Dale Earnhardt News

Roush Fenway’s Ragan in running for UPS sponsorship: UPDATE: done deal?

Roush Fenway’s Ragan in running for UPS sponsorship: UPDATE: done deal?

September 2, 2008
UPS was linked to Roush Fenway Racing three months ago when the organization was looking for sponsorship for Carl Edwards. Aflac ended up sponsoring Edwards, but Roush Fenway Racing still might land UPS as the organization still needs a sponsor for David Ragan. Talks

Paul Menard Visits Set of CSI Miami:

Paul Menard Visits Set of CSI Miami:

August 29, 2008
Prior to heading out to the Auto Club Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Inc. driver Paul Menard had a busy day in Hollywood. As a guest of the studio, Menard visited the set of CSI Miami and had the opportunity to meet members of the cast. "I'm a big fan of CSI and have been

Goodyear complete test at Kansas, more tests planned:

Goodyear complete test at Kansas, more tests planned:

August 28, 2008
In preparation for the upcoming NASCAR race weekend at Kansas Speedway (Sept. 26-28), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company held a test at the track on Tuesday and confirmed it's tire recommendation. Taking part in the test were Martin Truex Jr. in the #1 Dale Earnhardt

Yates plans to run two teams in 2009:

Yates plans to run two teams in 2009:

August 25, 2008
Team owner Doug Yates is still seeking sponsors for #28-Travis Kvapil and #38-David Gilliand for 2009. The Yates teams are 24th and 26th in the owner standings and have pieced together partial sponsorships throughout this season. "Hopefully we can nail some things

ESPN race coverage at Bristol:

ESPN race coverage at Bristol:

August 23, 2008
One of the most exciting and popular races of the year on the Sprint Cup Series is the annual night race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. The half-mile concrete oval, with 160,000 fans surrounding it, becomes a battleground as sparks fly and brakes glow red-hot,

Austin Dillion to Nationwide? UPDATE 2:

Austin Dillion to Nationwide? UPDATE 2:

August 22, 2008
RaceTalkRadio.com has learned that Austin Dillon, Grandson of NASCAR owner Richard Childress, will be competing for rookie of the year in the Nationwide Series in 2009. Austin Dillon leads the points in the NASCAR Camping World Series Eastern division and drives the

Menard and Yates? UPDATE:

Menard and Yates? UPDATE:

August 18, 2008
John Menard, the wealthy businessman (Menards, the privately owned home improvements company), may be losing interest in NASCAR racing after so many years, according to sources. Menard, whose son #15-Paul is driving for DEI, is reportedly in negotiations with Ford'

Roush Fenway in running for UPS sponsorship:

Roush Fenway in running for UPS sponsorship:

August 16, 2008
UPS was linked to Roush Fenway Racing three months ago when the organization was looking for sponsorship for Carl Edwards. Aflac ended up sponsoring Edwards, but Roush Fenway Racing still might land UPS as the organization still needs a sponsor for David Ragan. Talks

Earnhardt and the Duke:

Earnhardt and the Duke:

August 15, 2008
In an effort to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dale Earnhardt and also to introduce the man known as "The Intimidator" to millions of new NASCAR fans, Motorsports Authentics in June launched a two-year program pairing NASCAR's most famous driver with legends from

DEI names Hutchens VP of Competition:

DEI names Hutchens VP of Competition:

August 12, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Inc. has named NASCAR veteran Bobby Hutchens vice president of competition. Hutchens, who previously served as general manager of Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines after a long tenure with Richard Childress Racing, will oversee all competition efforts

Mears or Truex to the #33? UPDATE:

Mears or Truex to the #33? UPDATE:

August 9, 2008
Richard Childress is still looking for the right driver to add to his Cup team. He said earlier this year that Richard Childress Racing plans to add a fourth Cup driver for next season, joining Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Clint Bowyer. But the search has dragged

DEI to field Fellows in #01; Smith to #81 UPDATE2:

DEI to field Fellows in #01; Smith to #81 UPDATE2:

August 7, 2008
Coming off his sixth career NASCAR win last weekend at Montreal, veteran road course specialist Ron Fellows will pilot the Dale Earnhardt Inc. #01 Chevy in the Centurion Boats at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on Aug. 10. Leading rookie-of-the-year candidate

Richert’s contract with DEI includes unique confidentiality, charity clauses:

Richert’s contract with DEI includes unique confidentiality, charity clauses:

July 31, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Inc. required crew chief Doug Richert to endorse the Dale Earnhardt Foundation and required him to keep information learned about the Earnhardt family while he was a crew chief confidential as part of his contract with the team. The contract was entered

Truex to re-sign with DEI? UPDATE 4:

Truex to re-sign with DEI? UPDATE 4:

July 29, 2008
[see past news and runors on this on my #1 Team News and links page] Martin Truex Jr., who has been speculated as a candidate for every driver opening in the Sprint Cup garage, isn't going anywhere. The 28-year-old New Jersey native has agreed in principal to a two

DEI names interim crew chief for Truex:

DEI names interim crew chief for Truex:

July 25, 2008
Mike Greci will serve as #1-Martin Truex's interim crew chief beginning this weekend, the team said Thursday. Greci replaces Kevin Manion, who begins serving his six-race suspension after Dale Earnhardt Inc. lost its appeal this week. Grechi first worked with Truex