Paul Menard News

DEI News, Dale Jr replacement; Menards to return:

DEI News, Dale Jr replacement; Menards to return:

July 8, 2007
Max Siegel, president of global operations for DEI said that he hopes to have a replacement for Dale Earnhardt Jr. hired by the end of the month. He would not discuss possible drivers for that seat. Siegel also said that despite some speculation Paul Menard and sponsor

Rumblings – Daytona Race Notes:

Rumblings – Daytona Race Notes:

July 7, 2007
Jamie McMurray edged Kyle Busch tonight at Daytona International Speedway and took the Pepsi 400 by all of .005 seconds....and it really was closer than that! With the lead changing hands at least three times from turn 4 to the line, McMurray captured his second career

Rumblings – New Hampshire:

Rumblings – New Hampshire:

July 1, 2007
It was Denny Hamlin by an eyelash....Denny Hamlin won his first race of the season today at New Hampshire International Speedway as he barely held on to take the Lenox Industrial Tools 300 over Jeff Gordon....proving (at least for today) that two tires was the way

Sylvania on the #15 hood at NHIS:

Sylvania on the #15 hood at NHIS:

June 28, 2007
#15-Paul Menard's Menard's Chevy will feature Sylvania as the hood sponsor. Sylvania, is based in Danvers, Massachusetts and has been a partner sponsor to the Menards Racing program since Menard joined Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 2004.(Co-Pilott Motorsports Marketing PR

Eury Sr. leaving DEI…to JR Motorsports? UPDATE confirmed:

Eury Sr. leaving DEI…to JR Motorsports? UPDATE confirmed:

June 27, 2007
Claire B. Lang reported on XM Radio Tuesday that Tony Eury Sr. [former #8 and #15 crew chief] has resigned from Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s research and development team and will be named Director of Competition at JR Motorsports today.(XM Radio) AND David Poole reported

Eury Sr. leaving DEI…to JR Motorsports? UPDATE:

Eury Sr. leaving DEI…to JR Motorsports? UPDATE:

June 27, 2007
Claire B. Lang reported on XM Radio Tuesday that Tony Eury Sr. [former #8 and #15 crew chief] has resigned from Dale Earnhardt Inc.'s research and development team and will be named Director of Competition at JR Motorsports today.(XM Radio) AND David Poole reported

Menards sponsorship to Penske in 2008?

Menards sponsorship to Penske in 2008?

June 23, 2007
John Menard is reported to be considering moving his sponsorship from Dale Earnhardt Inc. [#15 Paul Menard] to Roger Penske's Dodge team, with Penske expanding to a three-car operation. Menard, according to sources, has chopped his list to two owners, and it appears

Sonoma Rookie News and Notes:

Sonoma Rookie News and Notes:

June 22, 2007
#15-Paul Menard was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the June 17 Citizens Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Menard finished 12th, his best effort in 10 starts this season, and he took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the third time in 2007. He

Chevy unveils paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy IMAGES:

Chevy unveils paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy IMAGES:

June 21, 2007
One of the most recognizable cars in American motoring history reaches a notable milestone this year, a milestone which NASCAR, Chevy and Motorsports Authentics proudly celebrate. The 1957 Chevrolet, a car which turns 50 years old this year, will be commemorated at

Rumblings – Michigan Race Notes:

Rumblings – Michigan Race Notes:

June 17, 2007
We had a Ford in Victory Lane today, and that's a sight we haven't seen since February. Come to think of it, we hadn't seen one of those back- flips in a while either.... Carl Edwards broke the Chevy twelve race winning streak today at Michigan International Speedway

Chevy unveils paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy:

Chevy unveils paint schemes to commemorate 50 Years of the ’57 Chevy:

June 16, 2007
One of the most recognizable cars in American motoring history reaches a notable milestone this year, a milestone which NASCAR, Chevy and Motorsports Authentics proudly celebrate. The 1957 Chevrolet, a car which turns 50 years old this year, will be commemorated at

Rumblings – Pocono Race Notes:

Rumblings – Pocono Race Notes:

June 10, 2007
We had it all today....twilight racing, a race to the rain, a strategy race, and one of the longest days in Nextel Cup racing to boot. When they finally put us out of our misery, Jeff Gordon was declared the winner. Gordon won the Pocono 265 today while the rain fell

Eury, Sr. Out as Menard’s Crew Chief; New Position for Gilmore?: UPDATE 2:

Eury, Sr. Out as Menard’s Crew Chief; New Position for Gilmore?: UPDATE 2:

June 7, 2007
Sirius Speedway's Dave Moody reports that Tony Eury, Sr. is out as #15-Paul Menard's crew chief, effective immediately. DEI Vice President and General Manager John Story confirmed that Eury is no longer crew chief for the #15 team. Dave Charpentier will reportedly

Menard, Sauter, McCumbee to do double duty Pocono:

Menard, Sauter, McCumbee to do double duty Pocono:

June 7, 2007
While #15-Paul Menard has yet to turn a lap around the Pocono Raceway, hw is looking forward to his double duty weekend at the 2.5-mile Long Pond, Pa., track. Not only will Menard focus his attention on making a solid Nextel Cup Series debut at the track, but the Dale

Menard to leave DEI? UPDATE 2 denied:

Menard to leave DEI? UPDATE 2 denied:

June 3, 2007
John Menard, the wealthy businessman who is helping bankroll Teresa Earnhardt's DEI operation for racer-son Paul [Menard, #15], may be ready to pull out, too. Menard could wind up back working with struggling #7-Robby Gordon ” the two have long been business partners