Dale Earnhardt Jr., born on October 10, 1974, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, is the son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Brenda Lorraine. Following his parents' divorce shortly after his birth, Dale was raised primarily by his father and sister, Kelley, especially after a fire destroyed their home when he was six years old. His older sister Kelley often took care of him while their father was frequently away, competing in NASCAR events. He also has a half-brother named Kerry.
Earnhardt Jr. developed an interest in motorsports at an early age. He attended the high-performance driving school operated by former driver Andy Hillenburg, further fueling his passion for racing. At 17, he began his career in competitive motorsports with a 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo he shared with Kelley. He entered the Late Model Stock Car Division, racing primarily on short tracks across North and South Carolina. Among the venues where he competed were the Myrtle Beach Speedway in South Carolina and East Carolina Motor Speedway in Robersonville, North Carolina, where he drove a No. 3 Chevrolet, a number iconic in NASCAR due to his father's legacy.
From 1996 to 1997, Dale Earnhardt Jr. participated in nine NASCAR Busch Series races (now known as the Xfinity Series). His talent quickly became evident, and by 1998 he was racing full-time for Dale Earnhardt Inc., his father's racing team. That year, he won the Busch Series championship—a feat he would repeat in 1999—greatly enhancing his reputation in the racing community.
Earnhardt Jr. made his full-time debut in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2000 and soon earned his first career win at the DirecTV 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, making him one of a few drivers to win a Cup race within their first full season. Over the years, he achieved numerous victories, including two wins at the prestigious Daytona 500, in 2004 and 2014. Known for his fan-friendly approach and consistency on superspeedways, he became one of the most popular drivers in NASCAR history. He retired from full-time competition in 2017 after a celebrated career.
In addition to his accomplishments on the track, Dale Earnhardt Jr. also built a successful career off of it, becoming a broadcaster, team owner, and media entrepreneur. He married interior designer Amy Reimann in 2016, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Isla Rose Earnhardt, in 2018. Dale Jr.’s broader legacy includes not only his racing accolades but also his impact on popularizing NASCAR and his contributions to motorsports culture.
| Birth Date: | 10 Oct, 1974 |
| Age: | 45 yrs |
| Occupations: | NASCAR team owner Racing automobile driver |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Kannapolis |
| Education: | Oak Ridge Military Academy Mitchell Community College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American racecar driver |
| Net Worth 2021: | 300 million |
