Dale Earnhardt News

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

December 1, 2010
There is no question Jimmie Johnson has built a dynasty with five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. So whats left for the driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet to accomplish? A few scribes have already posed the question: Is Johnson on track to become

The Stratosphere Creates Special Tribute to Dale Earnhardt:

The Stratosphere Creates Special Tribute to Dale Earnhardt:

December 1, 2010
Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower will unveil a special tribute to NASCAR seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt on December 4, 2010 as it opens a special display to showcase the #1 of 10 limited edition 2010 Dale Earnhardt Hall of Fame Camaros. This one-of-a-kind head

Hendrick Motorsports 2010 Championship Notes:

Hendrick Motorsports 2010 Championship Notes:

November 21, 2010
10TH TITLE: Hendrick Motorsports now is NASCAR's all-time leader in NASCAR Sprint Cup owner championships with 10 after Jimmie Johnson and the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet team earned their fifth consecutive series title Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports

Championship Fast Facts:

Championship Fast Facts:

November 21, 2010
. Jimmie Johnson has won an unprecedented fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. Last season, he became the first driver in series history to win four consecutive titles. . Johnsons five championships put him in sole possession of third on the all

Jr. Johnson & Economaki among those to be honored by NCMA:

Jr. Johnson & Economaki among those to be honored by NCMA:

November 17, 2010
The North Carolina Motorsports Association ("NCMA") announced that legendary driver and team owner Junior Johnson will be the 2011 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award recipient. Johnson will be honored on January 21st, 2011 at the NCMA's 5th Annual Motorsports

Bass Pro Shops renews sponsorship with RCR & Dillon:

Bass Pro Shops renews sponsorship with RCR & Dillon:

November 16, 2010
Bass Pro Shops has renewed its partnership with Richard Childress Racing as the primary sponsor of Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Dillon is currently fifth in the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

New book: The Evolution of NASCAR: A Historical Collection

New book: The Evolution of NASCAR: A Historical Collection

November 9, 2010
Born on a beach, raised on the dusty dirt ovals of the Southeast, NASCAR has grown up to become a national sporting phenomenon. The road traveled has sometimes been bumpy and circuitous, but at all times interesting. The Evolution of NASCAR: A Historical Collection

GM to drop Goodwrench brand in the United States:

GM to drop Goodwrench brand in the United States:

November 9, 2010
General Motors Co. is dropping the GM Goodwrench car mechanic brand in the United States as the company moves to redirect the marketing emphasis around its four core vehicle brands, the company announced. The long-standing Goodwrench brand--used by GM dealers to promote

Bass Pro Shops pays tribute to Dale Earnhardt:

Bass Pro Shops pays tribute to Dale Earnhardt:

October 26, 2010
Bass Pro Shops and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing will be honoring racing legend Dale Earnhardt's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame at this weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway. The Bass Pro Shops #1 Chevy will feature the same design and black and gold paint scheme

Crew swap for the #29 & #33:

Crew swap for the #29 & #33:

October 22, 2010
#29-Kevin Harvick and #33-Clint Bowyer met with the media at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, and it was mentioned by both that Richard Childress Racing, has swapped crews beteern the #29 and #33 teams, with the full pit crew [not crew chiefs] being swapped,, the transcripts

Realtree to Sponsor #29 Team at Talladega:

Realtree to Sponsor #29 Team at Talladega:

October 22, 2010
Realtree, the creator and marketer of the world's most versatile camo patterns, will be the primary sponsor of Richard Childress Racing's #29 Chevy team with driver Kevin Harvick for the Oct. 31 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Realtree

McReynolds to make NNS debut:

McReynolds to make NNS debut:

October 19, 2010
Brandon McReynolds will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) debut this Saturday at Gateway International Raceway with Team 42 Racing. The 19-year-old driver will make his entrance in the NASCAR ranks piloting the #42 Dodge in the 5 Hour Energy 250. "I am excited

Reminder – 2nd Hall of Fame class to be announced this afternoon:

Reminder – 2nd Hall of Fame class to be announced this afternoon:

October 13, 2010
Voting Day for the second class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be today, Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the hall, in Charlotte, N.C. NASCAR broadcast partner SPEED will carry the announcement of the second class live at 4:00 pm/et. The public is invited to attend, with purchase

Steve Park returns to race at the site of his biggest win UPDATE:

Steve Park returns to race at the site of his biggest win UPDATE:

October 9, 2010
Most race fans remember Steve Park's last NASCAR Winston Cup victory. Coming just one week after car owner's Dale Earnhardt tragic death on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, Park edged Bobby Labonte for the emotional win in the Dura Lube 400. The track? The Rockingham

Steve Park returns to race at the site of his biggest win:

Steve Park returns to race at the site of his biggest win:

October 5, 2010
Most race fans remember Steve Parks last NASCAR Winston Cup victory. Coming just one week after car owners Dale Earnhardt tragic death on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, Park edged Bobby Labonte for the emotional win in the Dura Lube 400. The track? The Rockingham