$238 Billion Sponsor Forced Dale Earnhardt Jr and Chase Elliott To Change Jobs Once

Dale Earnhardt Jr was born to a name of rich heritage in NASCAR. But he didn’t make it to the top just like that. He had his struggles. So he understands how much support is required for a person to attain their goals, ambitions, and aspirations.

Dale Earnhardt Jr had a long and distinguished career in NASCAR. He completed 631 races over 19 years while competing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Junior has also been a two-time Busch Series champion and a two-time Daytona 500 champion. He has a lot of experience stored in his hands for sure.

Chase Elliott on the other hand is his contemporary. In his very short career, the 26-year-old has achieved a lot of things – things that even Dale Jr couldn’t manage to achieve at that age. Chase is already a NASCAR Cup Series champion, a NASCAR Regular Season champion, and won the 2020 NASCAR All-Star Race.

The two drivers also shared a team for a short period of time when they raced for Hendrick Motorsports. As part of their commercial commitments, they were sponsored by Mountain Dew – a brand owned by the $238 billion soft drinks major, PepsiCo. For the company, they also did a few media duties which included the ‘Dew Time Off’ series. They allowed a young girl working at a carwash some time off so that she could pursue Taekwondo. And in return the two NASCAR legends took up the car washing duties.

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Surely a welcome move from two brilliant drivers of the NASCAR. Stuff like this is what motivates and inspires young people, and it’s always interesting to know that your car is washed by NASCAR legends!

Celebrating Dale Earnhardt Jr, Coca-Cola removed from name

19 years is a long time at the top. To have raced for 19 years in NASCAR is no easy feat and his legendary status amongst NASCAR drivers shows that.

Recently, NASCAR decided to rename the eNASCAR iRacing Coca-Cola Series Championship trophy in Dale Earnhardt Jr’s honor. Dale Jr won the first race in the history of the iRacing Coca-Cola Series. His Xfinity Series team, JR Motorsports, also owns a franchise in the iRacing Series.

NASCAR President Steve Phelps said on the occasion, “For decades, there has been no more important ambassador for NASCAR than you. Your love and enthusiasm for NASCAR racing extends all areas of the sport — and that includes racing simulation and the influential role that iRacing has played in today’s NASCAR. Your commitment to iRacing has helped the technology grow over the years to become a widely popular platform that is helping NASCAR reach and engage new fans around the world.”

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He might have missed out on a couple of trophies over his career but that doesn’t define him. Dale Jr was, is and will remain one of the biggest names to have raced in NASCAR.