In Their Words: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Rick Hendrick on Retirement

Photos and Quotes (Part 1 of 4)

"The response just in the last six hours from teammates, colleagues and fans has been
overwhelming.  I just want to thank everyone for making me feel pretty
incredible today." -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"I just wanted the opportunity to go out on my own terms.  I wanted to
honor my commitment to Rick, my team, my sponsors and fans." -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"I wanted to be able to make the decision and not have it made for me.
I feel healthy." -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the timing of his decision to retire at the end of 2017

"He's like a son. We've had for many, many years a tremendous relationship."
-- Rick Hendrick on his relationship with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"Without a shadow of a doubt the hardest thing to do was to tell you,
you mean so much to me. I didn't want to disappoint you."
-- Dale Jr. on discussing decision with team owner Rick Hendrick

"Through thick and thin, Amy's love and support has been constant. …
Without her help in those days of recovery, I wouldn't have been
back at the track." -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"To my father - Dale Earnhardt, I would not have been a racecar driver without him.
He believed in me, I appreciate my father." -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"I think if I were to sum up Kelley's life in one word it would be 'sacrifice.' …
She made it her life mission to have my back." -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
on the bond with his sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller

"To my fans, one thing that has made my career the incredible ride that it's
been is Junior Nation." -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his incredibly loyal fan base

"There will never be another Dale Earnhardt Jr." -- Rick Hendrick

"From my road crew to the pit crew to all the people in the Nos. 48 and 88 shop,
I'm a better driver and person because of you." -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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