Denny Hamlin won the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 for the second straight year Friday night, again surviving a wreck-filled Busch Series event at historic Darlington Raceway.
Hamlin, a Virginia native, then paid tribute to the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre, taking a school flag along for his victory lap.
Hamlin had hoped to honor the victims several times in the past month, and particularly last week at Richmond International Raceway.
NASCAROne of a handful of drivers to tire-test Darlington, Jeff Gordon will have a huge advantage Saturday on FOX, says Steve Byrnes.
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Clint Bowyer took care of one goal Friday with his first Nextel Cup pole. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who announced his planned departure from Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Thursday, got a big ovation from the fans as he returned to his day job. However, Earnhardt, who hasn’t won in more than year, could do no better than 21st at 162.807.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. went back to work Friday, climbing into his race car at Darlington Raceway to escape the frenzy surrounding his free-agent status.
As his late father’s boss threw his name into the race to sign NASCAR’s most popular driver, Junior made it clear he needs a little time to figure out his future. He said Thursday he’ll leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the season.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. went back to work Friday, climbing into his race car at Darlington Raceway to escape the frenzy surrounding his free-agent status.
Darlington Speedway evokes a wide range of emotions, which is why Lee Spencer says pegging a winner is simple.
NASCARAccording to a chart on charlotte.com, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who announced yesterday he will no longer drive for Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 2008, is the ninth highest-paid athlete.
It’s incredible to think Earnhardt brings home $20 million in endorsements. Man, that’s a lot of Budweiser.
On another note, after watching the Earnhardt …
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