Not Quite the Intimidating Tribute: ; Blown Engine Spoils Junior's Special Race; Nascar Notebook
Charleston Gazette › May 02, 2006
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TALLADEGA, Ala. - It wasn't quite the tribute Dale Earnhardt Jr. had hoped to give his late father.
When Junior's engine failed with 37 laps to go Monday, it ended any hope Earnhardt fans had of seeing the famed black Chevrolet - or at least a look-a-like - win at Talladega Superspeedway.See the full content of this document
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Not Quite the Intimidating Tribute: ; Blown Engine Spoils Junior's Special Race; Nascar Notebook
Instead, Jimmie Johnson took the victory and Junior had to settle for 31st place. He was out front briefly, though, leading three times for eight laps.
Earnhardt's presence was felt even more than usual at the track where he won a record...See the full content of this document
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