Dale Earnhardt Jr. headed to the New River All-American Speedway in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This 0.4-mile track hosted the CARS Tour event on April 13th, 2024, starting at 7:30 PM Dale Jr. raced hard, pushing the limits of his late-model stock car. Unfortunately, his enthusiasm got the better of him, resulting in a bit of damage to the car.
Got to race my late model stock this weekend in Jacksonville NC. Had a blast. Raced hard. Was a bit too excited and bent it up a bit, but we bench raced after the checkered and drank a 6 pack each. Family came along in the camper and enjoyed the attractions near the beach. It’s…
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) April 14, 2024
After the first-ever CARS Tour race of Dale Earnhardt Jr, he took X to express his emotions and how the day was for the legendary driver. He wrote:
“Got to race my late model stock this weekend in Jacksonville NC. Had a blast. Raced hard. Was a bit too excited and bent it up a bit, but we bench raced after the checkered and drank a 6 pack each. Family came along in the camper and enjoyed the attractions near the beach. It’s hard to explain how much fun it is to race the local short tracks again. Going to spend the next few months with friends and family making memories this summer. Next Late Model race for me will be near the end of July.”
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s involvement beyond NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt Jr owns an Xfinity team with his sister Kelly Earnhardt named JR Motorsports. He also runs a media house Dirty Mo Media and his own podcast Dale Jr Download.
Late Model Stock Car Racing:
In recent years, Earnhardt Jr. has competed in various events, including Late Model Stock Car races.
He also participated in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and raced at tracks like Florence Motor Speedway in South Carolina, where he honed his skills early in his career.
Recently, he participated in the ninth annual IceBreaker at South Carolina’s Florence Motor Speedway on February 10, 2024. He continues to embrace his passion for racing beyond the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Netflix Series “NASCAR: Full Speed”:
As an executive producer, Dale Earnhardt Jr. played a pivotal role in the creation of the NASCAR: Full Speed series on Netflix.
The show provides an in-depth look at the lives of nine Cup Series drivers, capturing their experiences both on and off the track.
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