I was just wondering?
If it is not used will it ever be used again?
2006-08-17 15:55:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
The number 3 is not retired. The team owner, in this case Richard Childress, is the person who "owns" the number - or to whom the number is assigned by NASCAR. (Along with the 07, 29 and 31) Just as Rick Hendrick "owns" the numbers 5, 24, 25 and 48. The number could be used again if he so chooses.
Since Dale Jr. drives for DEI, not RCR, he cannot use the number unless it is approved by Richard Childress and NASCAR (very unlikely) - or he were to leave DEI and drive for RCR. He was offered the number a few years ago, but declined.
2006-08-17 16:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mongo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not retired yet. Richard Childress still owns it. Teresa Earnhardt doesn't want it to be used in honor of Dale Sr. Dale Jr. wishes to drive the #3 car some day but not anytime soon.
2006-08-18 01:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by tootsie lou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NASCAR has not retired the number per say.The number is "leased" to RCR team.Out of respect for Earnhardt.As a tribute to Earnhardt it was offered to Jr but declined.
Yes it can be used again but not in the near future.
2006-08-17 23:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of respect, the number will not be used in the Nextel cup series for quite some time. It will be used again, there are only so many numbers...
2006-08-17 23:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by Shawtime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retired. They gave Jr the option of using it after his father passed he declined.
2006-08-17 22:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by reignydey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
retired. In honor of Dale Earnhardt.
2006-08-18 00:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it cant be used as you see kevin harvick has a little number 3 on his car but im pretty sure its retired.
2006-08-17 23:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only person who can use that number is jr and no one else
2006-08-17 23:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by uofsmike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i believe it has been retired.
2006-08-18 02:08:18 · answer #9 · answered by chris c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋