“Darn Genetic Diseases” – NASCAR Legend’s Daughter Offers Tear-Inducing Health Update as Dale Earnhardt Jr & Fans Offer Prayers

A series of tragic news has taken over the world of NASCAR. Just over a week ago, former Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson unexpectedly lost his in-laws in Oklahoma. And now, there’s some more upsetting news at hand. This time around, it concerns a NASCAR legend, who has something in common with Johnson.

Regardless of their age, the NASCAR faithful continue to cherish their heroes and keep them in high regard. However, many, including Dale Earnhardt Jr, were left jolted and devastated by the news brought by the daughter of one of the legends.

Months after not keeping well, NASCAR legend’s daughter provides a heart-breaking update on her father

More often than not, it is witnessed that daughters tend to be more close to their fathers. Unsurprisingly, Cale Yarborough too has had a strong relationship with his daughter Kelley.

It is no secret how Yarborough made the fans go gaga with his driving during his racing days. Winning three consecutive championships in NASCAR’s top division is no joke. In fact, he remains one of the only two drivers to achieve this feat. Not just that, with 83 wins to his name, he is tied with Jimmie Johnson in the all-time NASCAR Cup Series race winners’ list.

While he did amazingly well on the track, Yarborough did manage to balance his personal life equally well. Having said that, with age, the 84-year-old has struggled with his health. Just a couple of months back, it was reported that the Timmonsville-born driver was not keeping well. Unfortunately, it only gets worse with what his daughter Kelley had to disclose recently. In a post shared on Twitter, painful news about her father’s health came to light.

After undergoing a genetic test, results confirmed that Yarborough is suffering from a very rare genetic disorder. Despite no cure readily available, his family is giving their best to treat the symptoms. Naturally, his loyal fans were taken aback as they reacted to this upsetting news.

Not just the fans, even Dale Earnhardt Jr, who has a close relationship with the Yarborough family, reacted to this update.

Cale Yarborough’s disheartening news brings the fanbase together

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It is well-known that Cale Yarborough was deeply adored by the fans during his NASCAR days. In fact, not many know but he won the 1967 Grand National Series Most Popular Driver award. From there on, he only got more connected with the fans with his impressive driving, gaining their love and following.

Naturally, the news Kelley brought shook the legendary driver’s fanbase. Dale Jr himself retweeted the post by Johnny Dickson, thereby confirming the news and being compassionate towards the Yarborough family. Other than him, many fans reacted in various fashions but united when it came to sending prayers to their beloved driver.

“Dog gone it! Darn genetic diseases!”

“Some friends of mine were driving by in the ‘90’s and stopped to take a picture in front of  Cale’s house. He came out and showed them around. A legend.”

“My dads favorite driver. Sending prayers!”

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“One of  my all-time heros.”

“Thank you for the update. Co to yes thoughts and prayers are with Cale and his family. #GetWellCale”

“Only something borderline unheard of can knock down Ol’ Hickory. Hope he is able to hold it off for awhile.”

“Prayers for Cale and family as they deal with this diagnosis, Lord hold them in palm of your hand and give them peace”

“Best wishes to the legend!”

All said and done, it remains to be seen how the medications and therapy help Yarborough. At the moment, the best that anyone can do is pray for him and hopefully make the impossible possible.

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