Dale Earnhardt Jr. crew involved in accident, no injuries reported

By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Sunday, November 15, 2009

AVONDALE, Ariz. – The van carrying the Dale Earnhardt Jr. race-day crew for today’s Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 was involved in an accident outside Phoenix International Raceway this morning, a Hendrick Motorsports spokesman confirmed.

Some of the team members were evaluated and released at the infield medical center. All of the HMS crewmen are expected to fulfill their duties during the race today, the spokesman said.

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    Carol-88-fan said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    I'm happy they are all okay. Hopefully that will take care of the bad luck for the day.

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    dslund said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Wow I sure am happy to hear that all are ok ..and sure hope they can shake off the accident this morning and have a good day today ..

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    gwen_susie388 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I am thankful that everyone escaped without injuries. Here's hoping for a great run for Dale, Jr. and the team #88!

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    wmvjr1960 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    ucloth.... don't waste your time, nobody on this site would buy your junk, just on principle. Go away.

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    jwm1955 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I thank God that none of Jr.'s crew members was not hurt.
    And I hope Jr. can have a good race today.

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    jerryswiatek said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    This %@%*)$#%^ #4 is on everoy post selling his wares, what a low class JERK!

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    4EVER3 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Seems like this season the whole darn team is snake bit.Hope next season has better luck for Jr. and his team.

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    dmiller70 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    hey #6 yourlow class you S.O.B how dare you say Junior is lowclass i aught to slug you but i figure you aint worth it. dale jr and juniornation #1 forever

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    pj88 said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    The bad luck continues,I hope it's almost gone and a new year will bring sunshine and rainbows for Dale Jr.I am not looking forward to the next 2 months.

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    andee said:
    Nov 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Did you ever hear of the "WHISKEY RIVER CURSE"?It is bad luck.

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    Werner said:
    Nov 17, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    so what happened??...
    only part of a story again....

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