Dale Earnhardt News

KFC and Chance 2:

KFC and Chance 2:

June 6, 2004
KFC will sponsor the Chance 2 Motorsports Busch Series team in six races, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. driving the July 2 race at Daytona and Martin Truex Jr. racing it at Chicagoland, New Hampshire, Michigan, California and Dover

More on the Mikey leaving DEI rumors [looks more and more like he will leave]:

More on the Mikey leaving DEI rumors [looks more and more like he will leave]:

June 4, 2004
Rumors have begun to swirl -- again -- that 41-year-old Michael Waltrip's job with Dale Earnhardt Inc. is in jeopardy. On Wednesday, Dale Earnhardt Jr. said that although it would be a tough decision, there is a good possibility DEI will replace Waltrip when his contract

McMurray’s Pit Crew Scores First McDonald’s/POWERade Victory:

McMurray’s Pit Crew Scores First McDonald’s/POWERade Victory:

June 3, 2004
Jamie McMurray's pit crew claimed the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte. Though McMurray's crew had been close to the top in a number of races, this was the first time the #42 team

Some Tidbits:

Some Tidbits:

June 1, 2004
The last driver to win the Coca-Cola 600 and go on to win the championship was Jeff Gordon in 1998. The last time a driver won the 600 and in Dover the next weekend was Dale Earnhardt in 1993.(Roanoke Times)(6-1-2004)

Waltrip looking to move on?

Waltrip looking to move on?

June 1, 2004
Another driver whose name is suddenly being mentioned by rival car owners is Michael Waltrip, who has been having a tough season but is a two-time Daytona 500 winner. The DEI sponsorship situation is up in the air, with Waltrip's NAPA sponsorship up for renewal. Waltrip

Gloves, required? a few asked, so……

Gloves, required? a few asked, so……

June 1, 2004
Q) While watching the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. wasn’t wearing his racing gloves during the race. Is it mandatory for racers to wear ALL of their racing gear during the race? And also can Dale Jr. be penalized for not wearing his racing gloves

More Races for Kenny in the #00:

More Races for Kenny in the #00:

May 31, 2004
Michael Waltrip will expand his ownership role with five Nextel Cup races later this year. Waltrip will run Kenny Wallace in the No. 00, with Aaron's as the sponsor, starting with the Pepsi 400 on July 3. Joe Garone will be the crew chief for the team, which has acquired

#18 Wins Pit-Crew Challenge:

#18 Wins Pit-Crew Challenge:

May 30, 2004
The #18 Interstate Batteries Racing Team won the POWERade Pit-Crew Challenge in front of Coca-Cola Stage on Speed Street May 28 in Charlotte, N.C. The eight-man crew changed four tires and simulated a refill of Sunoco gasoline in 15.93 seconds to defeat #8-Dale Earnhardt

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

May 30, 2004
Jimmie Johnson led early, led often, and pretty much blew away the field in tonight's 600 miler. He led 8 times for 334 laps (that's 500 miles) and seemed to be able to run away at will. We ran the first 240 miles caution- free, and that (combined with that #48 Chevy

#3 Could be used again:

#3 Could be used again:

May 29, 2004
Car owner Richard Childress says there could be a day when a #3 car returns to NASCAR's top series, but it's not likely to happen soon. Childress retains the rights to the number -- made famous by the late Dale Earnhardt -- but has not used it in a Cup race since Earnhardt

Fed-Ex to Gibbs? UPDATE or DEI?

Fed-Ex to Gibbs? UPDATE or DEI?

May 29, 2004
Federal Express, which once was in the running to be the title sponsor of NASCAR's top series before Nextel came on board, has been in talks with both Joe Gibbs Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc. Word in the garage: Fed Ex will end up on a third Cup car for the 2005 season

Donlavey back in action UPDATE:

Donlavey back in action UPDATE:

May 27, 2004
hearing that legendary car owner, Junie Donlavey will enter the #90 Donlavey Racing Ford in 12 NEXTEL Cup races starting with Dover in June. Kevin Ray will supposedly be the driver. Sponsors will be Boudreauxs Butt Paste and RacingUSA.com. What is this Butt Paste?

Fed-Ex to Gibbs?

Fed-Ex to Gibbs?

May 24, 2004
Federal Express, which once was in the running to be the title sponsor of NASCAR's top series before Nextel came on board, has been in talks with both Joe Gibbs Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc. Word in the garage: Fed Ex will end up on a third Cup car for the 2005 season

Fellows in a DEI car at Watkins Glen:

Fellows in a DEI car at Watkins Glen:

May 23, 2004
Ron Fellows will be behind the wheel of a Dale Earnhardt Inc. NASCAR Nextel Cup Chevrolet at the Watkins Glen road course in August, The Toronto Sun has learned. The Toronto driver, who led the DEI team to its best ever finish at California's Infineon Raceway in 2003

Kenseth wins Nextel All-Star Challenge and over $1 million:

Kenseth wins Nextel All-Star Challenge and over $1 million:

May 22, 2004
#17-Matt Kenseth won the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kenseth slipped his #17 DeWalt Ford right to the rear bumper of #12-Ryan Newman's Dodge in Turn 4 on the 18th lap of the 20-lap final segment. The air of Kenseth's nose