Archive for June 12th, 2007

When things look bad for Jeff Gordon, they don’t stay that way. Jeff Owens says Gordon’s got nothing but good luck.

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Does Dale Jr.’s move make sense?

Posted by on June 12th, 2007

With Hendrick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has the best chance to win races and titles, says Larry McReynolds. And Dale Sr. would agree.

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Labonte completes successful test in Montreal

Posted by on June 12th, 2007

Terry Labonte declared the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ready for stock cars after testing the road course Tuesday in preparation NASCAR’s upcoming Canadian debut.

Labonte, who retired after last season, drove a rental car around the 2.71-mile closed course to familiarize himself with the layout before turning official laps in a Chevrolet owned by Richard Childress Racing. Several NASCAR officials were on hand to observe.

“I was really impressed with the track,” Labonte said.

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By this time tomorrow, NASCAR fans will know for sure the future of Dale Earnhardt Jr. as the third-generation driver is likely to announce he will be driving for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008, according to published reports.

If this is the case, you can pretty much label Hendrick Motorsports the ultimate …

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Looks like Junior’s going to Hendrick

Posted by on June 12th, 2007

Watch Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s news conference LIVE from his JR Motorsports shop in Mooresville, N.C., Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET on SPEED.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. will announce his new team Wednesday. And it looks like he’ll be joining Jeff Gordon at Hendrick Motorsports.

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Terry Labonte will come out of retirement long enough to replace team owner and driver Michael Waltrip behind the wheel for the two NASCAR Nextel Cup road races this season.

Labonte retired from Cup races near the end of last season, but Michael Waltrip Racing announced Tuesday he will drive the team’s No. 55 Toyota Camry at Infineon Raceway on June 24 and at Watkins Glen International at Aug. 12.

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CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) -Terry Labonte will come out of retirement long enough to replace team owner and driver Michael Waltrip behind the wheel for the two NASCAR Nextel Cup road races this season.

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Bidding for Dale Jr. with or without Bud

Posted by on June 12th, 2007

As Dale Earnhardt Jr. narrows his options, Larry McReynolds says it’s possible he could switch sponsors, too.

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Dale Jr. would get new look, number

Posted by on June 12th, 2007

What number car would Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive for Joe Gibbs? And what would it look like? Jeff Hammond answers your questions.

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