Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr.) was born on October 10th, 1974 and is currently 50 years old. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the most popular stock car racing drivers in the world. His breakthrough in the racing world came in 2000 during the Winston Cup series. Dale initially rode number 8 and later changed to no. 88 after he left Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
He founded
The Dale Jr. Foundation in 2007 to reach underprivileged youths to help them improve their confidence and education and have an opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals. The foundation has contributed to over 400 organizations both locally and nationally. He also launched the Dirty Mo Radio podcast network in 2013 which focuses on the behind-the-scenes of the racing world.
In 2017, he retired from full-time competition and became a commentator for NASCAR on NBC and has also participated in the part-time NASCAR Xfinity series. After the expiration of his contract with NBC in 2023, he joined Amazon and TNT NASCAR coverage.
His success at Talladega Superspeedway and Daytona International Speedway saw him earn the nickname the
Pied Piper. Dale is a 15 consecutive times winner of the
Most Popular Driver award from 2003-2017. He is the owner of Hammerhead Entertainment, a media production house famously known for the television show,
Back in the Day, a trivia and information show of the races from the 1960s and 1970s. Dale has twice been featured on the cover of
EA Sports’ NASCAR Thunder 2003 video game. Other TV shows he’s been featured in include two episodes of
MTV Cribs, an episode of
Yes, Dear, and
Fast N’ Loud.
Dale has appeared in a number of music videos from celebrated artists including Jay-Z, Kid Rock, Cheryl Crow, Nickelback, and Trace Adkins.
Additionally, he co-owns FilterTime, an air filter delivery service, and Whiskey River Beer restaurants.
Dale Earnhardt’s notable books include a series of jacketed picture books featuring a character named
Buster. The books are ideal for kids ages 4-8 and help the readers to overcome the anxiety of any challenges in life and how to collaborate with teammates to shield against losses.
His 2002 book
Driver#8 is a behind-the-scenes book through which he shares everything about his first Winston Cup Season.
In 2018, Dale Collaborated with Ryan McGee and published
Racing to the Finish: My Story book. Through this book, he shares how his racing career and injuries have transformed him, the reasons why he decided to retire after 18 years behind the wheel, and his plans for the future.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.: F.A.Q
When was Dale Earnhardt Jr. Born? How old is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born on October 10th, 1974. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is currently 50 years old.
Where was Dale Earnhardt Jr. Born?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA and is American.
What was the first book Dale Earnhardt Jr. wrote?
The first book written by Dale Earnhardt Jr. was Driver #8, published in 2002.
What was the most recent book Dale Earnhardt Jr. wrote?
His most recently released work was Buster and the Christmas Parade (a short story) on October 1st, 2024.
Will there be any more books by Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Dale Earnhardt Jr. written?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has written 5 books. 3 books in the Buster the Race Car Series, 2 books in the Non-Fiction Books.