NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - STATEMENT FROM NASCAR CHAIRMAN/CEO BRIAN FRANCE ON DALE EARNHARDT JR MOVE TO HENDRICK

“Today’s announcement of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s move to Hendrick Motorsports is indeed an important announcement for this season and beyond, and it should be noted that high-profile partnerships have always been a part of NASCAR’s competitive history. There have been so many great partnerships involving people of great character and ability. We’re proud of what they have brought to our sport.

“Dale Earnhardt Jr. has always said that first and foremost, he wants to win a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship. We wish him the best of luck.”