All Sports
Boone
The greatest moments from the New York - Boston rivalry
At
13 greatest sports moments from 'Adventure Time'
Sheamus
The 10 biggest WWE Championship shockers
Packers
10 unlikely stadiums that deserve to host a Super Bowl
Coed
Gallery: Champions League Final WAG-off

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Quicken Loans 400 Preview

Found June 15, 2012 on Start 'N' Park Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Kenseth,  Jeff Gordon,  Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale_earnhardt_jr_712c
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mountain Dew have teamed up with the summer blockbuster “The Dark Knight Rises” to race a specially-wrapped No. 88 Batman-themed Chevrolet at Michigan International Speedway. The winning paint scheme was one of four voted on by DEW Crew members in late May, and features the iconic Batman logo on the hood and the faces of the two leading characters, Batman and Bane, on each side. TOP-10 FINISHES: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/The Dark Knight Rises/National Guard Chevrolet, earned his 11th top-10 finish of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season after he crossed the line eighth last Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Earnhardt’s 11 top-10 finishes lead all drivers in the Cup Series. Earnhardt earned a career-best 21 top 10s in 2004. POINTS AFTER POCONO: After finishing eighth last week at Pocono Raceway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. currently ranks second in the championship standings. He trails leader Matt Kenseth by 10 points. MICHIGAN WIN: Earnhardt’s Jun...
Original Story: http://startnparkblog.com/?p=7628&utm... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Dale Earhardt Jr. Has Awesome "Dark Knight Rises" Paint Scheme

Via Race Review Online  |  June 16, 2012
  Maybe an awesomely cool paint scheme is all Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs to find his way back to Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway, the site of his last Cup victory four years ago. Dale Jr. will be driving a special No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/“The Dark Knight Rises”-inspired Chevrolet in Sunday’s race, and tested at the two-mile track before going alongside Batman’s...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hits Track in Special No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew®/"The Dark Knight Rises"/National Guard Chevrolet

Via Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News  |  June 15, 2012
<img src="http://speedwaydigest.com//media/k2/items/cache/7998aff4441fd91265d0d9d781a80109_S.jpg" alt="Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hits Track in Special No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew®/"//>Mountain Dew® and Dale Earnhardt Jr. brought “The Dark Knight Rises” to Brooklyn, Michigan for a few laps on Thursday, June 14. Earnhardt, who will be driving a special No. 88...

Junior ends skid, wins at Michigan

Via AP on Fox  |  June 16, 2012
Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced to his first Sprint Cup victory in four years, ending a 143-race winless streak Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Earnhardt's win came almost exactly four years to the day after his last trip to Victory Lane in a Cup race. That also was in Michigan on June 15, 2008. He led for 36 laps last weekend at Pocono but made a late stop for gas instead...

CUP: Earnhardt Jr. Last Won At Michigan

Via Speed Network  |  June 17, 2012
Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't mind tough questions...
TIME TO GET NASTY

Crew chief: Danica getting no respect

Via Speleb  |  June 17, 2012

Danica Patrick's crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., says Danica is not getting enough respect on the track and needs to earn it by not letting other drivers push her around.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 'We're getting close' to winning; Gordon agrees

Via Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News  |  June 16, 2012
The overwhelming consensus in the NASCAR garage is that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is on the verge of winning a Sprint Cup race. And even though his winless streak reached 143 races last Sunday at Pocono, Earnhardt hasn't tired of the questions about when he might win his next race. "I don't feel like you guys (reporters) have asked the question too many times, because I think...

The drought is over! Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins at Michigan

Via Start 'N' Park Blog  |  June 17, 2012
BROOKLYN, Mich. — At the same venue that produced his last NASCAR Sprint Cup victory, four years and two days removed from his most recent visit to Victory Lane, Dale Earnhardt Jr. broke the most talked-about, most frustrating streak in motor sports.  Pulling away from defending series champion Tony Stewart at the end of the final 60-lap green-flag run, Earnhardt won Sunday...

CUP: A Junior Achievement?

Via Speed Network  |  June 15, 2012
Dale Earnhardt Jr. seeks to slam door on winless streak that has reached four years…

Speeds high during NASCAR test runs in Michigan

Via AP on Fox  |  June 14, 2012
Mark Martin exceeded 201 miles per hour during a test session Thursday on Michigan International Speedway's newly paved surface, part of an eye-opening morning in which all but two drivers were fast enough to break the track's qualifying record. Martin's fastest lap was 201.089 mph. Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. also cracked the 200 mark. Qualifying...
THE HOT 40: Who's Trending
1
LeBron James
Lebron James Proves Michael Jordan Scouting Report Wrong
_
2
Brian Urlacher
Arizona Cardinals Twitter account has funny message for Brian Urlacher
_
3
Tiger Woods
Report: Tiger Woods’ ex-wife approves of girlfriend Lindsey Vonn (Photos)
_
4
Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard adds Golden State, Atlanta to his destination list
Up_green_3 10
5
Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin III says he cried when he woke up from surgery
Up_green_3 41
6
Miguel Cabrera
Pitch to Cabrera at your own risk
Up_green_3 5
7
Charles Woodson
Oakland Raiders’ Fans Had Role in Landing Charles Woodson
Down_red_2 2
8
Michael Crabtree
How Will the San Francisco 49ers Replace Michael Crabtree?
Down_red_2 2
9
Kevin Durant
Does Kevin Durant’s new back tattoo have a spelling error? (Picture)
Down_red_2 5
10
Roy Hibbert
Pacers’ Roy Hibbert injures thumb during practice
Up_green_3 10
11
John Cena
WWE Storyline Injury Updates - John Cena & Trip...
Down_red_2 3
12
Nate McLouth
McLouth catch earns thrown beverage
Up_green_3 496
13
Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper on that triple over his head: "I don’t want to hit the frickin’ wall full-on."
Down_red_2 3
14
Paul George
NBA Fashion: Paul George’s Green Paisley Shirt & Balenciaga Arena Sneakers
Down_red_2 5
15
Mike Trout
Video: Mike Trout hits home run estimated at 463 ft
Down_red_2 2
16
Tom Brady
Tom Brady doesn’t hold a grudge against the Patriots for letting Wes Welker walk
Up_green_3 20
17
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony: Not a Superstar, Just a Star
Down_red_2 10
18
J.R. Smith
Knicks’ J.R. Smith played through fluid buildup in knee
Up_green_3 4
19
Tony Parker
All 18 of Tony Parker’s assits from game two
Down_red_2 4
20
Dwyane Wade
Fashion consultant: Dwyane Wade’s outfits set all the way through Finals
Down_red_2 4
21
John Tortorella
During Verbal Clash Linesman Tells Rangers Coach John Tortorella, “F*ck You!”
Up_green_3 108
22
Mark Sanchez
Anonymous Jets player: Mark Sanchez should be benched
Up_green_3 7
23
Brad Richards
Healthy Scratch Of Richards Latest Sign That Torts Needs To Go
Up_green_3 588
24
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant Is Trolling Us Again, Hangover 3 Style
Down_red_2 3
25
Ike Davis
MLB Scout On Davis: Would Have Been Better Served Going To Minors Last Season
Down_red_2 13
26
Jose Canseco
Jose Canseco fondly recalls time with Rangers
Down_red_2 8
27
Terry Francona
Red Sox Honor Terry Francona With Well-Deserved ‘Touch of Class,’ But Focus Needs to Be on Stopping Indians
Up_green_3 73
28
Kevin Gausman
Orioles load up Kevin Gausman’s locker with powdered sugar donuts
Up_green_3 39
29
Tuukka Rask
Tuukka Rask trips himself up, giving Carl Hagelin easy goal (Video)
Up_green_3 232
30
Tim Tebow
Chuck Norris Thinks Tim Tebow is ‘Ultimate Clutch Player,’ Says Tebow Should Play For Jaguars
Down_red_2 4
31
Don Mattingly
Dodgers have recently become one of the most clutch teams in the MLB, all for Don Mattingly
Down_red_2 12
32
Ben Roethlisberger
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Wants To See If Young QB’s Can Follow Up Their Rookie Seasons
_
33
Frank Vogel
Frank Vogel Acknowledges Mismanaging Roy Hibbert at the End of Pacers – Heat Game 1
Up_green_3 4
34
Shawn Michaels
CM Punk Corrects Curtis Axel Tweet, WWE Holding Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night Tonight, Jim Ross Note
Up_green_3 56
35
Zack Wheeler
Mets rumors: Zack Wheeler expected to make debut soon
Up_green_3 19
36
Geno Smith
It’s Official: Geno Smith is now repped by Jay Z and Roc Nation
Down_red_2 19
37
Mickie James
Mickie James Wins The TNA Knockouts Title – Details
Up_green_3 72
38
Rob Gronkowski
Is Rob Gronkowski a HOFer?
Down_red_2 8
39
Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson thinks D’Antoni choice was hilarious
Down_red_2 16
40
Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter utilizes ‘Phillip’ alias for coffee order at Starbucks (photos)
Up_green_3 151
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.