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Earnhardt Elledge says contract details still to be finalized:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick have agreed for Earnhardt Jr. to drive for Hendrick Motorsports next season. But while they have an agreement, there are many details to work out, from potential sponsorship conflicts to whom the actual sponsor of the car might ...
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Statement from Kyle Busch Regarding Departure from HMS: UPDATE 2:

Kyle Busch, driver of the #5 Chevry in the Nextel Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports and four-time Nextel Cup race winner, will depart Hendrick Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2007 season. The following is a statement from Busch regarding the decision to leave...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive for Hendrick in 2008:

announced via live on TV, Dale Earnhardt Jr., current driver of the #8 Budweiser Chevy for DEI, will drive for Hendrick Motorsports starting in 2008. Dale Jr. started the press conference with a short speach/explanation, then introduced his new team owner Rick Hendrick...
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Anheuser-Busch Statement Regarding Dale Earnhardt Jr.:

Tony Ponturo, Vice President, Global Media and Sports Marketing Anheuser-Busch, Inc.: "Anheuser-Busch has enjoyed a remarkable relationship with Dale Earnhardt Jr. since our sponsorship commenced back in 1999. Dale Jr. is an excellent ambassador for the sport and our...
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Dale Jr. to make announcement Wed. UPDATE 3 looks like to Hendrick #25? #5?; Kyle Busch to DEI?:

could this be the big announcement of where Dale Earnhardt Jr. will go and who he will drive for in 2008 and the future? NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday at 11:00a,/et at his JR Motorsports race shop. [This is...
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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...
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NASCAR stars say goodbye to France in simple ceremony:

NASCAR stars paid respects to former chairman Bill France Jr. on Thursday in a short, simple funeral service that was far more fuss than he would have wanted. About 2,000 people filled the Performing Arts Center at Bethune-Cookman University to say goodbye to France...
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VISA Says No Truth To Reports Of Deal With Dale Jr.

A Visa spokesperson today refuted reports that the payment card company was close to a deal to become Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s new primary sponsor. We haven't even had conversations," said Visa spokesperson J.J. Carter.(SportsBusinessDaily.com - need subscription)(6-6-...
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HOF plans 2nd team in 2008:

Hall of Fame Racing [#96 Tony Raines] co-owner, Troy Aikman, said Tuesday on ESPN2's NASCAR Now, that the team plans to have a 2nd car in 2008 and that they need the 2nd team to get to the next level. Aikman also said they have been approached by a few sponsors for...
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New crew chief for Biffle? Aflac to be a sponsor? UPDATE on Aflac:

hearing that former #7 Robby Gordon Motorsports crew chief, Greg Erwin will be Biffle's new crew chief. Also hearing that Aflac will sponsor the #16 Ford as the primary in a few races Ameriquest is supposed to sponsor. Ameriquest if looking to get out of their sponsor...
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Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

after Dover [13 of 36 races]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 2059 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1907 -152 3) #17-Matt Kenseth 1869 -190 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1842 -217 5) #31-Jeff Burton 1704 -355 6) #99-Carl Edwards 1584 -475 7) #20-Tony Stewart 1573 -486 8) #07-Clint Bowyer 1525 -534 ...
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Rumblings – Dover Race Notes:

Martin Truex Jr made it back-to-back firsters today at Dover International Speedway as he took the rain-delayed Autism Speaks 400 present by Visa in a romp. Martin pretty much dominated the race (leading 216 circuits) and went on to a convincing 7.355 second victory...
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Latest Dale Jr. to ‘news’ UPDATE 2:

Depending on who one believes in the Nextel Cup garage, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is headed either to Ginn Racing with sponsorship from Budweiser or Joe Gibbs Racing with backing from credit card giant Visa. Either way, expect an announcement next month. We're trying not...
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Dale Jr plans to stay with Chevy, comments on plans:

some comments from a Dale Earnhardt Jr./GM Racing press release: HAS IT BEEN AN EYE-OPENER TO SEE OTHER SHOPS? HAVE YOU GOTTEN ANY MORE CLARITY ABOUT NEXT YEAR? "I have never had the opportunity to see any shops outside DEI in my driving career. That was a big surprise...
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More on Dale Jr to Ginn; Martin back full-time in 2008? Marlin part-time? UPDATE Martin denies:

Many drivers seem convinced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will accept an offer to drive for Bobby Ginn [Racing #01,#13,#14], even though Ginn, a Florida real- estate developer, is new to the sport, with less than a year on the circuit. Ginn has been spending lavishly to ...
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Dale Jr. on DEI dropping the penalty appeal:

from Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s XM Satellite Radio Show, "Dale Jr. - Unrestricted" (Channel 144/XM Sports Nation/7:30pm ET) regarding Dale Jr.'s thoughts on DEI dropping their penalty appeal. Dale Jr. - "DEI decided to drop their appeal of that penalty that we got for the...
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Ramblings – Dover Qualifying Notes:

It was Ryan Newman today for the second week in a row.... Newman took the Bud Pole for Sunday's Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa at Dover International Speedway with a time of 23.541 sec (152.925 mph) for his third top-spot of the season and 40th of his NEXTEL Cup...
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NASCAR Countdown: ESPN2 Dover International Speedway Highlights:

ESPN2s NASCAR Countdown will have a live preview of the NASCAR Busch Series race at 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday from Dover International Speedway. Suzy Kolber will make her debut as host of NASCAR Countdown at Dover, joined in the ESPN Pit Studio by analyst Brad Daugherty...
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Tryson close to a deal with DEI:

Pat Tryson, who was fired by Roush Fenway Racing last week, is close to a deal with Dale Earnhardt Inc. Richie Gilmore, the director of motorsports at DEI, hopes to have Tryson signed within the next two weeks. "He's looking at a couple of other options, but right ...
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Unofficial Driver Points Top-12 Standing

after Charlotte [12 of 36 races]: #24-Jeff Gordon 1921 #48-Jimmie Johnson 1789 -132 #17-Matt Kenseth 1714 -207 #11-Denny Hamlin 1682 -239 #31-Jeff Burton 1577 -344 #20-Tony Stewart 1530 -391 #29-Kevin Harvick 1415 -506 #99-Carl Edwards 1414 -507 #2-Kurt Busch 1402 -...