Trevor Bayne, already an 11-year racing veteran at 16, is the newest addition to the Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) Driver Development Program. He joins 17-year-old Jeffrey Earnhardt who became the program’s first driver in January. “Especially for his age, Trevor has both broad experience and a remarkable record of success,” said Max Siegel, president of global operations for DEI. “He’s proven that he has great potential. With our people and resources behind him, we know he can fulfill it.” Bayne is moving from Knoxville, Tenn., to the Mooresville area to be close to both DEI and his family’s shop where his race cars are currently prepared. Bayne will run the complete USAR Hooters Pro Cup Southern Division this season in addition to three NASCAR Grand National Busch East Series events. Bayne began racing go karts at five. Over the next eight years, he won more than 300 events and earned 22 titles including World Karting Association (WKA) World Champion three times. Last season, Bayne stepped up to the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Southern Division and won rookie of the year. At 15, he again was the youngest in series’ history to earn top rookie honors. In 2008, DEI’s driver development plan includes having Bayne and Earnhardt competing as teammates in Chevrolets on the NASCAR Busch East Series.(DEI PR)(5-24-2007)
