Dale Earnhardt News

At Bristol Motor Speedway:

At Bristol Motor Speedway:

March 13, 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

Jeffrey Earnhardt to attempt Bristol race:

Jeffrey Earnhardt to attempt Bristol race:

March 7, 2012
Jeffrey Earnhardt to attempt Bristol race: Bristol Motor Speedway has been the site of many firsts but for 4th generation NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt, March 17th 2012 will be significant. Earnhardt will be making his Bristol debut in the Sam's Club #15 Ford Mustang

The Numbers for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Phoenix International Raceway:

The Numbers for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Phoenix International Raceway:

March 2, 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/

Some Daytona 500 Nuggets from Frontstretch:

Some Daytona 500 Nuggets from Frontstretch:

February 27, 2012
#99-Carl Edwards (starts 1st): Trying to become the first polesitter to win the Daytona 500 since Dale Jarrett in 2000. None of Edwards ' 19 career victories have come on a restrictor plate track. #16-Greg Biffle (2nd): Seeking to become the first *outside polesitter

Piquet in the #30 seat for Turner; Qualcomm/Autotrac to sponsor:

Piquet in the #30 seat for Turner; Qualcomm/Autotrac to sponsor:

February 20, 2012
The #30 Qualcomm Autotrac Chevrolet Turner Motorsports team will bring chassis TMS-016 to the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. TMS-016 was used last year by Ricky Carmichael at Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway events where he finished eighth and

Daytona 500 Tidbits:

Daytona 500 Tidbits:

February 20, 2012
The 2012 edition will be the 54th running of the Daytona 500. Although the first Daytona 500 was held in 1959, it has been the season-opener only since 1982. 518 drivers have competed in at least one Daytona 500; 306 in more than one. 35 drivers have won a Daytona

Richard Childress, Ricky Rudd elected to NMPA Hall of Fame:

Richard Childress, Ricky Rudd elected to NMPA Hall of Fame:

February 17, 2012
Team owner Richard Childress and Ricky Rudd, the driver who gave Childress his first NASCAR win, have been elected to the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members.

Candlelight Remembrance of Dale Earnhardt:

Candlelight Remembrance of Dale Earnhardt:

February 15, 2012
Dale Earnhardt Inc. will be holding their annual 'Candlelight Remembrance of Dale Earnhardt' on Saturday, February 18th, 2012, from 6pm until 9pm. The Showroom will be open to the public and will be illuminated with candles. Commemorative decals and prayer cards will

Kentucky Speedway Infrastructure Improvements Outlined:

Kentucky Speedway Infrastructure Improvements Outlined:

January 26, 2012
Kentucky Speedway officials presented national reporters an overview of infrastructure projects in progress at the 107,000-capacity Sparta, Ky., facility during the annual NASCAR preseason media tour today. Outlined projects will be complete before Kentucky Speedway

Sad News – Benny Phillips:

Sad News – Benny Phillips:

January 25, 2012
Benny Phillips, a veteran NASCAR reporter noted for his work in print and broadcast media, died Tuesday morning after a sudden illness. Phillips worked for the High Point Enterprise for 48 years, including the last 32 as sports editor until his retirement in January

Bruton Smith Honored at 2012 North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards:

Bruton Smith Honored at 2012 North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards:

January 18, 2012
Bruton Smith, founder and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., was honored Monday evening with the 2012 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award from the North Carolina Motorsports Association. The honor was given to Smith before a large crowd of motorsports industry

Testing info:

Testing info:

January 12, 2012
Schedule Thursday, January 12th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Practice 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Practice - Drafting 6:00 PM Garage Closes Friday, January 13th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM NSCS PPractice - Drafting 1:00 PM 5:00 PM NSCS Practice - Drafting 6:

Biffle Selected as Fourth Quarter Spirit Winner:

Biffle Selected as Fourth Quarter Spirit Winner:

December 29, 2011
Members of the National Motorsports Press Association have selected NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Greg Biffle as the fourth quarter winner of the NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award. The award is designed to recognize character and achievement in the face of adversity

Biffle Selected as Fourth Quarter Spirit Winner:

Biffle Selected as Fourth Quarter Spirit Winner:

December 29, 2011
Members of the National Motorsports Press Association have selected NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Greg Biffle as the fourth quarter winner of the NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award. The award is designed to recognize character and achievement in the face of adversity

Bass Pro/Tracker Boats to sponsor Dillons’ in 2012:

Bass Pro/Tracker Boats to sponsor Dillons’ in 2012:

December 23, 2011
Bass Pro Shops will continue its partnership with Richard Childress Racing in 2012, serving as a primary sponsor of both Austin Dillon's #3 Chevy in the Nationwide Series and Ty Dillon's #3 Chevy in the Camping World Truck Series. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats will