Dale Earnhardt News

Dale Earnhardt Foundation Awards $2 Million Gift:

Dale Earnhardt Foundation Awards $2 Million Gift:

November 16, 2012
The Dale Earnhardt Foundation has awarded a $2 million gift to the Girl Scouts, Hornets ' Nest Council in support of the development of the Council's 700-acre Oak Springs property, which serves as a retreat for Girl Scouts and their leaders from throughout an eight

The numbers for Phoenix and caution update:

The numbers for Phoenix and caution update:

November 7, 2012
1 - fewest lead changes (11/4/90) 2 - fewest leaders (11/4/90) 2 - fewest caution (11/7/99) 3 - fewest cars on lead lap at finish (10/30/94) 4 - number of wins from the pole (most recent, Carl Edwards, 11/14/10) 4 - fewest laps led by race winner (Ryan Newman, 4/10

Allmendinger to run the #51 at Charlotte:

Allmendinger to run the #51 at Charlotte:

October 11, 2012
AJ Allmendinger will drive the No. 51 Phoenix Racing Chevrolet this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, replacing Regan Smith, who will drive the #88 AMP/National Guard Chevy for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Earnhardt announced today that he will be sidelined for the next

Sad News – Cecil Gordon:

Sad News – Cecil Gordon:

September 20, 2012
Cecil Owen Gordon, 71, passed away in his home in Lexington, NC on Sept. 19, 2012, after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, of the home; sons, Douglas Gordon (Susan) and Tyler Carpenter, all of Morganton, NC; daughter, Stefanie Gordo, of

Bass Pro to sponsor Stewart?

Bass Pro to sponsor Stewart?

September 13, 2012
Bass Pro Shops is expected to be a co-primary sponsor for Tony Stewart's NASCAR Sprint Cup effort next season. Office Depot, which supported Stewart since the inception of Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009, will withdraw its sponsorship at the end of the season. The company

Earnhardt Jr. wrecks in Kansas testing, is OK:

Earnhardt Jr. wrecks in Kansas testing, is OK:

August 29, 2012
#88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr., was treated and released from the Infield Care Center at Kansas Speedway this morning [Wednesday, August 29], after a hard crash during the second day of a scheduled Goodyear tire test at the speedway. Earnhardt's Hendrick Motorsports Chevy

Facts and Notes at Atlanta Motor Speedway:

Facts and Notes at Atlanta Motor Speedway:

August 28, 2012
� Originally called Atlanta International Raceway, the track was then a 1.5-mile paved speedway. � The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta was on July 31, 1960, won by Fireball Roberts from the pole. � The track was re-measured to 1.522 miles in the

Johnson 21 laps to 1,000:

Johnson 21 laps to 1,000:

August 24, 2012
With 21 more laps led, #48-Jimmie Johnson will reach the 1,000 laps-led mark for the sixth consecutive year. Only four drivers have ever led 1,000 laps in six or more consecutive years: Richard Petty (12 straight years), Cale Yarborough (eight), Darrell Waltrip (seven

Facts and Notes Bristol Motor Speedway:

Facts and Notes Bristol Motor Speedway:

August 21, 2012
* Groundbreaking for Bristol International Speedway, as Bristol Motor Speedway was originally known, took place in 1960. The track was an exact half-mile. * First NASCAR Sprint Cup race was July 30, 1961. * In the fall of 1969, the track was reshaped and re-measured

MIS and NASCAR take Fan Appreciation to new heights:

MIS and NASCAR take Fan Appreciation to new heights:

August 14, 2012
Besides seeing 200 MPH speeds at NASCAR's fastest track, fans will want to visit MIS for Gatorade Pole Day because you just might be awarded a once in a lifetime opportunity. Michigan International Speedway continues to expand its Fan Appreciation Program and its commitment

Childress to be honorary starter for Bristol race:

Childress to be honorary starter for Bristol race:

August 13, 2012
Childress to be honorary starter for Bristol race: Bristol Motor Speedway's upcoming triple header continues to be cause for added celebration for one locally owned and operated grocery chain. Twenty years ago, Food City signed on as the title sponsor of the March

The Numbers for Watkins Glen:

The Numbers for Watkins Glen:

August 10, 2012
0 - fewest cautions (7/18/65) 0 - fewest lead changes (8/4/57) 0 - races won from outside a top-20 starting position 1 - fewest leaders (8/4/57) 2 - fewest on lead lap at finish (twice, most recent 7/18/65) 3 - most poles (Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt) 4 - fewest laps

Four NASCAR drivers in top 50 sports money earners:

Four NASCAR drivers in top 50 sports money earners:

July 21, 2012
For the first time since SI.com began publishing the Fortunate 50 in 2004, Tiger Woods is not No. 1. He's not even No. 2. That honor goes once again to Phil Mickelson. The new No. 1 (for now) is Floyd Mayweather, who was unranked a year ago but scored two huge pay-

Race Fast Facts – Daytona:

Race Fast Facts – Daytona:

July 7, 2012
Tony Stewart won the 54th Annual Coke Zero 400 , his 47th victory in 482 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. With the victory, Stewart moves into sole possession of 14th on the all-time list. He had previously been tied with NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Buck Baker. This

Free PRN Race Broadcasts Online:

Free PRN Race Broadcasts Online:

June 22, 2012
Now, you can tune in to the weekend's PRN broadcast of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series from Sonoma from almost anywhere in the world online or on any iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android or Smartphone. Fans just need to visit www.GoPRN.com and click on the 'listen here' live