Eagles boys take tourney, girls fall Nov 20, 2009
"He said that in the absence of any "true post players" this season, the Eagles would largely rely on a 5-out motion offense to move the ball around the court.The team will be "looking for some drive and kicks and just trying to get opportunities for the guards to make some plays," he said.The Lady Eagles on Friday claimed a 46-27 win against St. Joseph's, with both teams having trouble finding the basket from the floor. Rabun Gap shot 24 percent, while St. Joseph's was a little worse at 23... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Q&A WITH DALE EARNHARDT JR. Nov 19, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has just five top-10 finishes in 35 races this season. NASCAR CHASE FOR THE CUP. (USA Today -- Sports)
Britt, 62, remembered as Darlington icon Nov 19, 2009
"He was always talking about his St. John's High School Blue Devils, Darlington High School Falcons, the Clemson Tigers and racing. The highlight of his whole year was when the race came to town.''He talk 00004000 ed about how much Dale Earnhardt Sr. had done for so many people and nobody knew about it. He said Dale didn't want any exposure for the good deeds he did.". Britt ate many a meal at the Dairy Bar and Joe's Grill. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Owner's title still on in Truck Series Nov 18, 2009
He also joined Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon as those drivers who have won four or more NASCAR titles. Homestead will mark a career milestone for Hornaday, as he will make his 250th career Truck Series start. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Keselowski may have rough road ahead Nov 18, 2009
He's been defended by current Nationwide Series team owners Rick Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Both insist that as long as he's in control of his car and not intentionally causing accidents, anything goes. Others aren't so sure. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings Johnson tops Power Rankings with one week left in Chase. Nov 18, 2009
"No matter what you throw in the car," he says, "I'm the best of the worst or the worst of the best." But if Hamlin's track record is mediocre, I'd hate to see what label Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s season would get ... " If only his driver would be just as optimistic. 9Last Week: 4 Tony Stewart A strong season has soured in a hurry for NASCAR's first-year owner/driver. With just one top-five finish in the last six races, he's slipped to fifth in points, struggling to keep up with his counterparts at... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Rewind | OK, so now Stewart's a mellow fellow? Nov 16, 2009
No post-race comments from Stewart, but he had plenty to say on his radio after getting caught up in a wreck on Lap 171 started when Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun out ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. spins out and starts a nine-car wreck coming off Turn 4 ... After getting caught up in a wreck when Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun, Tony Stewart called NASCAR's most popular driver a no talent (expletive). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Change the rules Nov 16, 2009
It seems like a foregone conclusion that she will end up with JR Motorsports with Dale Earnhardt, Jr as a boss. I guess that would be fitting, an over-rated NASCAR driver teaming with an over-rated Indy Car driver. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Johnson joins most-dominant talk Nov 16, 2009
Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr. each won seven titles and each had a stretch in which they won four in five years ... And he's beating other Hendrick drivers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., who didn't even sniff the Chase cutoff this season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Danica deal is denied Nov 16, 2009
He co-owns that team with Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Speaking before Sunday's race at Phoenix International Raceway, Hendrick said Patrick and her representatives have yet to even decide if she'll try NASCAR in 2010 or wait another year. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hendrick: 'Nothing is imminent' on Patrick deal Nov 16, 2009
Patrick is reportedly in the final stages of a contract that would partner her on a limited Nationwide Series schedule with JR Motorsports, the team owned by both Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. But speaking before Sunday's race at Phoenix International Raceway, Hendrick called the reports "premature" and insisted nothing is imminent. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson cruising into finale after Phoenix victory Nov 16, 2009
"I definitely have been beat by the best _ Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt. It wouldn't embarrass me if it was Jimmie Johnson as well.Jeff Burton finished second and was followed by Denny Hamlin, Martin and pole-sitter Martin Truex Jr.Kurt Busch, winner last week at Texas, finished sixth. Clint Bowyer was seventh, followed by Juan Pablo Montoya, Gordon, and David Reutimann.Nobody was surprised to see Johnson in Victory Lane, particularly since he'd had such a rare race the week... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson wins at Phoenix, closes in on title Nov 16, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun on Lap 170, which started a multicar wreck that collected Tony Stewart, Joey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Brian Vickers and Brad Keselowski, among others ... (18) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 256, 59, 58, 84,825. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson wins, back in Chase control Nov 16, 2009
I definitely have been beat by the best Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt. It wouldnt embarrass me if it was Jimmie Johnson as well. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Keselowski is cautioned Nov 16, 2009
Patrick is reportedly in the final stages of a contract that would partner her on a limited Nationwide Series schedule with JR Motorsports, the team owned by both Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Pre-race accident: A van carrying crew members for Dale Earnhardt Jr. was involved in an accident outside Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday morning ... After getting caught up in a wreck when Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun, Tony Stewart called NASCAR's most popular driver a no talent (expletive). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Schumacher's new trophy? He says it's Fort Hood's Nov 16, 2009
After getting caught up in a wreck when Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun, Tony Stewart called NASCAR's most popular driver a no talent (expletive). POMONA, Calif. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards win staves off Busch title Nov 15, 2009
When they were through, Helton headed into the motorhome of Dale Earnhardt Jr., car owner for Keselowski s Nationwide team. Share this Article. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Martin OK with second this time Nov 15, 2009
" Most runner-up finishes in Sprint Cup Series Richard Petty, 5 Bobby Allison, 5 Mark Martin, 4 Dale Earnhardt, 3 Darrell Waltrip, 3 Herb Thomas, 3 Cale Yarborough, 3 Bill Elliott, 3 James Hylton, 3 (Note: All won championships except Martin and Hylton) Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 15, 2009 WANT TO COMMENT? Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. Please read our . You can rate each comment by clicking the or... (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR: No title for Stewart, but driver, owner delighted with results Nov 15, 2009
He was able to lure crew chiefs Darian Grubb from Hendrick Motorsports and Tony Gibson from Dale Earnhardt Inc., and a slew of first rate mechanics and engineers. Copyright Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Mark Martin is out to end his hex and Jimmie Johnson's streak. Nov 15, 2009
With two races left in the 1990 season, Martin, who was driving for a relatively new owner on the scene, named Jack Roush, led Dale Earnhardt Sr. by 46 points as the circuit headed to the Arizona desert. All Martin had to do was to keep that vaunted No. 3 Chevy within his sights and he'd cruise to the title -- a title that looked to be the first of many for this young, slightly built, up-and-coming racer from Batesville, Ark. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Incentive? They're still racing, right? Nov 14, 2009
They're still racing, right. - Racing - NewsObserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tigers take on the Wolfpack today Nov 14, 2009
CLEMSON C.J. Spiller, a NASCAR enthusiast, compared his turf toe to a flat tire that might occasionally slow his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Clemson strength coach Joey Batson says programs around the country are resorting to duct tape like they do in NASCAR to finish their races. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Dale Jr.: Danica's move far from a done deal Nov 14, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr., with crew chief Lance McGrew in the background, gets ready to buckle in for practice runs at Phoenix. NASCAR CHASE FOR THE CUP. (USA Today -- Sports)
Truex on pole, Johnson third at PIR Nov 14, 2009
by Mark Armijo - Nov. 13, 2009 07:23 PM Special for The Republic. The Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin show took a backseat Friday to a driver in search of a headline. (AZCentral -- Sports)
The Sprint Cup lineup at Phoenix Nov 14, 2009
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Job toll mounts as Petty merger with Yates advances Nov 13, 2009
Gemmell, who was among many idled by the Dale Earnhardt Inc.-Chip Ganassi Racing merger nearly a year ago, estimates that 1,500 racing industry workers have been affected since late last season ... And it would get a huge boost if Dale Earnhardt Jr. were to ever start winning again. (News & Observer -- Sports)
France dishes on Junior, Danica, HOF Nov 12, 2009
RUSTY JARRETT - GETTY NASCAR CEO Brian France says having Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning again would help the sport's popularity ... Q: Your most popular driver - Dale Earnhardt Jr. - has again struggled this season ... And it would get a huge boost if Dale Earnhardt Jr. were to ever start winning again. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
Team notes: NASCAR heads to desert for next-to-last race - USATODAY.com. Team notes: NASCAR heads to desert for next-to-last race. (USA Today -- Sports)
Observer Exclusive: Q & A with Brian France Nov 12, 2009
And it would get a huge boost if Dale Earnhardt Jr. were to ever start winning again ... Pearson didn't make it into the hall which opens in Charlotte in May 2010 but France's father (Bill Jr.) and grandfather (Bill Sr.) did, along with former drivers Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Junior Johnson ... The struggles of Dale Earnhardt Jr. are part of NASCAR's current set of problems. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Why Mark Martin's bid at winning the title suddenly looks brighter. Nov 10, 2009
She'd make her debut for the team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick at Daytona in February, and would run in the both the ARCA event and the Nationwide race in the days before the season-opening 500. If it happens, this news would trump anything that happens in the Great American Race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jimmie Johnson Wrecks on 3rd Lap in Texas Nov 10, 2009
It looked like a makeshift body shop in the garage area, with crew members from teammate Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. helping out. All were scurrying around a car that was basically being rebuilt. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rogers thrown into fire right away Nov 9, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. joined Kyle Busch among a group of several trying to push their fuel to the limit. He ran out, too. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
(9) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 331, 97, 88, 118,900. 26. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnsons wreck helps Kurt Busch win Nov 9, 2009
Crew members from the teams of Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. assisted in what looked like a makeshift body shop in the garage. After finishing second at Texas in April behind Gordon, Johnson had another disappointing fall race at Texas while trying to close out a championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gordon earns pole at Texas, his first of season Nov 7, 2009
(88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 189. 96. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Patrick remains driven Nov 7, 2009
It must have left feeling like a proud papa this week when reports surfaced that Danica Patrick, whose IndyCar Series ride with Andretti Green Racing is sponsored by GoDaddy, was close to signing a two-year deal to drive a limited Nationwide Series schedule next season for Dale Earnhardt Jr. s. JR Motorsports team. With GoDaddy, of course, as the primary sponsor. (Boston Globe)
Martin, Gordon know the Chase race is for second Nov 7, 2009
He has repeatedly insisted that he didn t come back to make up for finishing as a season runner-up twice to Dale Earnhardt (by 26 points in 1990) and to Gordon and Stewart the latter by 38 points in 2002 ... Since then, I have learned a lot and I have seen a lot and I have come to realize that I m no Dale Earnhardt. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Great Expectations Doug Murray/Icon SMIDanica Patrick is rumored to have had negotiations with JR Motorsports about leaving IndyCar and joining NASCAR.If Danica Patrick moves to NASCAR in 2010, the racing community would benefit financially, writes Tom Bowles. During this period of economic turmoil, any little bit helps. Nov 6, 2009
While Dale Earnhardt Jr. is more of a figurehead in the deal, he'll still be able to relate to Patrick. Both will enter 2010 with little to no margin for error; one crash, and critics will immediately claim Patrick made the wrong move, while Earnhardt deflects more criticism in a day at Hendrick than most drivers endure an entire season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
That Vanilla Problem Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesJimmie Johnson needs only three 10th-place finishes or better to win his fourth-straight Chase title.The world's greatest driver grew up in a trailer park. He gets carsick. He's friendly and charming. So why, Joe Posnanski writes, do people criticize him for being too boring? Nov 5, 2009
Jimmie Johnson has won 40 Cup races over the last six years, more than have been won by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin. Combined. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Chris Maathuis and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Take to the Track Nov 5, 2009
Sports anchor Chris Maathuis and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. head out for a test drive at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. You must be logged in to rate this story. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Sources: Danica near deal with JR Motorsports Nov 5, 2009
That would replace the No. 5, the second car at JRM. She would split that ride with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and one or more other drivers. Sources said GoDaddy. (ABC News)
NAMES & FACES Nov 5, 2009
Patrick, who has one career IndyCar victory and finished fifth overall this season, "is nearing completion of a two-year contract" with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Nationwide Series team, according to ESPN. Of course, "nearing" is open to interpretation. Sources told ESPN a deal could come within 10 days. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bump ban produces single-file Talladega Nov 4, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya (42) and Kevin Harvick (29) draft behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Dale Davis) Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Keselowski replaces Stremme for final three races Nov 3, 2009
He is currently third in Nationwide Series points, driving the No.88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, which is co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick. "Penske Racing wants to give Brad an opportunity to work with the team and get to know the race car as we prepare for the 2010 season," team owner Roger Penske said in a statement. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Engineering – and dodging – disaster again at 'Dega Nov 2, 2009
I don t think anybody wants to be out there and involved in what happens at the end, said Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished 11th and missed both of the major late crashes. Dodging cars, seeing people flip upside down. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead Nov 2, 2009
Bump-drafting has become a necessary evil as drivers jockey for position in the tight packs, conditions five-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. said left them "at the mercy of the whole field."I don't think it's acceptable ... "AMP Energy 500 Results1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points, 229,275.2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 191, 75.1, 175, 212,098.3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 191, 91.2, 170, 184,301.4. (8) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191, 77.5, 160, 142,500.5. (18) Jeff... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Column: NASCAR's nipping and tucking won't fix Talladega Nov 2, 2009
"I don't think anybody wants to be out there and involved in what happens at the end," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished 11th and missed both of the major late crashes. "Dodging cars, seeing people flip upside down.... I am sure NASCAR will figure it out. They are pretty hard-headed over there; don't like to admit they (are) wrong sometimes.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak Nov 2, 2009
Bump-drafting has become a necessary evil as drivers jockey for position in the tight packs, conditions five-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. said left them "at the mercy of the whole field."I don't think it's acceptable. I feel lucky that I didn't wreck," he said after an 11th-place finish. "We show up to bust our (butt) to get our cars to handle right and do right everywhere else, but when you come here, you just sit in the bus, wait for the damn race to start and see what your number... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Raising the fence doesn't make Talladega cage safe Nov 1, 2009
AP Carl Edwards (99) goes airborne as Ryan Newman (39) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive by on the final lap of Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. on Sunday, April 26, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New plates, NASCAR warnings enough? Nov 1, 2009
"I don't want to go flipping across the finish line," Dale Earnhardt Jr., a five-time Talladega winner, recently said. "The measures of raising the fences are good, but cars go through them fences, parts go through them. And it seems like the smaller the plate gets, the more we wreck, in my opinion."The smaller you make the plate, the more on top of each other we race and the more we're going to wreck. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McGrew to stay with Earnhardt in 2010 Nov 1, 2009
Lance McGrew had the interim tag removed from his crew chief title Friday when Hendrick Motorsports said he ll stay with Dale Earnhardt Jr. next season. McGrew replaced Tony Eury Jr. in late May in an effort to save Earnhardt s sinking season. (Longview Daily News, WA)
By the numbers Nov 1, 2009
Sprint Cup wins at Talladega by Dale Earnhardt Jr.. 1,972. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mcgrew Named As Full-time Crew Chief For Earnhardt Jr. Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - Hendrick Motorsports on Friday named Lance McGrew the full-time crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No.88 Chevrolet, effective immediately. McGrew, 41, took over crew chief duties for Earnhardt Jr. on an interim basis May 28 when Tony Eury Jr. was reassigned to another position within the racing organization. (ABC 7 News, DC)
iRacing Simulation Gives NASCAR Hall of Fame Guests Authentic Driving Experience Oct 31, 2009
It features the same laser-scanned, millimeter-accurate version of all the tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule and the NASCAR cars driven regularly in the online version by more than 15,000 iRacing members, including NASCAR stars such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, Joey Logano, Martin Truex, Jr., Marcos Ambrose, Bobby Labonte, Brad Keselowski, Michael McDowell, Justin Labonte, Colin Braun, Chad McCumbee and Cale Gale. "It's important to us that every aspect of our guest... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Martin hoping to gain ground at Talladega Oct 31, 2009
Hail to the chiefs While Joe Gibbs Racing earlier this week replaced Steve Addington with Dave Rogers as Kyle Busch s crew chief on the No. 18 car, Hendrick Motorsports yesterday cemented its driver-crew chief relationship between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Lance McGrew, who had the interim removed from his title after stepping in at midseason for Tony Eury Jr. as crew chief of the No. 88 car. There was a lot of pressure with how he came into this deal and the way he s handled it has been extremely... (Boston Globe)
Johnson driving to No. 4 Oct 30, 2009
Dale Earnhardt, Jr is terrible and Hendrick needs to decide if he wants race wins or sponsorship dollars and a popular driver. With three Hendrick teams occupying the top three positions in the points and the fourth team floundering in 22nd, something drastic needs to happen. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Eagles dominate final gridiron game Oct 30, 2009
A four-and-two season is certainly better than we can ever imagine," he said. Through halftime, the Eagles amassed a 22-0 lead by scoring on its three first-half possessions.After Christ School recovered a punt that caromed off a Rabun Gap player, the Eagles came back to cause a fumble and take over on downs near their own 45-yard line.On a third-and-long play, sophomore Dee Fishback took a pitch and scurried down the left side for a 55-yard touchdown.Eighth-grader Christian Rodriguez's rush off... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. holds the record for consecutive wins at Talladega with four straight from 2001-03. Chevrolets have won 18 of the last 21 races at Talladega. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr., (88) scrubs the wall as Juan Pablo Montoya (42) passes by during the Tums 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rewind | Another ending to rile up fans Oct 26, 2009
Getty Images MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 23: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the #88 AMP Energy / National Guard Chevrolet during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 23, 2009 in Martinsville, Virginia ... Give some credit to Dale Earnhardt Jr. His tire problems early in the race 00001B2F sent him two laps down. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Johnson only wants to win Oct 25, 2009
" Johnson knows he won't win a fan vote for most popular driver. Since only one driver has won the most popular award and the series championship in the last 25 years, he doesn't mind sacrificing t-shirt sales for trophies. Bill Elliott is the only driver in the last 25 years to be most popular and the series champion. That came in 1988, and the fans quickly turned against him in 1989 and 1990, voting Waltrip as their favorite. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won the most popular driver award in the past... (Athens Banner-Herald)
MarkBeechRacing Fan Jimmie Johnson bad for NASCAR? I don't think so. Oct 24, 2009
Because I just don't think people would have made that argument about, say, Dale Earnhardt, Sr.. And I can't imagine the Intimidator would have had much patience with somebody who tried. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Junior expected to bounce back Oct 23, 2009
AP PHOTO BY MIKE MCCARN Dale Earnhardt Jr., at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord last Friday, is having a tough season ... CHARLOTTE -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. is frustrated, angry, discouraged and disillusioned ... Childress, who was the car owner for the late Dale Earnhardt Sr., said he remains confident the best of Earnhardt Jr.'s NASCAR career is ahead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RGNS football takes third victory Oct 23, 2009
" The Eagles began the game against Lakeview slowly but played what head coach Dale Earnhardt described as "one of their bests" halves of the season.Capitalizing on a Rabun Gap fumble on the second play of the game, Lakeview mounted a 50-yard drive to take an early 8-0 lead after a two-point conversion.Later in the quarter, the Eagles struck back with a drive of their own to knot the score up at 8-8. On the drive, eighth-grader Christian Rodriguez burst through the middle of the line for a... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Lewis hopes to stick Oct 23, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 23, 2009 02:00 AMModified Thu, Oct 22, 2009 11:17 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
