Jeff Gordon/Dale Jr in NYC on Thursday – correction: Jeff Gordon make his third appearance as co-host of the “Live with Regis and Kelly” morning talk show on ABC TV — and the second time in 2002 that Gordon has filled in for Regis Philbin and co-hosted the show with Kelly Ripa, Bill Elliott is also listed as a guest on the Live with Regis site. On Thursday afternoon, Macy’s Herald Square will host a special appearance by Dale Earnhardt Jr and members of his Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Budweiser Chevrolet pit crew; as well as the “Drakkar Noir Pit Crew Challenge” between two specially trained teams from the NYPD and FDNY. Prior to the Pit Crew Challenge Earnhardt Jr. will meet and greet his fans at noon as well as sign autographs for the first 300 people to make a $67.50 Drakkar Noir purchase. Immediately following, Junior will meet with Olympic gold and silver medallist Picabo Street for a brief Q&A. (NASCAR.com)(8-6-2002)
