Friday, 1 March 2013

Earnhardt passes big test after wreck (The Associated Press)

Dale Earnhardt Jr., waves to fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he passed a big test by racing in the Daytona 500 after a hard crash during the Nationwide race the day before.