Dale Earnhardt News

Gibson already at DEI?

Gibson already at DEI?

October 4, 2002
Gibson already at DEI? The Buzz has learned that Tony Gibson may already be working at Dale Earnhardt Inc. as he prepares to take over the crew chief duties for Steve Park and the #1 Pennzoil Chevy team. Gibson has already been announced as the crew chief to replace

North Carolina Senate OK’s road change to honor Earnhardt:

North Carolina Senate OK’s road change to honor Earnhardt:

October 3, 2002
North Carolina Senate OK's road change to honor Earnhardt: The North Carolina state Senate gave its final approval Wednesday to legislation renumbering a state road in Iredell and Cabarrus counties as N.C. 3 in honor of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. The road now is

Earnhardt Tribute Scheduled:

Earnhardt Tribute Scheduled:

October 1, 2002
Earnhardt Tribute Scheduled: Dale Earnhardt's hometown is ready to unveil the Tribute to the racing legend and hometown hero that has been in development since March 2001. "Kannapolis Celebrates A Legend" begins Wed., Oct. 9 in the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Center by

Toyota and NASCAR..in 2004?

Toyota and NASCAR..in 2004?

September 30, 2002
Toyota and NASCAR..in 2004? Toyota officials are working hard to put together a full NASCAR package for the 2004 season and are trying to sign a top-name team to be the company's flagship operation. Among the teams being linked by unofficial reports to Toyota are Dale

New #1 Crew Chief soon? UPDATE Gibson named for 2003:

New #1 Crew Chief soon? UPDATE Gibson named for 2003:

September 27, 2002
New #1 Crew Chief soon? UPDATE Gibson named for 2003: Dale Earnhardt Inc. may announce a new crew chief for driver #1 Steve Park this week. It's believed the company went outside of DEI and offered a contract to Tony Gibson, who has been serving as the unofficial car

New #1 Crew Chief soon?

New #1 Crew Chief soon?

September 24, 2002
New #1 Crew Chief soon? Dale Earnhardt Inc. may announce a new crew chief for driver #1 Steve Park this week. It's believed the company went outside of DEI and offered a contract to Tony Gibson, who has been serving as the unofficial car chief for Jeff Gordon and the

Davis on Baldwin and Stoddard UPDATE:

Davis on Baldwin and Stoddard UPDATE:

September 17, 2002
Davis on Baldwin and Stoddard UPDATE: Bill Davis had an interesting week after he read in the newspapers that his crew chief, Tommy Baldwin, was entertaining a contract offer from Dale Earnhardt Inc. to fill the position vacated by Paul Andrews with Steve Park' Chevrolet

DEI #1 Team Down to two Choices for Crew Chief:

DEI #1 Team Down to two Choices for Crew Chief:

September 16, 2002
DEI #1 Team Down to two Choices for Crew Chief: Ty Norris, the manager at Dale Earnhardt Inc., says he's down to two men for the post of crew chief for Steve Park's team. "We've got two guys we're comfortable with. I've very pleased with the interest people have shown

Earnhardt Tribute Postponed 5 days:

Earnhardt Tribute Postponed 5 days:

September 12, 2002
Earnhardt Tribute Postponed 5 days: The unveiling of the sculpture marking the Dale Earnhardt Tribute has been postponed until Oct. 14, five days later than the original date of Oct. 9. The ceremony, called “Kannapolis Celebrates the Life of a Legend: The Dale Earnhardt

Baldwin’s contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22? UPDATE:

Baldwin’s contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22? UPDATE:

September 10, 2002
Baldwin's contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22? UPDATE: Tommy Baldwin's contract as crew chief for Bill Davis and Ward Burton is up at the end of the season, and there are indications that he is under consideration for a job as Steve Park's crew chief at Dale

Baldwin’s contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22?

Baldwin’s contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22?

September 8, 2002
Baldwin's contract up, to the #1? or staying at the #22? Tommy Baldwin's contract as crew chief for Bill Davis and Ward Burton is up at the end of the season, and there are indications that he is under consideration for a job as Steve Park's crew chief at Dale Earnhardt

Andrews leaves DEI:

Andrews leaves DEI:

September 4, 2002
Andrews leaves DEI: #1 Dale Earnhardt Inc crew chief Paul Andrews has left the team effective immediately, the parting was termed mutual. Steve Hmiel and Dave Charpentier will handle the crew chief duties until a replacement can be named for the #1 team and driver

Hut out….Kenny in NOW? UPDATE 2 Official:

Hut out….Kenny in NOW? UPDATE 2 Official:

August 27, 2002
Hut out....Kenny in NOW? UPDATE 2 Official: hearing Kenny Wallace may take over the #23 Bill Davis Racing / Hills Bros Dodge ride from current driver Hut Stricklin as soon as this week at Darlington, with the exception of Talladega (where he will drive the #33 1-800

2003 Chevy Approved:

2003 Chevy Approved:

August 24, 2002
2003 Chevy Approved: The all-new 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo race car has been given the green light by NASCAR. Officials with Chevrolet and GM Racing received the final approval this week. For the past six months, key representatives from GM Racing have been working

Rudd and the Wood Bros? UPDATE 2:

Rudd and the Wood Bros? UPDATE 2:

August 19, 2002
Rudd and the Wood Bros? UPDATE 2: The Ricky Rudd saga took another twist Friday, with persistent speculation in the Winston Cup garage that he would move to the Wood Brothers' #21 team next season. Eddie Wood, co-owner of the team, did nothing to discourage such talk