Dale Earnhardt Jr To Drive #38?
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Posted by Jeremy Dunn Aug 28, 2007 |
Though ESPN's Marty Smith says it is unlikely, there is still a possibility that Dale Earnhardt Jr will drive the #38 in 2008 for Hendrick Motorsports. After failing to land the #8 for 2008, many numbers such as #81 and #08 have become possibilities for Earnhardt Jr, but the #38 would be perfect. What number could be better? You have the 3 and the 8 on one car driven by an Earnhardt. If this comes to fruition, fans may soon forget about the pain of losing the #8.
Robert Yates has carried the #38 since 2003 when Elliott Sadler replaced Ricky Rudd in what was the #28 Ford. Salder won two races in 2004, however he began to struggle in 2005, leading to his departure in the summer of 2006. David Gilliland replaced Sadler and has yet to bring the #38 back to victory lane.
If the #38 is transferred from Yates to Hendrick Motorsports, it is likely that the #28 would be resurrected.
Haas CNC owner Gene Haas has pled guilty to one count of tax fraud and will spend two years in prison. Haas CNC fields the NASCAR Nextel Cup cars of Johnny Sauter and Jeff Green. Joe Custer, Haas CNC general manager, has been listed as the owner of the 70 and 66 cars.
Greg Biffle is expected to remain at Roush Fenway Racing for the 2008 season, which is the final season of his contract. Officials at Roush Fenway Racing have stated that adequate sponsorship has been found for Biffle and the 16 team for 2008. Busch Series driver Todd Kluever is free to explore other options.