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Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been through it all at Daytona International Speedway. The 50-year-old was twice a winner in the Daytona 500, a race his father also won, but was also killed in a crash.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. blinked back tears as the moment hit him at Daytona International Speedway — a track bursting with triumph and tragedy for his family — that he was ...

For Dale Earnhardt Jr, making peace with his toughest memory at Daytona has allowed him to embrace what makes the track special. Earnhardt Jr. experienced another great memory at Daytona ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. has resisted the lure of his family team going NASCAR Cup Series racing because he wants to make sure it makes sense economically. From an emotional ...

Just a few days removed from the Daytona 500 and on the anniversary of his father’s death, Dale Earnhardt Jr. took to Twitter to reveal a new gift he had received. It was one of Dale Earnhardt ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — His left hand clenched into a fist, his body frozen in anticipation, Dale Earnhardt Jr. stared at the large video board and watched history. As the frenzied final laps of ...

Dale Earnhardt, known as "The Intimidator," left an indelible mark on NASCAR, revolutionizing the sport with his aggressive driving style, relentless competitiveness, and magnetic personality.

"A high-energy and fierce voiceover script covering Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s historic return ... owned 3 or 4 luxury cars — then Dr. J gave him a reality check. Here's how America's car obsession ...

Former driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., watches as a crew works on Justin Allgaier's car during a practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Daytona International ...