Dale Earnhardt News

Shelmerdine to third Haas-Carter car? UPDATE 4:

Shelmerdine to third Haas-Carter car? UPDATE 4:

July 6, 2001
Shelmerdine to third Haas-Carter car? UPDATE 4: See original story and Updates on the #26 Team News and Links page. - Haas-Carter Motorsports participated in a two-day test session on Tuesday at Daytona International Speedway with driver Kirk Shelmerdine and the #46

MW Honored:

MW Honored:

July 5, 2001
MW Honored: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #15 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, made a stop at DAYTONA USA onWednesday for what he thought was a special fan forum. What his visit turned out to be was a celebration of his victory in this year’s 43rd annual Daytona 500. After

Earnhardt Accident Investigation on Schedule:

Earnhardt Accident Investigation on Schedule:

July 3, 2001
Earnhardt Accident Investigation on Schedule: As the Winston Cup series prepares to make its first appearance Saturday at Daytona International Speedway since the death of star Dale Earnhardt in the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCAR President Mike Helton said Tuesday

Helton Says NASCAR is Fine:

Helton Says NASCAR is Fine:

June 30, 2001
Helton Says NASCAR is Fine: The president of NASCAR believes Winston Cup racing remains in good shape despite the death of Dale Earnhardt, increased skepticism about driver safety, and scrutiny over how the circuit handled the tragedy. "I think there's a human factor

Haas-Carter Third Team? UPDATE 3:

Haas-Carter Third Team? UPDATE 3:

June 27, 2001
Haas-Carter Third Team? UPDATE 3: Haas-Carter Motorsports has booked Daytona International Speedway for two test days next week, but neither of that team's regular cars is expected to participate in the session. Travis Carter, who co-owns the #26 and #66 Fords with

Earnhardt Photos News:

Earnhardt Photos News:

June 21, 2001
Earnhardt Photos News: Courtroom arguments about Dale Earnhardt’s autopsy photos may have ended for now, but the paper war between lawyers for the stock-car driver’s widow and a student-run newspaper rages on. Tom Julin, attorney for the Independent Florida Alligator

Newspaper Threatened:

Newspaper Threatened:

June 16, 2001
Newspaper Threatened:: Death threats, vandalism and lost advertising are what the student newspaper at the University of Florida has endured since trying to gain access to Dale Earnhardt's autopsy photographs. The Independent Florida Alligator went to court this week

Autopsy Photo Update – Ruling Upheld:

Autopsy Photo Update – Ruling Upheld:

June 13, 2001
Autopsy Photo Update - Ruling Upheld: Lawyers seeking access to Dale Earnhardt's autopsy photos said Wednesday that allowing public review of the photos could prevent future racing deaths. "We want a safer future where a great good has been served," said Tom Julin,

Teresa to Testify UPDATE 4 Law Upheld/Teresa Testify’s:

Teresa to Testify UPDATE 4 Law Upheld/Teresa Testify’s:

June 13, 2001
Teresa to Testify UPDATE 4 Law Upheld/Teresa Testify's: Dale Earnhardt's widow, Teresa, is expected to testify Monday, June 11th at a much-anticipated hearing June 11 to decide whether Dale Earnhardt's autopsy photos should be open to public inspection. Teresa, in

Childress to help out DEI?

Childress to help out DEI?

June 12, 2001
Childress to help out DEI? Richard Childress has been asked to take an advisory role at Dale Earnhardt Inc., helping Teresa Earnhardt with the three-car Winston Cup operation, according to sources close to the team(Winston Salem Journal)(6-12-2001)

Stricklin/Donlavey:

Stricklin/Donlavey:

June 11, 2001
Stricklin/Donlavey: Hut Stricklin finished sixth in the Junie Donlavey-owned #90 Ford, the team's best finish since 1998. Since Phillip Lopez, a former crew chief for A.J. Foyt Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc., joined the team as a consultant in April, Stricklin has

Earnhardt’s Seat Belt UPDATE:

Earnhardt’s Seat Belt UPDATE:

June 11, 2001
Earnhardt's Seat Belt UPDATE: The lap belt worn by Dale Earnhardt when he crashed on the final lap of the Daytona 500 was torn, a police report said Friday. After the crash Feb. 18, NASCAR said a broken seat belt was discovered in the car and might have played a role

Kerry Wins:

Kerry Wins:

June 10, 2001
Kerry Wins: Kerry Earnhardt, oldest son of the late Dale Earnhardt won the ARCA race at Michigan. ''This means a lot to me,'' Kerry Earnhardt said of his second career ARCA victory. ''I think Dad was right here with me.'' After crossing the finish line in his black

Earnhardt’s Helmet:

Earnhardt’s Helmet:

June 9, 2001
Earnhardt's Helmet: A doctor who tried to save Dale Earnhardt's life testified this week that he wanted to inspect the stock-car driver's helmet to help get the "big picture" of how he died but NASCAR officials said they didn't have it. Dr. Steve Bohannon, an emergency

#15 Crew Chief Leaves:

#15 Crew Chief Leaves:

June 8, 2001
#15 Crew Chief Leaves: Scott Eggleston, crew chief for Michael Waltrip's #15 NAPA Chevy, has parted ways with the team. Steve Hmiel, technical director for Dale Earnhardt Inc., will fill that duty on a temporary basis. Eggleston left the team on Thursday(NASCAR.com