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Kerry Earnhardt, son Jeffrey Earnhardt, to drive for Rick Ware in Nationwide Series
By Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Kerry Earnhardt and his son, Jeffrey, will both drive a limited NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule for Rick Ware Racing this season.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – Rick Ware Racing announced Tuesday that the father-and-son duo of Kerry and Jeffrey Earnhardt will join its NASCAR Nationwide Series team for several races this season.
Kerry is the son of the late Dale Earnhardt, and Jeffrey is the grandson of the seven-time Cup champion. Jeffrey Earnhardt will compete in seven Nationwide races this season – keeping his eligibility for Raybestos Rookie of the Year for 2010 – and will attempt to make his series debut at Dover International Speedway on May 30.
Kerry Earnhardt will run “several” races for the team, making his debut with the team at Texas Motor Speedway on April 4.
“I’m excited to take my race team to a new level,” Ware said. “We’re starting a new chapter in a couple different people’s lives. We’re [looking] forward to working with a kid with a lot of potential.”
Rick Ware Racing fields two Chevrolets, the No. 31 and the No. 41, in the Nationwide Series, with the No. 31 the main focus of the team. The No. 31 isn’t guaranteed a starting position because it is outside the top 30 in owner points, but Ware said the goal is to try to get the No. 31 back inside the top 30.
The No. 41 entry will be used on a part-time schedule the rest of the season, Ware said.
The father and son will join Kerry’s brother, Dale Earnhardt Jr., in the Nationwide race at Atlanta later this year.
Jeffrey Earnhardt, who remains a development driver for Dale Earnhardt Inc., will also race in Montreal to become the first Earnhardt to race in one of NASCAR’s three national series in Canada.
DEI still exists, Kerry Earnhardt said, and still owns Nationwide Series cars and equipment. Seven of those cars will be used by Ware’s team as part of the alliance between the two.
Jeffrey Earnhardt, 19, likely would have made his Nationwide debut last year for DEI but funding never became available. And with DEI merging its Sprint Cup operations with the former Chip Ganassi Racing team, the search for sponsorship for the Nationwide Series became less important.
Ware first contacted the Earnhardts after he and his hauler driver, who previously worked at DEI, talked about Jeffrey and his talent on road courses. Ware also wanted Kerry Earnhardt to drive his car at Talladega, and the conversation grew.
“It helps continue to develop him, which has been our goal since we started this with Jeffrey at Dale Earnhardt Inc.,” Kerry said. “With the economy the way it is and DEI not having a Nationwide program, this is a great opportunity to continue that development with him.”
Jeffrey Earnhardt’s schedule is slated to follow a “progressive enhancement,” a news release said. That includes 1- and 2-mile tracks that will prepare him for the 2010 season. He’s scheduled to drive at Dover, Chicago, Watkins Glen, Montreal, Michigan, Atlanta and Charlotte. Races at Iowa and California are tentative but would have to be switched for other races if plans to limit his schedule to seven events are kept.
“They’re trying to get me approved for the bigger tracks to get me prepared for 2010,” Jeffrey Earnhardt said. "That way, I’m approved for every track going into 2010.”
Jeffrey Earnhardt has competed in NASCAR’s East series after making the final in a General Motors’ driver development program in 2006.
The Earnhardts join Stanton Barrett, Derrike Cope, Travis Kittleson, Tim Brown and Tim Andrews as drivers of Ware’s two Nationwide entries this season. Andrews is the son of crew chief Paul Andrews, who joined the team this season.
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chris Stephens said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 2:14 PMIt will be interesting to see another Earnhardt out there tearing up the asphalt.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBetty Lynne said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 2:37 PMWOW! 3 Earnhardts on one track?! Senior would LOVE that!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportGeorgia Ross said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 2:55 PMYou are absolutely right, Betty...Sr. would be proud...good to see Kerry back racing and wishing him and Jeffrey the very best of luck on the track.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMarlene Buzard said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 3:02 PMCan't wait to see young jeffrey race! But being around "wanna be Derrick Cope" isn't going to help him any.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportSheila Hawley said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 3:25 PMThere won't be three Earnhardts out there at same time. Kerry and his son are sharing the ride. And Jr. is Cup.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportTerry said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 3:29 PMSheila, Dale Jr is running the Nationwide car at Atlanta later this year. Quote from above story: "The father and son will join Kerry’s brother, Dale Earnhardt Jr., in the Nationwide race at Atlanta later this year." If all 3 make the race, then there will be 3 Earnhardts out there. I wish Kerry and Jeffrey all the best. Kerry is a nice man, met him at DEI a few years back. May they both succeed.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportLinda Grabowy said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 3:30 PMYes I think she just misunderstood Dale Jr, Kerry Earnhardt and Jeffrey Earnhardt will all be racing in the nationwide race at Atlanta later in the year..
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Mar 24, 2009 at 3:56 PMalways been a fan of kerrys. always got second rate cars hpe he dose well
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» Confirm Abuse ReportPatty said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 4:37 PMI didn't realize that Kerry's son was that old!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportDonna Lund said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 4:44 PMI think this will be awesome ..wow 3 Earnhardt's what a race that will ..
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» Confirm Abuse Reportphyllis hamilton said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 4:46 PMThis is great. I would love to go to Atlanta and watch this. If all three are in the race,then a lot more seats should be full. I wish them all good luck.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdebra bates said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 4:56 PMWow That will be so neat to see 3 Earnhardt racing. Wish each one to have a great weekend.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjoel tanis said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 5:54 PMHes a real Earnhardt, I have watched him race. Plus, he like road courses unlike someone else we all know.I cant wait to see him in Cup.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportfred boberg said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 6:15 PMKerry, I'm happy to see that you will be racing again. I was on a Goody's Dash team back in the early '90s when you raced in that series. I've been following your racing career but lately it seems that you have fallen off of the radar. I know that you were a test driver for DEI and you also drove for RCR, after that what happened? I'm glad that you and your son Jeffery will be teamed together on one team I wish all good luck in the coming season.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBarb Kinney said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 6:44 PMGreat news, I got to meet Kerry twice and he is such a nice guy.He took the time to talk to us like we were neighbors and sign all our pictures.We wish Kerry and Jeffrey the best of luck and can't wait to see them on the track.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportDawn Dunn said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 7:13 PMI am so happy for Kerry, he has always been like the forgotten son, and he looks more like his father than Jr., I'm also happy that someone is giving them a chance to prove that they can drive and carry on the Earnhart name for many years to come.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJulie Kleeman said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 8:32 PMThat is awesome news! It will be great to see three Earnhardt's racing. Best of luck to all the Earnhardt's.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKyle Newton said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 9:02 PMWay to go Kerry and Jeffery. I like the #s 31 and 41. 41 is my favorite number, and to see it on a chevy, drivin by an Earnhardt that is awesome, just plain Awesome. My fantasy car is a #41 pepsi chevy sprint cup car. I would love to see that on a track too. but Good for the Earnhardts. Dale Jr. should be proud too.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKen Landis said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 9:27 PMWay to go Kerry and Jeffery Dad and grandpa would be proud.Wish you's both all the best.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportrobert mcleester said:
Mar 24, 2009 at 9:52 PMi saw jeffrey at dover and he drives a lot like his grandfather. i was suprised how he got after it at the monster mile just like Dale sr. given the right opportunity,with the right team who knows?
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWilliam Pugh said:
Mar 25, 2009 at 12:27 AMI am very happy to see Kerry is going to race again. I pray that he and his son will be successful because Kerry would be the most natural in that Black Chevrolet. Maybe two more Earnhardts would rev Junior up a little if they were leading the race. I'm pulling for you. Make Dale,Sr. proud.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjohn arturi said:
Mar 25, 2009 at 8:11 AMJeffrey is a good driver and I wish him luck when he gets up in the Cup series.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKyle Newton said:
Mar 25, 2009 at 8:51 AMEarnhardts are awesome. But Dale Jr. is ok. I hope Jeffery Earnhardt can win one of the races he drives. Richard Childress should turn the 2 into 3 so Jeffery can drive it with Kerry. Yeah. Awesome thought. But I still like the thought of them driving the 41 and 31 chevys. Go 41 and 31. Earnhardt fans unite!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner Boehmert said:
Mar 25, 2009 at 10:30 AMif that 3 ever comes out on the trak for a Cup race, it'll be Childress's grandson Austin Dillon...
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJim Logan said:
Mar 25, 2009 at 11:52 AMIt's just to bad their not driving for DEI as SR. ment it to be.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjerry swiatek said:
Mar 25, 2009 at 6:41 PMHey has anyone looked at this comment forum?, Tell me if this is a Ladies first deal or not!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBernie said:
Mar 25, 2009 at 7:08 PMWhat in the hell are you talking about, Jerry? I'm sorry, Jr. Nation, 2010 is going to produce 'Jeffery Nation' and the followers will be from the Dale Sr. era!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdebra bates said:
Mar 26, 2009 at 7:32 AMPost #26 I'm not sure where your coming from. Please explain your comment to me.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportDebbie Webb said:
Mar 26, 2009 at 8:43 AMI admire Kerry. He has not used the Earnhardt name to get him places, like Dale Jr. has. To me he is a far better driver, than Dale Jr. Everything he has done for himself has been on his own and Dale Jr. needs to take lessons.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportS Beau said:
Mar 26, 2009 at 9:33 AM#20, I've followed him in the Camping World East Series, Jeffery really doesn't drive much like Sr at all. With that being said I still see potential in the kid, but any comparisons to Sr at this point wishful thinking.
Report as AbusePersonally though I hope the two join up with a good team in the near future. Actually would be great if they both get hooked up with Jr's team. Working with Eury Sr and Mark Martin would benefit Jefferey greatly. It'd be better than the second -tier teams Kerry's been tied to all these years.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportstephen fisher said:
Mar 26, 2009 at 3:50 PMIf kerry get good equipment to race with...I would love to see him and Jr. race each other...wonder who would out drive the other..
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