About \”Dale Jr. – Shifting Gears\”
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the focus of a new television series on ESPN, \”Dale Jr. – Shifting Gears.\” The five-part series chronicles Earnhardt\’s move from Dale Earnhardt Inc., the team founded by his father, to Hendrick Motorsports, in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The first episode airs Friday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The series provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal, corporate and competitive ramifications involved with the five-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver award recipient changing teams. \”Dale Jr. – Shifting Gears\” is produced by Earnhardt Jr.\’s Hammerhead Entertainment, a division of JR Motorsports, in cooperation with Hendrick Motorsports and is presented by the National Guard.
Episodes reveal never-before-seen footage from 2007 press conferences and fan response to the announcements. The final two episodes will catch up with Earnhardt Jr. and the Hendrick team as he chases his first NASCAR Sprint Cup championship.
The air schedule (all times Eastern):
| Friday, Feb. 8 | 7-8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Friday, Feb. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, Feb. 16 | 4:30-6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, July 24 | 7-8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Friday, July 25 | 7-8 p.m. | ESPN |