Choosing a driver to take the wheel of the the beloved No. 88 car was no easy task. However, Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports found a talented driver to fill the seat left behind the retired driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. – Tuscon, Arizona native Alex Bowman. When Alex was young, he instantly fell in love...
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When Alex Bowman’s No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 circles the track in Charlotte on Memorial Day weekend, the first thing fans will probably notice will be its special red, white and blue star-themed design. The scheme will help kick off the 58th annual NASCAR: An American Salute initiative which starts during the Memorial Day...
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As a boy, Brendan Droppo loved watching NASCAR races with his dad. He was mesmerized by the many different colors and paint schemes; after the races, the young artist would spend hours drawing pictures of the winning cars. “Then I’d draw a second version with my own paint scheme,” he says. “I fell in love...
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The start of a new racing season is always an exciting time, and this year, it brings special cause for excitement. As Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the track for the 2017 season after missing the last half of the 2016 season, fans are more excited than ever to see the popular driver return. As...
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If you’ve ever wondered where NASCAR racecars get their numbers, you’re not alone. As you may have guessed, there’s a methodology behind the numbers and how they’re assigned, so drivers can’t just randomly take ownership of a certain number. In fact, the drivers themselves don’t even own the numbers on their cars, nor do the...
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If you’re looking into purchasing an electric car, you might be wondering how long the battery lasts, how to replace the battery, and how they compare to a regular car battery. We’ll discuss all that and more so you can make a confident and informed decision. How long do batteries last in electric cars? The...
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Forget about having your name in lights. For Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans, an even bigger thrill would be seeing your name on the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS as it races around the track. This year, once again, Earnhardt fans can add their name to his car for a great cause. As part of his...
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Keeping a racecar in prime running condition is no easy task, especially when you only have seconds to do it. Every week, NASCAR pit crew members work tirelessly in the background to make sure the race goes smoothly. We got the chance to sit down with two such pit crew members to find out more...
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When Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit the track for the 600-mile event at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend, his familiar No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS had a brand-new look. As part of the 5th Annual NASCAR: An American Salute campaign, Earnhardt’s car sported a red, white and blue theme, complete with stars and stripes....
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When Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 Chevrolet SS hits the track at the Kentucky Speedway on July 9, fans will notice it has a distinctive look – and for a good reason. The popular car is getting a temporary facelift to help raise money and awareness for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. As America’s largest pediatric hospital...
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There’s no question that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a special relationship with the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS, but it is definitely not the only vehicle in his life. In fact, the life-long car enthusiast has nearly a half dozen cars in his personal collection that make the NASCAR driver’s heart race. “I don’t like...
Read more about Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Collection of Cars Aren’t “Too Nice to Drive” – And That’s Why He Loves Them [Video]
Fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr. know that the love of his life is his fiancé, Amy Reimann. So why is he spending all his time at the track with someone named Amelia? Because, the driver explains, he believes that Amelia is the one who will secure his third Daytona 500 victory. And by all appearances...
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