Dale Earnhardt Jr. News

Earnhardt Jr. still recovering, Gordon in the #88 at Bristol:

Earnhardt Jr. still recovering, Gordon in the #88 at Bristol:

August 18, 2016
Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports, will miss his fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event as he continues to recover from a concussion. He was not cleared by physicians to compete in this weekend's event at Bristol Motor Speedway

Four Races Until The Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup:

Four Races Until The Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup:

August 14, 2016
Only four races remain until the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, beginning with the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Eleven drivers have captured berths by winning a race and they will likely be joined by Pocono victor Chris Buescher, who sits

3 Doors Down in concert prior to Charlotte race:

3 Doors Down in concert prior to Charlotte race:

August 13, 2016
Triple- platinum rock legends 3 Doors Down will perform under the lights at the action-packed Bank of America 500, the only Saturday night race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, when the three-time GRAMMY nominees and personal friends of NASCAR stars Dale Earnhardt

Throwback schemes at Darlington:

Throwback schemes at Darlington:

August 9, 2016
Several race teams have announced their throwback paint schemes for the Bojangles' Southern 500 with more to come. So far cars that have been unveiled: #2-Brad Keselowski, #3-Austin Dillon, #4-Kevin Harvick, #6-Trevor Bayne, #7-Regan Snith, #13-Casey Mears, #14-Tony

Bristol track surface undergoes change:

Bristol track surface undergoes change:

August 8, 2016
Jerry Caldwell, general manager at Bristol Motor Speedway, confirmed the changes to the racing surface. They include: a 'polishing' of the lower racing groove, the addition of a substance that will help tire rubber adhere to the racing surface, and the running of

Earnhardt Jr. to meet with the media at Watkins Glen UPDATE2:

Earnhardt Jr. to meet with the media at Watkins Glen UPDATE2:

August 5, 2016
Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Chevy, is scheduled to meet with the members of the media on Friday, Aug. 5, at 12:00pm/et in the Watkins Glen International media center. Earnhardt Jr. has missed the last three races, suffering from a concussion.(HMS) UPDATE:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Watkins Glen Press Conference Transcript:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Watkins Glen Press Conference Transcript:

August 5, 2016
#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr., met with members of the media at Watkins Glen International to discuss his health, a potential timeline of his return to racing and many other topics. Full Transcript: ON BEING BACK AT THE TRACK: Earnhardt Jr.: 'It is great to be back and

Watkins Glen Driver Notes & Facts:

Watkins Glen Driver Notes & Facts:

August 5, 2016
-Jeff Gordon leads the series in starts at Watkins Glen with 23. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Matt Kenseth lead all active drivers with 16. -20 different drivers have won at Watkins Glen International in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, led by Tony Stewart with five wins; followed

Watkins Glen Cup TV Schedule different than the norm, race on USA Network:

Watkins Glen Cup TV Schedule different than the norm, race on USA Network:

August 5, 2016
As NBC Sports Group stands just two days away from the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, this weekend's NASCAR action from Watkins Glen International lands on USA Network and CNBC. Coverage kicks off Saturday with XFINITY Series racing at 1:30pm/et on

Earnhardt Jr. to meet with the media at Watkins Glen:

Earnhardt Jr. to meet with the media at Watkins Glen:

August 5, 2016
Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Chevy, is scheduled to meet with the members of the media on Friday, Aug. 5, at 12:00pm/et in the Watkins Glen International media center. Earnhardt Jr. has missed the last three races, suffering from a concussion.(HMS)

Stewart dismisses talk of possible return in 2017’¦but:

Stewart dismisses talk of possible return in 2017’¦but:

August 4, 2016
Jeff Gordon retired at the end of the 2015 season, but when Gordon was needed as a substitute driver for #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., he quickly answered the call from team owner Rick Hendrick. So isn't it possible that after Stewart retires from NASCAR, he could potentially

Earnhardt, Jr believes concussion happened at Michigan UPDATE:

Earnhardt, Jr believes concussion happened at Michigan UPDATE:

August 2, 2016
#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. said his doctors believe his concussion-like symptoms started with his June 12 crash at Michigan International Speedway. 'Obviously with my history of concussions, knowing the event I had in Michigan, that wreck right there is where they believe

Earnhardt, Jr believes concussion happened at Michigan:

Earnhardt, Jr believes concussion happened at Michigan:

August 2, 2016
#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. said his doctors believe his concussion-like symptoms started with his June 12 crash at Michigan International Speedway. 'Obviously with my history of concussions, knowing the event I had in Michigan, that wreck right there is where they believe

Gordon unsure what caused seat belt problems:

Gordon unsure what caused seat belt problems:

August 2, 2016
Jeff Gordon was looking for a good finish in the Pennsylvania 400 subbing for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the #88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet when his day came undone. Literally. Gordon had overcome a pit-road speeding penalty at Pocono Raceway and was restarting in seventh

Earnhardt, Jr. says ‘no change lately’

Earnhardt, Jr. says ‘no change lately’

July 30, 2016
#88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr. tweeted Saturday morning, 'Update: No change lately. Symptoms have plateaued over the last week. Balance/Gaze Stabilization are only issues. Docs preaching patience.'