Dale Earnhardt News

Dover Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

Dover Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

September 27, 2014
- 381 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway; 274 in more than one. - Ricky Rudd leads the series in starts at Dover with 56. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with 43 starts; followed by Joe Nemechek

Michael Waltrip to Dance with the Stars UPDATE:

Michael Waltrip to Dance with the Stars UPDATE:

September 3, 2014
NASCAR will have representation on the ABC hit show 'Dancing with the Stars'.‚ The New York Daily News‚ reports that Michael Waltrip will the season 19 cast is announced. Waltrip is a two-time Daytona 500 champion and currently part owner of Michael Waltrip Racing

Atlanta Notes & Facts – Sunday – race:

Atlanta Notes & Facts – Sunday – race:

August 31, 2014
- There have been 106 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Atlanta Motor Speedway since the first race there in 1960. Until 2010 there have been two races per year except 1961, which had three. This year marks the third season with only one event. - 544 drivers have competed

Atlanta Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

Atlanta Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

August 30, 2014
- Richard Petty leads the series in starts at Atlanta with 65. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with 40 starts, followed by Joe Nemechek with 37. - Dale Earnhardt and David Pearson lead the series in runner-up finishes at Atlanta with seven each; Jeff Gordon leads

Hornaday optimistic of return UPDATE:

Hornaday optimistic of return UPDATE:

August 29, 2014
Speaking from his home on Friday, Ron Hornaday confirmed he doesn't plan to race Sunday but said he could return to the #30 Chevy as soon as the next series race at Chicagoland Speedway in two weeks. Also, contrary to earlier reports, Hornaday said team members who

Four car numbers have produced eight or more Bristol NSCS wins:

Four car numbers have produced eight or more Bristol NSCS wins:

August 23, 2014
Car Number - (Number of Wins) - Most Recent Win o #11 - (19 wins) - Denny Hamlin, 2012 o #2 - (12 wins) - Brad Keselowski, 2012 o #17 - (eight wins) - Matt Kenseth, 2006 o #3 - (eight wins) - Dale Earnhardt, 1999 (NASCAR)

Sad News – Ed Whitaker:

Sad News – Ed Whitaker:

August 22, 2014
One of the greats of NASCAR history died this morning in Bristol, Tennessee. Family members [say] team owner and car builder Ed Whitaker died just after 8:00am Friday. His teams posted 28 Nationwide Series races wins and was a three time winner at Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

Bristol Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

August 21, 2014
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty leads the series in starts at Bristol with 60. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with 43 starts. - Richard Petty leads the series in runner-up finishes at Bristol with 10; Kevin Harvick leads all active drivers with four. - 12

Cope to become Elliott’s crew chief next season UPDATE:

Cope to become Elliott’s crew chief next season UPDATE:

August 18, 2014
Hearing that JR Motorsports will name Ernie Cope as crew chief for #9-Chase Elliott next season. Elliott's current crew chief, Greg Ives, has been named Dale Earnhardt, Jr's crew chief for 2015.(8-18-2014) UPDATE:‚ JR Motorsports announced that it will pull from within

Gordon wins at Michigan:

Gordon wins at Michigan:

August 17, 2014
#24-Jeff Gordon‚ won the Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway from the pole for his 3rd win of the season, 3rd win at Michigan, and‚ 91st career win. #4-Harvick finished 2nd followed by #22-Logano, #27-Menard, #88-Dale Earnhardt

Watkins Glen Notes & Facts – Friday – poles:

Watkins Glen Notes & Facts – Friday – poles:

August 8, 2014
' Buck Baker won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Watkins Glen in 1957 with a speed of 87.071 mph. Driver/owner Buck Baker went on to win the inaugural race from the pole. ' 19 drivers have Coors Light poles at Watkins Glen, led by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt

Rusty Wallace inducted in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America:

Rusty Wallace inducted in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America:

August 7, 2014
Former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace was one of seven men inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on Wednesday. Wallace made his debut on the top circuit in 1980 in a Roger Penske-owned car and joined the series full-time in 1984. His first victories came

Earnhardt, Jr. wins at Pocono:

Earnhardt, Jr. wins at Pocono:

August 3, 2014
#88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr.‚ won the GoBowling.com 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for his 3rd win of the season, 2nd win at Pocono [both coming this year], and‚ 22nd career win. Earnhardt, Jr. took the lead with 14 laps to go when he passed Biffle and withstood

The Brickyard is the home of champions. Or is it?:

The Brickyard is the home of champions. Or is it?:

July 27, 2014
Heading into the 20th anniversary of NASCAR racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, legendary names have conquered more often than not. For instance: - 15 of the 20 races have been won by past, future or reigning series champions. - 8 winners have gone on to win that

Earnhardt, Jr., Logano and Newman to Visit Tricky Triangle Club at Pocono:

Earnhardt, Jr., Logano and Newman to Visit Tricky Triangle Club at Pocono:

July 23, 2014
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Joey Logano and Ryan Newman will make pre-race appearances at Pocono Raceway's Tricky Triangle Club Presented by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions on Sunday, August 3. Additionally, Pocono announced the return of the Red Carpet #SelfieSuite, located