Dale Earnhardt News

Sadler wins pole at Talladega; Earnhardt Jr’s and Keller’s times disallowed:

Sadler wins pole at Talladega; Earnhardt Jr’s and Keller’s times disallowed:

September 26, 2003
#38-Elliott Sadler won the pole at Talladega for the EA Sports 500 with a speed of 189.943mph, his second pole for Sadler in 2003 and his career. Rookie #42-Jamie McMurray put the special paint scheme Dodge on the outside pole. #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., who ran a lap

Dale Jr’s wreck the hardest hit?

Dale Jr’s wreck the hardest hit?

September 26, 2003
Though Dale Earnhardt Jr's late-race accident last weekend at Dover International Speedway wasn't overly spectacular in appearance, the data from the crash could prove otherwise. Earnhardt said Friday at Talladega Superspeedway that, though he was unsure of specifics

Elliott’s Crew Wins Pit Award:

Elliott’s Crew Wins Pit Award:

September 25, 2003
Bill Elliott's No. 9 pit crew notched its fifth victory in the McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade by edging Elliott Sadler's team in Sunday's MBNA America 400 at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. The No. 9 pit crew became the second team to

Dale Jr. and Lorenzen Voted to the Walk of Fame:

Dale Jr. and Lorenzen Voted to the Walk of Fame:

September 23, 2003
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be enshrined in the Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame in nearby Davey Allison Memorial Park. On the eve of the EA SPORTS* 500, Dale Jr. will be inducted into the Walk of Fame after receiving the most votes by the fans. This is the quickest any driver

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Dover:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – Dover:

September 21, 2003
Ryan Newman stretched his fuel for 106 laps and captured his 7th victory of the season in this afternoon's MBNA America 400 at Dover International Speedway. Newman's 8th career win moves him into a 4-way tie for 50th on the all-time win list with Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Dover:

Stock Car Fans – Ramblings – Dover:

September 20, 2003
At least we didn't have to sit around and watch the raindrops fall today, Isabel took care of that for us. With the onset of a hurricane, NASCAR decided (and you can bet it wasn't a hard decision to make) that we should line up by points this weekend....and a cheer

Why #75 for the 4th RCR car? UPDATE Andretti and the 4th RCR team, #90 AOL [not #75]:

Why #75 for the 4th RCR car? UPDATE Andretti and the 4th RCR team, #90 AOL [not #75]:

September 19, 2003
John Andretti will drive a fourth RCR entry at Talladega, using the #75, sponsor to be announced. Why #75? The number was chosen as a nod to the late Neil Bonnett, a close friend of team owner Richard Childress. Andretti is currently in the #1 DEI chevy, but had committed

Jeff Green in the #43 at Dover; Fittipaldi in the #44 UPDATE 2:

Jeff Green in the #43 at Dover; Fittipaldi in the #44 UPDATE 2:

September 17, 2003
Jeff Green, who has wheeled cars this year for Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt Inc., will drive the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge of Petty Enterprises for this race. Christian Fittipaldi, who normally drives the #43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker Dodge, will drive

Dale Jr. to run the Daytona 24 hour race in 2004 UPDATE NOPE:

Dale Jr. to run the Daytona 24 hour race in 2004 UPDATE NOPE:

September 16, 2003
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will run in next year’s Daytona 24 hour with the Freisinger Porsche team. Earnhardt Jr., who made his debut in the sportscar classic in a factory Chevrolet Corvette in 2001, has agreed to a deal to race the German team’s lead 911 GT3-RS in the Florida

Dale Jr. to Sit Down and Talk Contract With Teresa UPDATE:

Dale Jr. to Sit Down and Talk Contract With Teresa UPDATE:

September 15, 2003
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is scheduled to sit down with car owner Teresa Earnhardt next week and Dale Jr. expects he'll have a contract worked out with DEI. The only reason he says he has yet to sign a contract is that he and Teresa haven't had time to do so. Dale Jr. says

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – New Hampshire:

Stock Car Fans – Rumblings – New Hampshire:

September 14, 2003
#48-Jimmie Johnson became our second "Sweeper" of the season today at New Hampshire International Speedway as he captured the Sylvania 300 in fine fashion. It was his 6th career win (he's now solo in 59th on the all-time win list) and 3rd of the season. It was also

Keller in the #1 at Talladega:

Keller in the #1 at Talladega:

September 14, 2003
Busch Series driver [#57] Jason Keller will drive Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s #1 Pennzoil Chevy in the Sept. 28 Winston Cup [EA Sports 500] race at Talladega, Ala., ThatsRacin.com has learned. John Andretti has been driving the #1 in recent weeks, but has a prior commitment

Escape Hatch Close to being a reality:

Escape Hatch Close to being a reality:

September 12, 2003
Gary Nelson was in his Concord, N.C., office Thursday putting the finishing touches on a technical bulletin which will allow competitors to use a roof escape hatch. "My goal is to get this bulletin out by the first of next week," Nelson said. "This will be optional

Dale Jr’s Pit Crew Wins in Richmond; Fourth Victory Narrows Point Gap:

Dale Jr’s Pit Crew Wins in Richmond; Fourth Victory Narrows Point Gap:

September 10, 2003
The pit crew for Dale Earnhardt Jr's Chevrolet scored its fourth victory of the season in the weekly McDonald's Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade at the recent NASCAR Winston Cup race in Richmond, Va. The victory, worth $20,000, moved the No. 8 Budweiser

Tire Test at DIS UPDATE:

Tire Test at DIS UPDATE:

September 9, 2003
Goodyear is having a tire test in preparation for the "Great American Race" 46th annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, 2004. The test will be held on Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Daytona International Speedway with expected drivers being 2003 Daytona 500 champion