Dale Earnhardt News

Dale Jr to do a KFC commercial with Trace Adkins:

Dale Jr to do a KFC commercial with Trace Adkins:

April 8, 2004
Country singer Trace Adkins has gotten some good-natured ribbing from fans since he became the voice for KFC's national television campaign last month. He'll soon be appearing in front of the camera for KFC as well as behind it. He's set to film a commercial in Charlotte

A Championship Outlook – champ usually wins in first 6 races:

A Championship Outlook – champ usually wins in first 6 races:

April 7, 2004
Only five times in the modern era (1972-present) has the eventual champion not won in the first six races. The winners in the first 6 races of 2004: #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #17-Matt Kenseth, #48-Jimmie Johnson and #97-Kurt Busch. When did a driver win the Championship

Waltrip’s Pit Crew Wins in Texas:

Waltrip’s Pit Crew Wins in Texas:

April 7, 2004
Michael Waltrip's pit crew claimed the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in Sunday's (April 4) Samsung/RadioShack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. The #15 NAPA crew edged the No. 38 crew of Elliott Sadler's team for the win and the $20,000 first

Adopt ‘Dale’ the Dog, has a #3:

Adopt ‘Dale’ the Dog, has a #3:

April 6, 2004
not usually into posting these, but thought this was interesting, "These unique two siblings display playful personalities with deep affection for each other. Dale and Roy have healthy, youthful energy and would thrive within a fenced in yard. Dale was named for the

Assorted trivialities and historical notables:

Assorted trivialities and historical notables:

April 5, 2004
The four tracks where Jeff Gordon has never won are Texas, Chicago, Phoenix and Homestead. Elliott Sadler had finished in the top 10 only once in five previous Texas starts. He was 10th in 1999. Elliott Sadler is one of 109 drivers to have won two or more Cup races

Gear Ratio Change?

Gear Ratio Change?

April 5, 2004
NASCAR is exploring ways to slow Nextel Cup cars by decreasing RPMs through different gear ratios. But Dale Earnhardt Inc. technical director Steve Hmiel says a gear rule change "would be a nightmare." Teams are sending engine specialists to Europe to research the

Nachos Please:

Nachos Please:

April 5, 2004
As #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s and the team checked their two-way radios before the start of the race Sunday at Texas, they noticed their frequency was interrupted by a concession stand at the speedway. On one lap, Earnhardt Jr. got instructions from his spotter on traffic

Dale Jr. Talks About Penalty, Spin:

Dale Jr. Talks About Penalty, Spin:

April 2, 2004
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says intentionally spinning his car out to bring out a caution flag at Bristol was a mistake. He told PRN's Garagepass that NASCAR President Mike Helton spoke to him about the integrity of the sport and Dale Jr. agreed saying "NASCAR has to hold

Driver Survey:

Driver Survey:

April 1, 2004
The Dallas Morning News asked questions to the Nextel Cup competitors who were asked to answer a set of 10 questions anonymously in order to get honest responses. Fifteen drivers didn't respond or refused to participate, but 23 agreed to answer some of the questions

More Casting for the Earnhardt movie:

More Casting for the Earnhardt movie:

April 1, 2004
J.K. Simmons and Elizabeth Mitchell have joined the cast of ESPN's movie about NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. The movie, titled "3" after the number of Earnhardt's car, is set to begin filming April 14 in Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C., ESPN says. Barry Pepper is playing

Rusty thinks Dale Jr’ cost him a win:

Rusty thinks Dale Jr’ cost him a win:

April 1, 2004
At Texas Motor Speedway Thursday, while keeping a watchful eye on his Busch Series driver Billy "Catfish" Parker and the #66-Duraflame Dodge, Rusty Wallace weighed in on NASCAR's fine and penalties handed down to Dale Earnhardt Jr. for intentionally spinning his car

Be a Star, Extra’s needed for Earnhardt Movie:

Be a Star, Extra’s needed for Earnhardt Movie:

March 31, 2004
Want to be in a TV movie and support one of your favorite NASCAR drivers? Extras of all ages are needed for the ESPN original movie, "3: The Dale Earnhardt Story," which will be filmed in the Charlotte and Concord areas over the next month. Barry Pepper, who also appeared

Dale Jr. causes caution UPDATE 3 Penalized, docked points and a statement:

Dale Jr. causes caution UPDATE 3 Penalized, docked points and a statement:

March 31, 2004
#8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted repeatedly after Sunday's race he spun out on purpose on Lap 431 of 500 to prevent from having to pit under green and lose one or more laps. "I had a loose wheel and I didn't have any choice but to spin the car out to get a caution. So

Marlin’s Pit Crew Takes Bristol Win:

Marlin’s Pit Crew Takes Bristol Win:

March 31, 2004
#40-Sterling Marlin's pit crew won the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade in Sunday's (March 28) Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Marlin's crew earned $20,000 for the victory and became the sixth different winner in the first six races

Gillette Young Guns Shooting Perfect:

Gillette Young Guns Shooting Perfect:

March 30, 2004
Through the first six races of 2004, all have been won by members of the Gillette Young Guns. Joining fellow Young Guns and 2004 race winners Matt Kenseth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch was victorious for the first time this season and the for the