Earnhardt Jr. ready for Indy, pleased with tires for race
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. participated in a tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway earlier this year and says that he was pleased with the way things went in that session.
That could bode well for the Hendrick Motorsports driver in the upcoming Allstate 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the track. While the series is enjoying its final off weekend, drivers and teams are already turning their attention to the July 27 race at Indianapolis.
Earnhardt Jr., who has a best finish of sixth at the track and has two top-10 finishes in eight races there, said that he was pleased with the tire that Goodyear brought for the session.
“I tire tested up there, and I was kind of happy with how the car drove. I was really happy," he said. "I think the tire testing that we did with
Goodyear was pretty good, and they learned some things."
Earnhardt Jr. says he thinks that Goodyear found a tire that will provide longer wear and still be racy.
"I was really happy about that," he said.
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8 responses to "Earnhardt Jr. ready for Indy, pleased with tires for race"
Sunday Money said:
Jul 15, 2008 at 8:37 PMDale Jr. has really made a name for himself. If sister Kelley was his mentor she did a fantastic job. He really has improved on his public speaking and is a all around NUMBER 1 guy. The students at my school think he is the best. They love it when they can wear their Jr. hats on "hat" day.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJayhawk67 said:
Jul 15, 2008 at 8:47 PMJr is running a business just like Dale Sr. It wouldn't surprise me to see him driving out of JRM. He has some drivers that are getting better each week. Now all we need is a couple wins before the chase starts.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbrandy kyser said:
Jul 16, 2008 at 9:07 AMi think dale junior has a chance to win indy he's in great equipment, he's running awesome this year compared to last, and i believe that he has a great chance to win the championship this year. go 88!!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportTimothy Schultze said:
Jul 16, 2008 at 5:05 PMWOW just about every interview i see or here i dont really see were the guy can hardly put two words together and you would think the phobia or nervousness or whatever it is would be gone by now but a little more practice and he'll be there.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportemily bagwell said:
Jul 16, 2008 at 7:41 PMTimothy, from the looks of your writing, you ain't there yet, either. Go rain on someone else's parade. Junior Nation doesn't need your smart remarks!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportJohn Lockhart said:
Jul 18, 2008 at 5:58 PMRight on Emily! Why do these "jerks", that don't like Dale Jr. have to make the rest of the world suffer by flapping thier jaws.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMark Ernst said:
Jul 18, 2008 at 10:06 PMLittle E was getting bashed in 04 when he had his best season. They want him to be like Sr and nobody will ever be able to do that.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportemily bagwell said:
Jul 21, 2008 at 8:44 PMWell, Mark, go tell the people who want to insist that Shrub is like Dale that no one will ever fill his shoes. And John, let's just ignore the plebs that are not a member of Junior Nation.
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