Earnhardt Fans Will Have Lots to Cheer for This Weekend at Bristol

Dale Jr., Jeffrey, Bobby Dale - It's Bristol Baby

 

This weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway there will be a few Earnhardts carrying on the family legacy, which will make fans at a track that’s long been known as “Earnhardt Country” very excited. Dale Earnhardt Sr. won nine races on Bristol’s high banks including the famed 1999 Night Race when he and Terry Labonte tangled in the closing laps and the Intimidator pulled out the win. Earnhardt Sr. also won his first Cup race at Bristol in April 1979 as a rookie. He remains the only Cup rookie to ever win at Bristol.

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr., who won the 2004 Night Race and famously launched the phrase “It’s Bristol, Baby!” into being, will lead the way for the family with his four-car Xfinity Series team under his JR Motorsports banner. Justin Algaier will pilot the 7 Chevy, Sammy Smith will drive the No. 8, Carson Kvapil will be at the controls of the No. 1 and red-hot Conner Zilisch will pilot the No. 88 machine for the talented team in the Food City 300, which is the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff opener and all four of those cars are in the post-season.

 

 

Meanwhile, also in the Xfinity Series, Dale Jr.’s nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, will drive the No. 24 Sam Hunt Racing machine with Forever Lawn sponsorship. Jeffrey is Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s grandson and the son of retired racer Kerry Earnhardt and Dale Jr’s half-brother. The Food City 300 starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night.

 

The Black and Green Grass Machine has gone BLUE AND GREEN! Ready to #HaulGrass this weekend at @ItsBristolBaby wheeled by the one and only, @JEarnhardt1 #LetsHunt | #TeamToyota pic.twitter.com/UUE0LGORd7

— Sam Hunt Racing (@Team_SHR26) September 8, 2025

In the ARCA Series, Bobby Dale Earnhardt surprised everyone recently when he announced his return to the stock car racing scene. He is the older brother of Jeffrey and ready to make his first career Bristol start in the ARCA Series. Bobby Dale will be driving the No. 31 machine in the ARCA Menards Bush’s Beans 200 on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. ET. The 38-year-old driver has three previous ARCA starts, with a best finish of 19th.

 

🚨 Race Announcement! 🚨

I’m excited to share that I’ll be racing in the ARCA Menards Series at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 11! 🏁

This will be my first ARCA race at Bristol and I couldn’t be more excited to take on “The Last Great Colosseum.”

We've still got a few… pic.twitter.com/tkIYIxJYl3

— Bobby Dale Earnhardt (@BobbyEarnhardt) September 1, 2025

 

source: Bristol Motor Speedway Media

An Earnhardt on Pole for #NASCAR Xfinity

Jeffrey Earnhardt Wins Pole For Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega

 

Jeffrey Earnhardt too full advantage of a career opportunity Friday when he captured the pole position for the Ag-Pro 300 (3 p.m. CDT on FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Talladega Superspeedway – the first time he sat behind the wheel of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing  Chevrolet

 

An Earnhardt on the pole once again! pic.twitter.com/eP1zFyQtzG

— RCR (@RCRracing) April 22, 2022

 

It was announced just last week that the grandson of 10-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt, Sr. would get a one-race deal with RCR (his first ever with the team), and it would be in a No. 3 – that his “grandpa” made famous.

 

“I tell ya this is unbelievable man,” said an emotional Earnhardt. “This is a dream of mine for years, to get to this opportunity and everything is falling into place. The good Lord is taking care of us. Everyone from ForeverLawn have supported me tremendously. All the guys at RCR, man, all I’ve got to do is hold a pretty wheel. They’ve proven time and time again they bring fast cars to the superspeedways. Not a bad starting spot. We’re going to try to keep ‘er there all race and hopefully put it in victory lane.”

 

 

For Childress, whose No. 3 that Earnhardt, Sr., collected nine of those triumphs, it was extra special. “To see that 3 car back on the track with an Earnhardt in it, it’s kind of touching to me anyway because I was always a big Earnhardt fan. And this is Earnhardt country…pretty amazing.”

'@JEarnhardt1, grandson of Dale Earnhardt, earned his first career pole award Friday night at @TALLADEGA.

Earnhardt said he hopes to give fans something to cheer about in Saturday's @NASCAR_Xfinity Series race. pic.twitter.com/vVJvvk0Idr

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) April 22, 2022

 

Jeffrey’s best-career result in the NASCAR Xfinity Series came in 2019 when was third at Charlotte in a Joe Gibbs Racing machine. His best at ’Dega is a 12th (2015). Hoping for his first career triumph, he will have FOX analyst Larry McReynolds serving as his crew chief. McReynolds, before he started his stint with FOX in 2001, had 23 victories as a crew chief, including the 1998 DAYTONA 500 with Dale Sr. at the wheel.

 

For the first time in over 21 years, I just boarded a plane as a crew chief headed to @TALLADEGA Pumped to be back with @RCRracing and a #3 car with @JEarnhardt1 Qualifying on @FS1 at 5:30pm/ET Today! #NASCAR

— Larry McReynolds (@LarryMac28) April 22, 2022

 

RCR took three of the fop-four spots with Austin Hill second and Sheldon Creed fourth. Ty Gibbs was third and Daniel Hemric fifth.

 

 

source: Talladega Superspeedway https://www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/news-media/2022/04/23/earnhardt-jeffrey-that-is-on-pole-for-ag-pro-300-at-talladega/

The Earnhardt Legacy Lives On

ForeverLawn Partners with Richard Childress Racing and the Legendary No. 3 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

ForeverLawn, Inc. has announced their partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and Jeffrey Earnhardt for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Ag-Pro 300, once again placing an Earnhardt in the legendary No. 3 car. The race will take place on Saturday, April 23, at 4:00 p.m. at Talladega Superspeedway.

 

"What a dream come true. The chance to be behind the wheel of the No. 3 car for RCR has long been a dream of mine and now it's finally happening," says Earnhardt. "I can't thank ForeverLawn enough for making my dreams come to reality and for being such a big part of my career. I also want to thank Mr. Childress for making this possible. The No. 3 car is cherished by a lot of people, and I know how much it means to him. To give me this opportunity is something I'll never forget."

 

Earnhardt will pilot the No. 3 Chevrolet wrapped in a vintage-style paint scheme which incorporates the familiar ForeverLawn black and green color palette. Sponsors featured on the throwback car include SuperPufft, Dalstrong, The Accredited Petroleum Association, STR, and Precision Products.

 

"We're thrilled to partner with Jeffrey Earnhardt and Richard Childress Racing for this momentous race," says Dale Karmie, co-founder of ForeverLawn. "Jeffrey is a great young man and to see him fulfill his dream of driving the No. 3 for RCR is incredible. He has worked so hard to carve his own way while honoring the Earnhardt legacy. Can't wait to see the #blackandgreengrassmachine donning the No. 3 at the legendary Talladega Superspeedway."

 

"It's great to have an Earnhardt back in one of our cars," says Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of RCR. "We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and I'm confident he will run well at Talladega." The race will be broadcast live at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 23 on FOX and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Viewers can also follow Earnhardt in the No. 3 car on the ForeverLawn Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook channels using #blackandgreengrassmachine.

 

About ForeverLawn 

ForeverLawn® improves spaces and communities through innovative synthetic grass solutions. Beginning in 2004 as the daring entrepreneurial venture of two brothers, ForeverLawn has consistently led the synthetic turf industry through groundbreaking approaches to products and practice. As the premium choice for synthetic surfacing, each product is engineered to solve unique consumer needs and desires while maintaining superior standards and natural aesthetics. Today the company services over eighty localized markets through their dealer network, with an impressive regional, national, and international project portfolio. Want to be a part of something bigger? Learn how you can be a person of impact through business ownership opportunities with ForeverLawn. For more information, contact opportunities@foreverlawn.com.

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NEWS: @JEarnhardt1 joins us for the @NASCAR_Xfinity race @TALLADEGA!

For more: https://t.co/AN6yIMFSNY

— RCR (@RCRracing) April 12, 2022

About Richard Childress Racing 

Richard Childress Racing (rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2022 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR champion, 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet), along with two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Tyler Reddick (No. 8 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Sheldon Creed (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).

 

Source:PR Newswire

ForeverLawn Welcomes Jarrett Logistics to #NASCAR Partnership

ForeverLawn, Inc., sponsors of JD Motorsports and Jeffrey Earnhardt in the NASCAR Xfinity racing series, is excited to announce a five-race sponsorship deal with Jarrett Logistics, a third-party logistics company located in Orrville, OH. ForeverLawn sponsors Jeffrey Earnhardt in the popular Number 0 Chevrolet Camaro, affectionately named by fans the #blackandgreengrassmachine. It is a 15-race deal for this 2021 season. ForeverLawn will continue to represent Synthetic Turf Resources and Precision Products as sponsors, and are excited to add Jarrett Logistics as a new NASCAR sponsorship partner. 

 

Jarrett, a logistics and supply chain management company, is not only a well-known, fast growing local company, similar to ForeverLawn, but the two companies are also connected by their values. Both companies place a priority on character, integrity, faith, valuing people, and doing things the right way. Additionally, Jarrett President & CEO, W. Michael Jarrett, and ForeverLawn owner Dale Karmie, were friends and classmates at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio, both graduating in the class of 1987.

 

Michael Jarrett is excited about the opportunity to increase exposure for his company and brand. "When you consider the popularity of NASCAR, then add to that the Earnhardt name, this is a great avenue to get our company name and message out to a large group of people," said Jarrett. "The opportunity to partner with ForeverLawn, combined with the pure energy of the sport, makes this a very exciting venture."

 

"What an amazing opportunity for us to be associated with Jarrett Logistics," said Karmie. "It is such a great company and they have strong values that drive their business that are so similar to ours. This is truly a great opportunity for both of our companies to be associated with Jeffrey Earnhardt, JD Motorsports, and the NASCAR Xfinity series."

Really excited for our @TooToughToTame throwback scheme. Rockin my grandpaws 1996 Atlanta Olympics scheme with a @ForeverLawn twist. Our @JDMotorsports01 team are looking for the Gold metal!!! #NASCARthrowback https://t.co/SgE7AU88iF

— Jeffrey Earnhardt (@JEarnhardt1) April 21, 2021

In addition to the five races where Jarrett will be featured on the Jeffrey Earnhardt/ForeverLawn #blackandgreengrassmachine, Jarrett will also be the primary sponsor of their own car for the Mid-Ohio race, which will be one of the cars from the JD Motorsports team. Saturday, April 24 at Talladega will be the first race with Jarrett Logistics on the Team ForeverLawn race car.

 

 

About ForeverLawn

ForeverLawn provides innovative synthetic grass products to create better landscapes worldwide. In areas where real grass is difficult to grow or maintain—due to high traffic or poor conditions—ForeverLawn offers a natural-looking alternative that is beautiful, functional, and durable. ForeverLawn provides premium grass products for specific uses, including DuPont™ ForeverLawn® Select Synthetic Grass, Fusion™, SportsGrass®, Playground Grass™, GolfGreens®, and more. ForeverLawn—Grass without limits. ®

 

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Xtreme Concepts and Ik9 To Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at ISM Raceway

ISM Raceway announced yesterday that Xtreme Concepts and iK9 will serve as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at ISM Raceway on Saturday, March 9, at 2:00 p.m. MST.

The iK9 Service Dog 200 will kick off the exciting racing action this weekend at the newly modernized ISM Raceway. In addition to the entitlement sponsorship, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jeffrey Earnhardt will be hosting a Q&A session with race fans in the INfield behind Gatorade Victory Lane at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday.

Pretty awesome to see my sponsor @iK9_Global not just sponsoring @KyleBusch in the 18 @ToyotaRacing Supra for @JoeGibbsRacing but also being the title sponsor for the @NASCAR_Xfinity series race at @ISMRaceway
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I know who I’m rooting for this weekend 👊🏼 https://t.co/wpm9DZTjwb pic.twitter.com/hBZNfxY3YV

— Jeffrey Earnhardt (@JEarnhardt1) March 7, 2019

“We’re thrilled to welcome Xtreme Concepts to ISM Raceway and showcase the great work they are doing with iK9,” said Julie Giese, ISM Raceway president. “In addition to the NASCAR Xfinity Series race entitlement, their activation throughout the weekend with fans exemplifies their dedication to this sport and the community around it. We’re proud to have them as an ISM Raceway partner.”

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Xtreme Concepts, Inc. is a worldwide leader in providing turnkey security solutions, training and technology integration to U.S. government, military and commercial clients on a global scale. iK9 is a comprehensive Canine Solutions provider for detection and service dogs, along with professional handler education, dedicated to providing world-class canine services to the working dog community.

“We’re excited to partner with ISM Raceway, particularly with the recent completion of their state-of-the-art facility,’ said Landon Ashe, CEO of Xtreme Concepts and iK9. “We knew this was an appropriate track to highlight the service dogs and what they do for our communities through such a big stage like NASCAR.”

Tickets and INfield access wristbands for the iK9 Service Dog 200 are available online at ISMRaceway.com, by phone at 1-866-408-RACE (7223) or in person at the ISM Raceway ticket office. Adult and Junior prices are available.

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Rest In Peace Young #NASCAR Fan - Caleb Hammond

Eleven-Year-Old Passes Away After Fight with Leukemia

Caleb Hammond was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age of nine. Hammond and his family recently decided to stop treatment at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, because it was no longer helping. He returned home to Oskaloosa, Iowa to live the rest of his life away from painful procedures, and to spend time with his family.

Caleb was an avid motorsport fan and amateur racer. He asked for people to send racing stickers to cover his casket if he is unable to overcome his illness.

Of course, the NASCAR Community responded overwhelmingly. Caleb received more than just race stickers for his casket, his name is displayed on over twelve NASCAR race cars at Indy.

NASCAR's #TeamCaleb

1. #38 David Ragan (MENCS)
2. #34 Michael McDowell(MENCS)
3. #72 Corey LaJoie(MENCS)
4. #74 Mike Harmon (NXS)
5. #15 BJ McLeod(NXS)
6. #78 Tommy Joe Martins(NXS)
7. #8 Caesar Bacarella(NXS)
8. #45 Josh Bilicki(NXS)
9. #55 Bayley Currey(NXS)
10. #39 Ryan Sieg(NXS)
11. #38 JJ Yeley(NXS)
12. #93 Jeff Green(NXS)

It is with great sadness, NASCAR Race Mom must report that Caleb Hammond passed away early this morning.

A GoFundMe page has been set-up
to help the family with funeral expenses.
Click Here

Many in @IMS racing in honor and memory of Caleb Hammond today. #TeamCaleb #RIP pic.twitter.com/baNoH8QvBI

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) September 10, 2018

I was lucky enough to meet Caleb Hammond @oskychanllenge in early August. What the racing community did for & with Caleb the last month was amazing. Thoughts and prayers to his family & friends. #teamcaleb #calebstrong #RIP pic.twitter.com/viYWSbUtiH

— Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne) September 10, 2018

Caleb Hammond passed away early this morning. Keep the Hammonds in your thoughts and prayers. The #TeamCaleb decal will be ran in Caleb’s honor at @IMS. #Nascar pic.twitter.com/paTJonKG7Z

— Shawn Magee Design (@SMD_racing) September 10, 2018

Today we race with heavy hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Caleb Hammond. #TeamCaleb pic.twitter.com/t75aoIOxpW

— Jeffrey Earnhardt (@JEarnhardt1) September 10, 2018

🙏🏻 RIP Caleb #TeamCaleb https://t.co/k5tWD43rDo

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) September 10, 2018

We're racing with heavy hearts today.

Thank you Caleb for inspiring us with your battle and letting us be a part of #TeamCaleb. https://t.co/erx8uArnz8

— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) September 10, 2018

We’re all thinking about you Caleb! #TeamCaleb pic.twitter.com/s9WpoauuDB

— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) September 8, 2018

Avid Racing Fan Caleb Hammond Dies After Battle Against Leukemia https://t.co/3TmE3c4aqk #TeamCaleb pic.twitter.com/2N1bDc9aP2

— WHO-HD Ch. 13 News (@WHOhd) September 10, 2018

Very sad to hear of Caleb's passing. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time #TeamCaleb #RIP https://t.co/nF4FB9APeT

— Dave Loebsack (@daveloebsack) September 10, 2018

RIP sweet child🙏🏻 praying for your family! #cancersucks #teamcaleb pic.twitter.com/nuMJ9cJCXW

— Krissie Newman (@NewmanKrissie) September 10, 2018

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StarCom Racing Signs Jeffrey Earnhardt for the 2018 #MENCS Season

Jeffrey Earnhardt, VRX Simulators and StarCom Racing Team Up to Keep Daytona Earnhardt Streak Alive

StarCom Racing,  founded in 2017, is located in North Carolina and fields the 00 and 99 car in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. New to the sport, but eager to succeed, SCR acquired a NASCAR Charter and is running a full 2018 season with the 00 Camaro, staying true to its passion for Chevrolet. Bringing new innovation and competition to the track, the 00 will be piloted by 4th generation cup series driver, Jeffrey Earnhardt.

The team is led by Team Manager, Derrike Cope and Crew Chief, Tony Furr. SCR hit the track in 2017 as a new team in the MENCS. SCR was formed after StarCom Fiber owners, William Woehlemann, Michael Kohler and Matthew Kohler, were the primary sponsor for Derrike Cope earlier in the 2017 season. The owners and board of StarCom Fiber, a New Jersey based Telecommunications Company, saw an amazing opportunity to join forces with veteran Derrike Cope to begin their own MENCS team.

After launching in September 2017, Cope pulled together a team of talented individuals and in just three short months, SCR debuted its brand at the Hollywood Casino 400 in Kansas and then again at the Can-Am 500 in Arizona. After ending its first season on a positive note, with a best 32nd place finish, SCR is looking forward to a successful season, not only on the track, but by growing strong relationships with its partners for an ultimate NASCAR experience off the track as well.

StarCom Racing is please to have signed Jeffrey Earnhardt to compete in this year’s historic 60th running of the DAYTONA 500, and the rest of the season. This will ensure keeping the Earnhardt name alive at the event for the 40th straight year. SCR’s recent Charter acquisition guarantees the team a position in the Great American Race, where it will showcase its partnership with VRX Simulators in the 00 Chevy Camaro, which will be piloted by the 4th generation cup series driver.

Earlier today at the @NASCARHall for our announcement of @JEarnhardt1 as our driver this season! Huge thank you to our partner @VRX_Motorsports! Check out this link for our official press release https://t.co/zawGASajhS pic.twitter.com/AteVo3OCnJ

— StarCom Racing (@StarcomRacing) January 30, 2018

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“I am so appreciative of everyone at StarCom Racing and VRX for having confidence in me and making this a reality,” said Earnhardt. “There’s been an Earnhardt driving in the 500 for 39 years so to be able to keep that streak going for a 40th year means a lot to me and I’m sure a lot of Earnhardt fans are going to be happy to hear this news.”

“It was imperative for our young team to have a sponsored driver for our start-up year, and we did have several options. We felt that Jeffrey was the best fit for our team and VRX has already shown the type of enthusiasm and commitment that SCR has both for Jeffrey and for the sport. It will be a very exciting year for us,” commented Cope.

“I knew Derrike casually before but I didn’t realize how much he knows about race cars. He’s got a tremendous amount of technical expertise and speaking with him gave me confidence that StarCom has big plans and I want to be part of that progression,” said Earnhardt.

“I’m very proud to partner with Jeffrey Earnhardt and StarCom Racing. We’re here to change NASCAR forever. We’re bringing the most powerful technology companies on the planet to do this,” said Robert Stanners, Founder of VRX Simulators. “We have been working on this for seven years, and it’s finally go time! We are proud to continue Earnhardt Nation and its legacy for the 40th year in the 60th running of the DAYTONA 500, with VRX Simulators on board the No. 00 Chevrolet!”

“We are thrilled to welcome Jeffrey and VRX to the StarCom Racing team” says Matt Kohler, President of StarCom Racing. “The duo of Cope and Earnhardt bring experience and excitement for the 00 in 2018!”

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Jeffrey Earnhardt Welcomes K1 Speed Karting Partnership

UPDATE – Two Sponsors Added

Mike's Tint Shop and Detail 2 U have joined as sponsors of the #33 Chevrolet of Jeffrey Earnhardt.

Mike's Tint Shop has been in the business of solar control since 1989. They have been in almost every magazine for their custom tint graphics. Their services include window film for commercial, residential, autos, boats, and RVs.

Detail 2 U uses the latest technology to recondition, restore, and protect your car's exterior and interior. They will always give your vehicle the treatment and protection it deserves and make sure your vehicles look great for years to come.

K1 Speed to be Primary for the #33 Chevrolet for Auto Club Speedway

K1 Speed Karting will be joining Jeffrey Earnhardt for this weekend’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.

Founded in 2003, K1 Speed is the Premier Karting Company in America. Offering highly-advanced and environmentally-friendly electric karts as well as large indoor entertainment venues that feature authentic racing memorabilia, pit cafes, meeting rooms and pool tables, K1 Speed is a great place to visit with family and friends or to host a corporate event or party.

“We are very excited to be working with Jeffrey again at Auto Club Speedway. Southern California is where K1 Speed was established and it’s where the company’s national headquarters is located. So, this weekend is a home track race for all of us. Working with Jeffrey, Mr. Falk, and the entire race team has been an absolute pleasure, and we look forward to seeing the No. 33 Chevrolet take to the track on Sunday,” said Randall Hoppe, Advertising and Band Marketing Manager at K1 Speed.

Jeffrey Earnhardt is the grandson of Seven-Time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of this generation’s most popular driver, Dale Jr. He began his race career piloting a silver 4 cylinder Yugo on the dirt tracks of Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia.

“I’m looking forward to this Sunday’s Auto Club 400, especially after last week’s unfortunate mechanical failure, Jeffrey reported. We’re so glad to have K1 Speed sponsoring us at Fontana. I love racing karts and always have a good time when I get to do it at K1 Speed.”

This weekend will be Earnhardt’s second start at Auto Club Speedway in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. His first was in 2016 with Go Fas Racing. He started thirty-ninth (39) and finished thirty-fourth (34).

Fitting new seat @JEarnhardt1 @CSTMG3330 pic.twitter.com/Tx2gap7M4K

— Joefalk 33 (@Joefalk33) March 20, 2017

Auto Club 400 (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race #5 of 36)

• Date: Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Fontana, CA
• TRACK: Auto Club Speedway
• Scheduled Green Flag (approx): 3:50pm/et

Track Specifications:

• Track/Race Length: 2.0 mile D-shaped oval, 200 laps, 400 miles
• Superspeedway: 2.0-mile oval 75 feet wide with a 15 foot apron
• Banking: turns: 14°; front stretch 11°; backstretch 3°
• Front Stretch: 3,100feet
• Back Stretch: 2,500feet
• Pit Road: 2,200 feet long with 44 individual pit stalls
• Pit Road Speed: 55mph
• Pace Car Speed: 60mph
• Approx: 1,800 Infield RV spaces
• Grandstand seating capacity: 68,000 [was 81,000 & 92,000]
• Opened: 1997

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Jeffrey Earnhardt's 2017 #NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Debut

Daytona 500 Preview by ​Cassandra Myer (NASCARfemale.com)

Jeffrey Earnhardt rolled off starting in P32 in the Great American Race. Making history, Jeffrey is a 4th generation Earnhardt making his start in the biggest race of the season. Making his dreams of carrying on the legacy of his family's name.

As Jeffrey made his first Daytona 500 debut he has a great group of support friends and family from home Mooresville NC and other places across the country to witness history in the making and to support Jeffrey in one of the biggest races of his career.

Running in the mid 30s into the mid 20s, Earnhardt kept it clean making some adjustments on the car due to some issues with the splitter hitting. During Lap 128, when the big crash came out involving Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer & others; Jeffrey avoided damage, pitted and got 4 fresh tires. On lap 136 Jeffrey got into the back of Elliott Sadler causing the 6th caution of the day.

What a kickoff to the 2017 @NASCAR season! @JEarnhardt1 did a hell of a job! Finish did not reflect the smart racing by this kid! #proudDad pic.twitter.com/uoFx3Ocwlg

— Kerry Dale Earnhardt (@KerryDEarnhardt) February 27, 2017

Earnhardt was involved in a crash while running 13th on Lap 141 ending the day. Circle Sport / w TMG called it because of no water pressure and front end damage. Earnhardt finishing P26 in his first attempt in his first Daytona 500.

Follow and chat with Cassandra here: @CassandraAMyers

Not the ending we wanted but man the guys gave me an awesome car and opportunity gotta thank @CSTMG3330 @Starter @Joefalk33 and Curtis Key

— Jeffrey Earnhardt (@JEarnhardt1) February 27, 2017

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Images Courtesy of Jeffrey Earnhardt FB, Taylor Trivett & Friends

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My #NASCAR Experience at Richmond International Raceway

Guest Post by Myers Racing Photography

* Richmond International Raceway 3/4 mile D – Shaped Asphalt Track with a Capacity of 71,00 located in Richmond VA *

Hello guys sorry it took me a while to get this posted but do I have a Wonderful Blog for you. As y’all may know on September 10th 2016 I attended my first Nascar race ever and this blog is to tell you about the experience I had while I was there lets just say it was pretty much the best day of my life LOL I am not kidding it is one of the coolest things I have ever gotten to do so let me tell you about one of the best days of my life.

I had been given two hot passes for this race which gave me access to pits & garage area and I had no idea what to expect I was so nervous knowing I was going to be around the some of the coolest people in Nascar including Drivers, Reporters etc. in the top series of Nascar.

Saturday Morning Sept 10th, 2016

Saturday morning we all woke up @6:00am as soon as I wake up I feel all nausea and absolutely did not feel good at this point I thought let me get up and moving and it will go away but that was the problem this feeling didn’t go away at that point I realized it was my nerves getting the best of me. I could barely move without feeling like I wanted to throw up. I slowly sipped on a bottle of water and put in piece of mint gum to try to ease the neusea feeling it helped just enough for me to get ready and headed toward the track. Before we headed to the track we stopped by Starbucks for some coffee and I couldn’t even drink that I think I took one sip and I threw it away once we got to the track, that’s how nervous I was. Once we got to the track and got parked and we got out and we used the restroom did that nervous feeling start to go way.

Pulling up to the Track was so exciting for me It was so hard to believe that I was finally there I was pretty much one of they happiest girls on earth at the moment but at that point I had no idea what was in store for the rest of the day. We started out on the Aventure of finding the Nascar credentials trailer to get our Hot passes. After being confused we asked for help and the wonderful Guest Services at RIR took us to where we needed to be once we got there we had to fill out amd sign a form for registration to get the hot passes. Once we got everything filled out and was ready to go we found out that we couldn’t get our passes untill 12:30 but the ended up opening earlier because there were a lot of people waiting. As we were standing in line the realization started to kick in that this was happening and it was the most awesome feeling to be standing in line at the Nascar Trailer waiting to get hot passes.

Saturday Afternoon September 10th , 2016

After we got out Hot passes we wandered around the midway and checked out the huge fanatics Tent and then got some lunch waiting on the track to open. After lunch we met up with on of my Nascar Friends from online and then Headed Down to Grid Side Live where different drivers made appearance in front of the fans down on the track wich was pretty awesome to be standing on the Racetrack. As we headed in they handed us Nascar Sprint Cup Sweat Towel man did I need that because it was super hot out.

After hanging down on the track for Grid Side Live my Nascar Friend took us down to Pit road and Garage area as he has had this access before and so he gave us a tour of Pit road. We then eventually ended up at the hauler of Jeffrey Earnhardt and the GoFas Racing Team. Where we met the owner of GoFas Racing son Mason St. Hilaire. We than just stood outside of the Hauler for a bit and when I wasn’t paying attention Jeffrey came out behind me for me to turn around and see him I was like holy crap I am so nervous and he said why you so nervous LOL. In my head I was like because you are Jeffrey Earnhardt that’s why and I was nervous to meet someone I admire so much. I am a fan I will always be there to support him each week no matter what team he is with or how he does in each races, plus he kind a gots me also because he is pretty darn good-looking to but that is such a bonus. I am glad that I can be there to watch him succeed and grow its good to see that for a person who has so much passion for the sport and I can’t wait for the day when he is getting top 10 finishes or even winning races that will be a day I will never forget. I also got to meet Teresa and Tom Keen which if it wasn’t for them I would have never had this experience and words can’t describe how thankful I am for they opportunity they gave me. They are a Sponser of Jeffreys and own a Company called Keen Parts you should defiantly check them out they are great people and I am glad to know them and have them as friends.

 

 

Saturday Evening September 10th, 2016

Other than meeting the person I admire the most Jeffrey Earnhardt which he got a lot of Good Luck hugs LOL I am not kidding he did. There were some other amazing things that happened. I got the honr of standing with the crew on pit road at the car before the race started. At that the point I thought that we were going to have to leave and go back behind the pit wall but that wasn’t the case we go to stand on Pit Road for the Pre- Race ceremonies. All of a sudden I heard line up and I was like holy crap what is happening so I got in line then one of the crew members shouted you can stand by Jeffrey so I did and man was my heart pounding. This was so exciting standing next to Jeffrey and his crew during the Pre – Race Cermonies it was such an awesome experience.

After Pre – Race Cermonies we headed back to the pit box because that’s where we planned on staying for the race, we got there and we were told that we can sit in the Pit Box for the race man was this an awesome experiance. They had scanners so we could listen to Wally Rogers the Crew Chief talk to Jeffrey during the Race.Man was it aweome watching the first round of pit stops exciting.We has the best view coming from the person who has only seen a pit stop on TV. At one point during the race I felt someone tap me on the shoulder it was one of the Crew Members he had handed me some Lugnuts of Jeffreys car. So I had the experiance of a life time and trust me I could probably go on and on but I think this is a good stopping point.

 

 

 

 

There is one last thing I want to tell you. after the race was over we headed back to Jeffreys Hauler to Congratulate him you wanna know why because he hand gotten his Career Best finish in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series P27 and he had led the first two laps under the first caution when I found that out I knew before I left I had to congratulate him I even got hug and I said I knew I was a good Luck Charm and it looks like all those good luck hugs paid off.

P.S I would like to Thank everyone who made this Possible it was a dream come true and I am so fortunate to know such great people and I can’t thank you all enough for giving me this opportunity hopefully I can come hangout with you guys again and Thank You So Much for not only being my friend but being part of my Nascar & racing Family !!!

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2016 Darlington Throwback Paint Schemes

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Ticket for the 2016 Bojangles' Southern 500

Darlington Raceway welcomes back its throwback weekend for the second year (in a five-year plan) after 2015's roaring success with the event. The Bojangles' Southern 500 returns for Labor Day weekend on Sunday, Sept. 4th (6 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). 

The drivers are having a lot of fun with their throwback theme race cars. One of NASCAR Race Mom's favorite throwback car belongs to Kyle Busch.

The No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota will be a replica of the original design Dale Jarrett raced to victory in the 1993 Daytona 500, which was the first-ever win for JGR and Interstate Batteries.

However, nothing beats the Jeffrey Earnhardt's No. 32 Ford scheme, which combines features from the Nos. 2 and 3 Wrangler Chevrolets driven by "The Intimidator" in 1981.

"I'm pretty excited to have the famous yellow and blue paint scheme in honor of my grandfather for this year's Southern 500," said Jeffrey Earnhardt, the son of Kerry Earnhardt. "My grandfather ran this paint scheme in 1981, when he started the season as the No. 2 car driving for Rod Osterlund. When Richard Childress purchased the team halfway through the season it became the famous No. 3 car, so you have that 32 connection, so it's pretty cool to have the chance to bring it back this year. I know we'll have a lot of fun with it, and hope all the great fans enjoy it as well."

You can vote for your favorite throwback paint scheme by Clicking Here.  

Voting ends 5 p.m. ET Sept. 1

The top five fan votes for best paint scheme through Sept. 1 will be presented to a panel of NASCAR Hall of Fame members, who will determine the final selection for the Best Throwback Paint Scheme.

The award will be given to the winning team and driver on Sept. 2, just before the Bojangles' Southern 500 on Sept. 4 (6 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN, SiriusXM).

Last year, Kyle Larson's No. 42 Chevrolet won the award. Finalists included Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick's No. 4 Chevrolet and Josh Wise's No. 32 Ford.