Archive for June 14th, 2007

Hendrick vows to leave Earnhardt image alone

Posted by on June 14th, 2007

Fame and fortune have yet to change Dale Earnhardt Jr., and he doesn’t believe new boss Rick Hendrick will try to do it, either.

Push aside for now the blueprint on how to massage three superstars on the same team. The most pressing issue surrounding Earnhardt is how he’ll adapt to Hendrick’s spit-polished organization when he officially joins the team next season. Earnhardt agreed to a five-year contract Wednesday.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr, right, smiles during a news conference as team owner Rick Hendrick, left, answers a question in Mooresville, N.C., Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joining Hendrick Motorsports, hopefully moving one step closer to a championship that has eluded him while driving for his late father's company. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)Earnhardt’s carefree, aw-shucks look not a great fit for new team

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Expert picks (Michigan 400)

Posted by on June 14th, 2007

With two victories and five Top 5 finishes at Michigan, Matt Kenseth is almost a unanimous starter choice among our experts.

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Spinning my wheels: Kenseth loves Michigan

Posted by on June 14th, 2007

Mike Harmon tells us that Matt Kenseth and Greg Biffle are two drivers to watch at Michigan this weekend.

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Newman to No. 1 with a bullet in Motown

Posted by on June 14th, 2007

After missing a golden opportunity at Pocono, Ryan Newman will be gunning for a win at Michigan, says Jeff Hammond.

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Candidate in ‘08

Posted by on June 14th, 2007

Moving to Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. launched his 2008 title campaign. And Darrell Waltrip has a fun slogan to kick it off.

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Dale Jr.: Another star in Hendrick stable

Posted by on June 14th, 2007

Larry McReynolds says Rick Hendrick gives all four teams what they need to win, and that’s all Dale Earnhardt Jr. wanted in a new team.

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Earnhardt in, Kyle Busch out at Hendrick

Posted by on June 14th, 2007

NASCAR's top star Earnhardt Jr. announces he is joining Hendrick Motorsports. (MSNBC)Superstar joins Gordon, Johnson on NASCAR’s most powerful team

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