Teresa Earnhardt
NASCAR Penalizes Earnhardt Ganassi Racing
NASCAR issued fines and points penalties to Earnhardt Ganassi Racing after Martin Truex Jr’s car was found to be too low during post-race inspection. Teresa Earnhardt was docked 50 owners’ points. Truex lost 50 drivers’ points, and crew chief Kevin Manion was fined $50,000 and place on probation.
Truex Penalized
Martin Truex Jr, crew chief Kevin Manion, and car owner Teresa Earnhardt have been fined because Truex’s car was found to be too high during post-race inspection at last weekend’s race. Truex was docked 25 driver’s points, while Earnhardt was docked 25 owner’s points. Manion was fined $25,000 and put on probation for the remainder [...]
DEI's Fall From Grace
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s decision to park its famed No. 8 Chevy is a sign of the economic times we’re in. But, it is also a sign of just how far the team has fallen.
And while I don’t know the reasons for some of the business decisions being made by Teresa Earnhardt, I suspect that pride [...]
Labonte, EGR A Perfect Match?
Ever since his somewhat suprising release from Petty Enterprises’ No. 43 car, 2000 Sprint Cup champion Bobby Labonte’s name has been linked to the newly formed Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, a marriage between Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Chip Ganassi Racing. And, this could be a perfect match.
Even before Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s highly publicized departure from DEI [...]
Labonte To EGR’s No. 8?
It is being reported that Bobby Labonte has been seen multiple times at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, and his name has been linked to EGR ever since he parted ways with Petty Enterprises.
Why Jr. Won't Buy DEI
With all of the rumors surrounding Dale Earnhardt Inc. of late, it seems that the company that Dale Sr. built is in jeopardy.
Martin Truex Jr. seems to be dragging his feet on signing that extention, and is rumored to be considering joining Stewart Haas Racing in a third car. He’s said to be furious with [...]
NASCAR Issues Penalties For No. 1 Team
NASCAR.com is reporting that today, NASCAR issued penalties to Dale Earnhardt Inc.’s No 1 team following its failure of inspection before practice at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR found that the No 1, driven by Martin Truex Jr., was “in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used [...]
T. Earnhardt To Sell DEI?
Jayski is reporting via Sirius Satellite Radio’s Sirius Speedway that Teresa Earnhardt has hired Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. to find a buyer or major financial investor for Dale Earnhardt Inc.
The reports are that she’s looking to sell the team first. But, if that doesn’t happen, she would consider taking on an investor.
This seems odd to me. [...]
Truex To Follow Jr.'s Path?
With all of the rumors flying around this silly season, it seems like Martin Truex Jr. may be headed down the same path as Dale Earnhardt Jr., opting to walk away from Dale Earnhardt Inc.
Mark Beech from Sports Illustrated pointed out that Truex seems to be having the same problems the Jr. had last season. Sure his [...]
