The Nextel Cup season finale at Homestead will mark Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 255th career start - and his 255th points race with Budweiser sponsorship. The day prior, however, will be Junior's first start with Budweiser colors in the Busch Series. Dale Jr., a two-time champion with 22 career victories in only 90 Busch Series starts, will race the familiar red #8 Budweiser paint scheme for Dale Earnhardt Inc. in the Ford 300 race. Dale Jr. has two victories this season in four Busch Series starts for DEI.