Dale Earnhardt Inc. and director of competition Steve Hmiel have parted company.  Hmiel's responsibilities have been redistributed throughout the organization and his replacement will be named soon.

"I have enjoyed a wonderful association with Dale Earnhardt Inc. over the past nine years," said Hmiel.  "It is time for me to pursue other endeavors and reestablish new goals for myself.  The management team at Dale Earnhardt Inc. has the company headed in the right direction and it has an exciting future as it continues to fulfill the legacy of Dale Earnhardt."

"Steve has been a part of the success of Dale Earnhardt Inc. and we are grateful for his contributions to the company," said John Story, vice president of motorsports.  "We wish him well with his future plans."