Wake up with Dale Jr
Dale Earnhardt Jr uses one of my favorite quotes on this trip to Nashville: “Y’all take it Easy.”
Be sure and let everyone know what you think by leaving your comments.
Time for Dale Jr To Go Somewhere Else
It’s time for Dale Earnhardt Jr to go somewhere — anywhere — besides Hendrick Motorsports.
With one win in 95 races Hendrick Motorsports has not delivered for Dale Earnhardt Jr.
When Earnhardt signed on with Rick Hendrick he wanted a 3 year contract. It was Rick Hendrick who convinced Junior to sign up on a 5 year plan. Now we know why.
In a normal NASCAR contract Dale Jr’s contract would be almost up. He would be free to go in a few weeks. Instead Dale Jr has 2 years remaining.
Rick Hendrick needs to do the right thing and release Junior now. At least give Dale Jr the option to stay or go.
I say go. What do you say?
Tensions High After Harvick Wins Michigan
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Tensions were running a little high in the garage area after the race.
Kevin Harvick secured his spot in the Chase with a win in the Carfax 400 at Michigan International Speedway Sunday.
Harvick chose track position over fresh Goodyears to secure the victory. When other drivers pitted during the final caution Harvick stayed on the track in order to remain near the head of the pack.
That gamble paid off when Harvick passed Denny Hamlin for the lead with just a few laps remaining to take the lead and secure the win.
Dale Jr Very Blunt About It
Dale Earnhardt Jr didn’t appreciate being questioned about his team’s chances of making the Chase by ESPN reporter Marty Smith.
“I really don’t give a shit about it,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr. “I’m going home.”
“I busted my ass all day – so I’m gonna hit the house.”
It was pretty obvious that junior was very angry about another 19th place finish. It was also very obvious that he was in no mood to talk about it.
But the banter made one thing crystal clear. Earnhardt very obviously does care about his team’s performance – and he is not happy about it.
You have to wonder how much longer Dale Jr will put up with the crew and equipment Hendrick Motorsports is putting behind him.
Logano and Newman Tussle
Ryan Newman and Joey Logano went toe to toe for a few minutes following the race. The conversation when Logano poked Newman in the chest and Newman returned the favor to Logano. NASCAR Officials had to step in and separate the two just before punches were thrown.
Newman was unhappy with Logano after Logano’s Toyota clipped the rear of Newman’s Chevy sending Newman spinning into the infield.
After the incident Logano complained that Newman always races everyone too hard. But hard tracing is what built NASCAR – it’s what fans pay to see. There is no such thing as racing too hard.
Will the tensions carry over to Bristol’s Night Race next week? What do you think?
Paint Dale Jr’s 88
Dale Earnhardt Jr and the folks at Mountain Dew have rolled out a new contest called Paint The 88 where you have a hand in designing Dale Jr’s car. If Dale Jr likes your design best he’ll drive it on the track at Phoenix in November.
You can win race used equipment and helmets signed by Dale Jr.
You can check out the Dale Jr Mountain Dew gallery and play a race game.
World’s greates Dale Earnhardt Jr Fan
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Why Dale Earnhardt Jr Won Daytona
Dale Earnhardt Jr went to Daytona for one reason — and one reason only – Friday Night. To win the race. He didn’t go to have a top five finish or a good points race. He didn’t go to put on a show for the fans.
But what a show he put on. Earnhardt drove the No. 3 Wrangler Chevrolet all the way to Victory Lane in the Subway Jalapeno 250 Nationwide race.
Dale Earnhardt Jr knows how to drive a race car.
“I was so worried that I wasn’t going to win, ’cause nothing but a win would get it. For everybody,” an emotional Dale Earnhardt said in Victory Lane.
“I worked hard to try to win, not only for daddy—I’m proud of him going to the Hall of Fame, and he would be proud of this, I’m sure—but just all these fans. I hope they enjoyed this.”
The win came because preparation met opportunity Friday Night at Daytona. It wasn’t just the driver that was focused on winning. It was the entire team.
Crew chief Tony Eury Jr set the car up perfectly. He made the right calls at the right times to put the No. 3 car out front when it counted. Anyone that questions Eury’s abilities as a crew chief needs to take a second look.
The pit crew was at the top of their game when it came time to service the car. The car was pitted by a group of guys who volunteered for the job. The same group of guys who pit Junior’s No. 88 Sprint Cup car.
A collaboration between Teresa Earnhardt, Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr saw that the car showed up at the track ready to race and win. Hendrick Motorsports provided the engine for the car.
Still it took a race car driver that knows his way around the two-and-a-half mile superspeedway at Daytona to claim the checkered flag. Earnhardt drove through traffic in the last half of that race as if he could actually see the air. Some say he can.
Earnhardt held off a last lap challenge from Joey Logano to win the race. Logano looked to make a run on Earnhardt’s outside, but had no drafting help.
“He had a pretty good run on the last lap, said Earnhardt.. “He kind of ducked out a little bit and then thought twice about it because I don’t know if the guys behind him were going to do it. Once they got back in line and felt that little shove I got off into three, I felt pretty confident we was gonna win.
Earnhardt continued the tribute to his father – and the race fans – on the Victory Lap. No burnout. Just an old school victory lap like another Earnhardt used to do.
What did the win mean for Dale Earnhardt Jr, for NASCAR, and what did it mean for you?
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Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Last No. 3 Ride
Dale Earnhardt Jr plans to drive the No. 3 Wrangler Chevrolet one last time Friday night at Daytona International Speedway.
“I just want to go to the racetrack and run it once before I retire, and this will probably be it,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr. “After this I’ll probably never drive a car with a 3 on it again.”
Earnhardt originally said that he hoped to drive the No. 3 for Richard Childress before his career was over. I just didn’t realize it was a one shot deal.
But Childress has a Grandson, Austin Dillon, who currently drives a black No. 3 in the Camping World Truck Series. Dillon is an up and coming driver with a bright future. Is Childress planning to put Austin in the No. 3 Sprint Cup car? After all, the No. 3 was Childress’s number before it was Earnhardt’s.
Or maybe the No. 3 will never be back in Cup.
Would you like to see Junior in the No. 3 permanently?
Dale Jr VS. Shaq
Shaq challenges Dale Jr to a match race. Who is your money on?
Dale Earnhardt Jr Needs Your Vote
No, he’s not running for office or competing for the most popular driver. He’s trying to help kids learn. Watch the video and tell us what you think. And don’t forget to vote for Dale Jr.
Dale Jr: 6 Days to Race Day
Here is a clip from the “6 Days to Race Day” DVD. You can get the full DVD in specially marked Amp Energy 4 packs.
Watch the video and tell me what you think.
