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Earnhardt Finds Racing Troubles Worsening By JENNA FRYER : AP Motorsports Writer May 30, 2005 : 4:41 pm ET CONCORD, N.C. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. was jeered by the fans, criticized by his fired crew chief and ripped by his uncle, the man who typically has been his most loyal supporter. Add in his season-long slump and the five-car accident he caused in the Coca-Cola 600 by running into his teammate, and the situation becomes all too clear: NASCAR's biggest star is in big, big trouble. "It's been a rough week," Earnhardt said Monday, a day after finishing 33rd in...

eff Gordon never has approached the popularity of the late Dale Earnhardt -- perhaps NASCAR's biggest star ever. But Gordon is fast approaching one of Earnhardt's greatest accomplishments. A victory last Sunday at Martinsville Speedway was Gordon's second of the year and the 71st of his career, moving him within five of matching Earnhardt's 76 wins -- fifth on NASCAR's victory list.

A restructuring of Dale Earnhardt Inc. is underway, the immediate result of which will include a new crew chief next season for Nextel Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., ThatsRacin.com has learned. Tony Eury Sr., 50, who has served as Earnhardt Jr.'s crew chief since his debut in the series in the 2000 season, will step down and take a less prominent role at DEI, likely overseeing next year's part-time Cup program of 2004 Busch Series championship Martin Truex Jr., multiple sources confirmed Tuesday. [SNIP] The most likely [replacement] is Pete Rondeau, most recently crew chief for DEI teammate Michael...

Hoping to add news and DAILY rule changes by Nascar to this thread as they come along. Awards banquet information and any other silly off season rumors etc.

I just got a telephone call from Dale Earnhardt, Jr., asking me to vote Republican. Isn't one call from Number 8 worth three Barbra Streisands or two Bruce Springsteens?

Dale Jr. OK with staying Dale Jr. By TOM SORENSEN The Charlotte Observer Dale Earnhardt Jr. stepped off an airplane Wednesday night, walked to a car and was whisked downtown to the Westin Hotel, where he met with four reporters. En route to the second floor, Earnhardt Jr. passed Jeff Gordon, nicely dressed in a sports jacket and holding a glass of wine as he met with members of his foundation. Earnhardt Jr. might not have been able to get in. He wore a brown T-shirt, brown cap and jeans. Earnhardt Jr. is second in the Chase for the Nextel...

<p>Asked what it meant to win at Talladega for a fifth time, Dale Earnhardt Jr. responded as if he were talking with some buddies at a bar.</p> <p>"Well, it don't mean s**t right now. Daddy's won here 10 times. So, I've got to do more winning. But we're going to get there. He was the master. I'm just following in his tracks."</p>

In an interview that will be broadcast Wednesday night on the season premiere of CBS' "60 Minutes," Nextel Cup Series fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. says his deceased father may have played a role in saving him from a fiery sports car crash earlier this season. Earnhardt's father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., was killed in a wreck on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. In an wide-ranging interview with CBS' Mike Wallace, Earnhardt Jr. said it was his father who helped him escape from the burning car in July. "I think he had a lot to do with me...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. suffers minor burns Sonoma, CA (Sports Network) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. was hospitalized after an accident during a practice for the American Le Mans Series Infineon Grand Prix of Sonoma left him with minor burns on his face and legs. The 30-year-old superstar was flown to the University of California-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento for precautionary reasons and treated for the burns. Earnhardt's 30-minute practice session ended when his Chevrolet hit a barrier in turn eight of the road-racing track and caught fire. Earnhardt exited the car under his own power before being assisted by safety crews....

Dale Earnhardt Day BY KIM GIBSON EDITOR The Mecklenburg Times May 4, 2004 Mooresville, N.C. -- Dale Earnhardt’s 76 race wins and seven Winston Cup championships may give his fans lots of bragging rights, but it’s more than statistics that continue to draw huge crowds to Dale Earnhardt, Inc. every April 29. The third-annual Dale Earnhardt Day was held last week on what would have been the racing legend’s 53rd birthday. The theme to this year’s event was “Dale’s Legacy at Daytona.” Earnhardt’s Daytona wins and near-wins were played on a Jumbotron screen outside. Inside fans waited in long lines...

The Voice of NASCAR Comes to Louisiana for Jindal Darrell Waltrip to Campaign with Bobby in Monroe Thursday The Jindal campaign today announced that Darrell Waltrip, the face and voice of NASCAR will join Bobby Jindal for a campaign rally on Thursday afternoon, November 13th, in Monroe. The rally will occur at Bubba Luigi’s restaurant, 2105 North 7th Street in West Monroe at 1:00pm. The rally is free and open to the public. “I am very excited to have NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip campaign with me. Darrell only supports candidates who share his conservative philosophy and the core values that...

<p>LONG POND, Pa. - She says she is Dale Earnhardt's biggest fan, and it is difficult to dispute that claim upon meeting Susie Behler.</p> <p>There is the black wooden sign that reads, "3 we miss u." There is the "No. 1 Fan" T-shirt. There are the earrings worn in tribute to Earnhardt's famous stock-car driver son, affectionally known as "Junior."</p>

Favorite Earnhardt Jr. covets Daytona victoryDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- In the NASCAR garages, the refrain heading into the Daytona 500 goes something like this: "If Junior don't break or crash, ain't nobody gonna catch him." Dale Earnhardt Jr. has followed his late father as perhaps the best superspeedway racer in Winston Cup action, and few can dispute the kid is the favorite going into Sunday's race. His father won seven Winston Cup championships and 76 races before his death here two years ago. He often said none of his accomplishments was more precious to him than winning the 1998...

LINCOLN COUNTY, March 20 -- NASCAR star, Dale Earnhardt Junior has been charged with a crime. The Lincoln County Sheriff's department says earlier this year Earnhardt and four other people were stopped for four wheeling on private property. The investigating officer says the men were riding all-terrain vehicles. Earnhardt's charged with trespassing. His trial date is scheduled for April 17. Source: WSOC-TV Eyewitness News