Dale Earnhardt News

Crafton and Harvick to Part Ways UPDATE 2 Hornaday is the new driver:

Crafton and Harvick to Part Ways UPDATE 2 Hornaday is the new driver:

October 15, 2004
Kevin Harvick Incorporated (KHI) announced that Matt Crafton will complete the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck season behind the wheel of the #6 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet but will not return in 2005. "Matt has done a great job for us this year and I wish him the best in

Mears wins pole at Lowe’s:

Mears wins pole at Lowe’s:

October 14, 2004
#41-Casey Mears powered to his second NASCAR Busch Series pole of the season Thursday, turning a lap at 183.014mph to claim the top starting position for Friday night's SpongeBob 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway

Menard wins pole at Kansas:

Menard wins pole at Kansas:

October 8, 2004
#11 rookie Paul Menard won his first pole for the Mr. Goodcents 300 at Kansas Speedway with a speed of 176.062mph, followed by #38-Kasey Kahne 175.684, #55-Robby Gordon 175.673 , #5-Kyle Busch 175.325 and #8-Martin Truex Jr. was 5th at 175.006. #00-Blake Feese qualified

New DEI Busch driver? UPDATE 2:

New DEI Busch driver? UPDATE 2:

September 13, 2004
hearing that Chance 2 [Dale Earnhardt Jr./Tersa Earnahrdt's Busch team] has signed Busch north standout Ryan Moore, for seven Busch Series races in 2005, and full time in 2006.(6-5-2004

Dale Jr. wins at Bristol; first G-W-C in a Busch race:

Dale Jr. wins at Bristol; first G-W-C in a Busch race:

August 27, 2004
The NASCAR Busch Series saw its first green-white-checkered overtime period in Friday night's Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway, which bunched the field and allowed #17-Matt Kenseth one final shot at passing #81-Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the win. Kenseth finally

Dale Jr. wins pole at Bristol:

Dale Jr. wins pole at Bristol:

August 26, 2004
Through 49 of 51 cars, #23-Kenny Wallace sat on the pole for Friday night's Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway, but knew #81-Dale Earnhardt Jr., who had yet to qualify, would be tough. He was right. Earnhardt Jr. beat out Wallace for the top spot. But the final

Another DEI Busch team:

Another DEI Busch team:

August 21, 2004
Richie Gilmore, general manager at Dale Earnhardt Inc., says Ryan Moore is a probable to compete in the Busch Series for DEI in 2005. "Ryan will race a limited schedule next year, said Gilmore. Were looking at maybe seven races for (Moore), so that he can keep his

Dale Jr. to race Busch race at Bristol:

Dale Jr. to race Busch race at Bristol:

August 19, 2004
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be driving a #81 Menards Chevrolet in the upcoming Busch race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday night, Aug. 27. This will be his last Busch race of the season (DEI Site)(8-19-2004)

2005 Truex Sponsor close:

2005 Truex Sponsor close:

July 26, 2004
Dale Earnhardt Inc. is close to signing a new sponsor for Martin Truex Jr. for 2005. The current proposal would have Truex Jr. running seven Nextel Cup races and the full Busch Series schedule. Subbing for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at New Hampshire, Truex finished 31st. Truex

#11 DEI car to be unveiled on Thursday UPDATE:

#11 DEI car to be unveiled on Thursday UPDATE:

July 9, 2004
On Thursday, July 8th, the new #11 Menards/Turtle Wax Chevrolet of Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and NASCAR Busch Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender Paul Menard will be unveiled at the Turtle Wax Car Wash & Auto Appearance Center, 3088 Hennepin Drive, Joliet, Ill

Mike Wallace wins at Daytona, his first in almost 10 years:

Mike Wallace wins at Daytona, his first in almost 10 years:

July 2, 2004
#00-Jason Leffler did everything he could to win Friday night's Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway. In the eyes of NASCAR, however, he went too far. Between Turns 3 and 4 of the final of 100 laps, Leffler, the leader at time, moved to the high side

Kansas Notes and News:

Kansas Notes and News:

July 1, 2004
If history has a way of repeating itself, Shane Hmiel (No. 15 Whitaker Farms Chevrolet) figures the third time has to be the charm. Saturdays OReilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway has produced the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series two youngest winners Ricky Hendrick

Menard to DEI? UPDATE 5 – OFFICIAL:

Menard to DEI? UPDATE 5 – OFFICIAL:

June 24, 2004
Motorsports.com is reporting that Dale Earnhardt Incorporated racing is set to announce the joining of Paul Menard [current driver of the #33 APR Chevy] to the DEI stable of drivers. Menard will run a yet unannounced numbered car with a Menard Home Improvement stores

NASCAR’s favorite “sons” take a drive with their biggest fans-their Dads:

NASCAR’s favorite “sons” take a drive with their biggest fans-their Dads:

June 20, 2004
Action Performance Companies is ensuring NASCAR Dads will have a Happy Father's Day with a special race day program at Michigan International Speedway on June 20, 2004. Several NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers will showcase special paint schemes that honor their favorite

Newman wins at Michigan:

Newman wins at Michigan:

June 20, 2004
#12-Ryan Newman overcame trash on his grill, falling a lap down while piting to have it removed, got the Lucky Dog pass on the 3rd caution and slowly worked his back up from, took the lead and won the DHL 400 at Michigan International Speedway for his first win of