Jun 14
Sunday
Earnhardt Jr. feels pressure with new crew chief
Caught in the Catchfence™BROOKLYN — The frustration and disappointment of a 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season not living up to expectations showed on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s face during a promotional stop in Detroit two weeks ago.
NASCAR’s most popular driver has not won in a year, lost his crew chief and even questioned whether he is worthy of the seat in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
The pressure that comes with trying to live up to expectations of his fans, sponsors, boss and even himself will be with Earnhardt as he tries to defend his title in the LifeLock 400 at 2 p.m. today at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
- Full Article by Mike Pryson – Jackson Citizen Patriot
Article Tags: Caught in the Catchfence™, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Dale Jr., Hendrick Motorsports, LifeLock 400, Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, No. 88 AMP/National Guard Chevy
