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RICHMOND, VA – SEPTEMBER 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) Unilever United For America Chevrolet spending time with his daughters Isla Rose on pit road prior to the Go Bowling 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on September 11, 2021, at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, VA. (Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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RICHMOND, VA – SEPTEMBER 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) Unilever United For America Chevrolet spending time with his daughters Isla Rose on pit road prior to the Go Bowling 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on September 11, 2021, at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, VA. (Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Recently, iRacing president Steve Myers narrated a story that involved former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. Around three years prior, he and the ex-Hendrick Motorsports driver gathered at an abandoned race track. Together, they were picking weeds in cold and rainy weather. Since then, a lot of things have changed for Myers in his personal and professional life.
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As it happened, Myers lost nearly 50 pounds, and the North Wilkesboro Speedway will be back in NASCAR in 2023. Dale Jr replied to his tweet, suggesting that Myers’ own efforts resulted in the weight loss. In addition to that, the former driver declared that Myers had a ‘Midas Touch’.
How did NASCAR fans react to the Dale Earnhardt Jr revelation?
Of course, there were some jokes about ‘messing with weed’. Others shared their own stories of losing weight. However, they did confess that spending time with Dale Jr. would be a lot cooler, especially when reviving a classic race track. There were even people who were hoping that their favorite race tracks received the North Wilkesboro treatment.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) December 9, 2022
Usually you gain weight when messing with weed 😂
— Daddy Luttrell 🏁 (@josephcluttrell) December 9, 2022
I lost 50 pounds this year, too. But I didn't do anything near as cool as hanging with Dale Jr and helping revive a NASCAR treasure. Congratulations!!
— Kevin McKenzie (@KevinMcKenzie22) December 9, 2022
Lord if I could ask for one thing, it would be to reclaim Nazareth Speedway and make it the destination for Indycar once again
— Marko Favre (@MarkoFavre) December 9, 2022
One thing is for sure, people cannot wait to see the Cup cars in action at North Wilkesboro. Some fans even joked that when Dale Earnhardt Jr asks someone for a favor, saying no is not an option. People even thanked the former NASCAR star for spearheading the restoration of the North Wilkesboro Speedway.
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NORTH WILKESBORO, NC – AUGUST 31: Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3 smiles on the starting grid just before the Cars Tour LMSC 125 on Aug 31, 2022, at the North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, NC. Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire AUTO: AUG 31 Cars Tour LMSC 125 Icon220831014
What an amazing success story, or should I say stories. Can't wait to head over to catch a race. Until then, I've joined iRacing and trying my hand at it virtually.
— Perry Davenport (@prd6mod) December 9, 2022
🥰 moral of the story, pick weeds with Dale when he suggests picking weeds
— Trex (@Trex_TIF) December 9, 2022
Thanks for everything you've done to help bring NB back!
— Andy Roberts (@w3kn) December 9, 2022
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Can't wait for the rsce at Wilkesboro!!!!
— Mike Pilarowski (@MikePilarowski) December 9, 2022
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. will now be a little nervous as the speedway’s grand return to NASCAR approaches. Although he has done all that he can to restore the track and make fans’ wildest dreams come true, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. If the iconic NASCAR oval can provide some great racing, Dale Jr will be vindicated. Additionally, it will ensure that the track stays on the calendar in the long run.
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