“Miss You Dad” – Kelley Earnhardt’s Emotional Tribute for Dale Earnhardt on His 23rd Death Anniversary

Dale Earnhardt is still a greatly respected name in the NASCAR community. Not only did he clinch 76 victories throughout his career, he still ranks 8th on the all-time NASCAR Cup wins list. What made Earnhardt immortal was his on-track dominance, as he rightfully earned the moniker ‘The Intimidator’. However, his death on a fateful day in 2001 during the Daytona 500 will forever be etched in every fan’s heart. As the world reached the 23rd year of his passing, Dale Earnhardt’s daughter Kelley Earnhardt Miller solemnly remembered her father, who was not just a great racer but was also an equally loving father. And Kelley’s words were certainly a testament to that fact.

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Taking to Instagram, Kelley Earnhardt Miller shared a video collage showcasing her father’s life inside and outside the NASCAR tracks. Featuring the Earnhardt family’s pictures from when Dale Junior and his siblings were just teenagers to Dale Earnhardt celebrating his wins, the collage gave fans a peek at many unseen moments. 

Sharing how she still misses having her father around, Kelley captioned the post, “The same thoughts, feelings, emotions, wishes and regrets year over year. Miss you dad.”

After The Intimidator’s passing, his then ex-wife Brenda Lorraine Gee Jackson was a great source of support and strength for her two children, who were like Dale Earnhardt’s shadows. The mother also played a vital part in their business ventures as she joined JR Motorsports in 2004 and continued to be a part of the organization for the majority of her life. However, the mother-of-two passed away in 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. On the occasion of her fifth death anniversary, Kelley Earnhardt had also paid tribute to her mother. 

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Although Dale Earnhardt parted ways with his wife earlier, Brenda Jackson continued to positively influence her children’s lives. She was a whole-hearted supporter of the Dale Jr Foundation. Brenda also supported Dale Jr when he decided to step back from full-time racing due to concussions. In January this year, Kelley dedicated an Instagram post to her mother, who passed away in April 2019.

Brenda was also known for her vibrant personality. “Her sarcastic musings and straightforward approach injected a brand of humor at JR Motorsports that became part of its fabric as it grew into a full-time NASCAR racing operation in 2006 and a championship-winning organization in 2014,” a statement from JR Motorsports read at the time.

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Brenda and Dale Earnhardt continue to be a positive influence in the Earnhardt household till date.