 12/9/98 - Gordon, Earnhardt, Martin nominated for ESPYs - Dale Earnhardt was nominated for "Dramatic
Individual performance of the Year" with his Daytona 500 win. Gordon and Martin
were nominated for various awards too. |
| 12/17/98 - Gordon, Earnhardt, Martin nominated for ESPYs - Dale Earnhardt was nominated for "Dramatic
Individual performance of the Year" with his Daytona 500 win. Gordon and Martin
were nominated for various awards too. |
| 12/9/98 - Earnhardt ready to chase eighth title - Earnhardt said that Gordon's 1998 performance
showed him and his team what they really need to focus on to find success next season. |
| 12/3/98 - Earnhardt enjoys being sport's ambassador - Earnhardt said he's enjoyed being NASCAR's
representative, taking the sport to new areas as it continues to grow. |
| 11/24/98 - Daytona offers limited edition Earnhardt ticket - Daytona is offering a special collectible ticket with the Intimidator's
likeness on it for the entire first weekend of the '99 Winston Cup season. |
| 11/21/98 - Earnhardts on track together for first time - Dale Earnhardt and son Dale Jr. are ready to race head-to-head for the first time
this weekend during the Coca-Cola 500 in Japan. |
| 11/20/98 - Earnhardt Jr. tops dad in practice for
Japan event - The much anticipated battle between the Earnhardts is
under way, and so far Jr. has the upper hand as he beat his father in practice. |
| 10/26/98 - Earnhardt and Labonte heading for the
mountains - A day after his third-place finish in the Dura-Lube 500 at
Phoenix Earnhardt is going elk hunting with Terry Labonte. |
| 10/15/98 - New Monte Carlo to debut mid 1999 - According to sources at GM and on Chevrolet
teams, the new Monte Carlo will make its Winston Cup debut in May for the Coca-Cola 600. |
| 10/15/98 - Earnhardt seeks historic Daytona double - If Earnhardt is victorious on Saturday he will join an elite group as one
of only five drivers in Daytona's history to win the Daytona 500 and the Pepsi 400 in the
same year. |
| 10/14/98 - Earnhardt still fans' favorite - Despite a sour season Earnhardt remains a
favorite amoung fans; as he took the lead in the Winston 500 nearly every fan stood up in
a frenzy. |
| 10/9/98 - Earnhardt fails Talladega inspection ...
three times - It took the GM
Goodwrench crew four tries to get Dale's Chevy through pre-practice inspection for
Talladega's Winston 500. |
| 10/3/98 - Earnhardt joins chorus to criticize state
of racing - Dale Earnhardt and
others agree that Winston Cup racing has become dull lately because the current rules
eliminate side-by-side racing. |
| 10/2/98 - Rivalries lacking on Winston Cup circuit - Dale Jr. and Gordon might become cause the next big rivalries after the rivalry
once expected to happen between Earnhardt and Gordon never developed. |
| 9/30/98 - Childress,
Petree, Earnhardt combine efforts - RCR, Andy Petree Racing and DEI have
entered into an agreement with Automotive Aerodynamics Inc. to develop their aerodynamics. |
| 9/29/98 - Earnhardt
is Superspeedwayman - Dale has a combined total of 48 wins at Charlotte,
Talladega and Daytona. With those three tracks next on the schedule, he feels sure
to win. |
| 9/27/98 - Earnhardt
matriarch takes racing in stride - She threatened to leave her husband
over it, almost forced her son into picking another career and then tried to put the
brakes on her grandson's rise through the ranks. |
| 9/24/98 - Earnhardt
ponders life after driving - Dale Earnhardt is nearing the end of one of
the worst seasons in his career. His troubles on the track have left him pondering
his future. |
| 9/23/98 - Earnhardt to change look - The GM Goodwrench Serivice
Plus Chevrolet will have a new look next weekend at CMS. Also included: DEI and RCR
notes. |
| 9/21/98 - 'Little
E' becomes the 'Bud Man' - Earnhardt Jr. will join Winston Cup for five
races in 1999 and the full season of 2000 in Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolets backed by
Budweiser. |
| 9/17/98 - Earnhardt, Labonte to hit 600 at Dover - The MBNA Gold 400 at Dover will be a major milestone for both Terry Labonte and Dale Earnhardt: their 600th series race. |
| 9/14/98 - Earnhardt
is Dover's million-dollar man - Approaching Sunday's MBNA Gold 400 at
Dover, the seven-time champion ranks as the only career winner of $1 million at the
"Monster Mile." |
| 9/10/98 - Hamlin believes third time a charm - With two races under its
belt with that car, the No. 3 team will bring their newly successful Monte Carlo to
Richmond. |
| 9/1/98 - Earnhardt
hopes to make Darlington history - Dale Earnhardt is looking to tie the
legendary David Pearson's record of 10 wins at Darlington Raceway. |
| 8/31/98 - Darlington
debacle faint memory for Earnhardt - Earnhardt returns to Darlington as
one of five drivers shooting for the "Winston No Bull 5" bonus, a far cry from
where he was during last year's race -- a hospital room. |
| 8/28/98 - Shot
fired at Earnhardt headquarters - Security has been increased at the new
headquarters of Dale Earnhardt Inc. after someone shot through a window with a rifle. |
| 8/26/98 - Earnhardts
to race in Coca-Cola 500 in Japan - Dale Earnhardt
and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will race head-to-head for the first time at the Coca-Cola 500 in
Japan on Nov. 22. To mark this historic event, both Earnhardts will drive special
Coca-Cola race cars. |
| 8/20/98 - Earnhardt
to become Bristol millionaire - When Earnhardt takes the green flag
Saturday night in Bristol he will surpass the $1 million mark in earnings there. |
| 8/13/98 - Switch of
crew chiefs paying off - Two months ago, Richard Childress looked at his
two Winston Cup race teams and felt they needed a shakeup. So far the move has paid
off. |
| 8/12/98 - Earnhardt banks on Michigan hot streak - Dale Earnhardt's
riding the crest of what's been -- for him in an up-and-down season -- a hot streak of
note in the last six races. |
| 8/11/98 - Earnhardt
enters a race with a crowded field - Earnhardt just introduced a new
line of nutritional products, and he promises they'll make your body go vroom, vroom. |
| 7/29/98 - Earnhardt
yearns for second Brickyard win - Earnhardt's roots may run deep in
stock car racing, but he's always held a special place in his heart for Indianapolis Motor
Speedway. |
| 7/26/98 - Earnhardt
thrills fans with competitive run - Fans were on their feet during most
of the Pennsylvania 500 as Earnhardt once again looked the dominating racer so many have
come to love or hate. |
| 7/23/98 - Earnhardt
has cameo in feature film - Dale Earnhardt is known for his winning
skills on the race track. Soon, he will be known for his skills in the motion
picture business. |
| 6/24/98 - Earnhardt
returns to Daytona to test - Dale Earnhardt returned to Daytona, the
site of his celebrated victory in February's Daytona 500, for testing in preparation for
the July 4 Pepsi 400. |
| 6/21/98 - Apology
does little to ease Schrader's pain - Dale Earnhardt's apology didn't
make Ken Schrader feel any better after a crash early in Sunday's Pocono 500...but what do
you expect from Schrader? |
| 6/16/98 - Earnhardt
goes to Washington - Proclaiming "we are going to win some races
before this year is over," NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt electrified the
National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday. |
| 6/15/98 - Earnhardt
glad to survive an eventful weekend - After the week Dale Earnhardt had,
just getting on that golf cart late Sunday afternoon with wife Teresa and rolling off into
the sunset to a waiting private plane seemed a victory lap. |
| 6/13/98 - Earnhardt
wrecks in practice - Rusty Wallace made contact with Dale Earnhardt
during "Happy Hour", sending Dale hard into the wall. |
| 6/12/98 - Earnhardt
is in the show on day one - Earnhardt and new crew chief Kevin Hamlin
make it into the show in first round qualifying...barely. |
| 6/10/98 - Childress
reflects on crew chief change - Changing crew chiefs was one of the most
difficult decisions Richard Childress has ever had to make in his career. |
| 6/8/98 - Earnhardt,
Skinner switch crew chiefs - In an effort to improve the performance of
both his race teams, owner Richard Childress has decided to trade the two team's crew
chiefs. |
| 6/3/98 - McReynolds: Life in the garage - Larry McReynolds, Earnhardt's crew chief, gives
his narrative of life at the race track. This installment, Larry's first, centers on
last weekend's Dover race. |
| 5/28/98 - Dale
Earnhardt can't shake bad luck - Earnhardt has been holding his sore
bones and shaking his head lately...much of what has hampered his chase for an eighth
title has been beyond his control. |
| 5/23/98 - 'The Intimidator' meets 'The Intimidator' - Chevrolet officials recently dedicated their 1999 Monte Carlo car to
Dale Earnhardt, the man for whom it was named. |
| 5/19/98 - Earnhardt
hopes Charlotte track leads to recovery - Dale Earnhardt hopes the same
track that injured him in the Winston Select will help heal him in the coming days. |
| 4/24/98 - Bobby Labonte knocks Earnhardt off Talladega pole - Dale
Earnhardt looked set to take his first Bud Pole since 1996...until it was Bobby Labonte's
turn on the track. |
| 4/22/98 - Earnhardt to appear on FOX comedy show - Earnhardt will make a
guest voice appearance during the animated comedy series "King of the Hill" on
FOX. |
| 3/25/98 - Waltrip, Earnhardt to become teammates - Dale Earnhardt and
Darrell Waltrip reached an agreement where Darrell will fill in for injured Steve Park on
Dale Earnhardt, Inc.'s team. |
| 3/21/98 - Earnhardt and Pearson: The men who tamed Darlington - Dale
Earnhardt has nine wins at Darlington Raceway. Can he ever beat David Pearson's
record of ten wins at the facility? |
| 3/18/98 - NASCAR Changes Rules, McReynolds Speaks - Ford is forced to
take 2 inches off their spoilers by NASCAR's most recent rule change. Larry McReynolds
talked about the situation. |
| 3/14/98 - Chevrolet to redesign Monte Carlo for '99 - After using the
existing Monte Carlo design for only three years, Chevy will switch to a redesigned Monte
Carlo in '99. |
| 3/13/98 - Is Earnhardt's Career Complete?...'Hell no!' - Without an
eighth championship, Earnhardt claims his career is not complete. |
| 3/10/98 - Earnhardt, Jarrett Offer Sons Their Advice at Darlington - Two
of NASCAR's biggest names were at the fabled Darlington Raceway Tuesday, primarily to
coach their sons. |
| 3/7/98 - Earnhardt's
'98 Winston Select Paint Scheme - Dale will carry the Bass Pro Shop
colors with him this year during the Winston Select in Charlotte. |
| 3/2/98 - Chevys,
Pontiacs Get Concession from NASCAR - To help level competition, Ford
will have to lower their spoilers 1/4 inch effective immediately. |
| 2/17/98 - Earnhardt
Shows Silly Side on Letterman - Dale was on David Letterman's
Late Show on Monday. Be sure to check out the top-10 reasons it took Dale 20 years to win
the Daytona 500. |
| 2/16/98 - Earnhardt:
Keep the Car, I Want my Penny - Dale carried a lucky penny with
him Sunday in route to his Daytona 500 win. |
| 2/16/98 - Earnhardt
to Make Late Night TV Rounds - The Intimidator will make visits
with David Letterman and Jay Leno this week. |
| 2/16/98 - Earnhardt
Enjoys Aftermath of Historic Win - One day after his win, Dale
is still trying to convince himself of the biggest racing victory in his life. |
| 2/16/98 - Earnhardt
Wins as Park's Winston Cup Career Begins - Earnhardt's
30-year-old protégé Steve Park has initiated what many think will be an illustrious
racing career. |
| 2/15/98 - Redemption for Larry McReynolds - Dale's crew chief finally
gets his first win with RCR, silencing his critics. |
| 2/15/98 - Fans Tear up Earnhardt's Turf - For a souvenir, fans tore up
grass in the infield that Earnhardt drove on. |
| 2/15/98 - At Last Earnhardt Wins Daytona 500 - Dale ends his 59-race
winless streak and finally wins his first Daytona 500. |
| 2/14/98 - Earnhardt Fights his Daytona "Demons" - Dale hopes
to exorcise his Daytona 500 demons by finally winning the Daytona 500 on Sunday. |
| 2/13/98 - Earnhardt Intimidating Again - Dale is back to his normal
intimidating self according to Don Hawk, one of Earnhardt's closest confidants. |
| 2/12/98 - Earnhardt Wants his Day in Daytona - Nothing, well almost
nothing, would be greater than seeing Dale in victory lane on Sunday. |
| 2/12/98 - Earnhardt Wins Ninth Straight Gatorade 125 - Earnhardt picked
up his 30th win at Daytona International and put himself in the fourth starting spot for
the Daytona 500. |
| 2/7/98 - Earnhardt Runs Under the Lights - Dale is pleased with Daytona
International's new lighting system after running a 20-lap demonstration in the dark. |
| 2/2/98 - Earnhardt Makes IROC Field for 14th Time - Terry Labonte and
Dale Earnhardt are among last four drivers to make 1998's IROC field. |
| 1/29/98 - RCR Announces Promotions - Richard Childress has promoted
several employees as a result of the team's recent growth. |
|
1/29/98 - Earnhardt to Experience Daytona at Speed of Light
- Dale will be the first driver to test at Daytona during night hours. |
| 1/25/98 - The Intimidator Frightened by Ford Taurus - Will the Ford have
an advantage over Chevrolet again in 1998? Earnhardt thinks so. |
