The Buzz: June 11, 2002

Dale Earnhardt Jr. spoke with conviction when he made a recent public service announcement telling people not to ride all-terrain vehicles on private property.

In February, Earnhardt Jr. and five friends were arrested and charged with trespassing on private property while riding four-wheelers one evening in Lincolnton, N.C.

As part of a deferred prosecution, Earnhardt Jr. agreed to community service and the taping of the public service announcment.

Little E, car owner?

	Dale Earnhardt Jr. Credit: Autostock

Word is that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is looking to own a Busch Series team with him as driver for selected races, possibly by next year.

Another driver would take over the wheel for the rest of the schedule.

Sponsorship is allegedly in place. The hold-up could be where to house the team.

Dale Earnhardt, Inc. has already maxed out space at the Mooresville shop.

Earnhardt Jr. already is listed as owner of a Street Stock that T.J. Majors will drive at Concord Motorsports Park. Majors became involved with the Winston Cup Series driver after competing against him via online computer racing games.