NASCAR enthusiasts and Dale Earnhardt Sr. fans will have the opportunity to win one of The Intimidator’s 1997 race cars while contributing to two children’s charities.

UPDATE: Interviewed on Sirius Speedway, John Story confirmed that Dave Charpentier will serve as interim crew chief for Menard and Tony Eury, Sr. will move to a Research and Development position within DEI. Story added, “Richie Gilmore’s role remains unchanged. He has gotten himself very involved in working with RCR to establish Earnhardt Childress [...]

SPEED will air a one-hour special edition of The SPEED Report hosted by Mike Joy at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday following the funeral of NASCAR Vice Chairman and former Chairman, CEO and President Bill France Jr. The special will re-air at midnight ET.

Sources have told AutoRacingSport.com that NASCAR will suspend Penske Racing Dodge driver Kurt Busch for this weekends’ Nextel Cup Pocono race for his actions following a crash between himself and Joe Gibbs driver Tony Stewart. The penalty is expected to be handed down today.

A Visa spokesperson today refuted reports that the payment card company was close to a deal to become Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s new primary sponsor.
“We haven’t even had conversations,” said Visa spokesperson J.J. Carter.

Jimmie Johnson will be a guest on the Live with Regis and Kelly show on Thursday, June 7.
The show airs at 9:00 am-10:00 am in most time zones. The network varies. Please check your local listings for location and time zone.