Richard Childress news and photos from the NASCAR Cup Series team owner. Richard Childress owns RCR Enterprises, LLC which is better known as Richard Childress Racing.
Here’s the story of why the tiny 1/4-mile oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway was originally built…
In 1991, Charlotte Motor Speedway had this brilliant idea to host a legends race. Before that, they had to build a track for them to race on. The 1.5-mile track wasn’t an option.
Watch the video of the 1991 Winston Legends Race below.
Read MoreThat scene came was inspired by an ongoing feud between Dale Earnhardt and Geoff Bodine
Days of Thunder is full of famous scenes from beginning to end. The film stars Tom Cruise and was released in 1990.
In the year of release it was the 106th largest movie of all time.
Read MoreAustin Dillon addresses how he was encouraged to throw retaliation by his NASCAR team owner; Bowman stands by ‘silver spoon’ comment
Alex Bowman forced a four wide situation at Richmond Raceway. As he dove to the bottom, Austin Dillon came down a little bit to block the move.
The narrow entry made it just about impossible to hold the bottom.
Read MoreNASCAR team owner Richard Childress encouraged Austin Dillon to retaliate on Alex Bowman
Alex Bowman wanted to shove a ‘silver spoon’ up Austin Dillon’s ass
On Saturday night, NASCAR visited the 0.75-mile short track of Richmond Raceway. It brought some drama…
On Lap 111, Alex Bowman went to the yellow line on the inside into turn one.
Read MoreNASCAR team owner Richard Childress talks the alternator violation at Michigan International Speedway
Michigan International Speedway hosted the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series over the weekend.
Austin Dillon sat at the top of the time sheets in the Friday afternoon practice session. A qualifying run with under a minute to go placed him in that position.
Read MoreNASCAR confiscated the rear spoiler of Austin Dillon; They handed out a fine, suspension and point penalty this week
In between the first and second practice session last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR added a wicker to the rear spoiler. This was in addition to the 9 inch spoiler which was already new for the event since the previous season.
Read MoreRichard Childress Racing details the history of the 1997 Wheaties car; One of the cars supposedly sold at a recent auction
Recently, the orange 1997 Wheaties car driven by Dale Earnhardt was supposedly sold at an auction. This week, Richard Childress Racing shows off the car inside the team museum.
Read MoreRichard Childress made it clear that the 1994 championship car of Dale Earnhardt was a fake; Despite that, the car still rolled across the auction block
1,250 Vehicles rolled across the auction block in Phoenix, Arizona. Of those, 20 of them were part of the ‘Earnhardt Collection’ which rolled into the show on March 17th.
Read MoreNASCAR team owner Richard Childress says he has cars sitting in his museum, not at an auction
Three Dale Earnhardt cars are rolling across the auction block today. Comments from NASCAR team owner Richard Childress have left us to believe the cars could not genuine.
Today, a 20-car collection is set to roll across the auction block.
Read MoreThe number 8 makes a full-time return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2019
In the 1950’s Ralph Earnhardt piloted a No. 8 machine at dirt tracks across the country. In 1975, his son Dale Earnhardt made his first NASCAR start. He piloted the No. 8 that day at Charlotte Motor Speedway before he made the switch to the No.
Read MoreTalladega Transformation: New superspeedway infield project unveiled
TALLADEGA, Ala. – NASCAR’s most competitive track — Talladega Superspeedway — along with its parent company, International Speedway Corporation (ISC), announced at a press conference today details of Transformation – The Talladega Superspeedway Infield Project.
The approximate $50 million redevelopment endeavor is part of ISC’s long-term capital allocation plan and reinvestment into its major motorsports complexes.
Read MoreAustin Dillon gives a tour of the barn he converted into a home; Talks racing and life
The 2018 Daytona 500 winner lives in a barn. Recently, Austin Dillon invited FOX to join him inside.
Austin Dillon gave a tour of his barn. He also discusses the haters,
Read MoreTwo of the 3 suspects have pleaded guilty after they attempted to break into the home of NASCAR team owner Richard Childress; They fled from the scene upon defense gunfire
On December 17th, 2017, Richard Childress and his wife were woken from their bed by a crash at the front door.
Read MoreKevin Harvick on his friendship with Bowyer: “We’ve drank a lot of beer together.”
Before Clint Bowyer got his shot in the NASCAR drivers seat, he was in the NASCAR garage. Bowyer was working in the fabrication shop for Richard Childress when he got his shot.
That opportunity came in 2004 where he piloted a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series ride.
Read More#10 Crew Chief: “Good job man, you had us in position. Can’t control an idiot.”
The final lap of the 2018 Daytona 500 has some drama attached. Listen to the calls from crew to driver and driver to crew as the incident happened live.
Watch the video below.
Read MoreTy Dillon: “Not that it was a negative shadow. I just want people to see me for me.”
Mike Dillon is a former racer that married Tina Childress, Richard Childress’ daughter. They had two sons, Ty Dillon and Austin Dillon. Ty and Austin are the grandchildren of one of the most respected car owners in the garage area.
Read MoreDale Earnhardt Sr: “I’m sorry, I saw two racetracks”
It happened back on August 31, 1997 at Darlington Raceway.
Dale Earnhardt Sr fell asleep on pit road, twice. The second one came right as drivers were being ordered to fire the engines and hit the track for pace laps.
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