TALLADEGA, Ala. (March 17, 2008) – As the season continues to heat up for Dale Earnhardt Jr., his fans – known as JR Nation - now have something else to get excited about. For the first time ever members of the JR Nation Crew, Dale Jr.’s official fan club, will be able to tailgate, watch and cheer together when Earnhardt Jr. takes the green flag in the No. 88 Mountain Dew AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet Impala at Talladega Superspeedway for the Aaron’s 499 on April 27.

VIP race packages exclusively available to JR Nation Crew members are just $188 and include reserved parking in the JR Nation VIP tailgating area, a ticket for the Aaron’s 499 in the JR Nation seating section, a four pack of collectable AMP Energy drinks, a Talladega Superspeedway/AMP Energy lanyard and a $45 Visa gift card.  And best of all, Dale Jr. fans will be able to share their race day experience with other members of JR Nation.

The JR Nation VIP tailgating area will feature giveaways, live music and a place for fans to come together and socialize. During the race JR Nation Crew members will have a great view of the action from the exclusive JR Nation seating section in turn four of the Gadsden Tower at Talladega.

“I always look forward to racing at Talladega,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “We’ve put a special package together for my fans to enjoy the race this spring and it’s should be a pretty cool experience for everyone. We’ve got a lot of stuff lined up for my fans and it’ll be cool to have them all together cheering me on.”

Ticket packages for Talladega are on sale now though April 4. Quantities are limited and packages are exclusively available to members of the JR Nation Crew. For just $34.88, members of the JR Nation Crew get full-access to JR Nation online, including access to exclusive videos, photos, contests, members-only message boards and chats, 10% off merchandise at ShopJRNation.com, and an annual JR Nation Crew Kit.  The 2008 Crew kit includes a package full of goods to identify the serious Dale Jr. fan - a welcome letter, vinyl banner, license plate frame, decal, zipper pull, two collapsible can coolers, soft-sided cooler and membership card all emblazoned with “JR Nation Crew.”

Visit www.jrnation.com for more information about the JR Nation Crew membership and to sign-up for the first ever JR Nation VIP Race Package.