Dale Earnhardt News

Wheeler picks Gordon to win All-Star Race:

Wheeler picks Gordon to win All-Star Race:

May 16, 2005
The NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge is racing's version of a high-stakes poker game and H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, thinks Jeff Gordon will draw the $1 million winning hand. Wheeler named Gordon as his selection to

Yates, Evernham and DEI up to 3 teams?

Yates, Evernham and DEI up to 3 teams?

May 16, 2005
#38 and #88 team owner, Robert Yates, is expected to add a third Cup team in 2006, if current Busch sponsor CitiFinancial is willing to make the move. "We'd like to develop a young driver and advance him to Cup," Yates Racing G.M. Eddie D'Hondt says. Three seems to

DEI working on contracts with Waltrip and Truex:

DEI working on contracts with Waltrip and Truex:

May 16, 2005
DEI vice president Richie Gilmore says contract discussions continue with NAPA and #15-Michael Waltrip and with Martin Truex, who is expected to revive the #1 Chevrolet in Cup with Bass Pro Shops as the sponsor. Gilmore says that NAPA is looking at a one-year extension

IROC Voting Update:

IROC Voting Update:

May 11, 2005
Voting continues to heat up among the 12 nominees in the Crown Royal IROC Legends of Victory Lane, a program representing the first "all-time team" in series history selected by the fans. A handful of votes separate Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt for the lead in the

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Richmond

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Richmond

May 10, 2005
Four rookies in top 10 With the influx of young talent in the NASCAR Busch Series, it should be no surprise that four Raybestos Rookie of the Year candidates are in the top 10 in the points standings. Carl Edwards (#60 Charter Ford) has led the NASCAR Busch Series

How do Gordon’s 72 wins rank?

How do Gordon’s 72 wins rank?

May 5, 2005
#24-Jeff Gordon has just hit 72 Cup wins and is closing on the late Dale Earnhardt for sixth on the all-time NASCAR winners' list, at 76. Next up in Gordon's windshield are Cale Yarborough, fifth with 83; Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip, tied for third with 84; David

#14 Team done? Charpentier goes back to DEI:

#14 Team done? Charpentier goes back to DEI:

May 2, 2005
The #14 ppc Racing Cup team is being dismantled, and it's not surprising that crew chief Dave Charpentier has returned to Dale Earnhardt Inc. The #14 team was in existence for just a few months, so don't expect Charpentier to take any of Ford's secrets to Chevrolet

Waltrip hopes to stay, up to NAPA:

Waltrip hopes to stay, up to NAPA:

April 30, 2005
Hanging over #15-MIchael Waltrip, again, is his future at Dale Earnhardt Inc., once more a topic of conversation, and sponsor NAPA may be the power that ultimately makes the call. NAPA executives like Waltrip, but NAPA is also a demanding sponsor. There is speculation

Field of Competitors Nearly Set for Pit Crew Championship:

Field of Competitors Nearly Set for Pit Crew Championship:

April 27, 2005
Tyson Foods and the Crew Chief Club announce that Dale Earnhardt, Inc.; Penske Racing South; Joe Gibbs Racing; Roush Racing; Evernham Motorsports; Richard Childress Racing; Robert Yates Racing; Chip Ganassi Racing; MBV Motorsports; MB2 Motosports; Petty Enterprises

Testing at Talladega:

Testing at Talladega:

April 20, 2005
Richard Childress Racing drivers Kerry Earnhardt and Brandon Miller, Frank Cicci Racing with Jim Kelly driver Randy LaJoie and Dale Earnhardt, Inc. driver Paul Menard shared track time at Talladega Superspeedway on Tuesday, and each took time to provide their thoughts

DEI to Open Doors in honor of Earnhardt:

DEI to Open Doors in honor of Earnhardt:

April 18, 2005
Dale Earnhardt Inc. will open the doors of its Mooresville, N.C. shop to fans on April 29, which would have marked the 54th birthday of founder Dale Earnhardt. The team's showroom will have a display on the 25-year history of DEI. A Jumbotron on the front lawn will

Truex looking elsewhere? Yates? Denied by Yates and Evernham UPDATE:

Truex looking elsewhere? Yates? Denied by Yates and Evernham UPDATE:

April 18, 2005
Martin Truex Jr., 2004 Busch Series Champ, is reported to be working the marketplace, and one report has Dodge's Ray Evernham and Ford's Robert Yates both interested in Truex. But Yates denies he's looking at Truex. "We're set for next year (with Elliott Sadler and

Fans to Decide First All-Time IROC Team

Fans to Decide First All-Time IROC Team

April 15, 2005
After nearly three decades of legendary racing, the International Race of Champions (IROC) has partnered with title sponsor Crown Royal to give fans the opportunity to become part of racing history in selecting the first ever all-time IROC Team. Crown Royal and IROC

Bruton to be honored Saturday:

Bruton to be honored Saturday:

April 15, 2005
Greater Charlotte Sports Hall of Fame will be honored at a dinner celebration and tribute on the evening of April 16, 2005, at the Panthers Den at Bank of America Stadium. Proceeds from the event will benefit Charlotte/Mecklenburg Senior Centers, Inc. The four 2005

IROC at Texas:

IROC at Texas:

April 13, 2005
This Friday, April 15, the Crown Royal IROC Series will race under the lights at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) for the second of four races. World of Outlaws driver Danny Lasoski's Crown Royal IROC Series victory at TMS last year was just the second time a driver representing