Dale Earnhardt News

Shelmerdine trying to make the Daytona 500:

Shelmerdine trying to make the Daytona 500:

February 10, 2004
Kirk Shelmerdine, a four-time NASCAR champion crew chief and Dale Earnhardt's ace-in-the-hole for so many Sundays, is back behind the wheel trying again to make his first-ever Daytona 500 as a driver. It has been more than 10 years since Shelmerdine suddenly retired

DEI Tuner leaves to start own biz? UPDATE:

DEI Tuner leaves to start own biz? UPDATE:

February 9, 2004
hearing that DEI Engine Tuner and #8 Gasman, Jeff Clark has left DEI to start a Motorcycle Business in the Charlotte, NC area.(1-6-2004) UPDATE: Engine tuner John Dennison has left Kevin Harvick's #29 RCR team to replace crew member Jeff Clark on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'

Johnson’s streak at 69:

Johnson’s streak at 69:

February 9, 2004
Jimmie Johnson extended the longest current streak for consecutive weeks in the NASCAR Top 10 to 69 weeks with his 2nd place finish in last season’s championship race. It is the 9th longest streak in the modern era (1972-present). Should Johnson remain in the

NASCAR Themed TV Guides this week:

NASCAR Themed TV Guides this week:

February 9, 2004
In its February 14 issue (on newsstands Monday, February 9), TV Guide magazine offers its 2004 NASCAR preview issue. Each copy features one of three collectible flip-motion race car covers, with an alternating image of two popular driver paint schemes including: *

Hmiel in the #15 at Daytona:

Hmiel in the #15 at Daytona:

February 9, 2004
Shane Hmiel makes his return to NASCAR competition this week as he takes over the reins of the Billy Ballew owned #15 Earl Small Harley Davidson Chevy [was Dodge] in the Florida Dodge Dealer's 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR Working on ‘New Car’:

NASCAR Working on ‘New Car’:

February 8, 2004
NASCAR is closer to a futuristic car that promises a safer ride for stock car racers and millions of drivers buying vehicles off the showroom floor. The fatal crashes in 2000 of Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin in New Hampshire and Tony Roper in Texas led NASCAR to reach

FX Reality Show to air in May UPDATE:

FX Reality Show to air in May UPDATE:

February 6, 2004
Daily Variety says 10 Nextel Cup drivers have been lined up for a "docu-style" series scheduled to debut on the FX cable channel in May, today's Sports Business Daily reports. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, Jeremy Mayfield, Jamie McMurray, Casey Mears, Tony Raines

Gillette To Unviel New Commercials:

Gillette To Unviel New Commercials:

February 6, 2004
As part of the excitement surrounding next weekend's "Great American Race" in Daytona, and proving yet again the marketability of the sport's flashy young drivers, Gillette will be unveiling a series of national television spots this weekend featuring its Gillette

Hmiel Cleared to be Re-Instated, will drive in ARCA and Truck race:

Hmiel Cleared to be Re-Instated, will drive in ARCA and Truck race:

February 6, 2004
Shane Hmiel has now been reinstated from his suspension from NASCAR. He is now clear to compete in any of the NASCAR sanctioned series effective immediately. Hmiel could be seen competing as early as next weekend during Speed Weeks at Daytona in NASCAR. Hmiel is

Little E gets a new spotter:

Little E gets a new spotter:

February 4, 2004
Richie Gilmore, the new head of racing operations for Dale Earnhardt Inc., said Stevie Reeves will replace Ty Norris as Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s spotter. Reeves used to spot for DEI's #1 team and occasionally has filled in for Norris, who left the organization last week

New Additions to the #8:

New Additions to the #8:

February 2, 2004
The #8 Bud crew will feature two new faces in 2004, both from inside the Dale Earnhardt, Inc. family. Shannon Myers, formerly of the No. 1 DEI team, will be the rear-tire changer, and Craig Lund, a part-time Bud crew member last year, will take over catch-can duties

Norris Out? UPDATE 3:

Norris Out? UPDATE 3:

January 30, 2004
hearing reports that DEI executive vice president Ty Norris has left Dale Earnhardt Inc???(1-27-2004 5pm/et) UPDATE: Sources close to Dale Earnhardt, Inc., told NASCAR.com Tuesday that executive vice president Ty Norris has resigned from the team, effective immediately

Dale Jr. ATV Deal:

Dale Jr. ATV Deal:

January 26, 2004
Polaris ATVs has announced the signing of Nextel Cup driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. to a personal services agreement that will see him represent Polaris ATVs in a variety of promotions and have his signature on a new special-edition vehicle. The special Predator model will

Kerry Earnhardt to run five Cup races for RCR in the #33 UPDATE 2 Skinner in the Daytona 500?:

Kerry Earnhardt to run five Cup races for RCR in the #33 UPDATE 2 Skinner in the Daytona 500?:

January 26, 2004
- Kerry Earnhardt will compete in five NASCAR Nextel Cup Series races in 2004 for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in the #33 Bass Pro Shops Chevy. Earnhardt, 34, is the eldest son of Dale Earnhardt who, with RCR, earned 67 race wins and six of his seven NASCAR Cup Series

Robby Gordon signs to drive in 24 At Daytona:

Robby Gordon signs to drive in 24 At Daytona:

January 25, 2004
It's official, the Spirit of Daytona team grew by one more really hot shoe Saturday as Nextel Cup driver Robby Gordon was added to the team's roster for Saturday's Rolex 24 At Daytona. Gordon joins Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart, Kyle Petty and Jimmie Johnson in