Dale Earnhardt News

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

September 7, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart and #19-Elliott Sadler have the longest current streak of finishing races at 48. Eight drivers have run all the 2009 races and not had a DNF: #14-Stewart, #39-Newman, #9-Kahne, #00-Reutimann, #07-Mears, #19-Sadler, #44-Allmendinger & #43-Sorenson. #

All Time WIns – Three Series Combined:

All Time WIns – Three Series Combined:

September 5, 2009
Driver, Wins 1. Richard Petty, 200 [all in Sprint Cup] 2. David Pearson, 106 [105 Cup and one Nationwide] 3. Dale Earnhardt, 97 [76 Cup and 21 Nationwide] 4. Darrell Waltrip, 97 [84 Cup and 13 Nationwide] 5. Mark Martin*, 94 [39 wins in Cup, 48 in Nationwide and 7

Tom Cruise to narrate Hendrick Documentary Film:

Tom Cruise to narrate Hendrick Documentary Film:

September 2, 2009
"TOGETHER: The Hendrick Motorsports Story," NASCAR Media Group's documentary-style film chronicling the history of the eight-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship team, will air Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1:30pm/et on ABC prior to the network's Pepsi 500 race coverage

NASCAR pioneers visiting Occoneechee Speedway:

NASCAR pioneers visiting Occoneechee Speedway:

August 29, 2009
Some of NASCAR's pioneers, who turned dusty ovals into a multibillion-dollar car racing industry, will take some laps in Hillsborough, NC this weekend at the annual fund-raising event for the restoration of the historic Occoneechee Speedway. What those racing enthusiasts

Carowinds to add Dale Earnhardt Intimidator Roller Coaster:

Carowinds to add Dale Earnhardt Intimidator Roller Coaster:

August 26, 2009
The skyline of Carowinds will drastically change for what will be a historic and record-breaking 2010 season, as the amusement park announced plans to debut the Dale Earnhardt Intimidator, the Southeast's tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster, in the Spring of

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

August 23, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart and #19-Elliott Sadler have the longest current streak of finishing races at 47. Eight drivers have run all the 2009 races and not had a DNF: #14-Stewart, #39-Newman, #9-Kashne, #00-Reutimann, #07-Mears, #19-Sadler, #44-Allmendinger & #43-Sorenson. #

New Rollor Coaster to be named after Dale Earnhardt:

New Rollor Coaster to be named after Dale Earnhardt:

August 20, 2009
The most exciting ride in Kings Dominion's 35-year history will debut in the spring of 2010, as the amusement park introduces a mammoth 5,100-foot long steel Giga-coaster. Intimidator 305 takes it name from one of stock car racing's most beloved and tenacious drivers

Smith may have full-time ride in 2010; with a sponsor? UPDATE:

Smith may have full-time ride in 2010; with a sponsor? UPDATE:

August 19, 2009
Regan Smith, the 2008 Sprint Cup rookie of the year, has agreed in principal to drive the #78 car for Furniture Row Racing in 2010, sources close to the situation said on Saturday. Smith is driving a part-time schedule for the Colorado-based team this season, but tentative

Different look for Dale Jr.’s car at Bristol:

Different look for Dale Jr.’s car at Bristol:

August 17, 2009
Dale Earnhardt's #88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy will feature a different look at Bristol Motor Speedway with a special AMP Energy Sugar Free/National Guard silver paint scheme. AMP Energy Sugar Free offers all the power of AMP Energy without the sugar or the calories

Smith may have full-time ride in 2010; with a sponsor?

Smith may have full-time ride in 2010; with a sponsor?

August 16, 2009
Regan Smith, the 2008 Sprint Cup rookie of the year, has agreed in principal to drive the #78 car for Furniture Row Racing in 2010, sources close to the situation said on Saturday. Smith is driving a part-time schedule for the Colorado-based team this season, but tentative

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

August 12, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart and #19-Elliott Sadler have the longest current streak of finishing races at 45. #78-Regan Smith is at 52 but has not run all the races [Smith has never DNF'd in a Cup race]. The all-time record for the longest streak of NOT having an DNF is 84 races

Jeffrey Earnhardt in the #40 at Watkins Glen: UPDATE 2:

Jeffrey Earnhardt in the #40 at Watkins Glen: UPDATE 2:

August 5, 2009
Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 20 year old son of Kerry Earnhardt and grandson of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, is scheduled to make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut August 8 at Watkins Glen International in the Zippo 200. He is confirmed as the driver of the Key Motorsports

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

August 3, 2009
#14-Stewart and #19-Sadler have the longest current streak of finishing races at 44. #78-Regan Smith is at 52 but has not run all the races [Smith has never DNF'd in a Cup race]. The all-time record for the longest streak of NOT having an DNF is 84 races held by Herman

Today in NASCAR History:

Today in NASCAR History:

July 19, 2009
July 19 --1987: Dale Earnhardt wins the Summer 500 at Pocono from the 16th starting position, the deepest in the field for a winner in the 29-race Cup season. Only five races are won by drivers starting outside the top 10, and Earnhardt wins two of those races (he

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

July 12, 2009
#14-Stewart and #19-Sadler have the longest current streak of finishing races at 42. #78-Regan Smith is at 51 but has not run all the races [Smith has never DNF'd in a Cup race]. The all-time record for the longest streak of NOT having an DNF is 84 races held by Herman