Earnhardt Jr to Test Wednesday in Iowa

NEWTON, IA (Aug 27) – NASCAR's top drivers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr, and Carl Edwards, who won Saturday's NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway, are scheduled to test at Iowa's Speedway's "Test Fest" this week in Newton, Iowa.

Teams testing Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28 and 29, on the 7/8 mile oval track include Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (DEI), Roush Fenway Racing, and RWI, Inc., the team owned by Rusty Wallace, track designer and former NASCAR champion, now a commentator for ABC/ESPN television. Steven Wallace, competing in Busch Series races this year is also scheduled to test in Iowa, along with Chase Austin, a 17-year-old developmental driver for RWI, Inc.

Dale Earnhardt Jr, originally scheduled to appear in Iowa for two days, is now scheduled to test one day only – Wednesday, August 29 – as a result of schedule changes caused by rain delays at Michigan International Speedway last week. The DEI team will be represented by drivers Paul Menard, scheduled to test Tuesday. Earnhardt, Menard, and Martin Truex Jr, are scheduled to test Wednesday. Jeff Earnhardt, the grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt Sr, is also scheduled to test in Iowa.

Carl Edwards, with the biggest victory of his racing career last weekend in Bristol, Tennessee, where he clinched a berth in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, and Jamie McMurray, driving for Roush Fenway Racing, are also scheduled to test at Iowa Speedway.

The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams and drivers leave Iowa heading west for racing action next weekend under the lights at the California Speedway. The Sharp Aquos 500 is slated for Sunday, September 2 at 7:30 pm (EST).

Because of the DEI schedule change all tickets purchased for testing will be honored either test day. Fans are encouraged to contact the Iowa Speedway Box Office for more information regarding scheduling and ticket purchases 641-791-8100. Tickets may also be purchased each day at the gate.

The 2-day "Test Fest" offers fans a variety of activities for families and individuals. Food, beverages, music, and door prizes will be part of the festivities…and the first 500 people through the gate each day will receive free souvenirs.