daytona crash - Racing - SI.com ... (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. was involved in a frightening, multi-car accident at Daytona International Speedway, where his car flipped upside down as he skidded along the superstretch during the Nationwide Series opener. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Edwards awaiting life-changing call Feb 14, 2010
His bump on the backstretch was the flashpoint of a 10-car accident that included Dale Earnhardt Jr. flipping on his roof. "For that wreck, I still haven't seen a replay, but I was doing my best to squeeze back in behind the (No.) 22 car (Brad Keselowski)," Edwards said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Keselowski keeping head down at Daytona Feb 14, 2010
He rocketed into the spotlight as the full-time driver for Dale Earnhardt Jr. s Nationwide Series team, winning six races over two seasons while finishing third each year in the final standings. That job helped Keselowski get some Sprint Cup Series starts, including last April s race at Talladega Superspeedway. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Peters edges Bodine to claim Daytona truck race Feb 14, 2010
That race had all sorts of wrecks, including a spectacular one that sent NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. sliding across the track upside down. The truck race had even more pileups. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Danica, Earnhardt crash out of Daytona race Feb 14, 2010
It was an expensive day for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who went airborne in a frightening wreck. He and Patrick both escaped without significant injuries. (MSNBC -- Sports)
If it's your dynasty, why would you want it to end? Feb 14, 2010
If it's your dynasty, why would you want it to end. - Racing - NewsObserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Peters Steals Truck Win From Bodine At Daytona Feb 14, 2010
Several accidents also occurred in the Nationwide event, including ones that involved Danica Patrick, who made her series debut, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tony Stewart won the 300-mile race at Daytona for the third year in a row. Copyright 2010 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Some changes on their plates Feb 14, 2010
Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start on the front row, with Martin on the pole and Earnhardt on the outside pole. Johnson, who stayed on the track during a late caution and inherited the lead with seven laps to go in the 60-lap Duel, held off a hard charge by Kevin Harvick, the repeat winner of the Budweiser Shootout, to win his heat by. (Boston Globe)
Patrick’s Nationwide debut cut short Feb 14, 2010
Edwards, whose car bumped Brad Keselowski s on the backstretch, felt partially responsible for triggering the crash that flipped Dale Earnhardt Jr. s car on its roof on Lap 93. Earnhardt, whose JR Motorsports team prepared Patrick s car, was unhurt. (Boston Globe)
Hendrick picks up right where it left off Feb 14, 2010
He will be followed by Hendrick teammates Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson ... He will be followed by Hendrick teammates Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., the rock star suffering through a confidence-testing slump, shares the front row with his teammate. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Danica's Nationwide debut ends in 12-car crash Feb 14, 2010
Tony Stewart hung on to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona as Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were involved in crashesTags. Danica Crashes, Stewart Wins At Daytona. (ABC News)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Daytona 500 Preview Feb 14, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr., whofinished eighth, led seven times for a race-high 32 laps ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. captured the 2004 Daytona 500, crossing the finish line ascant 0 ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. was involved in a frightening, multi-car accident at Daytona International Speedway, where his car flipped upside down as he skidded along the superstretch during the Nationwide Series opener. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Champion Johnson drives defensively Feb 14, 2010
Mark Martin will be on the pole, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the outside pole and Johnson third. I m entering this year saying we re going to get beat, in my mind, Johnson said. (Boston Globe)
Stewart has handle on win Feb 14, 2010
"With qualifying rained out Friday, the field was set primarily by 2009 owner points, which relegated Stewart to a 32nd-place start. He ended up leading three times for a race-high 38 laps, including the final 25.The win was Stewart's 15th at Daytona, which moves him into a tie with Carl Yarborough for third all-time. The late Dale Earnhardt leads with 34."It's always special to win at Daytona, but after 15 of them now, I'm still missing one on Sunday," Stewart said, referring to the Daytona... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Danica's Nationwide peers welcome her Feb 13, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. IndyCar driver set to make series debut today. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Dueling Thrillers APJimmie Johnson (48) edged Kevin Harvick in the first of the Gatorade Duels at the Daytona International Speedway.The Gatorade Duels provided NASCAR a shot in the arm with two exciting finishes leading up to Sunday's Daytona 500. Tom Bowles sorts through all the day's winners and losers. Feb 13, 2010
Johnson comes through, Dale Jr. comes up short - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Thursday February 11, 2010 7:56PM; Updated: Thursday February 11, 2010 7:56PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Looking Like A Lock Todd WarshawRestrictor plate ace Dale Earnhardt Jr. led five laps in his duel and, most important, his car handled the track well. Hendrick Motorsports drivers dominated Speedweeks, portending a victory in Sunday's Daytona 500. Lars Anderson says even Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 21st in his duel showed promise. Feb 13, 2010
Even Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s duel race, though a 21st, showed positive progress ... Crew chief Lance McGrew liked what he saw in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s duel outing on Thursday ... Now Rick Hendrick smiled widely as he neared another of one his drivers, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who was about to roar onto the track for the second qualifying race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Danica Patrick focused for Nationwide debut Feb 13, 2010
Considering that drivers such as her mentor Tony Stewart, team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr., hotshot Kyle Busch, past champions Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick will be in the field, Patrick will be competing against some of the best drivers in the sport. What is she thinking as she heads into race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Daytona race lineup Feb 13, 2010
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 190. 913. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Johnson returns to Victory Lane Feb 12, 2010
Mark Martin will start on the pole in the 500 thanks to his qualifying speed posted last Saturday, with Hendrick Motorsports teammates Dale Earnhardt Jr. second and Johnson third. Kahne will start fourth. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Welcome to Danica Beach, the world center of hype Feb 12, 2010
She s more marketable even than Dale Earnhardt Jr. And she hasn t won as many races ... As sister of NASCAR s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kelley is well-versed on attention-grabbing headlines and drivers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR alters 'overtime' format Feb 12, 2010
Two drivers - Juan Pablo Montoya and Dale Earnhardt Jr. - launched into profanity-laced tirades about Vickers over their respective team radios. And Tony Stewart gave Vickers a shove out of the way late in the race on his way to the lead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Race might've cost Vickers a couple of votes in driver poll Feb 12, 2010
Two drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Dale Earnhardt Jr. launched into profanity-laced tirades about Vickers over their respective team radios ... 2/10/10 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. exits the garage during a break in practice at Daytona International Speedway Wednesday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sabates, taken straight, provides relief Feb 12, 2010
What about another Hendrick driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.. "I don t really know much about him, says Sabates. He s a good driver. Not like Jimmie or Jeff. He can win one or two races a year."But he s a big part of racing. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Daytona wreck collects series champ Johnson Feb 12, 2010
Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. narrowly avoided wrecks in the second session. Waltrip spun and drove through the infield grass, but managed to not hit anything. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to endorse Carchex Feb 12, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to endorse Hunt Valley's Carchex - Baltimore Business Journal ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. to endorse Hunt Valley's Carchex ... has signed Dale Earnhardt Jr., one of the biggest names in NASCAR, to an endorsemenst deal beginning this weekend at the Daytona 500. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Daytona triggers many emotions Feb 12, 2010
" Juan Pablo Montoya was third, followed by Kurt Busch in fourth and Elliott Sadler in fifth. Daytona's qualifying procedure for the 500 is unusual and confusing. Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. locked the front row up last Saturday during pole qualifying. By winning on Thursday, Johnson and Kahne will start Sunday's race from third and fourth, respectively. Thirty-nine drivers were assured of starting the race - the qualifiers only determined where. That left 15 to fight for the final four... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Expectations Lowered for 2010 Picks Feb 12, 2010
Thanks Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer and Matt Kenseth. Jerks. (The Pilot Newspaper)
New Rules Could Make This Daytona 500 One To Remember Feb 12, 2010
Hendrick Motorsports once again showed why they are the top of the class in NASCAR's top circuit after Martin and teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. secured the front starting row for the Daytona 500. Team owner Rick Hendrick has made Earnhardt Jr.'s team his number-one priority this season after NASCAR's most popular star finished a disappointing 25th in points last year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Johnson and Kahne take qualifiers; Waltrip gets help Feb 12, 2010
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published: Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 / Updated: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 11:12 PM. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
BruceMartinInside Nascar Storylines, drivers and crashes to look for at the Daytona 500. Feb 12, 2010
The possible return to prominence of Dale Earnhardt Jr. After falling off the map last year with a 25th-place finish, he starts on the outside of the front row alongside Hendrick Motorsports teammate Mark Martin ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. A victory would be huge for the sport and serve as a tremendous boost for the driver who has just one win since May 2006. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
This Week in Auto Racing February 11 - 14 Feb 11, 2010
Hendrick Motorsports once again showed why they are the top of the class in NASCAR's top circuit after Martin and teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. secured the front starting row for the Daytona 500 ... "Patrick now is scheduled to compete in 13 Nationwide races this season. Her initial debut was slated for February 20 at California.Saturday's Nationwide race will be more star-studded than ever, with Patrick and her boss/teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the lineup."I have to think of him as a fellow... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin, Earnhardt up front at Daytona Feb 11, 2010
This season began Saturday with Martin and teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. earning the first two starting spots in qualifying for the Feb. 14 Daytona 500. Martin posted the day's best lap at 191. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Danica's constant face time too much Feb 11, 2010
Her abilities behind the wheel have become almost incidental, in a way similar to her stock car boss, Dale Earnhardt Jr., the closest thing to Patrick in NASCAR.. It's safe to assume that Patrick and Earnhardt got into racing to race, but that's far from what they are famous for. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Burton downplays pole Feb 11, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. had the best lap in the first qualifying-style practice (188 ... IndyCar star Danica Patrick, making her stock car debut in the No. 7 Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned JR Motorsports Chevrolet, will start 12th (179. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Danica grabs lion's share of attention Feb 11, 2010
And her JR (that's Dale Earnhardt Jr., folks) Motorsports team maintains it's still on the fence about whether Danica will compete in the Feb. 13 Nationwide Series season opener here. That decision is due Monday, although smart money says it's been made. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Pressure will be on for qualifying races Feb 11, 2010
Mark Martin, who won the 500 pole position in qualifying last Saturday, will lead the first race to the green flag while his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr., who qualified second, will head the second race to the green flag. They have the only guaranteed starting positions. (The News-Press -- Sports)
SIRIUS XM Announces Extensive Broadcast Coverage of Daytona 500 Feb 11, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. in-car audio SIRIUS 130 / XM 105. Jeff Gordon in-car audio SIRIUS 155 / XM 108. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Patrick 6th in ARCA debut Feb 11, 2010
Patrick's JR Motorsports team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick plans to announce Monday whether she will compete in next Saturday's Nationwide Series race. Gerhart took the lead for good by not pitting on a lap 31 caution after pitting on laps 12 and 15 to replace the tape package and refuel. (The News-Press -- Sports)
What's wrong with Junior? Feb 11, 2010
Pity Dale Earnhardt Jr. ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. has three Sprint Cup wins in five years. (Florida Today)
Mad Catz Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Net Sales of $48.8 Million and Net Income of $5.6 Million Feb 10, 2010
Mad Catz Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Net Sales of $48. 8 Million and Net Income of $5. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Patrick to make NASCAR debut at Daytona Feb 10, 2010
Patrick will be joined in the field by Dale Earnhardt Jr., her car owner. He has five wins and 10 top-10 finishes in 17 Nationwide races at Daytona. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
TomBowlesInside Nascar Danica's best moves, curbing start-and-parks, more mail. Feb 10, 2010
Danica Patrick's best ARCA moves impress, more NASCAR mail - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday February 9, 2010 2:52PM; Updated: Tuesday February 9, 2010 3:39PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Still The One Stephen A. Arce ASP/Icon SMIJimmie Johnson says the fear of forgetting how to race and starting poorly is his main motivation, and his team's.Jimmie Johnson begins 2010 right where he ended 2009: on top of our weekly Power Rankings. Brant James says JJ's fears are unfounded, and buys into what he's seen of Junior. Feb 10, 2010
I'm taking a leap of faith by jumping on the Dale Earnhardt Jr. bandwagon. NASCAR Power Rankings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR sponsors seem to be in drivers seat Feb 10, 2010
Dave Martin / APNASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.s team is turning to social media in order to attract sponsorship deals ... - With the NASCAR season revving up at Daytona International Speedway this week, companies still have a chance to associate themselves with the sport's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.. (MSNBC -- Business)
Sponsors seeking bargains at track Feb 10, 2010
-- With the NASCAR season revving up at Daytona International Speedway this week, companies still have a chance to associate themselves with the sport's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.. And they can do so at the relative bargain-bin prices found in NASCAR's second-tier Nationwide series. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Danica's Daytona dynamics one Speedweeks revelation Feb 9, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. might have found his fastball: Sure, it's Daytona and Earnhardt has a certain aptitude at the 2. 5-mile, restrictor-plate track. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Daytona next for Danica Feb 9, 2010
Team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. is scheduled to drive the team's No. 88, which left Bires with a chance to drive the No. 7 if Patrick didn't run the race ... Among them are Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, and Patrick's boss, Dale Earnhardt Jr.. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Revved-up Patrick pushes up NASCAR debut Feb 9, 2010
Patrick, who planned to make her Nationwide debut Feb. 20, will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet fielded by Dale Earnhardt Jr. s JR Motorsports, which also provided Patrick with her ride in the ARCA event. Racing in the Nationwide Series race was my goal during this entire two-month preparation process, said Patrick, who in December agreed to run a limited 12-race Nationwide Series schedule while juggling a full 17-race IndyCar schedule for Andretti Autosports. (Boston Globe)
Junior Achievement Nick Laham/Getty ImagesDale Earnhardt Jr. will start second in the Daytona 500, his best qualifying position at the superspeedway since '03.Dale Earnhardt Jr. is coming off his worst season as a full-time Cup driver. But an offseason where the focus was on reviving his career paid off in Daytona qualifying, says Bruce Martin. Feb 9, 2010
Qualifying for the front row erased some of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s self-doubt ... MIAMI -- Although restrictor-plate racing at Daytona and Talladega is unlike any other competition the rest of the season, no driver needs to get off to a great start in Sunday's race more than Dale Earnhardt Jr.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Patrick set to make NASCAR debut at Saturday's Nationwide race Feb 9, 2010
Patrick will drive the No. 7 Chevy for JR Motorsports, which is co-owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup star Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his Sprint Cup boss Rick Hendrick. The decision was announced Monday. (Florida Today)
All In A Day's Work Sam Greenwood/Getty ImagesDanica Patrick contended throughout the ARCA race at Daytona, before a spinout knocked her back in the pack. Danica Patrick appeased the public in her stock-car debut: Aggressive driving, a heart-stopping spinout, a solid finish and even more buzz coming NASCAR's way, writes Bruce Martin. Feb 9, 2010
Danica brings entertainment, buzz to stock car debut - Bruce Martin - SI.com. Posted: Saturday February 6, 2010 9:59PM; Updated: Sunday February 7, 2010 12:26AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Patrick decides to run at Daytona Feb 9, 2010
" Regardless of how she performs, Patrick is guaranteed to have an immense spotlight on her the rest of the week. She's been the central figure of Speedweeks since her arrival Thursday, and has been constantly swarmed by media and fans everytime she steps into the garage. Her participation brought a whole new level of interest to the typically overlooked ARCA Series, and will undoubtedly do the same for NASCAR at a time when the auto racing series is looking at anyway possible to re-ignite fan... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Danica, have at it and have a good time Feb 9, 2010
Patrick initially was scheduled to make her Nationwide debut with JR Motorsports -- a team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. -- in the February 20 race at California, but her schedule now has changed due to her stellar performance in the ARCA event at Daytona this past weekend. Yes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin, Earnhardt encouraged by early success at Daytona Feb 8, 2010
Car owner Rick Hendrick, center, stands with Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, and Mark Martin in victory lane after Saturday's Daytona 500 pole qualifying. Martin won the pole and Earnhardt was second. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fantasy racing Feb 8, 2010
Fantasy NASCAR preseason rankings - USATODAY.com. Fantasy NASCAR preseason rankings. (USA Today -- Sports)
¿Martin, Earnhardt Jr. up front for Daytona 500 Feb 8, 2010
Martin, Earnhardt Jr. up front for Daytona 500 - Somerset - Daily American. On Saturday, they may have convinced everyone else. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Something Old, Something New APMark Martin, 51, has nine career top-10 finishes in the season-opening Daytona 500 and was runner-up in 2007. It took 26 Cup seasons, but Mark Martin finally has the pole for the Daytona 500. Joining Martin in the front row is Dale Earnhardt Jr. The rest of the field will be set in next week's Duels. Feb 8, 2010
Mark Martin seize Daytona 500 pole; Dale Earnhardt Jr. second - Racing - SI.com ... Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start first and second at the Daytona 500 ... (AP) -- Rick Hendrick, Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent the last month talking about how those in-house, offseason moves would make a difference. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Patrick signs on for Saturday's race Feb 8, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was already scheduled to drive the organization's No. 88 and Bires was to drive the No. 7 had Patrick not chosen to run the race ... It would be a daunting NASCAR start considering more than a dozen Sprint Cup regulars, including team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr., drive in that one. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Danica Patrick Finishes 6th in Stock Car Debut Feb 8, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sprinted from the NASCAR drivers meeting to congratulate her, while Rick Hendrick was quick to praise her over the in-car radio. "You drove the wheels off that thing, girl," Hendrick told her. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Speed Weeks action offers a few hints for the season Feb 8, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. might have found his fastball ... LAS VEGAS Negotiations to bring Danica Patrick to NASCAR are ongoing with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s race team, but the driver said he has not participated in the talks and isn't certain she will drive for his Nationwide Series team ... IndyCar Racing's most popular star Danica Patrick confirmed on Tuesday that she will run a partial schedule in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for JR Motorsports -- a team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Report: Danica to race again at DIS on Saturday Feb 8, 2010
Patrick has a two-year Nationwide Series contract with JR Motorsports, owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister Kelley. Patrick's crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., said the choice to compete in the 120-lap DRIVE4COPD 300 was strictly in the hands of the driver. (Daytona Beach News Journal)