Dale Earnhardt Jr. News

Harvick can become first driver to officially clinch Chase spot:

Harvick can become first driver to officially clinch Chase spot:

July 9, 2015
Nine races remain until the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Chances for spots in NASCAR's playoffs are dwindling, and a number of big names are still looking for their first win of 2015, including Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman, Aric Almirola, Greg Biffle and

Open test at Chicago next week:

Open test at Chicago next week:

July 9, 2015
On Wednesday, July 15, select drivers will participate in a NASCAR open test at Chicagoland Speedway. Drivers scheduled to participate include: #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #42-Kyle Larson, #16-Greg Biffle, #9-Sam Hornish Jr., #11-Denny Hamlin, #21-Ryan Blaney, #23-JJ Yeley

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Kentucky

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Kentucky

July 8, 2015
#18-Kyle Busch 124.3 #48-Jimmie Johnson 116.6 #2-Brad Keselowski 116.1 #20-Matt Kenseth 107.2 #5-Kasey Kahne 98.9 #24-Jeff Gordon 95.4 #4-Kevin Harvick 95.2 #22-Joey Logano 94.7 #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 90.7 #31-Ryan Newman 90.2 Note: Driver Ratings compiled from 2011

NASCAR will not penalize crew members that ran to Dillon”™s car:

NASCAR will not penalize crew members that ran to Dillon”™s car:

July 7, 2015
NASCAR officials plan to talk to pit crew members who rushed to aid #3-Austin Dillon after his last-lap crash but will not penalize them, Steve O'Donnell told NASCAR SiriusXM Radio on Tuesday. Pit crew members from the teams of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kasey Kahne and Casey

Fans injured when #3 goes airborne, but OK:

Fans injured when #3 goes airborne, but OK:

July 6, 2015
A huge crash as cars crossed the finish line early Monday morning in the Coke Zero 400 sent Austin Dillon's #3 car airborne and tore down part of the catch fence, injuring several fans, one of whom was briefly hospitalized. Dillon's torn car, with its engine already

NASCAR drivers council: No new packages expected for Chase races:

NASCAR drivers council: No new packages expected for Chase races:

July 5, 2015
NASCAR's drivers council held its second meeting Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, with aerodynamic rules packages at upcoming races one of the hot topics. NASCAR will try a lower-downforce package at Kentucky Speedway next week, and Jeff Gordon said a high

Dale Jr. running Stars & Stripes scheme at Daytona:

Dale Jr. running Stars & Stripes scheme at Daytona:

July 3, 2015
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s #88 Nationwide Chevy will feature a special patriotic paint scheme this weekend at Daytona International Speedway for the Coke Zero 400. The #88 Nationwide Stars and Stripes Chevy features an American flag-themed design and was created to be part

Dale Jr. driving the #88 in Kentucky NXS race:

Dale Jr. driving the #88 in Kentucky NXS race:

July 2, 2015
As the NASCAR season approaches its midway point, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is showing off a new "squeeze" at the upcoming XFINITY Series Race at Kentucky Speedway. Earnhardt will drive the #88 Chevy, which will feature a fresh "Hellmann's Squeeze" paint scheme for the

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Daytona

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Daytona

July 1, 2015
#18-Kyle Busch"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ 96.2 #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ 91.9 #41-Kurt Busch"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦. 90.5 #20-Matt Kenseth"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ 89.9 #24-Jeff Gordon"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. 88.0 #48-Jimmie Johnson"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. 87.9 #11-Denny

Blake Shelton perform song for NBC Sports Sprint Cup Series Theme:

Blake Shelton perform song for NBC Sports Sprint Cup Series Theme:

June 30, 2015
NBC Sports Group tapped country music superstar Blake Shelton to perform his hit "Bringing Back the Sunshine," within the opening theme of its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series coverage this season on NBC and NBCSN. Shelton, a judge on NBC's The Voice, makes his NASCAR on

Transmission Changed for the #88:

Transmission Changed for the #88:

June 28, 2015
After Dale Earnhardt Jr. qualified 20th in Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series time trials, the #88 Hendrick Motorsports team opted to change the transmission for Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350. Earnhardt said his Chevrolet got stuck in second gear in Turn 11 as he

Earnhardt Jr. and Gordon comment on the Confederate flag issue:

Earnhardt Jr. and Gordon comment on the Confederate flag issue:

June 27, 2015
#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. and #24-Jeff Gordon met with media and discussed many issues, including thoughts about the Confederate flag, the transcripts in part: Q) WHAT'S YOUR TAKE ON THE STATEMENT NASCAR ISSUED THIS WEEK ON THE CONFEDERATE FLAG? Earnhardt Jr.‚ "I've

Sonoma Raceway Driver Notes & Facts – Friday:

Sonoma Raceway Driver Notes & Facts – Friday:

June 26, 2015
‚· 18 different NSCS drivers have won at Sonoma Raceway, led by Jeff Gordon with five wins. Tony Stewart has the second most wins (two) among active drivers at Sonoma; eight other active drivers have a single win. ‚· Jeff Gordon leads the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Earnhardt welcomes leadership role:

Earnhardt welcomes leadership role:

June 23, 2015
As a member of NASCAR's newly formed drivers' council, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had the ears of the fans, drivers and NASCAR in the past four weeks. And now that he's more comfortable than ever about giving his views on the sport, Earnhardt appears to relish his

NASCAR issues warnings to four teams:

NASCAR issues warnings to four teams:

June 18, 2015
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Hendrick Motorsports #88 team was one of four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams that received written warnings for pre-qualifying or pre-race inspection issues this past weekend at Michigan International Speedway. THe #88 team needed three trips to