Article by Heather Baggett
Oct 29, 2010

TALLADEGA – When it comes to NASCAR and superspeedway racing the name Earnhardt has been synonymous with winning.

Dale Earnhardt, known as the Intimidator, placed his stamp on Talladega Superspeedway and Daytona International Speedway. His son Dale Earnhardt Jr. followed in his footsteps, finding victory lane at both tracks multiple times.

There is now a new generation of the Earnhardt family making his debut at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday in the Camping World Truck Series’ Mountain Dew 250.

Jeffrey Earnhardt, son of Kerry Earnhardt, grew up watching the men in his family race cars for a living. He’s now doing the same thing and has worked his way up to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. After competing in a few truck races this season, Earnhardt is now preparing for his Superspeedway debut at Talladega.

To help get his name out, Earnhardt has spent the past month in Alabama, speaking to children about fire safety and making the rounds at various civic groups. While he admitted to being a little nervous about the idea of basically living in Alabama for a month leading up to the race, Earnhardt said he’s had fun with the experience.

“At first I wasn’t real sure how it was going to go because I’ve never really done much of it,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed it. I’m really glad we did it.”

As for racing at Talladega Superspeedway, Earnhardt said he has mixed emotions entering the race weekend.

“It’s exciting and nervous at the same time,” he said. “I’ve never done it (Superspeedway racing). I’ve played it on the racing simulator. I race Talladega about every night with a bunch of online people. I do good on there or I do decent on there anyway, when I’m not getting wrecked or wrecking somebody.”

In respect to the wrecks, the real experience may not be much different than the video game. Talladega is known for spectacular crashes.

“I think it’s going to be a learning experience,” Earnhardt said. “The biggest thing at Talladega is just getting people to work with you. You can be dead last and you can be in the front in three laps. It’s a matter of who you get to work with you and who you make alliances with. It all comes down to the last lap and who stays out of the big wreck.”

The young Earnhardt said he’s gotten a lot of racing advice from his father, who also races. But when it comes to learning he’ll take advice wherever he can get it.

“My dad’s been a big help,” Earnhardt said. “My dad’s always been there from the start and really taught me a lot about being patient and just doing what your car’s capable of. That’s really the biggest thing I’ve learned in racing. If you’re patient and there at the end, you’re going to make yourself look like a lot better driver.

“A lot of other veterans in the series have helped a lot. I’ve talked to Austin Dillon; he’s been a big help to me at the races. (I take advice) from wherever I can get it. If someone’s willing to help me, I’m willing to take the advice and hear them out.”

Heather Baggett is the Sports Editor for The Daily Home
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DUPONT EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP
OF JEFF GORDON'S NO. 24 TEAM
NEW CONTRACT WILL TAKE HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS RELATIONSHIP INTO THIRD DECADE

CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2010) -- Hendrick Motorsports announced today that DuPont will continue its longstanding relationship with four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon with a three-year agreement to remain a primary sponsor of the No. 24 Chevrolet team through the 2013 season.

DuPont, which has maintained a presence on Gordon's cars since his Sprint Cup debut in November 1992, will have primary paint schemes in 14 races annually beginning next season. The agreement will extend one of NASCAR's most enduring sponsor-driver relationships into its third decade.

"I can't remember what it was like to race without DuPont on board," said Gordon, 39, who with 82 Sprint Cup victories is sixth on NASCAR's all-time wins list. "We've had such an incredible ride together, and I've learned so much about how DuPont applies science and innovation to make a positive difference in the world. It means a lot to me to keep it going for at least another three seasons.

"DuPont has supported me throughout my Cup career, and I feel like we have more wins and championships ahead."

DuPont, which will have prominent brand placement on the No. 24 Chevys in every Sprint Cup race in 2011, 2012 and 2013, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports in November 2012.

"We are proud to continue our relationship with Jeff, Hendrick Motorsports and the No. 24 car. This continues to be a unique opportunity to showcase DuPont innovations," said Cynthia C. Green, chief marketing officer, DuPont. "We look forward to putting the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet on the racetrack for another three years and winning more championships with Jeff and Hendrick Motorsports."

With the exceptions of only auto manufacturer Chevrolet (1984) and tool supplier MAC Tools (1986), DuPont is Hendrick Motorsports' longest-standing corporate partner. The 2011 Sprint Cup campaign will mark the company's 19th full season with a presence on the No. 24 Chevys.

"I firmly believe Hendrick Motorsports would not be where we are today without DuPont's commitment to our company and our sport," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "They took a leap of faith by sponsoring Jeff and the No. 24 team back in 1992, and the relationship has been unbelievable ever since. They are terrific people, and it's extremely gratifying to continue into our 19th full season together (in 2011)."
Hendrick Motorsports and Jeff Gordon have teamed with AARP and AARP Foundation on the Drive to End Hunger, an unprecedented three-year initiative to address the growing problem of hunger among older Americans, including 6 million over the age of 60. Drive to End Hunger will be the majority sponsor of Gordon's #24 Hendrick Motorsports team in 2011, 2012 and 2013, with primary paint schemes in 22 Sprint Cup races annually. The #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevy, which will be unveiled at a later date, will race in the next three Daytona 500 events. With Gordon as its spokesperson, Drive to End Hunger will help the millions of older Americans who are facing hunger across the United States. The effort will engage the NASCAR fan base, corporations and charitable organizations via a text-to-donate program; activation at racetracks across the country; further research on the causes and consequences of hunger in older Americans; and an innovative national grant program that will provide resources to address the problem at a local level. Donations from Drive to End Hunger will benefit the hunger programs of AARP Foundation.
-source: Hendrick Motorsports

Allentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes Young Driving Stars Dylan Capello, Sammy Piazza And Clinton Mills To Tonight's Show
By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

The extremely popular and nationally acclaimed CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show cranks up the airwaves on Monday evening with another fabulous edition of their show on Monday evening, October 25th as they play host to another blockbuster lineup of talented racing stars and personalities who join the Gang for the fastest, funniest, and most informative racing show in the country today. The show airs from 6 to 8 PM every Monday evening on channels 103 and 137 and worldwide on the Internet. The Gang has been serving the racing world for the past eight years on the airwaves and is well noted for their well noted "theme" show format and will host the 497th edition of their show since they hit the airwaves and their 285th show since joining forces with the party channel at WALN Digital Cable and "Happy Jack" Burns on Channels 103 and 137. The Gasoline Alley Team of Ed and Steve Pados is looking forward to more of the same great format they have been following since the inception of their show back in 2002.

With this edition of the show the Gang will welcome a very diverse and talented group of driving stars and personalities who help make up the latest racing news in the world of motorsports. Joining the Gang for this edition of the show will be a couple of young guns in the racing world as 14 year old Arizona hot shoe Dylan Capello and Garden State based racing talent Sammy Piazza will interview to talk racing. Capello is known as the "Hitman" and will talk about his great season in racing in the Arizona Modified Midget Association as well as he being chosen by the famous Nine Racing Team to race for them on Turkey Night at Irwindale in their Ford Focus race car. The "Italian Stallion" Sammy Piazza rejoins the show to talk about his resounding triumph at the Eastern States Sportsman event at the OCFS on Saturday evening and his focus on racing for the 2011 racing season. "The Monster" Clinton Mills joins the Gang to talk about his fabulous run at the OCFS Weekend as he went from 36th starting spot to capture a strong runner-up performance and accomplishing the mission with his low budget, hard working race team.

Miss WALN Cable Radio Vickie Kidd will join the Gang for this edition of the show.

The popular award winning TV/Internet show offers a live internet video feed to all of the Internet subscribers to view the wide assortment of the many racing videos that are played while the show is in progress and to enjoy the chat sessions with the many great personalities from within the racing community who pay the Gang a visit to discuss racing. As always, a surprise or two will be expected as the Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring the racing community the fastest, funniest and most informed racing show on the airwaves today. All shows produced by GA Motorsports Media are carefully researched, authenticated and fully scripted to produce for our loyal sponsors, guests and racing fans the best show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues with its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com for the Audio portion and: livestream.com/walncableradio/old for the video portion. The Show is available on Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 103, and 137 and is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

Join the Gasoline Alley broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados every Monday evening October 25th as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@ptd.net

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

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Braun Racing, which was recently acquired by Turner Motorsports, announced USAC star and Camping World Truck Series driver Brad Sweet will make his Nationwide Series debut Saturday at Gateway International Raceway.

The 24-year-old will pilot the No. 11 Toyota in the series' final visit to the 1.25-mile St. Louis-based oval.

Sweet drives for Kasey Kahne Racing and he's eighth in the USAC national Midget championship point standings. He has made eight Truck Series starts for Stringer Motorsports.

Sweet made a name for himself driving USAC Midgets and Sprint cars for KKR before making his Truck debut at Phoenix in 2009. Sweet has claimed such prestigious wins as the Belleville Midget Nationals, the Knoxville Midget Nationals and both the Sprint car and Midget "Four Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway during his open-wheel racing career. In 2009, he was the runner-up in the USAC national Midget championship.

Sweet will make the transition into Nationwide with the continued guidance and support of Kahne, who is now not just his owner but his teammate as well.

The young driver is excited to have the opportunity to make the jump into Nationwide.

"I'm looking forward to making my Nationwide Series debut," Sweet said. "I'm really looking forward to taking the next step in my racing career. I would like to thank everyone at Great Clips, Braun Racing and Turner Motorsports for this opportunity."

Doug Stringer, owner of Stringer Motorsports, is proud to see his young driver moving up the NASCAR ranks and into Nationwide.

"I think that this is a great opportunity for Brad to showcase his talents at the next level. Having watched his progress in the Truck Series for the last two seasons, I am excited to watch him make his Nationwide Series debut this weekend."

Allentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes USAC Champion Levi Jomes, Mod Stars Bruce And Jesse Kline And OCFS Promoter Mike Gurda To Tonight's Show
By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

The extremely popular and nationally acclaimed CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show cranks up the airwaves on Monday evening with another fabulous edition of their show on Monday evening, October 18th as they play host to another blockbuster lineup of talented racing stars and personalities who join the Gang for the fastest, funniest, and most informative racing show in the country today. The show airs from 6 to 8 PM every Monday evening on channels 103 and 137 and worldwide on the Internet. The Gang has been serving the racing world for the past eight years on the airwaves and is well noted for their well noted "theme" show format and will host the 496th edition of their show since they hit the airwaves and their 284th show since joining forces with the party channel at WALN Digital Cable and "Happy Jack" Burns on Channels 103 and 137. The Gasoline Alley Team of Ed and Steve Pados is looking forward to more of the same great format they have been following since the inception of their show back in 2002.

With this edition of the show the Gang will welcome a very diverse and talented group of driving stars and personalities who help make up the latest racing news in the world of motorsports. Joining the Gang for this edition will be the recently crowned USAC Silver Crown Champion Levi Jones to talk about his first Silver Crown title and his racing activity for the remainder of the 2010 racing season that will include some trips to the West Coast. "Kline Time will be featured tonight on the show as Modified stars Bruce and Jesse Kline join the Gang to talk about the upcoming season ender at the Orange County Fairs Speedway with the running of the 49th annual Eastern States Weekend. Jesse is coming off a solid eighth place in the Modified points while Dad Bruce was a feature winner during the season in a limited schedule at the speedway. Mike Gurda, the promoter at OCFS, will join the Gang to talk about the 2010 racing season at OCFS, the upcoming Eastern States Weekend and the trials and tribulations of being in the promotions business today.

Miss WALN Cable Radio Vickie Kidd will join the Gang for this edition of the show.

The popular award winning TV/Internet show offers a live internet video feed to all of the Internet subscribers to view the wide assortment of the many racing videos that are played while the show is in progress and to enjoy the chat sessions with the many great personalities from within the racing community who pay the Gang a visit to discuss racing. As always, a surprise or two will be expected as the Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring the racing community the fastest, funniest and most informed racing show on the airwaves today. All shows produced by GA Motorsports Media are carefully researched, authenticated and fully scripted to produce for our loyal sponsors, guests and racing fans the best show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues with its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com for the Audio portion and: livestream.com/walncableradio/old for the video portion. The Show is available on Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 103, and 137 and is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

Join the Gasoline Alley broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados every Monday evening October 18th as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@ptd.net

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

CAMARGO, IL. (10-4-10) By Brian Liskai– The 2010 season has been one for the record books for the O’Reilly Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars. It will come to an end with the traditional Hoosier Fall Classic on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the ultra-modern high banks of Lawrenceburg Speedway.

Knoxville Nationals champion Tim Shaffer has already locked up his second straight All Star title and the $50,000 that goes with it. Shaffer has been the most dominant sprint car driver in the nation in 2010, having won 20 features including 15 All Star events and is coming off an impressive weekend with the World of Outlaws where he posted a second and a sixth place finish against the PA Posse at the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway.

Two-time series champion Greg Wilson holds an 81-point margin for second in the series point standings over 18-year-old Connecticut driver David Gravel, who has had a break-out summer, not only claiming the Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year title but the tough Ohio Sprint Speedweek championship as well.

Cap Henry, the 20-year-old Bellevue, Ohio native, has also had an impressive rookie season with the All Stars, wrapping up the $10,000 ROY title and currently sits fourth in the overall series points. Plainfield, Indiana’s Bill Rose has consistently finished in the top 10 throughout the summer with the All Stars, and sits fifth in the points while rookie Jared Ridge, from Snohomish, Wash., is solidly in sixth spot. Fairmont, Indiana’s Brandon Wimmer has piloted the Rick Ferkel machine into 7th in the standings, and posted his first win in the familiar #0 a few weeks ago with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Midwest All Star Series at Bloomington Speedway.

Stevie Smith is in eighth in the standings with 2001 Hoosier Fall Classic winner Dean Jacobs in 9th and ready to debut a new car. PA Posse member Lance Dewease rounds out the top 10.

Expect to see 2010 Attica Raceway Park champion Byron Reed make the tow to the Hoosier state as well as three-time All Star champion and 2003, 2008 and 2009 Hoosier Fall Classic winner Dale Blaney. Other possible drivers to compete for the $7,000 top prize could be 2004 Hoosier Fall Classic winner Phil Gressman, Pittsboro, Indiana driver Randy “The Hurricane” Hannagan, Attica, Ohio pilot Brandon Martin, Millersburg, Ohio’s Rob Chaney, Dalton, Ohio’s Lee Jacobs and a host of others.

Saturday’s visit to Lawrenceburg is the only stop in the Hoosier state for the traveling All Stars.

Joining the racing card will be the Lawrenceburg Chevrolet Non-Winged Sprints paying $3,000 to win.

General admission tickets are $25 with kids 7-12 for $7 and children 6 and under free. Pit passes will be $35. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. and hot laps at 6 p.m.
For more information go to www.allstarsprint.com or www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com

Allentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes Open Wheel Star Mark Smith, Racing Legend Gary Balough And Modified Star Mike MammanaTo Tonight's Show
By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

The extremely popular and nationally acclaimed CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show cranks up the airwaves on Monday evening with another fabulous edition of their show on Monday evening, October 4th as they play host to another blockbuster lineup of talented racing stars and personalities who join the Gang for the fastest, funniest, and most informative racing show in the country today. The show airs from 6 to 8 PM every Monday evening on channels 103 and 137 and worldwide on the Internet. The Gang has been serving the racing world for the past eight years on the airwaves and is well noted for their well noted "theme" show format and will host the 494th edition of their show since they hit the airwaves and their 282nd show since joining forces with the party channel at WALN Digital Cable and "Happy Jack" Burns on Channels 103 and 137. The Gasoline Alley Team of Ed and Steve Pados is looking forward to more of the same great format they have been following since the inception of their show back in 2002.

With this edition of the show the Gang will welcome a very diverse and talented group of driving stars who help make up the latest racing news in the world of motorsports. Joining the Gang for this edition will be a diverse group of driving stars and all have claimed their share of fame in their respective racing circles. One of the top sprint car stars on the Pennsylvania circuit is Mark Smith and the "Tower City Tornado" joins the Gang for the first time to talk about his recent win at Williams Grove two weeks ago, the 2010 season and all of the behind the scenes stuff with his blossoming Mach One chassis company. "The Magic Man" Mike Mammana rejoins the show to talk about his weekend at the Big Diamond Raceway, a recap of his 2010 racing season and what lies ahead as this young gasser maps out his racing future. One of racing's dirt track legends, "The Hot Shoe" Gary Balough joins the show to candidly talk about his great triumphs on the speedway, his tough battles with the law and a look at his fsalp6666@aol.comuture as he hopes to rejoin the motorsports world. Balough was a four time winner of the classic Syracuse race in 1976, 77, 78 and in 1980 when he drove the famous "Batmobile" Kenny Weld owned race car to the most dominating performance in the history of the event.

Miss WALN Cable Radio Vicky Kidd will join the Gang for this edition of the show.

The popular award winning TV/Internet show offers a live internet video feed to all of the Internet subscribers to view the wide assortment of the many racing videos that are played while the show is in progress and to enjoy the chat sessions with the many great personalities from within the racing community who pay the Gang a visit to discuss racing.. As always, a surprise or two will be expected as the Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring the racing community the fastest, funniest and most informed racing show on the airwaves today. All shows produced by GA Motorsports Media are carefully researched, authenticated and fully scripted to produce for our loyal sponsors, guests and racing fans the best show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues with its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com for the Audio portion and: livestream.com/walncableradio/old for the video portion. The Show is available on Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 103, and 137 and is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

Join the Gasoline Alley broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados every Monday evening October 4th as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@ptd.net