Earnhardt, Jr replaces Johnson for Indy tire test
Quote selected text Published April 24th, 2008 in NASCAR News
Given the opportunity to replace Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson for a two-day tire test this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn’t have to be asked twice.
With tires being an issue at several tracks this season as the teams and Goodyear struggle to learn the nuances of NASCAR’s new-generation car, every day on the racetrack is a learning experience.
“I want to tire test as much as possible under the circumstances that we have this season,” Earnhardt said on a teleconference during a break in testing Tuesday. “I want to be the guy they call first.”
Earnhardt, representing Chevy, is joined by Kurt Busch (Dodge) and Brian Vickers (Toyota) for the test, which concludes today. Data from the test will be used by Goodyear to select the tires it will supply for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on July 27.
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Excellent, Track Time is Always a Plus
This was really kept quiet in the local Indianapolis area because nothing was mentioned about the rock star of NASCAR being in town testing tires. Guess they all expected Jimmie? Wish I’d known I was off work two days I’d gone up to watch Junior test!!!!!
I do not think any one can challenge Jr’s commitment to racing now days. He wants to win and is willing to do what it takes to make the car and himself as good as he can.