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Dale Jr. Makes an Honest Confession

September 27, 2025 | Edition #407
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For many NASCAR fans, the sport was never the same after Dale Earnhardt’s passing. Some lost their favorite driver, but for Dale Jr., it created a deep void. Although he stayed committed to his career and honored his father’s racing legacy with a win at Daytona in 2001, something inside him changed. Now, more than two decades later, Jr. has opened up about the emotions of losing his father.

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Dale Earnhardt holds the record for the most victories at Daytona International Speedway with 34 career wins. While his lone NASCAR Cup Series triumph came in the 1998 Daytona 500, “The Intimidator” built an unmatched legacy at the track across multiple events. He collected 12 Busch Clash/Shootout trophies, 6 IROC and Busch Series victories, and multiple Duel race wins along the way. |

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