kerry earnhardt
He was Kerry Earnhardt, who was subbing for his half brother during the third day of preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway. [1]
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — For the first time in his career, Kerry Earnhardt, the son of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, will drive a Dale Earnhardt Inc. entry in a NASCAR race. [2]
Kerry Earnhardt has seen his fair share of racing during his lifetime. [3]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his half-brother Kerry Earnhardt, as well as Kerry’s son, Jeffrey Earnhardt, are scheduled to race against each other in a NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Atlanta in September. [4]
The grandson of Ralph Earnhardt and the oldest son of the legendary 7-Time Sprint Cup Champion, Dale Earnhardt Sr, Kerry has the bloodline of a Champion. [3]
Kerry Dale Earnhardt (born December 8 1969 in Kannapolis, North Carolina) is the eldest son of the late seven time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt. [5]
“I’ve won several races with DEI in an ARCA car, but I’m really looking forward to driving a fast car at Daytona under the DEI umbrella,” Earnhardt said. [2]
Kerry will now join forces with Rick Ware Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, competing in 14 races for the organization, a lengthy schedule compared to the past several outings. [3]
Kerry, 37, has asked to drive in at least five Busch races and a couple of Cup races for DEI, but said his future with the company doesn’t hinge on that. [1]
His youngest son, Jeffrey Earnhardt, began racing for DEI in 2007. [6]
Earnhardt will pilot the No. 8 Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series race on Friday at Daytona International Speedway. [2]
He is still an active test driver for Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (DEI), and on occasion drives in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS). [6]
He will join Dale Earnhardt Inc. as a full-time employee next week, serving as a liaison between the Nextel Cup and Busch programs and driving in a handful of races. [1]
“Teresa and Richie have been talking to me about coming there for several years,” Kerry said of team owner/stepmother Teresa Earnhardt and director of motorsports Richie Gilmore. [7]
He is the half-brother of NASCAR Sprint Cup star Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He is employed by Dale Earnhardt, Inc. as a consultant, specializing in driver development. [5]
Sources:
[1] Kerry Earnhardt taking on new job at DEI - Racing - ESPN
[2] NASCAR.COM - K. Earnhardt to make first NASCAR start for DEI - Jul 2, 2008
[3] Rick Ware Racing ” Kerry Earnhardt
[4] Kerry Earnhardt News - Topix
[5] Kerry Earnhardt, Ask.com
[6] Kerry Earnhardt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[7] KerryEarnhardtOnline.com