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What Does Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bring To Nascar Besides Racing?

Last modified on 2009-04-16 05:01:49 GMT. 3 comments. Top.

There is no question that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the top racers in Nascar. He has built up a reputable image through fine racing and countless wins. However, racing is not the only thing this incredible person brings to the sport.

As many are well aware of, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a third generation driver in a family that has been connected to the sport of stock car racing for years. He has a flare of charisma, originality, and character that have propelled him to become one of the most popular figures in sports today. Five times Nascar fans have selected him as the winner of the most popular driver award.

His appeal certainly branches outside of just Nascar fans though. He has appeared many times on Harris Interactive’s annual polling for America’s Top 10 favorite athletes. This has put him in the company of such athletes as Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, and Tiger Woods.

Outside of racing, he has become a role model for young ones with his business savvy as well. He has pursued the role of team owner and businessman while ascending in this too. In 2002 JR Motor sports consisted of just six employees and a street-stocked camaro was the only race car. Today, the company encompasses over 100 employees and a plethora of different vehicles that compete in the Nascar Racing Nationwide series.

If that were not enough, he has appeared on over 150 magazine covers and has been featured in high profiled publications such as Rolling Stones, GQ, Men’s Journal, Sports Illustrated and People Magazine. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has also made guest appearances on 60 minutes, the Late Show with David Letterman, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Larry King Live and many more talk shows.

But that was just not enough for this Nascar racing star either. He has played cameo roles in Talladega Nights and Cars, and was the subject of an episode of MTV’s Diary. To further add to his resume, in 2001 he became a best-selling author with Driver 8. This is a documentation of his rookie season in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has done tremendous things for the sport of Nascar. Through his countless victories and ambitious personality, he has become a true role model for people all over the world. He has shown that there is life outside of sports with cameos and his documentary book and has given kids a reason to strive for their goals. There really is no question why he is one of America’s Top 10 favorite athletes.

NASCAR’s Kyle Busch coming to Berlin Raceway

Last modified on 2009-04-14 20:40:03 GMT. 4 comments. Top.

NASCAR’s Kyle Busch coming to Berlin Raceway
by Steve Kaminski | The Grand Rapds Press
Tuesday April 14, 2009, 11:25 AM

AP File PhotoFor Kyle Busch, it will be his third trip to Berlin Raceway on June 10. Busch won a combined 21 races a year ago in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck divisions.

Kyle Busch has been one of NASCAR’s most colorful, controversial and successful drivers over the past year, and later this spring, West Michigan short-track fans will have the chance to watch him up close.

New Berlin Raceway operator Mike Blackmer announced today that the 23-year old Las Vegas native will be competing in a June 10 template-body stock car race at the Marne half-mile. The race is open to CRA Super Series and ASA Late Model Series cars, although neither circuit is sanctioning the event. It will offer a $5,000 payday to the feature winner.

Busch, who drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, is seventh in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings heading into Saturday’s race at Phoenix. He combined to win 21 races a year ago in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck divisions.

It will be Busch’s third trip to Berlin, since he competed in a Late Model race there four years ago. He also participated in an ASA race when he was 17.

Busch, who goes by the nickname Rowdy, will be competing in the June 14 Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway after running at Berlin.

Berlin also will host a Late Model feature June 10. Admission is $20 for adults, and $5 for children 5-12. Berlin will be opening its 59th season Saturday at 6 p.m.