Andy Pilgrim News

Sad News – Rich Shafer:

Sad News – Rich Shafer:

October 9, 2009
Richard R. Shafer, of Stockbridge, Ga., was pronounced dead at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga Saturday, Oct. 3 after being airlifted there from Jackson County, Ala., where he was involved in a single-car incident at the Crow Mountain Hill Climb, sanctioned

some NASCAR drivers to run Rolex 24 at Daytona:

some NASCAR drivers to run Rolex 24 at Daytona:

January 25, 2008
quite a few drivers with NASCAR ties [ran a race in Cup, Nationwide, Trucks, track owner] will be running the Rolex 24 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway. Including: Jimmie Johnson, Dario Franchitti, Juan Pablo Montoya, AJ Allmendinger, Kurt Busch, Boris

NASCAR Busch Series to Make Historic First Visit to Canada Live on ESPN2:

NASCAR Busch Series to Make Historic First Visit to Canada Live on ESPN2:

August 2, 2007
The Busch Series will make history this weekend on ESPN2 as it becomes the first of NASCARs national series to race in Canada. The race presents a level playing field for Busch Series drivers and teams, as most will be racing on the track for the first time. Coverage

Eight Countries Represented at Montreal Race:

Eight Countries Represented at Montreal Race:

July 31, 2007
Drivers representing eight countries are entered in the event, led by a 27-man contingent from the United States. Eight Canadians, including Montreals own Patrick Carpentier (#22 Zelars & Komatsu Dodge) who will make his NASCAR debut and veteran NASCAR road ace Ron

Keselowski Could Finish Year with JR Motorsports:

Keselowski Could Finish Year with JR Motorsports:

July 29, 2007
Brad Keselowski has completed his three-race deal with JR Motorsports, but team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he wanted to keep Keselowski for the rest of the season. Andy Pilgrim is driving the #88 Busch Series Chevy in the upcoming road-course races at Montreal and

Pilgrim to Drive for JR Motorsports at Montreal & Watkins Glen:

Pilgrim to Drive for JR Motorsports at Montreal & Watkins Glen:

July 19, 2007
JR Motorsports announced that road racing veteran Andy Pilgrim will drive the #88 Navy Chevy in the Busch races at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and Watkins Glen International. For team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr., the opportunity to have Pilgrim in the #88 Navy Chevy not

Burton Announcement UPDATE:

Burton Announcement UPDATE:

August 27, 2005
Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 Cingular Wireless Chvey for RCR will hold a press conference Friday, August 26 at 4:00pm/et at Bristol Motor Speedway to announce a new partnership.(RCR)(8-25-2005) UPDATE - Burton Announces Campaign to Improve Teen Driver Safety: Jeff

Dale Earnhardt Foundation rides with Andy Pilgrim into “The Driving Zone”

Dale Earnhardt Foundation rides with Andy Pilgrim into “The Driving Zone”

August 19, 2005
The Dale Earnhardt Foundation has partnered with four-time road racing champion Andy Pilgrim in the release of "The Driving Zone" DVD for new drivers. The 30-minute presentation has an introduction by Teresa Earnhardt, President and CEO of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. and

Add Fittipaldi to the 24 Hours at Daytona:

Add Fittipaldi to the 24 Hours at Daytona:

January 9, 2004
Nextel Cup driver Christian Fittipaldi will compete in the 2004 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. Other NASCAR regulars such as Kyle Petty, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will also take the green flag on January 31 for 24 hours of tough competition. Fittipaldi

Dale Jr. and Stewart to run 24 at Daytona:

Dale Jr. and Stewart to run 24 at Daytona:

January 1, 2004
Howard-Boss Motorsports and Crawford Race Cars announced that veteran road racer Andy Wallace will team with NASCAR stars Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the #2 Crawford DP03 Daytona Prototype. "This is an exciting time for all of

Cup drivers in the Daytona 24?

Cup drivers in the Daytona 24?

November 26, 2003
Chevrolet is trying to have a big presence in the Rolex Sports Car Series’ Daytona 24 hour early next year. Daytona Prototypes are under construction at Crawford Race Cars in Denver, North Carolina, all powered by GM’s Gen III V8 engines, which GM hopes will be piloted

Rolex 24 at Daytona – NASCAR drivers do ok:

Rolex 24 at Daytona – NASCAR drivers do ok:

February 5, 2001
Rolex 24 at Daytona - NASCAR drivers do ok: The winning car, shared by Americans Chris Kneifel and Johnny O'Connell, Canadian Ron Fellows and Frenchman Franck Freon, gave Corvette its biggest sports car win. It also was the first time Chevy has won the overall title

Earnharts to test at Daytona – for the 24 hours:

Earnharts to test at Daytona – for the 24 hours:

January 4, 2001
Earnharts to test at Daytona - for the 24 hours: Grand American Road Racing Association competitors will begin an extensive three-day test session today at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the Rolex 24. Grand Am officials expect at least 60 sports

Little E Tests:

Little E Tests:

November 15, 2000
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will go to Sebring, Fla., after the Atlanta race for three days of testing in the C5-R Corvette he will drive along with his father and Andy Pilgrim in the 24 Hours of Daytona in February(Roanoke Times)(11-15-2000)

DEI Announcement UPDATE 2:

DEI Announcement UPDATE 2:

October 17, 2000
there will be a 'special' announcement at Dale Earnhardt Inc(DEI) on Tuesday, Oct 17th at 9:30am/et(RP), have not heard what it is for sure, two rumor's I have heard: the third DEI team running one or two races this year(see Waltrip story below), the other is Dale