Dale Earnhardt News

Johnson’s 3 race run historical:

Johnson’s 3 race run historical:

March 13, 2006
#48-Jimmie Johnson has two wins and a second-place finish in the first three races of the season - the best start in NASCAR history. In the process, he became the 16th driver to win two of the first three races to start the season. The only reason he doesn't have a

Gordon gets waxed in Vegas UPDATE:

Gordon gets waxed in Vegas UPDATE:

March 9, 2006
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas will make Jeff Gordon just the second auto racing figure to grace its SPEED attraction when it unveils a life-sized wax attraction of "The Rainbow Warrior" at 2:00pm/pt, Wednesday, March 8, at Madame Tussauds at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino

Some News on the COT:

Some News on the COT:

March 4, 2006
NASCAR announced in January that the car of tomorrow would be used in Nextel Cup competition beginning in the spring of 2007 at Bristol Motor Speedway, and that it would be phased in over three years. It will be in 16 of 36 races next year. Brian France, the chairman

Different Scheme and new spotter for Newman:

Different Scheme and new spotter for Newman:

February 22, 2006
New spotter Danny Culler joins the Alltel/Mobil 1 team this weekend. Culler, a long-time spotter in the sport, has worked with several NASCAR Cup drivers, including Dale Earnhardt [Culler was the spotter for Brian Vickers in 2005]. The #12 Dodge features the Mobil

Shelmerdine got some help UPDATE:

Shelmerdine got some help UPDATE:

February 22, 2006
#27-Kirk Shelmerdine was rolling his car toward his hauler to get ready to go home following Thursday's qualifying races when a NASCAR official told him to roll it to the inspection line. He didn't know it, but out of the 58 cars trying, he was one of the 43 that had

Bowyer best rookie at Daytona:

Bowyer best rookie at Daytona:

February 21, 2006
#07-Clint Bowyer scored his first top-10 finish in his second career NEXTEL Cup Series start and took top rookie honors in the first race of 2006. He placed 22nd in his only other NEXTEL Cup Series start in April 2005 at Phoenix International Raceway. Other Raybestos

No sponsor or crew for Shelmerdine…yet:

No sponsor or crew for Shelmerdine…yet:

February 19, 2006
#27-Kirk Shelmerdine was still searching for a sponsor and a pit crew Saturday, one day before the biggest race of his career. "We're shaking the bushes," said Shelmerdine, a former crew chief for Dale Earnhardt and a surprise qualifier for the Daytona 500. Shelmerdine

Dale Earnhardt Tribute/Candle Ceremony:

Dale Earnhardt Tribute/Candle Ceremony:

February 18, 2006
Teresa Earnhardt, President and CEO of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. is once again asking fans to remember Dale Earnhardt on Saturday, February 18. Tribute plans are set for both Mooresville [NC] and Daytona. A beautiful candle-light tribute will be held outside DEI’s headquarters

Dale Earnhardt Tribute:

Dale Earnhardt Tribute:

February 18, 2006
ESPN Classic remembers legendary driver Dale Earnhardt on the five-year anniversary of his death with a marathon tribute on Saturday, February 18th from 6:00-11:00pm/et. The full schedule is as follows: 6 pm ET: SportsCentury: Dale Earnhardt 7 pm ET: 3 Nation: The

Shelmerdine to sell ride? or pick up a sponsor? UPDATE:

Shelmerdine to sell ride? or pick up a sponsor? UPDATE:

February 17, 2006
#27-Kirk Shelmerdine in his sixth long-shot try made the field for the Daytona 500. Shelmerdine, 47, was NASCAR's top crew chief in the 1980s and early 1990s, winning four championships with Dale Earnhardt. He abruptly left the Richard Childress team after 1992, went

Atlanta HOF bid looking for $$:

Atlanta HOF bid looking for $$:

February 16, 2006
Georgia lawmakers are trying to win NASCAR's hall of fame for downtown Atlanta with millions of new dollars from Dale Earnhardt license plates and airport rental cars. Leaders in Georgia's House will soon introduce legislation to shift additional money to the hall

Countdown #1: Top 5 Daytona 500 Moments Announced:

Countdown #1: Top 5 Daytona 500 Moments Announced:

February 14, 2006
Stymied in so many other attempts, Dale Earnhardt won the 1998 Daytona 500 by beating a pack of pursuers to the finish line after grabbing the lead on the final pit stop with less than 30 laps remaining – a win made sweeter by all the frustration that preceded it.

Darrell Waltrip Motorsports Forms Partnership with Curb Records:

Darrell Waltrip Motorsports Forms Partnership with Curb Records:

February 13, 2006
Darrell Waltrip Motorsports has announced a marketing partnership between Curb Records and the #12 Toyota Truck Series team with ROTY contender Joey Miller. Miller, who made five starts last season, was recently signed to run the entire 25-race schedule for Darrell

Countdown #4: Top 5 Daytona 500 Moments Announced:

Countdown #4: Top 5 Daytona 500 Moments Announced:

February 11, 2006
DW wins, then dances With the 1981, ’82 and ’85 series championships to his credit, Waltrip was still chasing the elusive Daytona 500 title in the latter half of his career. Coming into the ‘89 event, no one would’ve been surprised if his frustration had continued.

Harvick comments on Gordon:

Harvick comments on Gordon:

February 10, 2006
#29-Kevin Harvick, who stepped into his seat at Richard Childress Racing the week after Dale Earnhardt died in a crash during the 2001 Daytona 500, says no one has been able to replace Earnhardt as a voice for the drivers in the NASCAR Nextel Cup garage area. Speaking