France funeral slows Earnhardt Jr. talks:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said that with most people in the industry juggling schedules to attend the funeral of NASCAR executive Bill France Jr. on Thursday, little was done as far as where he will drive in 2008 this past week. Earnhardt Jr. was one of many drivers who attended the funeral in Daytona Beach, Fla. of the man who guided the sport from 1972 to 2003. Earnhardt Jr. said there would not be much done over the Pocono race weekend. “We don’t really get a whole lot going on during the weekend because I like to be around when we’re talking and discussing.” Earnhardt Jr. said.(SceneDaily.com)(6-10-2007)