Archive for May 10th, 2007

MOORESVILLE, NC - MAY 10:  Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks at a news conference at JR Motorsports May 10, 2007 in Mooresville, North Carolina. Earnhardt announced today that he would quit at the end of 2007 the race team started by his father, the late, racing great Dale Earnhardt, Sr.  Opinion: Star is new breed of free agent, could sign with RCR, Hendrick or Gibbs

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Report: Dale Jr. in serious talks with RCR

Posted by on May 10th, 2007

As early as a day after announcing he would leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the year, Dale Earnhardt Jr. could announce that he will join Richard Childress Racing in 2008, according to FOX8 WGHP in Greensboro/High Point, N.C.

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Junior makes a major decision

Posted by on May 10th, 2007

Darrell Waltrip says leaving DEI was an emotional decision for Dale Earnhardt Jr. Now, he has only two teams to consider.

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Earnhardt the topic in Darlington garage

Posted by on May 10th, 2007

A family feud has the NASCAR star looking for a new team. The move means multimillions will change hands. "On the Money's" Darren Rovell reports. (CNBC)Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the talk of the NASCAR garage area Thursday. And he wasn’t even at Darlington Raceway. Earnhardt’s plan to leave Dale Earnhardt Inc., the race team founded by his father, after this season fueled speculation and conversation among his fellow drivers during Busch Series practice.

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Earnhardt to bolt DEI after power struggle

Posted by on May 10th, 2007

MOORESVILLE, NC - MAY 10:  Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his manager, sister Kelley Earnhardt Elledge hold a news conference at JR Motorsports May 10, 2007 in Mooresville, North Carolina. Earnhardt announced today that he would quit at the end of 2007 the race team started by his father, the late, racing great Dale Earnhardt, Sr.  ‘It’s time for me to compete . . . and contend for championships now’

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LIVE: Busch final practice

Posted by on May 10th, 2007

Lee Spencer says in breaking away from the team his father founded, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is actually honoring Senior’s legacy.

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Darlington Busch qualifying order

Posted by on May 10th, 2007

Watch Busch qualifying on SPEED, Friday at 5 p.m. ET.Click here for the complete schedule–>

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LIVE: Darlington Busch practice

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Greatest COT fears realized at Darlington

Posted by on May 10th, 2007

You think you’ve seen COT frustration so far? Jeff Hammond says get ready for some real whining at Darlington this weekend.

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