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DECEMBER



NASCAR Scene's Top-10 stories of 2007

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Junior watch

Scene Daily: Paint scheme for Earnhardt Jr.'s Nationwide car unveiled

Scene Daily: Top-30 drivers: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. enjoys winter trip to Australia - The Lexington Dispatch

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Junior withdrawal

NASCAR.COM - Season That Was: 2007 - Dec 10, 2007

NASCAR.COM - Hendrick dominates top storylines of '07 season - Dec 6, 2007

NASCAR.COM - As Earnhardt Jr. matures, so does JR Motorsports - Dec 5, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. expecting intense schedule

ESPN - Teresa Earnhardt shows her party side to the media - Nascar

Driven to succeed - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

NASCAR Nextel Cup needs Earnhardt Jr. | floridatoday.com

Earnhardt steers to Supercars | The Courier-Mail

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » The Earnhardt Jr. award

Scene Daily: Junior not sure how he'll fit in with teammates

That's Racin' | 11/30/2007 | Junior going more corporate? 'Nah'

US star Dale Earnhardt Jr guest at Phillip Island | Herald Sun- Australia

Scene Daily: Junior ready for 2008

ESPN - Earnhardt 'pissed off' after going winless in 2007 - Nascar




NOVEMBER

Dale Earnhardt Jr. knows New York - Who's News Blog - USAWEEKEND.com

Scene Daily: Dancing with ... the NASCAR stars?

Scene Daily: Junior wishes move could have been more 'private'

Earnhardt wins fan vote as most popular driver for fifth straight year - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. wins his 5th most popular driver award

NASCAR.COM - Title belongs to Johnson, but '07 belonged to Junior - Nov 21, 2007

Winston-Salem Journal | Earnhardt says he is eager to move on after another disappointing finish

Move to Hendrick seen as boost for Earnhardt Jr. - USATODAY.com

ESPN.com - Adding Earnhardt to the mix ups the complexity for a Hendrick repeat

Dale Jr. Says Goodbye, Hello - from TBO.com

Junior eager to put this year in rearview mirror -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

For Dale Earnhardt Jr., DEI, 'it's over' - 11/19/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Palm Beach Post: Junior jumps

Junior sees his time at DEI come to a rough end - USATODAY.com

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. endures dismal end to DEI era

NASCAR.COM - Junior's final race at DEI ends like so many this year - Nov 18, 2007

NASCAR.COM - For Dale Jr., finale less an end as it is new beginning - Nov 17, 2007

SI.com - Racing - Earnhardt Jr. prepares for final ride at DEI - Friday November 16, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr.: 'I will be sad for my dad'

ESPN - Blount: Junior prepared for final race in No. 8 - Nascar

Scene Daily: Final race looms for teammates Truex, Earnhardt Jr.

St. Pete Times: Sports: Dale Jr. is driven to help others

SI.com - Writers - The end is near (cont.) - Tuesday November 13, 2007 2:05PM

Dale Earnhardt: Not "Earnhing" Much, Is He? - Sports Biz with Darren Rovell - CNBC.com

Scene Daily: Final lap: Earnhardt Jr., DEI head to last race together

Notes: Winless season looms for Junior - USATODAY.com

ESPN - Forging closer links to drivers - Nascar

Scene Daily: Unusual agreement allows sale of No. 88 merchandise

Earnhardt ready to move on | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | SportsDay: Motor Sports

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. still trying for season's first win

Star-Telegram.com: | 11/05/2007 | No. 8 isn't enough anymore

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. shines in sunlight, struggles late

SPEEDtv.com | CUP: DEI's Gilmore Back In Hospital | by Tom Jensen


OCTOBER



Junior's new ride - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

Junior's fresh start - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

That's Racin' | 10/31/2007 | Detroit writer shoves his motorsports wish list into high gear

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. contending with 'bizarre' season

SI.com - Writers - Tom Bowles: Junior gets a brief taste of life on the other side - Tuesday October 30, 2007

Junior's new ride - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

TampaBay.com: Sports: Quiet start to a noisy future

Junior works for new team - Roanoke.com

www.kansascity.com | 10/29/2007 | Earnhardt tests car for new team

Banged-up Dale Earnhardt Jr. fulfills his COT testing requirement | floridatoday.com

Racing news - Daytona newsjournalonline.com

Smooth shift for Earnhardt isn't automatic | Dallas Morning News

Dale Jr. expects easy switch | ajc.com

Associated Press: JUNIORS_NEW_RIDE?

Earnhardt and Hendrick excited for new partnership - USATODAY.com

SI.com - Racing - Earnhardt Jr. tests Hendrick car in Atlanta - Monday October 29, 2007 11:40PM

ESPN - Newton: All eyes on Earnhardt's first steps at Hendrick - Nascar

That's Racin' | 10/30/2007 | Dale Earnhardt Jr.gets to exciting future

NASCAR.COM - Earnhardt like new kid at school during Atlanta test - Oct 29, 2007

NASCAR.COM - Wheels fall off of Junior's day-long battle at Atlanta - Oct 29, 2007

Scene Daily: Finally, Junior gets in a Hendrick Motorsports car

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. blames himself for wreck

Scene Daily: Eury Jr., Earnhardt Jr. reunite for Atlanta test

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. watches another strong run go awry

ESPN - Breeze: DEI goes AWOL - Nascar

Earnhardt says final season at DEI should have been more rewarding - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

NASCAR.COM - Earnhardt's future begins with glance back at past - Oct 27, 2007

NASCAR.COM - Hmiel lands with Ganassi amidst DEI's transition - Oct 26, 2007

Earnhardt Jr. launches foundation: Scene Daily

That's Racin' | 10/26/2007 | Atlanta among Earnhardt Jr.'s favorite tracks, even if he's wary

ESPN Video Beta: Junior Looks Back and Reflects on Future

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Can Junior expect to contend for title in '08?

http://cbs.sportsline.com -- Next Year Is Now For Earnhardt

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. hoping to overcome bad luck at Atlanta

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Junior taking it in stride

RacingOne - Junior Looking Ahead

Winston-Salem Journal | NASCAR Notebook

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Dale Jr. Not Quitting Like His Engines

Scene Daily: Is No. 8 No. 1 on DEI's engine list?

Scene Daily:  Another race, another engine problem for Junior

NASCAR.COM - More engine problems ruin Earnhardt's run at M'ville - Oct 22, 2007

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Jr. Q&A, Part 1: Favre 'like God,' not over 8

Engine woes slow Earnhardt again - Roanoke.com

NASCAR.COM - Hmiel parts ways with DEI as director of competition - Oct 18, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. shows improvement at Martinsville

That's Racin' | 10/11/2007 | Not seeing red: Eury Jr. has a new look

That's Racin' | 10/10/2007 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. could keep the North Carolina streak intact

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr., Eury Jr. end DEI tenure the wrong way

ESPN - Notebook: Crew chief Eury ends DEI career on a down note - Nascar

NASCAR.COM - Gilmore, VP of competition for DEI, suffers aneurysm - Oct 6, 2007

That's Racin' | 10/06/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. always confident at Talladega

NASCAR.COM - Notes: Juniors prepare for final race together at DEI - Oct 6, 2007

ESPN - Newton: Eury Jr. excited about impending move to Hendrick - Nascar

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. expects wild Talladega race

SI.com - Racing - SI.com's experts: Junior looks to send Eury packing in style

That's Racin' | Dale Earnhardt Jr. hopes to give DEI team 'one last good run' at Lowe’s Motor Speedway



SEPTEMBER


FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Speed Mail: Pressure on Eury Jr., Yates

www.kansascity.com | 09/30/2007 | The buzz: Earnhardt’s bump not a way to get in good with Hendrick

NASCAR.COM - Notes: Eury ready to hand over 8 car reins to Gibson - Sep 29, 2007

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Junior’s car isn’t ugly, but …

ESPN - Eury to leave DEI for Hendrick after Talladega - Nascar

This Bud's not for you - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

Report: A-B wanted to move sponsorship money: Scene Daily

Earnhardt Jr.: 'We're loaded for bear to get a win': Scene Daily

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Finally, good news for Junior

ESPN - Bud Shootout up in air with Coors' NASCAR deal - Nascar

NASCAR.COM - Notes: Strong runs don't soothe thoughts on COT - Sep 23, 2007

Scene Daily:Earnhardt Jr. not going out quietly

CNN Money: Dale Jr.'s sponsorship deals bigger than just the dollars - Sep. 21, 2007

NASCAR.COM - For months, Earnhardt was guest who wouldn't leave - Sep 22, 2007

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Drinking games

ESPN - Dale Jr. gear selling like mad; unavailable at-track - Nascar

Earnhardt Jr. could test for Hendrick this season: Scene Daily

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Don't overlook the importance of a number

Winston-Salem Journal | Earnhardt in limbo in fall, spring

Junior's career takes wrong turn (phillyBurbs.com) | Ernie Saxton

Shawn Courchesne | Auto Racing: The New Dale Earnhardt Jr. Image Will Take Some Getting Used To

Driver 88: Gaston Gazette

Eury leaving DEI to begin work on '08 at Hendrick: Scene Daily

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » No 88 without Yates

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. likes the look of his cars for next year

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. focused on DEI, looking forward to '08

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Junior looking good, feeling good

That's Racin' | 09/20/2007 | Hendrick proposes car of tomorrow test at Atlanta for drivers changing rides

NASCAR.COM - Already ahead of the curve with Junior merchandise - Sep 20, 2007

NASCAR.COM - Junior has his number, time to focus on results - Sep 20, 2007

NASCAR.COM - Track Smack: Get Amp'd; the Chase really is on TV - Sep 20, 2007

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Identity crisis? Dale Jr.'s several sponsors

Gear change: Junior's new stuff everywhere | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas

Earnhardt likes view down the road | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas

That's Racin' | 09/19/2007 | The real bottom line for Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Working on winning

That's Racin' | 09/19/2007 | Kasey Kahne, talking frogs and horses playing football

ESPN - Cowlishaw: What's in a new number and sponsors? Plenty for Junior - Nascar

ESPN.com - Blogs - David Newton Blog: Junior Doesn’t Have to Change

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Can Junior, Kahne justify big deals?

New sponsors are 'cool' for for Earnhardt Jr.: Scene Daily

Why the No. 88 for Junior, Hendrick?: Scene Daily

New number, new sponsor gives Earnhardt chance to build new image - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

'Double' the pressure - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

SPEEDtv.com - Kahne and Bud Make it Official

SPEEDtv.com - Junior now on Dew Crew

That's Racin' | 09/19/2007 | Earnhardt’s new car will have double-8s, Pepsi sponsorship

Earnhardt's new car will have double-8s, Pepsi sponsorship - USATODAY.com

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. to drive the No. 88 Chevrolet

ESPN - Dale Jr. gets a pair of eights, Mountain Dew to go - Nascar

SI.com - Racing - Kahne picks up Budweiser as primary sponsor for '08 - Tuesday September 18

Unveiling candy a sweet moment for Earnhardt Jr. - USATODAY.com

This Bud's for Kahne: Beermaker puts its stamp on No. 9 - USATODAY.com

ESPN - Blount's Blitz: Is there a schedule surprise for '08? - Nascar

Charlotte Observer | 09/18/2007 | Kahne to get makeover from new Bud

Bloomberg.com: North American: Kahne to Carry Budweiser Sponsorship

Scene Daily: Budweiser to sponsor Kasey Kahne in 2008

Scene Daily: Evernham sees no conflict in sponsors Allstate, Bud

Scene Daily: Speed, ESPNEWS to air Earnhardt Jr. announcement

Scene Daily: Busch exec: NASCAR should lower price of sponsorship

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. candy bar introduced at candy expo

ESPN - Kahne now officially Nextel Cup's new Bud Man - Nascar

Budweiser to sponsor Kahne beginning in 2008 - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

Kahne, Earnhardt Jr. deals will shake up Victory Lane | floridatoday.com

NASCAR.COM - Budweiser to be primary sponsor for Kahne in '08 - Sep 18, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. eyeing strong Dover run

NASCAR - Dale Earnhardt Jr: 1-on-1 - Boston.com

Junior is on right track - BostonHerald.com

Junior goes his own way - A Concord Monitor Article - Your News Source - Concord NH

Shawn Courchesne | Auto Racing: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Not Revealing Any Secrets Friday At New Hampshire

Scene Daily: Bud man? Kahne deflects questions about sponsor

NASCAR.COM - Sponsor announcements loom for Junior, Kahne - Sep 14, 2007

Junior's sponsor, number to be announced next week - USATODAY.com

That's Racin' | 09/14/2007 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. expected to run No. 88 on Hendrick Chevrolets

ESPN - Sources: Earnhardt Jr. changing to No. 88 in 2008 - Nascar

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. explains away conspiracy theory

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. won't hint at new sponsor, number

That's Racin' | 09/14/2007 | Dodge signs off on Kahne's new sponsor, expected to be Budweiser

Scene Daily: Gillett Evernham to make sponsorship announcement

Scene Daily: Hendrick, Earnhardt Jr. to announce sponsor, number

ESPN - Sources: Budweiser to sponsor Kahne, No. 9 - Nascar

ESPN - Earnhardt to reveal sponsors, number Wednesday - Nascar

Life in the Turn Lane: Dale Jr., Kahne announcements coming soon

NASCAR.COM - Behind every controversy, a villainous scapegoat lurks - Sep 12, 2007

www.kansascity.com | NASCAR conspiracy theorists suspicious of Earnhardt’s blown engines

SI.com - Writers - Lewis Franck: Earnhardt proves a gracious loser

Sports: Earnhardt Jr. endures miss: St. Pete Times

Junior needs to get ready for the Hendrick way of racing success | Gaston Gazette

Time for the Chase- except Dale Jr- CBS Sportsline

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Just a number

Dale Jr. tries to find silver lining in missing Chase - USATODAY.com

Junior's number game - From the Marbles - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

Sports: Junior misses out on Chase: Tampa Bay.com

SPEEDtv.com | Nextel Cup | CUP: Earnhardt Shut Out Again | by Tom Jensen

Chase goes on minus Junior - Roanoke.com

www.kansascity.com | 09/08/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. fails to make the Chase

Johnson's win puts him atop Chase | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas

SI.com - Racing - Junior foiled in final chance to make Chase playoffs - Sunday September 9, 2007

Johnson top Chase seed; Earnhardt Jr. sent packing - USATODAY.com

ESPN - Junior out of Chase as Johnson wins at Richmond - Nascar

ESPN - Newton: Final disappointment for Junior - Nascar

That's Racin' | 09/09/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. loses another engine, wil miss Chase again

NASCAR.COM - For Earnhardt, one chapter ends, and a new one looms - Sep 9, 2007

Winston-Salem Journal | Johnson hangs on late for win: Earnhardt misses Chase cut

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. narrowly misses Chase, blows motor

NASCAR.COM - Defining moments in the season that decided Chase - Sep 9, 2007

SI.com - Racing - SI.com's experts: Junior looking for miracle at Richmond - Friday September 7

Earnhardt needs help - Roanoke.com

Sports: Notebook: Earnhardt says missing the Chase would be a bummer | Gaston Gazette

That's Racin' | 09/07/2007 | Add the No. 28 to the Dale Earnhardt Jr. mix

Hendrick has Junior sponsor, not announcing it yet

ESPN - Inside The Hauler: Junior needs a miracle - Nascar

Junior knows his chances are very slim -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Sports: Notebook: Earnhardt, Harvick have superb Richmond records | Gaston Gazette

Odds are against Earnhardt- Detroit News

Junior Making Chief Mistake - CBSSports.com

SI.com - Writers - Lars Anderson: Junior has plenty to smile about even without Chase run

Playoffs positioning hits crunch time at Richmond - USATODAY.com

That's Racin' | 09/07/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. to open nightclub

NASCAR.COM - Junior ready for last chance to get No. 8 car in Chase - Sep 7, 2007

ESPN - Blount: Richmond goals differ from JJ to Junior - Nascar

NASCAR.COM - For Junior, odds aren't insurmountable, but close - Sep 6, 2007

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Don't question Dale Jr.'s motivation

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » The drama lies with Junior

Earnhardt taking crew chief with him - Los Angeles Times

Junior bringing crew chief to Hendrick - Roanoke.com

SI.com - Racing - Earnhardt to retain crew chief at Hendrick - Tuesday September 4

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Junior’s way is paved

Eury to join Earnhardt at Hendrick Motorsports - USATODAY.com

NASCAR.COM - Eury Jr. to be crew chief for Earnhardt Jr. at Hendrick - Sep 4, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. feels good about heading to Richmond

Scene Daily: Mears to No. 5, Eury Jr. hired at Hendrick Motorsports

That's Racin' | 09/04/2007 | Mears to No. 5, Eury to Hendrick Motorsports

The last cut to the Chase - Los Angeles Times

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Racing's prodigal son can't catch a break

Winston-Salem Journal | NASCAR Notebook: Earnhardt, Eury downcast with Chase hopes dwindling

ESPN - The Bubble Boys: Sharp AQUOS 500 - Nascar

Championship effort from Junior - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

NASCAR.COM - Weekend That Was: Calif. - Sep 3, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. needs extraordinary things to happen

Johnson carries California; Dale Jr.'s Chase hopes dim - USATODAY.com

ESPN - Sources: Mountain Dew, Amp to sponsor Junior - Nascar

Down to 1 for Junior, Chase - Roanoke.com

SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Earnhardt's fifth likely not enough

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Nostalgic over Earnhardt Jr. changes

SPEEDtv.com: Earnhardt's Title Hopes About Over | by Tom Jensen

NASCAR.COM - Fifth-place finish enough to keep Junior's Chase alive - Sep 3, 2007

www.kansascity.com | 09/01/2007 | Heat is on Earnhardt as Chase nears

LA Daily News - Junior fans load up on souvenirs

SI.com - Racing - Earnhardt has car numbers in mind, but isn't telling - Saturday September 1

That's Racin' | Earnhardt Jr. not obsessing on number, says Eury Jr. could be joining him at Hendrick

That's Racin' | 09/01/2007 | It’s not all about Earnhardt Jr. vs. Busch

NASCAR.COM - Margins are growing wider as Chase cutoff approaches - Aug 31, 2007

That's Racin' | 08/31/2007 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to host live call-in show on XM

Scene Daily: Decision on Earnhardt Jr.'s number is 'real, real close'


AUGUST


FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Charting the Chase: DNF's do in Dale Jr.

Earnhardt's chances at Chase all but over | ajc.com

ESPN - Door-To-Door: What about the ‘other’ numbers? - Nascar

NASCAR.COM - With two races left, Chase window closing for Junior - Aug 31, 2007

NOT GR8 - Los Angeles Times

NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award - Los Angeles Times

Earnhardt's move throws merchandising into disarray - Los Angeles Times

Star on the bubble - Los Angeles Times

Earnhardt Jr. has hot number | Sports | PE.com | News for Inland Southern California

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Gas 'n Go: Great night race; nice Jr. gesture

Junior's Chase hopes flickering - Auto Racing - inRich.com

Dale Jr: Chasing after victories : NASCAR : Knoxville News Sentinel

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr.'s goal remains the same: Try to win

ESPN - Sources: Earnhardt Jr. may drive No. 38 in 2008 - Nascar

ESPN - Source: Martin, Almirola to drive No. 8 car at DEI - Nascar

ESPN - Newton: Bummed out? Earnhardt looking at life without Chase - Nascar

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Time for Earnhardt Jr. to move on

Earnhardt's strong race lifts spirits, but not Chase hopes - USATODAY.com

Championship slipping away for Earnhardt at DEI - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

NASCAR.COM - Notebook: Junior pleased despite not gaining ground - Aug 26, 2007

That's Racin' | 08/26/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. gets good finish, but is it good enough?

Scene Daily: Chase hopes dim for Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR.COM - With more time, Siegel might have signed Junior - Aug 24, 2007

SPEEDtv.com | Nextel Cup | CUP: Junior Still A Numbers Game | by Tom Jensen

Junior calls off the dogs - Roanoke.com

Notebook: Dale Jr. tells fans to 'lay off' of Teresa - USATODAY.com

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr.: Time to give Teresa a break

That's Racin' | 08/24/2007 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls for truce with stepmother, faults critics

ESPN - Junior defends Teresa, likes Martin in the 8 - Nascar

NASCAR.COM - Earnhardt Jr. to reporters: Back off with Teresa slurs - Aug 24, 2007

NASCAR.COM - Number a driver's identity but change is imminent - Aug 24, 2007

A Dale dilemma : NASCAR : Knoxville News Sentinel

Stakes extra high this weekend for Earnhardt, Jr. - Sports - TriCities.com

SI.com - Writers - Lars Anderson: NASCAR's 15 most influential figures - Thursday August 23

ESPN - Sources: Martin, Almirola may replace Jr. in No. 8 - Nascar

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » News gets worse for Junior fans

That's Racin' | 08/22/2007 | What does NASCAR have to do to get Dale Jr. into the Chase?

That's Racin' | NASCAR's most popular driver teams up with Sharpie to donate to local Boys & Girls Club

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Dale Jr. is more than just a number

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Battle over No. 8 hurt Earnhardt family

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Dale Jr. fans await new number

Earnhardt struggling at the wrong time | Daily News | 08/23/2007

Pit stop mistake frustrates Dale Jr. - USATODAY.com

TorontoSun.com - Other Sports - Dale has had enough

SI.com - Writers - Lewis Franck: Junior's number saga reflects changing times - Monday August 20

MIKE BRUDENELL: Junior runs hard but fumbles in pits

SI.com - Racing - Junior preps for future without No. 8 - Monday August 20, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr.: Team 'just can't catch a break'

NASCAR.COM - Earnhardt gains positions, but keeps losing ground - Aug 21, 2007

That's Racin' | 08/21/2007 | Earnhardt Jr.: 'My fault, totally'

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Earnhardt Jr. has chance for new look

Daily Tribune : Fans Will Be Excited by Junior’s ’08 Ride

Behind the 8-Ball - Auto Racing - Richmond Times.com

ESPN - McGee: History of the No. 8 - Nascar

ESPN - DEI's Siegel says he sympathizes with Junior fans - Nascar

SI.com - Racing - Junior preps for future without No. 8 - Monday August 20, 2007

SportingNews.com - NASCAR - Dale Jr. doesn't get to keep No. 8? It figures

Stepmom's demands killed No. 8 talks, Dale Jr. says - The Virginian-Pilot

www.kansascity.com | 08/18/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. pays tribute to Elvis

Detroit News: Earnhardt Jr. will need a new number next season

Scene Daily: DEI close to naming Earnhardt Jr.'s replacement

Scene Daily: DEI executive refuses to debate issue of No. 8

That's Racin' | 08/18/2007 | No on No. 8? No surprise to Earnhardt Jr.

FOX Sports - NASCAR - Earnhardt, coming off engine failure, needs a good finish at Michigan

NASCAR.COM - Junior: Deal for 8 scuttled by Teresa's bid for control - Aug 18, 2007

ESPN - Dale Jr. says stepmother prevented move of No. 8 - Nascar

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr.: Siegel couldn't talk 'sense' into Teresa for 8

ESPN - Dale Jr. still hush-hush over number change - Nascar

ESPN - Blount: Get over it, 8 lovers - Nascar

Earnhardt won't give up chase - Los Angeles Times

Fans ready to move on without No. 8 | floridatoday.com

Detroit News: Earnhardt won't be No. 8 next season

Detroit Free-Press: Chevy's hopes: Johnson, Junior recover

AUTO RACING - CBS SportsLine.com: Forget About the 8

Earnhardt still outside Chase | ajc.com

That's Racin' | 08/17/2007 | DEI will use No. 8 in 2008

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Teresa doesn’t get it

Heading into 3M, Earnhardt on outside looking in - USATODAY.com

ESPN - Door-To-Door: Walking in Memphis with Dale Jr. - Nascar

Earnhardt can't bring No. 8 with him to Hendrick - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

Scene Daily: Take a break, driver 8: Junior won't use No. 8 in 2008

ESPN - It's official: Dale Jr. to have new number in 2008 - Nascar

That's Racin' | 08/15/2007 | No. 8 will stay with DEI; Earnhardt Jr. to get new number

NASCAR.COM - Numbers game ends: Junior out of the No. 8 - Aug 15, 2007

Memphis Commercial Appeal: Auto Racing - Junior, Grandma and Elvis

Dale Jr. in dire need of late push into Chase hunt - USATODAY.com

NASCAR.COM - Earnhardt blows engine, damages Chase hopes - Aug 12, 2007

That's Racin' | 08/12/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. takes another hit

Scene Daily: Blown engine damages Earnhardt Jr.'s Chase hopes

NASCAR.COM - NASCAR: A traveling circus - Aug 10, 2007

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Jr. Nation should be worried

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. out to dispel myths

Making the 12-pack - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports

NASCAR.COM - Runner-up not enough to keep Earnhardt in top 12 - Aug 5, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. unconcerned with being on Chase bubble

SI.com - Racing - Second can't save Junior from falling - Sunday August 5, 2007 9:09PM

SPEEDtv.com | Nextel Cup | CUP: Sunday Pocono Notebook | by Tom Jensen

Junior has to make up ground in point standings -- themorningcall.com

Earnhardt earns more respect (phillyBurbs.com) | Dan Dunkin

Earnhardt's best is second place- PennLive.com

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Riding with Junior: Pocono

Pocono Record - Junior's rough start didn't slow him down

The Times-Tribune - Despite success, Junior falls to 13th

SI.com - Writers - Lewis Franck: Ku. Busch, Junior bring drama to prelude to Chase

Earnhardt Jr. wants to salvage final season with DEI -- themorningcall.com

That's Racin' | Dodge official voices confidence in Evernham, acknowledges Bud's interest

NASCAR.COM - King of Beer ... and babes - Aug 4, 2007

Scene Daily: Kahne confirms Evernham in talks with Budweiser

Earnhardt edges Kurt Busch for Pocono pole - USATODAY.com

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. wins pole for Pennsylvania 500

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr.'s car sustains minor damage after qualifying

ESPN - Dale Jr. wins Pocono pole to end qualifying slump - Nascar

That's Racin' | 08/03/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. tops Kurt Busch in scrap for the Pocono pole

ESPN - Door-To-Door: Chasing Junior - Nascar

ESPN - Ashenfelter: Merger mania in Busch Series - Nascar

The Daly Planet: The Most Painful Dale Junior Interview In TV History

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Speed Mail: With merger, No. 8 can go to HMS



JULY



Anheuser-Busch / Hendrick Media Release


Scene Daily: Will all the pieces fit for Earnhardt Jr.?

ESPN - Dodge may make room for Bud on No. 9 Dodge - Nascar

ESPN - Sources: National Guard vies to sponsor Dale Jr. - Nascar

Scene Daily: Engine pulley costs Earnhardt Jr. possible top-5

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. fulfilling father's promise to Pilgrim

NASCAR.COM - JR Motorsports, Hendrick combine NBS teams for '08 - Jul 30, 2007

ESPN - Schwarb: Earnhardt's trouble a relief for Chase bubble boys - Nascar

NASCAR.COM - Junior still in last Chase spot despite failed engine - Jul 29, 2007

ReviewJournal.com - Sports - JEFF WOLF: Junior's impending exit no hindrance to DEI

DEI's president takes Dungy's advice | IndyStar.com

A real pressure situation for Hendrick Motorsports | IndyStar.com

Winston-Salem Journal | Ginn Racing merges with Dale Earnhardt, Inc.

Dale Earnhardt Inc. merges with Ginn Racing - Los Angeles Times

Scene Daily: DEI announces merger, plans for four-team operation

DETNEWS | Weblog | Motorsports | Racing-Earnhardt Marketing in Place

Charlotte Observer | 07/25/2007 | DEI adding Mark Martin to its driver roster

News-Record.com - Greensboro, NC: Sports - Earnhardt ready for more late-season magic

Scene Daily: Good business: Earnhardt Jr. positions self for future

That's Racin' | 07/24/2007 | Which product will Dale Jr. sell?

NASCAR.COM - NASCAR looking to expand into the hip-hop lifestyle - Jul 23, 2007

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. looking for a win at Indy

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. better off heading into Indy this year

ESPN - The ultimate NASCAR moments: Nos. 20-16 - Nascar

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Advantage Dale Jr. over Newman for final Chase spot

NASCAR.COM - Junior's transformation brings fresh perspective - Jul 17, 2007

ESPN - The ultimate NASCAR moments: Nos. 20-16 - Nascar

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Deja vu all over again for Hendrick, Dale Jr.

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. finishes race without power steering

Junior struggling to stay in Chase - Roanoke.com

Junior excels in steering contest :: Sports :: Daily Southtown

Notes: Earnhardt still in Chase after steering mishap - USATODAY.com

ESPN - Fofaria: Earnhardt, Truex see promising day dashed late - Nascar

That's Racin' | 07/15/2007 | DEI struggles in Chicago

NASCAR.COM - In NASCAR, sponsors top the sport's power structure - Jul 14, 2007

DETNEWS | Weblog | Motorsports | Racing This Bud’s Not for Junior

This Bud's . . . not for Dale | floridatoday.com

www.kansascity.com | 07/14/2007 | Budweiser, Earnhardt to part ways

SPEEDtv.com | Nextel Cup | CUP: No Bud On Junior's Car In '08 | by Tom Jensen

ESPN - Blount: This Bud could be for Kahne - Nascar

SI.com - Racing - Budweiser won't follow Earnhardt to Hendrick - Friday July 13, 2007 4:40PM

Scene Daily: Junior says he's ending all professional ties with Bud

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » Earnhardt Jr. and Bud should have stayed together

ESPN - Why ask why?: Earnhardt Jr. says goodbye to Bud - Nascar

ESPN - Inside The Hauler: Earnhardt marketing machine in high gear - Nascar

NASCAR.COM - This Bud's for ... ? Dale Jr., longtime sponsor to split - Jul 13, 2007

Scene Daily: Kahne staying with Evernham, open to sponsors

Scene Daily: Siegel says DEI still talking to Budweiser

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. won't be driving the Bud car in '08

ESPN - Budweiser won't follow Earnhardt to Hendrick team - Nascar

That's Racin' | 07/13/2007 | Budweiser won't sponsor Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR.COM - Hendrick: Junior will have new sponsor next season - Jul 13, 2007

Budweiser will not be Earnhardt's sponsor in 2008 - USATODAY.com

Nascar Teams Face a Lot of Shifting Before Next Season - New York Times

ESPN - Door-To-Door: Watch the marketing ripples around Junior - Nascar

ESPN - Sources: Bud will break with Junior on Friday - Nascar

That's Racin' | 07/12/2007 | Budweiser staying on with Earnhardt Jr.?

Earnhardt adds Adidas to his portfolio - USATODAY.com

ESPN - Sources: Bud likely done with Junior, eyes Kahne - Nascar

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. expecting good weekend at Chicago

SPEEDtv.com | Commentary | Junior Does It His Way Again

NASCAR.COM - DEI/RCR engine to make its debut in Daytona race - Jul 7, 2007

SPEEDtv.com | Nextel Cup | CUP: Eury, Jr. Back On Pit Box For DEI | by Tom Jensen

Scene Daily: Earnhardt Jr. considering Keselowski for Busch opening

Sports: Eury Jr. doesn't see what fuss is all about

Junior Fans: Loyal to the Beer? The 8? : Columns - newsjournalonline.com

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Hollywood Hotel: DEI to light up Daytona

DEI: Better off without Junior? - Roanoke.com

That's Racin' | 07/05/2007 | Earnhardt Jr. happy to be back at big track in Daytona Beach

Dale Jr.'s new ride could do the Dew - Thursday, July 05, 2007 - The Augusta Chronicle

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Distractions can't keep DEI from contending

SI.com - Writers - Mark Zeske: Unforgettably American moments in NASCAR - Wednesday July 4

SceneDaily Blog » Blog Archive » DEI: Let Junior have No. 8

What does a suspension mean to a crew chief?

ESPN - Sources: Earnhardt to sign deal with adidas - Nascar

ESPN.com - Earnhardt to replace Huffman in No. 88 at Daytona

ESPN - Smith: Eury Jr. discovers joy of planning - Nascar

ESPN - Smith: Eury Jr. not happy with COT rules - Nascar

NASCAR.COM - 10 Questions: Dale Jr. - Jul 3, 2007

Scene Daily: Eury Jr. rejoining Earnhardt Jr. for Daytona race

FOX Sports on MSN - NASCAR - Trying to connect the dots

ESPN - NASCAR unlikely to block No. 8 sale to Hendrick - Nascar

Scene Daily: NASCAR likely would let Hendrick buy 8 from DEI

How’s Junior doing this week? Can’t complain - Nascar & Auto Racing - BostonHerald.com

Sports: Junior has it all ... except, of course, a victory | Gaston Gazette



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