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The son of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr., has emerged as one of the most powerful marketing forces in racing.
Dale Jr., was born on Oct. 10, 1974 in Kannapolis, N.C. After spending time on the short track circuit, he ran his first NASCAR race in 1999 at Charlotte and won his first race in 2000 at Texas. Despite the magic...
Dale Jr., was born on Oct. 10, 1974 in Kannapolis, N.C. After spending time on the short track circuit, he ran his first NASCAR race in 1999 at Charlotte and won his first race in 2000 at Texas. Despite the magic...
The son of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr., has emerged as one of the most powerful marketing forces in racing.
Dale Jr., was born on Oct. 10, 1974 in Kannapolis, N.C. After spending time on the short track circuit, he ran his first NASCAR race in 1999 at Charlotte and won his first race in 2000 at Texas. Despite the magical Earnhardt name, some believe he has never reached his potential as a driver. Despite that criticism, he has won 17 races.
Some said his loyalty to DEI (Dale Earnhardt Inc., his father's company) has held him back. But in June 2007, in a very public feud with his stepmother, Theresa, he announced he was leaving DEI to join Hendrick Motorsports. Junior, as he is known, wanted control of DEI so he could build the kind of car he believed he needed to win a championship. Hendrick is one of the most successful race teams going and fans will soon find out if it was the car or the driver that was holding Junior back.
The crowning achievement of Junior's career was winning the Daytona 500 in 2004 but most will remember his win in the Pepsi 400 in the first race run at Daytona International Speedway after the death of his father there in February.
Dale Jr., was born on Oct. 10, 1974 in Kannapolis, N.C. After spending time on the short track circuit, he ran his first NASCAR race in 1999 at Charlotte and won his first race in 2000 at Texas. Despite the magical Earnhardt name, some believe he has never reached his potential as a driver. Despite that criticism, he has won 17 races.
Some said his loyalty to DEI (Dale Earnhardt Inc., his father's company) has held him back. But in June 2007, in a very public feud with his stepmother, Theresa, he announced he was leaving DEI to join Hendrick Motorsports. Junior, as he is known, wanted control of DEI so he could build the kind of car he believed he needed to win a championship. Hendrick is one of the most successful race teams going and fans will soon find out if it was the car or the driver that was holding Junior back.
The crowning achievement of Junior's career was winning the Daytona 500 in 2004 but most will remember his win in the Pepsi 400 in the first race run at Daytona International Speedway after the death of his father there in February.
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Face it: Bet goes bad for Kenseth
The best story from testing at Daytona involves a beard and a bet. Matt Kenseth was among the invited guests for a New Year's Eve '70s party at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s house. In the heat of the festive moment, Junior bet Kenseth he couldn't keep a beard...Tags: Daytona 500, New Year's Day, Matt Kenseth, Travis Kvapil, David Gilliland
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Johnson on a mission
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NASCAR is locked in
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They'll be playing it safe
Welcome to NASCAR's wild-card weekend. It's Talladega, baby, where wreckin' and racin' are part of the lore of one of NASCAR's famed superspeedways. For the handful of guys still in the hunt for a Cup title, it means a conservative approach for much...Tags: Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, NASCAR, Auto Racing
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No disrespect, but 3 is back on track
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End of love-bug racing?
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Big names may not make Chase
Strap on your HANS device, everybody. It's going to be a wild ride with six races to go before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship. The top seven guys are safe. But once you get below Jeff Gordon, now seventh, there'...Tags: Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart, Joe Gibbs, Greg Biffle, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Count Brad Keselowski as one of the biggest fans of the new wild-card format in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Keselowski stands to benefit because he has won two races, but regardless, NASCAR has found a way to reward winners. "We've seen different...Tags: Daytona 500, Vehicles, Toyota Motor Corp., Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR
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Call it the chase before the Chase
It's shaping up to be a wild ride as NASCAR heads into the last two regular-season races (Atlanta, Sunday night) and Richmond (Sept. 10) before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase. Five guys are in: Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Carl...Tags: Fox Sports (tv network), Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman
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Dale pales in comparison
Certainly there have been worse transactions in the history of sports. Take your pick: The Red Sox selling Babe Ruth so they could finance a Broadway musical. The Baltimore Colts forcibly dumping pouty Sanford rookie QB John Elway for Mark Hermann and...Tags: Babe Ruth, Broadway Theater, Auto Racing, National Football League, Jeff Gordon
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Gordon's reign cleanses
HAMPTON, Ga. — Shortly after the 200th lap in Tuesday's AdvoCare 500, a heavy mist started falling on Atlanta Motor Speedway, forcing officials to call for a caution. After pit stops by the usual suspects, it was time to meet the new drivers atop...Tags: Tony Stewart, Bobby Allison, Juan Pablo Montoya, Clint Bowyer, Auto Racing
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Red Bull unable to energize team
The economic pinch continues to be a factor in NASCAR after reports surfaced this week that Red Bull plans to end the sponsorship of its two cars at the end of the season. The move would impact the No. 4 team of Kasey Kahne and the No. 83 team of Brian...Tags: U.S. Military, Ryan Newman, Brian Vickers, NASCAR, Betty McCollum
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