#88 Crew Chief Steve Letarte Shares His "Favorite Dale Jr. Story"

The answer to this question has long been under debate, but we say YES! Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans appreciate and admire him not just because he is an amazing athlete, but because he practices good moral behavior as well.

In this video, the crew chief of #88 Chevrolet, Steve Letarte shares with us his memories from the May 2011 Sprint All-Star Race. Steve declares what happened that day to be his “Favorite Dale Jr. Story”. This clip is evidence that small, kind gestures go a long way and that Dale’s actions off the track contribute to his large and growing fan base. We here at CARCHEX, and many others would agree with Steve that Dale is “a great guy, great-hearted guy, great racecar driver, and its fun to be around him.”

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is banking on his fans to help him into the 2011 Sprint All-Star race.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs your fan support! For the first time in ten years he is not guaranteed a spot in the Sprint All-Star Race. Junior won the All-Star race in 2000. His win then promised him a spot in the Sprint All-Star Race for the last ten years.

Without being grandfathered in from an All-Star win, Earnhardt still has three chances: 1) win the 40-lap Sprint Showdown (run in two 20-lap segments); 2) finish second in the Showdown, or 3) win the fan vote.

 
What was Dale Jr.’s favorite part of winning in 2000? Getting to celebrate with his father afterwards. Watch the video below and to see how Junior became the only rookie to win the Sprint All-Star race.

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Check out the Video of CARCHEX Spokesperson Dale Jr. Test Driving the New 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Earlier this month, the official production of the new 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible started at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Oshawa.  Rick Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. were on hand for a special ceremony.  The first 2011 models are expected to reach dealerships later this month.

Rick Hendrick purchased the first 2011 Camaro Convertible available for public sale. He also bought the 2010 Camaro coupe offered for sale, and both times he acquired the purchase rights through Barrett-Jackson auctions, with all proceeds benefiting charitable causes.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., a driver for Hendricks Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and CARCHEX spokesperson added, “Chevrolet has been a great partner on and off the track, and I’m very happy to be here on this special day.  While I still enjoy my 1972 Camaro, I can’t wait to take home one of these awesome new convertibles.”

The Camaro V6 has a starting price of $30,000 and the Camaro SS V8 $37,500, both including destination.

Check out this video to see the new 2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible and hear what CARCHEX’s spokesperson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had to say about his new ride:

Five Lucky Winners Will Receive a CARCHEX Limited Edition Racing T-shirt Autographed by Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

CARCHEX, the industry-leading provider of extended auto warranties and pre-purchase vehicle inspections, today announce the winners of their contest for the Limited Edition CARCHEX Racing t-shirts autographed and certified by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Starting in October, fans could visit CARCHEX’s Facebook Fan Page and sign up for a free Extended Vehicle Protection quote from CARCHEX. Those that signed up were automatically entered to win.

The five winners were  chosen at random and will receive a Limited Edition CARCHEX Racing Vintage T-shirt autographed by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 7-time winner of NASCAR’s “Most Popular Driver” award.

With no further ado, here are the winners….

W. Baker from Pittsflied, IL
M. Burt from Emporia, KS
D. Thompson from Delavan, WI
M. McAlinden from Port St. Lucie, FL
J. Galloway from Sherwood, AR

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CARCHEX Fans and Junior Nation will not be disappointed with the final results

A blogger from SB Nation, one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of fan-centric sport communities, posted a interesting ranking report about 2010 NASCAR crowd noise.

How do measure crowd noise, you ask?

Some of you might be familiar with the process but basically each week SB Nation measured the crowd noise during pre-race driver introductions with a handheld decibel meter. SB Nation compiled the results from 29 NASCAR races during the 2010 season.

Then according to SB Nation, they “gave drivers points based on their finishing order in the weekly top 10. If a driver got the most noise in a given week, he was awarded 10 points; if he finished 10th, he received one point, and so on.”

CARCHEX Fans and Junior Nation will not be surprised by the winner for crowd noise – Dale Earnhardt, Jr. consistently ranked at the top of the list each week.

See the full results below and tell CARCHEX what you think:

Protect Your Vehicle for the Long Haul

There’s no reason your car can’t drive 150,000 miles trouble free. Just as the key to long life is proper care, the key to a long-lasting vehicle is proper maintenance and driving.  Follow these tips from CARCHEX, and you’ll keep the wind in your face and steep car payments out of your wallet.

Regular Maintenance – Most automakers provide a service schedule for new vehicles, complete with listings according to mileage for when certain maintenance work should be done. These schedules are not just friendly suggestions from the manufacturer, but should be closely followed. Maintaining a schedule to check your vehicle’s oil, brake system, cooling system, and transmission can ensure a longer life.

Practice Appropriate Driving Styles – It may seem like a lot of fun to drive like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and start full throttle, whip around corners, and brake hard. But driving like you’re at Daytona not only kills gas mileage, but prematurely wears out tires, engine, brakes, and the transmission. Slow and steady does not always win the race, but it sure keeps you in the game. So, practice smooth, steady driving to extend the life of your vehicle. Such small changes in your daily driving habits will save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in repairs and new car costs.

Competent, Trained Technicians – While it may seem appealing to crawl underneath and tinker with your vehicle for a cheap Do-It-Yourself repair, the reality is today’s cars are complex and require the knowledge of skilled technicians. Make sure the person looking under your hood is a trusted source and avoid temptations to play mechanic.  

Personal car maintenance is great, but extended vehicle protection from a company who stands behind their policies is the best way to ensure your vehicle lasts. After the manufacturer’s warranty expires, your car is left unprotected in the face of expensive repairs. CARCHEX Extended Service Protection is A+ accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and assures all the labor and parts costs for your vehicle will be paid by the administrator of your personal plan, protecting your car for the long haul.

Dale Jr. and Elliot Sadler Look Forward to Races This Weekend

JR Motorsports has its eyes on the prize as it gears up for two races this weekend in New Hampshire.

In 21 Nascar Sprint Cup Series, the race on Sunday, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, CARCHEX spokesman Dale Jr. has scored five top-five finishes, eight top-10s and has led for more than 350 laps there. Dale also ranks fifth in the driver rating category, according to NASCAR’s loop data statistics, with a score of 100.7 out of a possible 150.

“New Hampshire is one of the smaller tracks we go to, and I like racing on the shorter, flatter tracks. We had a real good setup there last year so I’m looking forward to going back there,” said Earnhardt.

Dale Jr., backed by Crew Chief, Lance McGrew, will drive the 88 car with a new chassis.

Emporia, Va. native, Elliott Sadler will begin the first of a 10-race stint driving JRM’s No. 88 Realtree Outfitters Chevrolet at Loudon. Sadler, a NASCAR veteran with 126 starts in the Nationwide Series is slated to compete for JRM at O’Reilly Raceway Park on July 24, Michigan International Raceqay on Aug. 14, and Richmond International Raceway on Sept. 10.

Elliott Sadler

“This is going to be a cool week for me. It’s been about a year since I’ve driven double duty with the Cup and Nationwide Series, but I’m looking forward to it. I’ve talked to Dale Jr. about running the 88 car for a while, and it just happened to work out this way. JR Motorsports has a great partner in Realtree Outfitters and I’m pumped to debut their car in New Hampshire. It’s a perfect match for both JRM and Realtree. They’re a great sponsor and one that, as a hunter, I can really get behind. Everyone is really going ot like the camouflage look of this 88 car,” said Sadler.

Realtree Outfitters becomes the newest partner for JR Motorsports at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Realtree, the world’s leading camouflage designer, market, and licensor, will sponsor the No. 88 Chevrolet in five races this season starting at Loudon.

Sadler becomes the sixth driver to wheel JRM’s flagship No. 88 this season.

In six starts at the one-mile track of Loudon, Sadler earned one top-five, one top-10 finish and has led 20 laps.

JR Motorsports taps Coleman Pressley to drive flagship #88 Chevrolet

A third generation NASCAR driver, Coleman Pressley, son of former NASCAR driver Robert Pressley, has been selected by JR Motorsports to jump behind the wheel of the #88 car during the June 5th Nationwide Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.

“We like what we’ve seen in Coleman during his limited time in the Nationwide Series. We’re always looking for young talent and with Jamie [McMurray] out of the car for a few weeks, this gives us the opportunity to put a young guy in there and see how he does. So we’ll have a look at him driving the 88 at Nashville and Kentucky,” said Tony Eury Sr., Crew Chief of the #88.

Pressley has eight career Nationwide Series starts and holds 26 short-track victories. His best finish in a Nationwide event was 15th he received while racing at Darlington with R3 Motorsports.

In addition to the new driver, the #88 will also be sporting a new paint job, featuring JR favorite restaurant, Whisky River and country music star Lee Brice.

CARCHEX, a sponsor of JR Motorsports, would like to wish Pressley and the entire JR Motorsports team the best of luck this weekend at Nashville!