On May 27, 2007, Earnhardt rode a camouflage No. 8 car in the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day to raise money for the families of military troops. Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle, Mark Martin, Ward Burton, Denny Hamlin, Casey Mears, Shane Huffman and Bill Elliott also changed their paint schemes for the occasion. He finished eighth, after leading with seven laps to go, but he had to pit for fuel and Casey Mears finished with the win.
on may 27 2007 earnhardt rode a camouflage no 8 car in the coca-cola 600 on memorial day to raise money for the families of military troops jeff gordon jimmie johnson greg biffle mark martin ward burton denny hamlin casey mears shane huffman and bill elliott also changed their paint schemes for the occasion he finished eighth after leading with seven laps to go but he had to pit for fuel and casey mears finished with the win