Dale Earnhardt News

Wind Tunnel Special Wed: Wonderboy or the Intiminator UPDATE:

Wind Tunnel Special Wed: Wonderboy or the Intiminator UPDATE:

May 16, 2007
As part of its weeklong All-Star programming lineup leading up to the Nextel All-Star Challenge, SPEED will deliver a special episode of Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain. The 90-minute special, entitled "Wonderboy or The Intimidator ... Who's Better?" will air live at

Gordon’s start of season best ever?

Gordon’s start of season best ever?

May 14, 2007
been asked, is #24-Jeff Gordon's 2007 start of the season after 11 races the best ever? I looked back thru 1975 when the current points system started [but wins are worth 10 pts more now, the only change since]. In terms of points, Gordon's start after 11 races is

COT test at VIR:

COT test at VIR:

May 14, 2007
VIRginia International Raceway is hosting a two-day open test for stock cars on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 29 and 30. With several top teams slated to attend the road course test sessions, the public is invited to watch many of their favorite teams on the scenic 2.

NASCAR Countdown: ESPN2 Darlington Raceway Highlights

NASCAR Countdown: ESPN2 Darlington Raceway Highlights

May 10, 2007
ESPN2s NASCAR Countdown will preview the live, primetime Busch Series race at Darlington Raceway Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Allen Bestwick will host the telecast with studio analyst Brad Daugherty. Nextel Cup team owner Richard Childress will join Bestwick and Daugherty

Jeff Gordon wins 1st qtr Driver of the Year award:

Jeff Gordon wins 1st qtr Driver of the Year award:

May 4, 2007
While Jeff Gordon was making NASCAR history the four-time Driver of the Year was also was voted 1st quarter Driver of the Year 2007. Only Gordon, who currently leads the Nextel Cup points standings after two straight victories putting him fifth on the all-time winner

Despain Special: Wonderboy or the Intiminator:

Despain Special: Wonderboy or the Intiminator:

May 4, 2007
As part of its weeklong All-Star programming lineup leading up to the Nextel All-Star Challenge, SPEED will deliver a special episode of Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain. The 90-minute special, entitled "Wonderboy or The Intimidator ... Who's Better?" will air live at

Ford Racing Aware of DEI-RYR Merger Talk:

Ford Racing Aware of DEI-RYR Merger Talk:

May 1, 2007
In response to media reports from this past weekend, Ford Racing confirmed it is fully aware of merger talks that have taken place between Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) and Robert Yates Racing (RYR) officials. Ford is fully committed to Robert Yates Racing for the long

No injuries, some arrrests at Talledega:

No injuries, some arrrests at Talledega:

April 30, 2007
Talladega Superspeedway officials said no injuries were reported from the postrace beer-can barrage. Less than 10 people were detained, but hundreds of cans littered the track. NASCAR vice president Jim Hunter and Talladega Superspeedway president Grant Lynch released

Sunday Marks 20th Anniversary of Davey Allison’s First Cup Win:

Sunday Marks 20th Anniversary of Davey Allison’s First Cup Win:

April 28, 2007
Sunday's running of the Aaron's 499 will mark the 20th anniversary of the first Cup victory for Alabama native Davey Allison, who captured the spring race at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 1987 on his way to winning Rookie of the Year honors. It was one of two victories

Jeff Gordon wins at Phoenix:

Jeff Gordon wins at Phoenix:

April 21, 2007
#24-Jeff Gordon won the Subway Fresh Fit 500k at Phoenix International Raceway for his first win of 2007 and his first win since Chicago last year. It was also his 76th career win which moved him into a tie with Dale Earnhardt, Sr. for sixth in all time wins. On the

Rumblings – Phoenix Race Notes:

Rumblings – Phoenix Race Notes:

April 21, 2007
We had that dreaded caution during a green flag pit cycle tonight, but after everything "shook" out, the top two cars were back at the front and we had a solid 19 lapper to the checkers. And in the end, it was Jeff Gordon prevailing for the first time ever at Phoenix

Lester might get to run four Cup races:

Lester might get to run four Cup races:

April 20, 2007
Craftsman Truck Series team owner Billy Ballew said that he purchased two Nextel Cup cars from Dale Earnhardt Inc. and plans to enter four races with Mableton's Bill Lester as the driver. Ballew, who fields a truck for Lester, said he would like to run at Indianapolis

Lester might get to run four Cup races:

Lester might get to run four Cup races:

April 20, 2007
Craftsman Truck Series team owner Billy Ballew said that he purchased two Nextel Cup cars from Dale Earnhardt Inc. and plans to enter four races with Mableton's Bill Lester as the driver. Ballew, who fields a truck for Lester, said he would like to run at Indianapolis

DEI Announces the Earnhardt Entertainment Division:

DEI Announces the Earnhardt Entertainment Division:

April 20, 2007
Max Siegel, President of Global Operations for Dale Earnhardt, Inc., announced the formation of the Earnhardt Entertainment Division, a new entertainment division within DEI that will merge the various aspects of the entertainment industry with NASCAR. The Earnhardt

Intersting stat:

Intersting stat:

April 19, 2007
This week's quirky stat is that the driver who won the eighth race of the season in 1957, 1977, 1987 and 1997 all went on to win the championships in those years ending in 7s. Those champions were, in order, Buck Baker, Cale Yarborough, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon