Since retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition at the end of the 2017 season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has returned to NASCAR for one Xfinity Series race each year, and he made his 2022 start on Friday night at Martinsville Speedway.
Is JR coming back to NASCAR?
Although he said he has enjoyed running test laps for Hendrick Motorsports during NASCAR's two days of testing here, he has no plans to return to high-stakes racing. “I'm old—47 years old,” Earnhardt said.
Is Dale Earnhardt Jr still racing?
Earnhardt retired from full-time Cup Series competition after the 2017 season. In each year since, he has entered one Xfinity Series race per season in a part-time effort with his JR Motorsports team. Friday will mark his first Xfinity Series start at the 0.526-mile Virginia oval.
What is Dale Earnhardt Jr doing these days?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports unveiled the No. 88 Hellmann's Fridge Hunters Chevrolet paint scheme Earnhardt will run in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway on April 8. The winning wrap was revealed Tuesday during JR Motorsports' Unilever production shoot via Earnhardt's Instagram live.
Does Dale Jr own the 88 car?
88 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. Earnhardt's role as a team owner and businessman continues to enjoy its own ascent separate from his driving career.
32 related questions foundWhat car numbers does Dale Jr own?
This time around, Dale Jr. will return to the #88 Chevrolet. The number 88 was his number during his time with Hendrick Motorsports from 2008 from 2017. The number change came after DEI owner Teresa Earnhardt vetoed Dale Jr. from taking the number with him when he left the family business.
Is Dale Earnhardt Jr coming back to race?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will return in the famed No. 88 at Martinsville Speedway to compete in the spring NASCAR Xfinity Series race under the lights on April 8, 2022. The NASCAR Hall of Famer and two-time Xfinity Series champion will continue JR Motorsports' long-time partnership with Unilever as part of the race.
Who is Dale Earnhardt Junior's wife?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy Earnhardt recently launched High Rock Vodka with Sugarlands ...
Is Jeff Gordon still racing?
Gordon left the booth full-time after Fox's portion of the 2021 schedule to become the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. He is now the second-ranking member of the team to chairman and majority owner Rick Hendrick.
Is Dale Jr driving in the Daytona 500?
EDITOR'S NOTE: NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr., a two-time Daytona 500 champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer, drove the Next Gen car during a two-day test at Daytona in January. He shares his thoughts about the challenges drivers could face in Sunday's Daytona 500 with the new car.
Who sponsors the 24 car in NASCAR?
Hendrick Motorsports and Liberty University debuted their 2021 look for the No. 24 Chevrolet on Wednesday, unveiling the Liberty-sponsored ride for William Byron in the NASCAR Cup Series next year.
Did Jeff Gordon drive a Ford?
He ended up with a 39th-place finish. In 1991 and 1992, Gordon began racing in the Busch Series full-time, driving Ford Thunderbirds for Bill Davis Racing. In his first year as a Busch driver he won Rookie of the Year. In 1992, Gordon set a NASCAR record by capturing 11 poles in one season.
Is Dale Jr still married?
married Amy Reimann in 2016.
What's the name of Dale Earnhardt Junior's vodka?
High Rock is a premium, handcrafted vodka co-created by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Earnhardt in collaboration with Sugarlands Distilling Company.
Who is driving for JR Motorsports in 2022?
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2022) -- Jarrett, a leading provider of logistics, transportation, warehousing and fleet services, will partner with JR Motorsports and Josh Berry's No. 8 team for three NASCAR Xfinity Series races, the organization announced today.
Who owns the 23 xfinity?
Our Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team that currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, fielding the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro SS full-time for Brett Moffitt, the No. 23 Camaro full-time for Anthony Alfredo, and the No. 27 Camaro full-time for Jeb Burton.
Who owns #9 Comcast?
Noah Quinn Gragson (born July 15, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No.
What Xfinity cars are JR Motorsports?
As of 2022, the team fields four full-time entries in the Xfinity Series: the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro SS full-time for Sam Mayer, the No. 7 Camaro full-time for Justin Allgaier, the No. 8 Camaro full-time for Josh Berry, and the No. 9 Camaro full-time for Noah Gragson.
Is Jeff Gordon's son racing?
In February 2018, the then-seven-year-old received his certificate to drive a quarter midget car at the North Carolina Quarter Midget Association Speedway. It's clear that racing in Leo's blood with his father's illustrious NASCAR racing career.
How many starts did Jeff Gordon have?
88 Chevrolet for eight races, giving him a career total 805 starts. Gordon's career achievements include four championships (1995, 1997, 1998, and 2001), 93 points-paying victories (including three Daytona 500s and five Brickyard 400s), and 81 poles.
