Dale Earnhardt News

Park re-signs with DEI:

Park re-signs with DEI:

August 16, 2002
Park re-signs with DEI: Dale Earnhardt, Inc. has signed Steve Park to a one-year contract extension to remain as the driver of the #1 Pennzoil Monte Carlo through the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season. "Steve is a talented race car driver and has continually shown

Ground Breaking on Earnhardt Tribute, Tritt may sing at unveiling:

Ground Breaking on Earnhardt Tribute, Tritt may sing at unveiling:

August 16, 2002
Ground Breaking on Earnhardt Tribute, Tritt may sing at unveiling: An unveiling for the sculpture marking the Dale Earnhardt Tribute at Kannapolis' Funderburk Park is tentatively set for Oct. 9, and there's a possibility country music star Travis Tritt will attend

More on Daytona Testing this week UPDATE 2 another roof flap?:

More on Daytona Testing this week UPDATE 2 another roof flap?:

August 14, 2002
More on Daytona Testing this week UPDATE 2 another roof flap?: NASCAR officials are bringing in a dozen Winston Cup drivers for a Daytona test on Tuesday to try to sort out the other half of the aerodynamics problem, the tight packs that keep drivers on the edges of

Dale Earnhardt Earns $20 Millon for Estate:

Dale Earnhardt Earns $20 Millon for Estate:

August 13, 2002
Dale Earnhardt Earns $20 Millon for Estate: Forbes.com says Dale Earnhardt, who died in February 2001 during the running of the Daytona 500, earned $20 million for his estate between June 2001 and June 2002, making him the fourth "richest deceased celebrity." Forbes

DEI and BDR switch? Park to Davis? Wallace to DEI? BUT

DEI and BDR switch? Park to Davis? Wallace to DEI? BUT

August 2, 2002
DEI and BDR switch? Park to Davis? Wallace to DEI? BUT this is different.......now comes word of a behind-the-scenes deal between Bill Davis Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc. - a deal which would put Kenny Wallace in the DEI cars that Steve Park currently drives [#1 Pennzoil

Fellows at The Glen?

Fellows at The Glen?

July 31, 2002
Fellows at The Glen? Ron Fellows, who was scheduled to test the #87 Nemco Racing Chevy at Watkins Glen on Monday and Tuesday, instead spent his time networking among the teams there, looking for any available rides [no sponsor for the #87]. Some opportunities for Ron

Newspaper Not Giving Up Morbid Fight:

Newspaper Not Giving Up Morbid Fight:

July 31, 2002
Newspaper Not Giving Up Morbid Fight: The publishers of the Independent Florida Alligator newspaper in Gainesville are asking the state Supreme Court to consider whether the law restricting access to autopsy photos is constitutional. In papers filed earlier this month

The new version of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard has been approved

The new version of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard has been approved

July 30, 2002
The new version of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard has been approved by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Last week, NCDOT officials wrote city leaders and saying the local request could be approved by the department's local division employees rather than the state board

2003 Monte Carlo Ready For Testing UPDATE/REPOST:

2003 Monte Carlo Ready For Testing UPDATE/REPOST:

July 30, 2002
2003 Monte Carlo Ready For Testing UPDATE/REPOST: Chevrolet officials will present to NASCAR a completed 2003 Monte Carlo for approval on July 29 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The new design, said to look more like a Dodge than a Ford, will undergo on-track testing on

more Rudd and Ganassi:

more Rudd and Ganassi:

July 24, 2002
more Rudd and Ganassi: Add the Target/Ganassi team to possible landing sites for ironman Ricky Rudd, who reportedly wants $2 million a year--more than his current owner, Robert Yates, is willing to pay. Target owner Chip Ganassi, who's employing drivers Sterling Marlin

Park negotiating with DEI to stay:

Park negotiating with DEI to stay:

July 23, 2002
Park negotiating with DEI to stay: Steve Park, driver of the #1 Pennzoil Chevy, has confirmed he's in serious negotiations again, for his future with Dale Earnhardt, Inc.(see full story at NASCAR.com)(7-23-2002)

Chevron picks up Options years to continue sponsoring the #28 or maybe to Petree?

Chevron picks up Options years to continue sponsoring the #28 or maybe to Petree?

July 20, 2002
Chevron picks up Options years to continue sponsoring the #28 or maybe to Petree? [Robert] Yates yesterday revealed that Chevron [who owns Texaco Havoline] executives have decided to pick up the option on the final two years of the Texaco sponsorship with Yates, something

Park still considering staying at DEI for 2003:

Park still considering staying at DEI for 2003:

July 20, 2002
Park still considering staying at DEI for 2003: #1-Steve Park, who two weeks ago openly talked of leaving Dale Earnhardt Inc(DEI), says he is now open to the possibility of remaining with the organization next season. Park said he is now more "at ease" with the idea

City May Have Earnhardt Benefit:

City May Have Earnhardt Benefit:

July 19, 2002
City May Have Earnhardt Benefit: Kannapolis leaders are discussing the idea of a fund-raising banquet, possibly at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in Mooresville, to help finance the planned Dale Earnhardt Tribute. The late NASCAR star's widow, Teresa Earnhardt, could become involved

Gibbs Racing to Chevy – it’s official – may run some in 2002:

Gibbs Racing to Chevy – it’s official – may run some in 2002:

July 14, 2002
Gibbs Racing to Chevy - it's official - may run some in 2002: Joe Gibbs made official Sunday his intention to move his two Winston Cup teams [#18 and #20] from Pontiac and Chevrolet next season. Gibbs said his teams would also test both Pontiacs and Chevrolets the