Dale Earnhardt News

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE 2:

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE 2:

November 18, 2003
A combination deal might land Steve Hmiel, technical director for Dale Earnhardt Inc., and his son Shane Hmiel, a Busch Series driver, at Petty Enterprises in 2004. Steve worked for the Pettys early in his Winston Cup career. Shane was supposed to drive the #43 Dodge

Truex back with Chance2:

Truex back with Chance2:

November 17, 2003
#8-Martin Truex Jr. posted an impressive second-place finish in Saturday's Busch race, but team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he's in no rush to push him. "We're planning on running no more than 24 races next year," Earnhardt says. Truex, 23, competed in five events

Champ stuff:

Champ stuff:

November 17, 2003
so when #17-Matt Kenseth won the 2003 Winston Cup Championship, he became the 15th different driver [in 33 years] to win the 'Winston Cup' Championship and 26th different driver in 54 years to win the championsip in the top NASCAR series, know before 1971 as the Grand

Top 10 Logo on #48 Decklid:

Top 10 Logo on #48 Decklid:

November 15, 2003
Jimmie Johnson will display the NASCAR Top 10 logo on the rear deck lid of his #48 Lowe's Chevrolet in Sunday's Ford 400 season finale to celebrate his presence on a pretigious list of drivers who have been consistently ranked in the top 10 in points. Johnson enters

Brewco to Chevy:

Brewco to Chevy:

November 15, 2003
Brewco Motorsports, which fields the #37 and #27 Pontiacs in the NASCAR Busch Series, will move to Chevrolets next season, team sources confirmed Friday. Pontiac announced earlier this month it would pull manufacturing support from NASCAR after this season. Brewco

Third Penske Team in 2004? UPDATE Gaughan and Penske?

Third Penske Team in 2004? UPDATE Gaughan and Penske?

November 14, 2003
The Kodak fact finding mission stopped at Roush Racing, BAM Racing, Bill Davis Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and reportedly to Penske Racing South – where there is interest in starting a third team.( Ford Racing )(11-10-2003) UPDATE: hearing Brendan Gaughan is "supposed

Third Penske Team in 2004? UPDATE Gaughan and Penske?

Third Penske Team in 2004? UPDATE Gaughan and Penske?

November 14, 2003
The Kodak fact finding mission stopped at Roush Racing, BAM Racing, Bill Davis Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and reportedly to Penske Racing South where there is interest in starting a third team.(Ford Racing)(11-10-2003) UPDATE: hearing Brendan Gaughan is "supposed

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE:

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE:

November 13, 2003
A combination deal might land Steve Hmiel, technical director for Dale Earnhardt Inc., and his son Shane Hmiel, a Busch Series driver, at Petty Enterprises in 2004. Steve worked for the Pettys early in his Winston Cup career. Shane was supposed to drive the #43 Dodge

Elliott’s Pit Crew Strikes Again, Claims Eighth Win of Season:

Elliott’s Pit Crew Strikes Again, Claims Eighth Win of Season:

November 12, 2003
While Bill Elliott drove to an impressive victory in Sunday's 400-mile race in Rockingham, N.C., his pit crew was just as awesome, claiming top honors in the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade. It was the eighth win of the season for Elliott'

Marlin Goes to Court:

Marlin Goes to Court:

November 12, 2003
A confrontation between NASCAR driver Sterling Marlin and a race fan a couple of years ago on a Jamaican beach has landed Marlin in federal court. This week, a jury is considering Joel Whitcomb's claims that he injured his knee and shoulder when Marlin assaulted him

Third Penske Team in 2004?

Third Penske Team in 2004?

November 10, 2003
The Kodak fact finding mission stopped at Roush Racing, BAM Racing, Bill Davis Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and reportedly to Penske Racing South – where there is interest in starting a third team.( Ford Racing )(11-10-2003)

National Guard to the #99? UPDATE 3 and even MORE, #16 involved?:

National Guard to the #99? UPDATE 3 and even MORE, #16 involved?:

November 10, 2003
hearing the National Guard has signed to sponsor the #99 Roush Racing Ford in 2004 with Roush hoping to add another partial sponsor to the deal.(11-8-2003) UPDATE: The National Guard sponsorship program, currently with the Sam Belnavis/Travis Carter #54 team, appears

Roush the 2nd to win all three:

Roush the 2nd to win all three:

November 10, 2003
#17 team owner, Jack Roush became only the second NASCAR team owner to win championships in all three national divisions - Winston Cup, Busch, and Craftsman Truck. Roush driver Greg Biffle won the Busch title last season, and the truck crown in 2000. Richard Childress

Dale Jr. Still Leads Popular Vote:

Dale Jr. Still Leads Popular Vote:

November 9, 2003
With just over a week remaining for nationwide fan voting, Dale Earnhardt Jr. continues to lead the Grands! Biscuits NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award. The the Most Popular Driver is determined by an online vote of fans at www.mostpopulardriver.com . The winner

NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Speed’s Wind Tunnel:

NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Speed’s Wind Tunnel:

November 8, 2003
Below are select quotes [see full PR on my #8 Team News and Links page ] from Thursday's [11-6] Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain on SPEED Channel. NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., spoke with Dave about everything from superstitions to safety. Earnhardt