Dale Earnhardt News

Childress Inducted into Oceanside Rotary Club Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame:

Childress Inducted into Oceanside Rotary Club Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame:

February 14, 2007
NASCAR champion team owner Richard Childress was inducted into the Rotary Club of Oceanside Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame last night in ceremonies at The Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach Shores. The 18th annual event also saw the induction of legendary NASCAR

Three Hours of Prime Time NASCAR Shows Wed. night on ESPN2:

Three Hours of Prime Time NASCAR Shows Wed. night on ESPN2:

February 13, 2007
ESPN2 will air three hours of NASCAR-related programming in prime time Wednesday night, including two season preview shows and a movie about one of NASCAR's greatest drivers. A pair of half-hour programs previewing the 2007 seasons of both the Nextel Cup Series and

New sponsor for Menard? UPDATE:

New sponsor for Menard? UPDATE:

February 10, 2007
hearing that #15-Paul Menard will make a sponsorship announcement on Saturday morning at Daytona. No word if it is for the Busch or Nextel Cup Series.(2-10-2006) UPDATE: Long-time racing supporter and sponsor to some of the most celebrated drivers in motorsports history

#6 Hauler involved in wreck in Texas UPDATE 4 former Cup driver injured:

#6 Hauler involved in wreck in Texas UPDATE 4 former Cup driver injured:

February 4, 2007
A NASCAR hauler carrying the #6 Roush Racing AAA Ford Fusion was involved in a multi-vehicle wreck 85 miles east of El Paso mid-morning Wednesday, according to Border Patrol officials. The accident occurred just after 9:00ammt [11:00am/et] at mile marker 102 on Interstate

Kenny Wallace Book coming out later this year:

Kenny Wallace Book coming out later this year:

January 31, 2007
One of auto racing's most likable personalities, #78-Kenny Wallace is also a dedicated racer. In a fascinating recounting of his roller coaster life and career, Wallace shares hilarious stories from a racing-obsessed youth, the pain of losing his best friend, and remarkable

Chevy offering Free Premiers of ‘Dale’ to race fans:

Chevy offering Free Premiers of ‘Dale’ to race fans:

January 25, 2007
Chevrolet and GM Goodwrench will support the premier of the highly anticipated documentary "DALE" as presenting sponsors and by hosting exclusive screenings in 40 markets across the U.S. mirroring the Nextel Cup schedule. Chevrolet and GM Goodwrench dealers will hold

DEI hires two more executives:

DEI hires two more executives:

January 24, 2007
Teresa Earnhardt, President and CEO of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. has announced the appointment of John Story to the DEI executive team. Story, a sports marketing veteran who has served as CEO and General Manager of Robby Gordon Motorsports since the company's inception

Truex Jr. gets in trouble in Daytona MORE:

Truex Jr. gets in trouble in Daytona MORE:

January 23, 2007
#1-Martin Truex Jr. thought he was making a pit stop out of view, in a corner of the county's parking garage, but like a scene right out of "Seinfeld," the wrong person was watching. The bathroom break in the garage connected to the Ocean Walk Shoppes earned Truex

Kerry Earnhardt to work at DEI, maybe run a few Busch races:

Kerry Earnhardt to work at DEI, maybe run a few Busch races:

January 11, 2007
Kerry Earnhardt will join Dale Earnhardt Inc. as a full-time employee next week, serving as a liaison between the Nextel Cup and Busch programs and driving in a handful of races. "Teresa and Richie have been talking to me about coming there for several years," Kerry

Kerry Earnhardt to work at DEI, as test driver and more:

Kerry Earnhardt to work at DEI, as test driver and more:

January 11, 2007
Kerry Earnhardt will join Dale Earnhardt Inc. as a full-time employee next week, serving as a liaison between the Nextel Cup and Busch programs and driving in a handful of races. "Teresa and Richie have been talking to me about coming there for several years," Kerry

Shelmerdine is rebuked for Bush sticker:

Shelmerdine is rebuked for Bush sticker:

December 28, 2006
In a decision announced Tuesday [Dec 26th], the FEC [Federal Election Commission] sent an “admonishment letter” to Kirk Shelmerdine Racing. Kirk Shelmerdine was the former pit boss [crew chief, 4 Cup champinships] for the late Dale Earnhardt. Back in 2004 Shelmerdine

Ex-TMS guard arrested, released in connection with stolen Earnhardt suit:

Ex-TMS guard arrested, released in connection with stolen Earnhardt suit:

December 21, 2006
A former Texas Motor Speedway security guard surrendered to authorities in connection with the theft of a racing suit worn by the late NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Sr. After Fort Worth police obtained an arrest warrant for him, James John Karl, 44, of North Richland

Harvick Hires Stillman for #33 Team:

Harvick Hires Stillman for #33 Team:

December 14, 2006
Kevin Harvick confirmed December 7 that he has hired Dan Stillman to crew chief the #33 Chevy for Kevin Harvick, Inc. in 2007. Stillman replaced Wally Rogers, whom Harvick said would be crew chief of KHI's #77 entry. Stillman was last employed at Dale Earnhardt Inc

DEI Hires Seileg:

DEI Hires Seileg:

December 14, 2006
Dale Earnhardt, Inc. announced the appointment of Max Siegel as President of Global Operations. In what will be an unprecedented move for the motor sports industry, the Zomba Label Group/Sony/BMG executive will oversee marketing, promotion, sales, sponsorship and distribution

Earnhardt’s Driver Suit stolen from TMS: UPDATE:

Earnhardt’s Driver Suit stolen from TMS: UPDATE:

December 14, 2006
The Fort Worth [Texas] Police Department is investigating the theft of a vintage racing suit once worn by Dale Earnhardt Sr., according to a department news release. Earnhardt’s racing suit, along with a helmet, racing gloves and a pair of racing shoes turned up missing