Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., a third-generation NASCAR champion in a family synonymous with the sport, is perhaps the most popular driver in NASCAR history.
- Inducted: 2021
- Position:Driver / Owner / Broadcaster
15-Time Most Popular Driver
The son of “The Intimidator,” Earnhardt Jr. made his own path and served as the face of NASCAR for many years with 15 consecutive Most Popular Driver awards
He began his career at family-owned Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) winning back-to-back Xfinity Series titles and 13 races in two full-time seasons. He quickly moved to the Cup Series where he won in his 12th career start.
Like his father, Earnhardt Jr. was a master of the draft and thrived in restrictor plate racing; Ten of his 26 Cup victories came at Daytona and Talladega, including Daytona 500 wins in 2004 and 2014.
In 2006, Earnhardt founded JR Motorsports, adding team owner to his resume. The team has three Xfinity Series championships and 47 wins.
Earnhardt currently serves as an analyst for NBC Sports and hosts the popular podcast ‘Dale Jr. Download.’
Hall of Famers
15 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Fire Suits
May 31, 2024
NASCAR 75th Anniversary
Throwback Paint Schemes from the First Throwback
May 10, 2023
Hall of Famers
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Paint Schemes, 26-65
July 28, 2022
Hall of Famers
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Paint Schemes, 1-25
July 27, 2022
Hall of Famers
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gives Back
April 15, 2022
Artifacts
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Rings of Bling
March 04, 2022
Hall of Famers
Five Things To Know About Dale Earnhardt Jr.
January 17, 2022
Exhibits
Leading the Pack on Glory Road
September 30, 2020
Historic Moments
A Healing Moment
September 21, 2020
Hall of Famers
Class of 2021: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
June 17, 2020
Interviews