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Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be playing the role of owner and driver again in 2013, running a hand full of races for JR Motorsports. Dale will be looking for his first NASCAR Nationwide series win since 2010 in the No. 88 Tax Slayer Chevrolet. Having won back to back series championships in 1998 and 1999 Dale is no stranger to victory lane winning 13 races in that span.

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Aspen Dental Chevrolet, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Bites Toyota, race out of turn four during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Pennzoil Ford, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 The Home Depot/Husky Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, races Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Sealy Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, is introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, leads Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevrolet, Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/National Wild Turkey Foundation Chevrolet, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Rheem/Budweiser Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 15: Music group Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. attends the Maxim Hot 100 Party at Vanguard on May 15, 2013 in Hollywood, California.


DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, races side by each against Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 11, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.


DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, stands by his car on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.


DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, lead a pack of three wide cars through turn four during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Menards / CertainTeed Chevrolet, Scott Speed, driver of the #95 Jordan Truck Sales / TrackingPoint Ford, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, lead Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, through turn four during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, greets fans during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: (L-R) University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, pose for a photo on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, is congratulated by Dale Earnhardt Jr. in victory lane after Smith won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.


TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Crew members push the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., through the garage area as rain delayed qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. Sprint Cup qualifying was officially canceled due to inclimate weather.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, races Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Quaker State/Menards Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, leads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: (L-R) Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Dover White Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, practices during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.


KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and girlfriend Amy Reimann stand on the grid during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.


KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.


KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, leads Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 The Home Depot/Husky Toyota, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Bad Boy Buggies Chevrolet, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.


KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 19: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet, leads Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 DeWALT Ford, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Bell Helicopters Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, pass National Rifle Association (NRA) signage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the #88 Hellmann's Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the #88 National Guard Chevrolet during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Hellmann's Chevrolet, talks with crew members in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, talks to Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, leads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 The Home Depot/Husky Toyota, and Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 Jet Edge Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 Stanley Ford, Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, pit during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, leads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, climbs into his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.


FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, races Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.


FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Serta Chevrolet, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.


FONTANA, CA - MARCH 22: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the #88 National Guard Chevrolet during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California.


BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.


BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, speaks with Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.


BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, qualifies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.


BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, signs his autograph for fans in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.


LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, leads Ty Dillon, driver of the #33 WESCO Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Reed Sorenson, driver of the #43 Pilot Travel Centers Ford, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Travis Pastrana, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, and Josh Wise, driver of the #40 Curtis Key Plumbing Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy Orange Chevrolet, pulls into the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 07: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy Orange Chevrolet, looks on during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Subway Ford, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, lead the field during a restart during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 3, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, drives ahead of Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 3, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Filters Toyota, talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, in the garage at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: (L-R) Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, talks with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Best Buy Ford, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, looks on from the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.


WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: Dale Earnhardt Jr attends the 2013 ChalleNGe Champions Gala at JW Marriott Hotel on February 26, 2013 in Washington, DC.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, on the final lap of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, are introduced prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: nn7 Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, Kyle Larson, driver of the #32 Clorox Chevrolet, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Toyota, race during the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (R), driver of the #88 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, talks with Scott Lagasse Jr. (L), driver of the #8 Hybrid Light/Boy Scouts of America Chevrolet, in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the #88 National Guard Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (R), driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, talks with chrew chief Steve Letarte (L) in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks to the media during the 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 12: A fan takes a picture of the Gen-6 #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (not pictured) during the Road to Daytona Fueled By Sunoco Tour stop at City Hall on February 12, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida.


ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 11: The #88 National Guard Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (not pictured) prepares to enter the CNN Center during the Road to Daytona Fueled By Sunoco Tour on February 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.


CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 09: NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on February 9, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.


NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: The #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (not pictured) is unloaded from the Road to Daytona Fueled By Sunoco Tour hauler at Fox News Studios on February 7, 2013 in New York City.


NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: The #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (not pictured) is seen displayed at Fox News Studios on February 7, 2013 in New York City.


BRISTOL, CT - FEBRUARY 06: The Gen-6 #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (not pictured) at ESPN headquarters on February 6, 2013 in Bristol, Connecticut as part of the Road to Daytona Tour.


DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 05: A breakfast roundtable discussion takes place in front of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (not pictured) on February 5, 2013 at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.


CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 23: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver for Hendrick Motorsports, speaks to the media during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 23: (L-R) Jeff Gordon, team owner Rick Hendrick, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. speak to the media during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.


CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 18: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Hendrick Chevrolet, in action during NASCAR Testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 11: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 Toyota, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Chevrolet, lead a group of cars through the tri-oval during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. drives the #88 Chevrolet during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.


CONCORD, NC - DECEMBER 12: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 12, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.


CONCORD, NC - DECEMBER 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 11, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, speaks after winning the NMPA Most Popular Driver of the Year Award during the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at Encore Las Vegas on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: (L-R) Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, laughs with Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont 20 Years Celebratory Chevrolet, during NASCAR After The Lap at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: (L-R) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick sit on stage during NASCAR After The Lap at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mt. Dew Chevrolet, stands on stage during NASCAR After The Lap at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mt. Dew Chevrolet, performs a burnout in front of Encore and the Wynn during the NASCAR Victory Lap on the Las Vegas Strip on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks to the media after the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at Encore Las Vegas on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 28: Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (R) and Amy Reimann (L) pose during the NASCAR Evening Series at Charlie Palmer Steak part of the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas on November 28, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 28: (Back row L-R) Drivers Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Greg Biffle participate on stage in a version of the game 'Are you Smarter then a Fifth Grader?' during NASCAR Fanfest presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway at the Fremont Street Experience on November 28, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 28: Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. participates on stage in a version of the game 'Are you Smarter then a Fifth Grader?' during NASCAR Fanfest presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway at the Fremont Street Experience on November 28, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 28: Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. greets and signs autographs for fans during NASCAR Fanfest presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway at the Fremont Street Experience on November 28, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, leads Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.


HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Regan Smith (R), driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses with Cup Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr (L). and crew cheif Steve Letarte (C) in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.


HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet through the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.


MIAMI BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 15: The car of Dale Earnhardt Jr, #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet is displayed during NASCAR Championshp Drive at Lummus Park on November 15, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida.


AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, leads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, and Casey Mears, driver of the #13 GEICO Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, leads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.


AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.


FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, leads cars down the frontstretch during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Farmland Ford, leads Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.


FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits in the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet before the start of practice for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.


RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 28: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-Hour Energy Benefiting Avon Foundation for Women Toyota, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.


RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 28: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-Hour Energy Benefiting Avon Foundation for Women Toyota, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.
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Nascar Unleashed review. Classic Game Room reviews NASCAR UNLEASHED for Xbox 360 from Firebrand Games and Activision. This NASCAR meets Wipeout HD racing game has players driving through fictional courses based on real world NASCAR tracks and smashing other cars for points, jumping and destroying obstacles. CGR Nascar Unleashed video review gameplay shows Nascar action game racing game play with famous NASCAR drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Denny Hamlin (FED EX #11!, just like my PlaySeat!)


NASCAR on FOX: Dale Jr. finishes 5th

NASCAR on FOX: Dale Jr. finishes 5th Hear from Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the race in Phoenix. From: FoxSports Views: 21 2 ratings Time: 01:01 More in Sports


Daytona 500 Victory Lane with Jimmie Johnson 48!

Daytona 500 Victory Lane with Jimmie Johnson 48! Mr. "5x" finds his way to victory at Daytona for the second time in his career. Jimmie Johnson held off Dale Earnhardt Jr. to become the first race winner in the Gen 6 version of the stockcar. Check out all the racing news on www.nascar.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:20 More in Sports


Final lap of the 2013 Daytona 500

Final lap of the 2013 Daytona 500 Jimmie Johnson leads Dale Earnhardt Jr. to the finish line in the Great American Race. Behind them, Mark Martin and Brad Keselowski are followed by Ryan Newman to round out the top 5. For more coverage, check out www.nascar.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:06 More in Sports


Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car leaves track

RAW VIDEO: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car leaves track. Video: Erika Esola


Daytona 500: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin at post-race presser

Daytona 500: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin at post-race presser. Video: Mike Parsons


Hammond: Not just a driver

Hammond: Not just a driver Jeff Hammond on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s personality off the track. From: FoxSports Views: 4 1 ratings Time: 01:24 More in Sports


Dale Jr blows a motor during 2013 Daytona 500 practice

Dale Jr blows a motor during 2013 Daytona 500 practice During Wednesday's Daytona 500 practice, Dale Earnhardt Jr blows a motor following a crash. For full Daytona coverage, tune-in FOX! For more racing action, check out www.NASCAR.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 28 2 ratings Time: 01:57 More in Sports


Has anyone told you that you look like Dale Jr?

Has anyone told you that you look like Dale Jr? Miss Sprint Cup Kim Coon stopped at the Sunoco station across from Daytona International Speedway Wednesday to pose with the new Gen-6 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars. Little did she know that the photographer would be a Dale Earnhardt Jr. lookalike, aka Jonathan Ferry with Getty Images. For more NASCAR news, check out: www.NASCAR.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 5 1 ratings Time: 00:32 More in Sports


NASCAR Gen-6 cars visit Fox Plaza in NYC

NASCAR Gen-6 cars visit Fox Plaza in NYC The NASCAR Gen-6 cars of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Clint Bowyer and Brad Keselowski were parked on the corner of 48th & 6th in Manhattan, New York, as part of the NASCAR #Gen Road to Daytona Fueled By Sunoco. The timelapse photo was taken with an iPad Mini inside the Fox News headquarters. For more NASCAR news, check out: www.NASCAR.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 147 4 ratings Time: 00:45 More in Sports


Dale Earnhardt Jr. In Need Of Sponsor

NASCAR's most popular driver for 10 consecutive years, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will enter the 2013 season with 13 unsponsored races.


Up to Speed: Catching up with Hendrick and Earnhardt Ganassi

Up to Speed: Catching up with Hendrick and Earnhardt Ganassi On the final day of the Sprint Media Tour, Alan Cavanna catches up with Hendrick Motorsports drivers: Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hendrick is focused on two things in 2013: winning and winning. Also announced, Earnhardt Ganassi racing drivers Jaimie McMurray and Juan Pablo Montoya reveal 2013 sponsors and renewed focus on the top spot. For more NASCAR coverage, be sure to check out www.NASCAR.com. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 13 2 ratings Time: 01:52 More in Sports


Dale Earnhardt Jr.'S Strange New Business Venture

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been racing for 14-years now, resulting in boatloads of sponsorships and products with his name attached to it. But there's one product the NASCAR driver has yet to slap his name on…his own potato chips.


Earnhardt Jr., Keselowski react to the next generation car

Earnhardt Jr., Keselowski react to the next generation car Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski share their impressions of the sixth-generation Sprint Cup Series cars after a test at Charlotte Motor Speedway. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 31 1 ratings Time: 02:11 More in Sports


Season in Review: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Season in Review: Dale Earnhardt Jr. From his victory at Michigan to dealing with a concussion suffered at Talladega, Dale Earnhardt Jr. reflects on the highs and lows of his 2012 season. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 70 11 ratings Time: 02:43 More in Sports


Post-Race Reactions: Miami

Post-Race Reactions: Miami Elliott Sadler on a disappointing finish to 2012, plus owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and rookie Austin Dillon. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 68 1 ratings Time: 03:00 More in Sports


CUP: Finish Mayhem - Daytona 2012

CUP: Racing to the finish, a number of cars wreck, including Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Greg Biffle.


NASCAR RaceDay: Dale Jr. - Sonoma

NASCAR RaceDay: The RaceDay crew catch up with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and ask his if his win puts him in championship conversation.


NASCAR Race Hub: Steve Letarte

Race Hub: Danielle Trotta sits down with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew chief Steve Letarte about the team's first win in four years. June 22nd, 2012


Jimmy's Take: Jr. Nation - You're Welcome!

Jimmy's Take: Jimmy Spencer gives us his take on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s win including why he was so hard on him all these years. June 20th, 2012


NASCAR Race Hub: Dale Jr. at Michigan

Race Hub: Danielle Trotta and Elliott Sadler recap the race from Michigan where Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes his first win in four years. June 19th, 2012


Wind Tunnel: Dale Jr. wins at Michigan

Wind Tunnel: Dave Despain, guest co-host Krista Voda talk to Rick Hendrick about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s much needed win in Michigan this past weekend.


CUP: Michigan - 2012

CUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. snaps a 4-year long winless streak and reduces Matt Kenseth's points lead to just 4.


NASCAR Victory Lane: Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Michigan

NASCAR: John Roberts, Kenny Wallace and Kyle Petty interview Dale Earnhardt Jr., coming off his first win since 2008.


CUP: All-Star Showdown - 2012

CUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads every lap to win and AJ Allmendinger overcomes a flat tire coming to the green to take 2nd and the final transfer spot.


CUP: Galaxy Grid - Row 1

CUP: SPEED Center sets a grid of the greatest drivers to race in the All-Star race. Davey Alison and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will lead the pack to the green. May 19th, 2012


NASCAR Victory Lane: Dale Jr.'s Day - Talladega

NASCAR: There was a lot of hope that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would break into Victory Lane at Talladega. Even though he survived to the checkered flag, he finished a disappointing 9th.


CUP: Richmond - 2012

CUP: Kyle Busch's put crew puts him out front after a late caution, and he drives away from Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the win.


NASCAR Race Hub: Drifting with Junior and Juan

Race Hub: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Juan Pablo Montoya get some experience drifting at Charlotte Motor Speedway and talk about how their season is going.


CUP: Jr. Takes Out Gordon - Bristol 2012

CUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon collide, cutting Gordon's tire and sending him into the wall.


Wind Tunnel: Jade Gurss March 12th

Wind Tunnel: Dave Despain talks to Jade Gurss, Dale Earnhardt Jr. former PR Rep and author of a new book about the 2001 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.


NASCAR Race Hub: Lance McGrew

Race Hub: Danielle Trotta speaks with Lance McGrew about his experience as Dale Earnhardt Jr's crew chief.


CUP: Bud Shootout Big One #2 - 2012

CUP: Joey Logano and Marcos Ambrose take out a number of contenders in the front of the pack, including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick.


NASCAR Race Hub: Steve Letarte

Race Hub: Danielle Trotta sits down with Steve Letarte,crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. to discuss his 2012 expectations.


Daytona Preseason Thunder: Pack Incident

Daytona Preseason Thunder: Juan Pablo Montoya, Jeff Burton, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. get tangled up in the pack at Daytona.


Daytona Preseason Thunder: Jimmie Johnson

Daytona Preseason Thunder: Jimmie Johnson talks about working with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and answers some Daytona trivia.


Daytona Preseason Thunder: Junior on Danica

Daytona Preseason Thunder: Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about Danica Patrick testing at Daytona.


Daytona Preseason Thunder: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Daytona Preseason Thunder: Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets a few laps in on track and talks about the off-season.


CUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Awards Speech - 2011

NASCAR: 7th place Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives his speech at the 2011 NASCAR Awards Banquet.


NASCAR Race Hub: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Race Hub: Steve Byrnes chats with NASCAR Sprint Cup driver of the #88 Hendrick Chevy Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his take on the season and what his plans are for the off-season.


NASCAR Race Hub: Jr. and Edwards

Race Hub: Steve Byrnes talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards about the Chase and their strategy.


NASCAR Race Hub: Richmond Recap

Race Hub: Steve Byrnes gives us a quick recap of the race from Richmond including in-car audio from Dale Earnhardt Jr.


NASCAR Race Hub: Dale Jr. Full Interview

Race Hub: See the full-length version of Steve Byrnes' interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Over 10 additional minutes!


CUP: Atlanta Practice - 2011

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighs in on his new contract extension as Brad Keselowski has both highs and lows in practice.


The 10: The Earnhardts

The 10: Ralph, Dale Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are the first family to have three generations of Champions in any sport but NASCAR is home,


NASCAR Race Hub: Dale Jr. Interview

Race Hub: Steve Byrnes' sits down with Dale Earnhardt Jr. about his career, fans, and life.


Jimmy's Take: Jr. Nation vs. Chad

Jimmy's Take: Jimmy Spencer reflects on some of the craziness from Daytona including Chad Knaus' call to bring Jimmie Johnson in to pit without Dale Earnhardt Jr.


Jimmy's Take: Jr. vs. Martin

Jimmy's Take: Jimmy Spencer takes a look at what really made Dale Earnhardt Jr. upset after Mark Martin got into him at Michigan.
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