Dale Jarrett News

Gibbs Racing to Chevy – it’s official – may run some in 2002:

Gibbs Racing to Chevy – it’s official – may run some in 2002:

July 14, 2002
Gibbs Racing to Chevy - it's official - may run some in 2002: Joe Gibbs made official Sunday his intention to move his two Winston Cup teams [#18 and #20] from Pontiac and Chevrolet next season. Gibbs said his teams would also test both Pontiacs and Chevrolets the

No Muppets at the track? UPDATE 2 Muppetgate:

No Muppets at the track? UPDATE 2 Muppetgate:

July 13, 2002
No Muppets at the track? UPDATE 2 Muppetgate: now this makes no sense, seems there is some battle going on between ISC (who owns ChicagoLand Speedway) and the Muppet people and characters not being allowed on speedway property. ?? Tony Stewart mentioned during an interview

Safety Issue at Tracks?

Safety Issue at Tracks?

July 8, 2002
Safety Issue at Tracks? NASCAR and Daytona officials will have to look very carefully this week at the safety operations at the track, because Saturday's performance was not the finest hour for safety men, who left Brett Bodine's fiery wreckage to burn to the ground

Michael Waltrip wins the Pepsi 400 at Daytona:

Michael Waltrip wins the Pepsi 400 at Daytona:

July 6, 2002
Michael Waltrip wins the Pepsi 400 at Daytona: #15-Michael Waltrip won the Pepsi 400, leading the most laps (99) and pretty much dominating the race. It is Waltrip's 2nd career Cup win and 2nd at Daytona, 51 races ago. It was #15 crew chief Slugger Labbe's first win

Bolts Seized:

Bolts Seized:

July 5, 2002
Bolts Seized: NASCAR inspectors confiscated unapproved steel jacking bolts from four teams during pre-qualifying inspection Thursday at Daytona. Bolts from the teams of #10-Johnny Benson, #36-Ken Schrader, #40-Sterling Marlin and #88-Dale Jarrett were tagged and placed

Bobble Heads UPDATE:

Bobble Heads UPDATE:

July 3, 2002
Bobble Heads UPDATE: Race fans are heading to the nearest Arby's restaurant to grab the sport's hottest new collectibles, commemorative bobbing head dolls of four popular drivers from the Coca-Cola Racing Family. Arby's and Coca-Cola have teamed up to offer fans these

Pay for View news:

Pay for View news:

June 25, 2002
Pay for View news: NASCAR's much-anticipated foray into enhanced television, NASCAR In Car On iN Demand, was unveiled during the Sirius Satellite Radio 400 from Michigan, and one of the corporate entities taking advantage of the subscription coverage was Dale Jarrett

Diecast Stolen:

Diecast Stolen:

June 19, 2002
Diecast Stolen: Action Performance Companies today announced that a recent shipment of die-cast collectible merchandise bound for Racing Collectables Club of America members was stolen in route from Southern California. The shipment contained the following die-cast

Jarrett to take batting practice UPDATE add Petty:

Jarrett to take batting practice UPDATE add Petty:

June 19, 2002
Jarrett to take batting practice UPDATE add Petty: Dale Jarrett will take batting practice with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, June 19, at Pac Bell Park in San Francisco.(PR)(6-18-2002) AND Kyle Petty will be appearing at Pac Bell Park before Thursday afternoon

Kenseth wins at Michigan

Kenseth wins at Michigan

June 16, 2002
Kenseth wins at Michigan in the Sirius Satellite Radio 400. It is Kenseth's first ever win at Michigan, his thrid race win of 2002 and 4th career win. #88-Dale Jarrett almost got him at the end in a close finish after a red flag to allow the race to finish under green

Another Donation:

Another Donation:

June 16, 2002
Another Donation: Dale Jarrett's pole win on Friday for the Sirius Satellite Radio 400 at Michigan International Speedway results in another $5,000 donation from Ford Credit to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to help in its mission to eradicate breast cancer

DJ wants Ricky to stay:

DJ wants Ricky to stay:

June 14, 2002
DJ wants Ricky to stay:. Dale Jarrett says he has talked with Ricky Rudd about Rudd's decision whether to stay with Robert Yates racing, move to another team,.or retire. DJ said, "He's been at this a long time obviously...and like myself he's got a young son and a

Pocono TV Ratings II:

Pocono TV Ratings II:

June 14, 2002
Pocono TV Ratings II: The Winston Cup action from Pocono saw a dramatic increase in ratings, with the Dale Jarrett victory pulling in a 5.1 rating and 15 share. This is up 16% from last year's 4.4 rating and 12 share. Also, the race was up 18% in average viewers (8

BACE/Little plans change:

BACE/Little plans change:

June 14, 2002
BACE/Little plans change: The upcoming Michigan Winston Cup race has been removed from the BACE' Chad Little schedule. "We planned on Michigan all along," said BACE team owner Bill Baumgardner. "We even tested there. However, the sponsor we had planned on for that

Ford Credit Donates More:

Ford Credit Donates More:

June 12, 2002
Ford Credit Donates More: #88-Dale Jarrett's victory in the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday results in another $10,000 donation from Ford Credit to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to help in its mission to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening