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Dale Earnhardt Jr
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Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (born October 10, 1974 in Kannapolis, North Carolina), is a professional race car driver. He is the son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt (1951-2001). During his career, Earnhardt Jr. has competed successfully in a number of racing classes and events, and is a two-time Busch Series champion with 21 wins. As of 2006, his primary role is driver of the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS in NASCAR's NEXTEL Cup. Earnhardt, Jr. is also the team owner of JR Motorsports, and co-owner (with stepmother Teresa Earnhardt) of Chance 2 Motorsports. Chance 2 Motorsports is currently on a limited schedule.
Career
Earnhardt Jr. began his professional driving career at the age of 17, competing in the Street Stock division at Concord (N.C.) Motorsport ... more Dale Earnhardt Jr biography
Awards:
-2006 NASCAR Most Popular Driver
-2005 NASCAR Most Popular Driver
-2004 Daytona 500 Winner
-2004 NASCAR Most Popular Driver
-2003 NASCAR Most Popular Driver
-2000 The Winston Winner
-1998/1999 NBS Champion
First Race:
-1999 Coca-Cola 600 (Charlotte) - (NASCAR NEXTEL Cup)
First Win:
-2000 DirecTV 500 (Fort Worth) - (NASCAR NEXTEL Cup)
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