Dale Earnhardt News

Domino’s to be an assoc sponsor on the #15:

Domino’s to be an assoc sponsor on the #15:

October 24, 2003
Domino's Pizza, the world's recognized leader in pizza delivery, which became the "Official Pizza of NASCAR" earlier this year, has expanded its involvement in NASCAR and announced a partnership with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI). Under the agreement, Domino's will become

Coordinating Producer Hired at Speed:

Coordinating Producer Hired at Speed:

October 23, 2003
Pete Richards has joined SPEED Channel as a Coordinating Producer, working on projects including 2 Wheel Tuesday and SPEED's coverage of AMA road racing, ARCA and USAC events. No stranger to SPEED, Richards was on hand for the launch of the network in February of 2002

Waltrip’s Pit Crew Wins in Martinsville; Closing In On Season Championship:

Waltrip’s Pit Crew Wins in Martinsville; Closing In On Season Championship:

October 23, 2003
The pit crew for Michael Waltrip's team moved one step closer to claiming the inaugural McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade and the $200,000 bonus that goes to the season champion. The #15 crew, which has led in the point standings the entire

Top 10 for Most Consecutive Weeks in the Top 10 of Drivers Points:

Top 10 for Most Consecutive Weeks in the Top 10 of Drivers Points:

October 22, 2003
Seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt’s modern-era record of 174 consecutive weeks among the top 10 in the championship is certain to remain unreachable for the next two seasons, but #48-Jimmie Johnson is the primary active driver who is in position

Gillette Marketing Campaign:

Gillette Marketing Campaign:

October 20, 2003
Gillette is "close to taking the wraps off a new NASCAR sponsorship" and will have a marketing campaign featuring "Young Gun" drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth, Kevin Harvick, Ryan Newman and Jimmie Johnson, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports. "

Both Hmiels to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson?

Both Hmiels to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson?

October 20, 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

Gordon sweeps 2003 Martinsville races, winning the Subway 500:

Gordon sweeps 2003 Martinsville races, winning the Subway 500:

October 19, 2003
#24-Jeff Gordon won the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway, his 2nd win of the 2003 season, both coming at Martinsville. It is Gordon's 63rd career Cup win which is 7th all time. #48-Jimmie Johnson was 2nd, followed by #20-Tony Stewart, #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., and #

A Month Left to Vote:

A Month Left to Vote:

October 16, 2003
With one month remaining in the nationwide fan voting, Dale Earnhardt Jr. continues to lead the Grands! Biscuits NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award balloting. More than 2.5 million votes have been cast this season. Voting will continue through 11:59am/et on Monday

Elliott’s Pit Crew is Awesome Again; Captures Record Sixth Victory With Strong Performance in Charlotte:

Elliott’s Pit Crew is Awesome Again; Captures Record Sixth Victory With Strong Performance in Charlotte:

October 15, 2003
Bill Elliott's No. 9 pit crew became the first six-time winner of the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade with its narrow victory in Saturday night's (Oct. 11) NASCAR Winston Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte. The six McDonald's/POWERade

New Earnhardt Book:

New Earnhardt Book:

October 15, 2003
The publisher of Dale Earnhardt: Determined, the ONLY book Dale ever authorized is proud to announce the publication of a second book, Dale Earnhardt: Victories. Ride along and remember each and every one of Dale's thrilling 76 NASCAR Winston Cup victories, his 12

An Earnhardt in the Trucks? UPDATE:

An Earnhardt in the Trucks? UPDATE:

October 15, 2003
Kerry Earnhardt, who spent most of the Busch Series season with Fitz-Bradshaw Racing, said he recently reached a settlement with the team, which released him from his driving duties in the #12 Chevrolet in July. Earnhardt said he is exploring several options for next

Benson out? Riggs In? or Riggs in the #01? UPDATE 3 Benson staying in #10:

Benson out? Riggs In? or Riggs in the #01? UPDATE 3 Benson staying in #10:

October 11, 2003
here is a new one - BGNRacing.com site and NASCAR.com is reporting that 'Besides [Kasey] Kahne, another driver whose name has been heating up the rumor mill is Scott Riggs. The latest chatter has him going to the #10 MBV Motorsports ride, now occupied by Johnny Benson

DEI and Feed The Children help out:

DEI and Feed The Children help out:

October 10, 2003
The Dale Earnhardt Foundation (DEF) joined today with international hunger relief organization Feed The Children (FTC), to deliver two semi-tractor trailer trucks of food to children and families in need in the Kannapolis, NC area. At a press conference before the

New Jersey Driver to the #1?

New Jersey Driver to the #1?

October 10, 2003
Martin Truex, Jr.'s name has been thrown into the mix for the #1 DEI car, possibly to help draw a sponsor with his youth.( BGNRacing.com ) AND Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s #1 is still open, but that car doesn't have a sponsor signed yet, so drivers are apparently waiting

Some Old Stuff:

Some Old Stuff:

October 10, 2003
Prior to the formation of the NASCAR Busch Series in 1982, Late Model Sportsman races were held on the day prior to Lowes Motor Speedways NASCAR Winston Cup Series events. Winners included Bobby Allison (3 times), Darrell Waltrip (3), Morgan Shepherd (2), Ray Hendrick