Fans last saw him professionally race in 2017. He has been an integral part of NASCAR since, through calling races or through his analyses, and also through his widely watched podcast, Dale Jr Download. But to see him drive is something fans yearn for. He is Dale Earnhardt Jr.
For @DaleJr, it's a return to his roots this weekend at @FlorenceMSpdwy pic.twitter.com/iMmfeuxdfD
— NASCAR Roots (@NASCARRoots) November 17, 2022
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For most the sleepy small town of Florence means little, but Dale Earnhardt Jr isn’t most people. Florence is a very special town for him. ”I raced at Florence every Friday night, probably 14 times a year,” he said on his Dale Jr Download podcast.
Florence is back in the news as it has been announced that Dale Jr is going to run the South Carolina 400 here this weekend. He said “I was part of that experience back in the 90s when we ran the 400 at the end of those years. I had so many amazing experiences there back in the 90s. I want this race track to survive. Hopefully this is a great way for them to end the season.”
In the 90s, the race was known as Myrtle Beach 400; it was renamed after being shifted to Florence a few years ago. He explained on the SiriusXM Speedway podcast, “It’s a pretty important race if you know the history of the 400 they used to run at Myrtle Beach, and when Myrtle Beach went away they brought it over to Florence. I’ve been wanting to go back to that race track and actually race… It’s a really cool track.”
Fans in South Carolina, and in general, will be very excited to see Dale Jr back in the car. Hopefully, it translates into more races for the legend.
NASCAR Roots features Dale Earnhardt Jr’s return to the tracks
NASCAR Roots has been hyping up Dale Jr’s return to racing on all its social media handles, and the NASCAR website. They posted an emotional montage of a young Dale Jr.
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Fans are gearing up eagerly to see the Hall of Famer return –
Looking forward to this. Three days at @FlorenceMSpdwy. Two days bringing it to you on @FloRacing with @NASCARRoots @Ebrennan45 @theoneNonlyJKD Big field of cars. https://t.co/G06TxWHz1Q
— Matthew Dillner (@MatthewDillner) November 18, 2022
We know he’s going back to his roots but the real question is is he bringing back the frosted tips?
— Doc (@y_doc_senoj91) November 17, 2022
Great video….rips at the heart strings…thank you!!
— Jason Russell (@JRussell333) November 18, 2022
One heck of a driver, that's for sure!
— 🐻🏒 (@bruinscoverage_) November 17, 2022
@DaleJr thanks for everything you do for NASCAR. To be honest I wasn't a Sr. fan ( I was a Gordon fan) but your dad raised Kelly and yourself right. Yall are the best thing for NASCAR!
— Matthew Burfitt (@mburfitt66) November 18, 2022
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Baby Junebug https://t.co/BG2597EgFo
— jada❤️ (@Nascarforever10) November 17, 2022
Fans also commented on NASCAR’s Instagram post. One fan commented, “So freaking awesome so wished I could get there!!!”
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Can Dale Jr make the race a poetic return to racing for the legend? Let us know your thoughts!