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Biffle Likes Option of Part Time Schedule in the Future:

If #16-Greg Biffle could choreograph his preferred exit strategy from the NASCAR Nextel Cup ranks, he'd race for six more years. Possibly seven. He'd like to sign a three-year contract now, and down the line ink another three-year deal. That would get him to 43 years...
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Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Steve Hmiel Part Ways: UPDATE:

Dale Earnhardt Inc. and director of competition Steve Hmiel have parted company. Hmiel's responsibilities have been redistributed throughout the organization and his replacement will be named soon. I have enjoyed a wonderful association with Dale Earnhardt Inc. over...
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U.S. Army/DEI Transport Driver Honored:

Gale "Bandit" Wilson, the friendly crew member for the #01 U.S. Army/Dale Earnhardt Inc. NASCAR team, was caught off guard Saturday before the Nextel Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. A long-time race team transport driver, Wilson was recognized with a special plaque...
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VA HOF induction Thursday, Hill to show artwork:

Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 6:00 pm until the Virginia Motorsports Museum and Hall of Fame will hold it first Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Limited seating is still available at $50.00 per person. To inquire please call 276-694-5554. Inductees are: H. Clay Earles...
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Former 49ers Owner Almost Bought Hendrick in 2004 UPDATE no:

Former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo told Sports Business Journal recently that he almost became a NASCAR owner in 2004. "We would have bought a NASCAR team if Reggie White hadn't died," DeBartolo said of the former NFL player. "The week he passed away ...
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Martin Truex Jr. Announces Foundation:

#1-Martin Truex Jr. announced he has started a foundation that will benefit children in need. Truex Jr. donated a check in the amount of $100,000 to the foundation in making the announcement. "I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by a loving family and supportive...
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DEI to unveil #8 for 2008:

Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) to Unveil #8 U. S. Army Chevy this afternoon at Lowe´s Motor Speedway. Mark Martin and Aric Almirola will co-drive the #8 Chevy in 2008.(DEI PR)(10-12-2007) IMAGES: added a few images to the 2008 Sprint Cup Schemes Page of the #8 US Army...
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Same Schedule for Martin in 2008:

Mark Martin enjoyed his first season of part-time racing so much that he's repeating it race for race in 2008 “ Martin will enter both Sprint Cup all-star events and 24 points races. Aric Almirola will drive the #8 Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Chevy in the remaining 12 points...
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Gilmore falls ill, hospitalized, released UPDATE 2:

SPEED qualifying coverage reported that DEI's VP of Competition Richie Gilmore, was taken to a Birmingham, AL hospital for a possible stroke, but was later diagnosed as an aneurysm. Gilmore was released and is headed in NC.(SPEED qualifying coverage)(10-6-2007) UPDATE...
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Key Motorsports Plans Move to Nationwide Series:

Key Motorsports founder and owner Curtis W. Key, Sr. is planning a return to the NASCAR racing series in which he first toiled 15 years ago. Currently a full-time competitor in the Craftsman Truck Series, Key Motorsports took ownership this week of its first four Nationwide...
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Gibson takes over at Dale Jr.’s crew chief:

Tony Gibson will be the crew chief for the #8 Budweiser team for the remainder of the season. He was the interim crew chief for six races earlier in the season after Tony Eury Jr. was suspended. In the six races with Gibson at the helm, the team recorded an eighth-...
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Gilmore falls ill, hospitalized, released UPDATE:

SPEED qualifying coverage reported that DEI's VP of Competition Richie Gilmore, was taken to a Birmingham, AL hospital for a possible stroke, but was later diagnosed as an aneurysm. Gilmore was released and is headed in NC.(SPEED qualifying coverage)(10-6-2007) UPDATE...
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Smith returns to the #47 for Mountain Dew 250:

For the fifth time this season, Dale Earnhardt, Inc. driver Regan Smith has been tapped to drive the #47 Ginn Resorts Chevy fielded by Morgan Dollar Motorsports. "We have had a good run every time I have been in the #47 truck this season," said Smith. "Eric Phillips...
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Baker and Hyde to be honored at NC Auto Racing HOF:

Buddy Baker, the first driver to win on the Big Four tracks on Nextel Cup circuit and legendary crew chief Harry Hyde will be honored by the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame at its annual induction ceremonies on Oct. 10 at Mooresville's Charles Mack Citizens...
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New crew chief for Robby? UPDATE 3 Sospenzo:

hearing crew chief Gene Nead has parted ways with the #7 Robby Gordon Motorsports team, no word on the new crew chief or what Neads plans are.(9-20-2007) UPDATE: hearing that Nead will head to the #21 Wood Brothers/JTG Racing team, to take over for Michael 'Fatback...
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Kinser seeking opportunity for 2008:

Dale Earnhardt Inc. development driver Kraig Kinser says he is looking for a job for the 2008 season. Kinser, who drove in 31 truck races for MB2 Motorsports and Ginn Racing in conjunction mostly with Morgan-Dollar Motorsports over the last two years, said Saturday...
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Sad News – “Buck” Sewell:

Lawrence "Buck" Glen Sewell, 71, of 204 Red Haven Drive, died Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at home. He was the husband of Linda Bradham Sewell and son of the late Lawrence G. Sewell, Sr. and Virginia McCarter Sewell. He was with NASCAR for over 20 years as chief mechanic...
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Dale Earnhardt Candy from Hershey:

If you're a Dale Earnhardt fan and you like chocolate, you'll likely love the new "collector edition" Hershey bars that will hit the market in January. Hershey Co. unveiled four bars featuring different images of Earnhardt, two Hershey's Milk Chocolate bar designs, ...
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Sylvania on the hood of the #15:

Not only is Sylvania the title sponsor of this weekend's race at New Hampshire, but it's also Paul Menard's hood sponsor on the #15 Menards Chevry. The company is based in nearby Danvers, Massachusetts and has been a partner sponsor to the Menards Racing program since...
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More on the Marlin-Nemechek-Ginn Lawsuit:

Bobby Ginn said Tuesday he's surprised by a lawsuit that claims he hasn't honored the contracts for Sterling Marlin, Joe Nemechek and two crew chiefs. All four lost their jobs when Ginn Racing merged with Dale Earnhardt Inc. in late July. The four filed separate lawsuits...