After North Wilkesboro was announced to be a part of the Cup Series calendar next year, many old-school fans of the sport seemed to be elated with the news. NASCAR spotter and podcaster, Brett Griffin feels NASCAR has abandoned its hardcore fan base in order to please the new generation of people. He also believes that old-schoolers would love to see the addition of North Wilkesboro in the regular Cup Series. During the podcast, Griffin stated [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rTHP8lRUIkAS7oDIgaxWl?si=SfuooQXTSx6clK8LhT9I_Q&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1], “This is gonna make some people upset but I feel like we’ve alienated some of our hardcore fans and we’ve been chasing the ghost. Like we want this West Coast fan, we want this fan that loves TikTok.” is Hailed for $18 Million North Wilkesboro Revival [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-fans-ignite-dark-brandon-rises-trend-after-president-biden-is-hailed-for-18-million-north-wilkesboro-revival/] He added, “We went back to our roots we went back to short-track racing, we went to a place with worn-out asphalt where tires were gonna wear out, guys have to gotta manage their stuff, and people like Dale Junior who appreciate the history of the sport are going to go nuts over this.” FORMER NASCAR DRIVER DALE EARNHARDT JR FINISHES THIRD AT NORTH WILKESBORO POST-REVIVAL RACE Junior stormed to finish in third place in front [https://www.cbssports.com/nascar/news/dale-earnhardt-jr-finishes-third-in-cars-tour-late-model-race-at-north-wilkesboro/] of a sold-out crowd at North Wilkesboro Speedway during the CARS Tour’s Window World 125. This was the first time a proper race was held at the venue ever since it was revived from its dilapidated state. Dale Earnhardt Jr [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1390165359.jpg]MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 07: Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the #88 Hellmann’s Fridge Hunters Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Call 811 Before You Dig 250 powered by Call 811.com at Martinsville Speedway on April 07, 2022, in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) He drove in his iconic number 3, Green and Yellow Sun Drop livery Chevrolet. Dale Earnhardt Jr [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt-jr/] managed to qualify in P6 and then as the race started he managed to climb up to the third position before the chequered flag dropped. The race was won by Carson Kvapil, who is a late model driver for Junior’s team, JR Motorsports [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/jr-motorsports/]. WATCH STORY: NASCAR Fans Suggest Candidates to Dale Earnhardt Jr in His Quest to Find the Next Noah Gragson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nascar-news-nascar-fans-suggest-candidates-to-dale-earnhardt-jr-in-his-quest-to-find-the-next-noah-gragson/] Are you excited to see the Cup Cars going back for the All-Star race at the iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway? Let us know in the comments below. 

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<h1 style="text-align: center">JR Motorsports: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Owners and More</h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is JR Motorsports?</strong></h2>
When it comes to NASCAR, the one thing that is always on the top of the list is the Earnhardt name. The legacy that was started by the iconic <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt/">Dale Earnhardt</a> is now being carried forward by son <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dale-earnhardt-jr/">Dale Earnhardt Jr</a>. And a true testament to that fact is the presence of JR Motorsports. Today, the team is one of the most esteemed racing organizations in the stock car racing circuit. While the team primarily competes in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/">NASCAR Xfinity Series</a>, it also serves as a contender in theÂ eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series,Â CARS Tour, and the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, from time to time.

However, what's interesting is that it was originally not even intended to be a racing team. Dale Earnhardt set up shop for this organization in the shed of Dale Earnhardt Inc's property as a marketing division for his racing team. Originally, JR Motorsports only had one employee. Fast forward to 2002 when it officially became a race team with backing from The Intimidator's son.

[caption id="attachment_903863" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-903863 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-633223910.jpg" alt="Dale Earnhardt Jr" width="1920" height="1278" /> AVONDALE, AZ - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. addresses the media during NASCAR testing at Phoenix International Raceway on January 31, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The History of JR Motorsports</strong></h2>
JR Motorsports was originally founded in 1998. However, it wasn't until 2002 that it became a racing team. Currently, the team is owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and NASCAR Hall of Famer and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/hendrick-motorsports/">Hendrick Motorsports</a> owner <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rick-hendrick/">Rick Hendrick</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is the team named JR Motorsports?</strong></h2>
The team was originally a part of the Dale Earnhardt Inc. However, a few years after its formation, when Dale Earnhardt Jr signed as a driver with Hendrick Motorsports, he and team owner decided to join hands in formation of what is now known as JR Motorsports.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JR Motorsportâ€™s Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
It's not clear what the racing team might be worth, but judging by the empire its owner has built, it might not be an overstatement to say that JR Motorsports is worth quite a lot of bucks. Reports dating back to 2017 suggested that Dale Earnhardt had earned close to a whopping $400 million from just his salary, endorsements, and share of race winnings. Dale Jr even made it to the Forbes list of the World's Highest Paid Athletes in 2017. In the back of such hard-hitting figures, it is safe to assume that a chunk of Dale Jr's wealth definitely goes to the racing team.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JR Motorsports Racing Drivers</strong></h2>
As of now there are five drivers who compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports, namely, Sam Mayer, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Justin-Allgaier/">Justin Allgaier</a>, Sammy Smith, Brandon Jones and Dale Earnhardt Jr himself.

Sam Mayer joined the team in 2022, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro. And the driver has been a part of the team ever since. Recently, the driver also signed a contract extension to stay with JRM in 2024, marking a third full-time season with the team.

[caption id="attachment_337057" align="alignnone" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-337057 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200809132931/Sam-Mayer-NASCAR-scaled.jpg" alt="Sam Mayer" width="2560" height="1704" /> BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 15: Sam Mayer, driver of the #21 Manpower Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practices for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 15, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]

37-year-old Justin Allgaier is also one of the promising talents that drivers for JRM driving the No. 7. Joining the team way back in 2016, Allgaier has been a consistent performer and even advanced to the Championship 4 in five of the last seven seasons. He also finished a career-best second in the final standings in 2020.

[caption id="attachment_2134756" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2134756 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1034419089h-e1698587138207.jpg" alt="Justin Allgaier" width="1920" height="1080" /> BRISTOL, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Allgaier 7 JR Motorsports BRANDT Chevrolet looks on before the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series Playoff Food City 300 on September 15, 2023, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 15 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Food City 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2309151674[/caption]

Furthermore, young talent Brandon Jones joined Dale Jr's team ahead of the 2023 season, replacing Noah Gragson, who moved to Legacy Motor Club that same year. The racer currently drives the No. 9 car. <em>â€œTo watch how competitive JRM has been over the years is really impressive. Theyâ€™re a threat to win every week, and one of the premier teams in our series. Iâ€™m so thankful to Dale (Earnhardt Jr.), Kelley and Mr. Hendrick for allowing me to be part of it,â€Â </em>the 27-year-old driver had shared at the time.

[caption id="attachment_769608" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-769608 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1270834341.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Brandon Jones, driver of the #19 03 Dash Championship Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images)[/caption]

As for the owner of the team, Dale Jr originally used to driver under the Dale Earnhrdt Inc and has stayed as a consistent name in the tourney ever since.

However, the latest driver to join the team is Sammy Smith in 2024. In September 2023, an official press release revealed the news about the multi-year contract. However, it is currently unclear how long the contract will last. Sharing his excitement about the joining, team owner Dale Earnhardt had said, <em>"Sammy is a great fit for our program and will mesh well with our other drivers. He's a young, talented racer who's willing to learn and carries himself with a lot of professionalism. He has a bright future ahead. I'm excited for our team to help him continue his journey."Â </em>

<img class="alignnone wp-image-2718984 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GHhXjpNXQAA-v1G.jpeg" alt="" width="2048" height="1365" />

Apart from that, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-carson-kvapil-to-make-his-xfinity-series-debut-with-jr-motorsports/">JRM's Cars Tour driver Carson Kvapil also joined the Xfinity Series, making his debut in the Martinsville Speedway on April 6, 2024.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JR Motorsports Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
When it comes to business, Dale Earnhardt is a seasoned professional. And that's amply clear by the long list of sponsors that the team boasts. Backed by Chevrolet, the team also enjoys a partnership with brands like Unilever, Brandt, Hellmann's, Club Card, TrueTimber, Tire Pros, Jarrett, Menards, Pilot Flying J, TMC, All State Peterbilt, Accelerate, High Rock Vodka, LubeZone, Suave Men, Degree, AXE, Dove, Klondike, Good Humor, Breyers, Popsicle, ATD, Tufco Flooring, Axalta, hellowater, Mac Tools, Simpson, Racing Electronics, ShopSabre, SEM, Miller Welders, Safety-Kleen and Drivers Edge Development.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JR Motorsports Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
Since 2005, JRM has clinched 29 pole positions in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in addition to 81 race victories and three drivers' championship in 2014 with Chase Elliott, 2017 with William Byron and 2018 with Tyler Reddick.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JR Motorsports Alums</strong></h2>
It almost seems like a rite of passage for notable Cup Series drivers to join JRM to compete in NASCAR's second division before they can move to the Cup Series. It's almost like JRM acts as a guiding force for Cup Series aspirants, providing them with the much-needed backing and training to move forward. See 2020 Cup Series champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chase-elliott/">Chase Elliott</a> for example. The current Hendrick Motorsports driver spent nine years with the Dale Jr-owned team, from 2014 to 2022, before moving to the top tourney.

Similarly, Elliott's current teammate <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/william-byron/">William Byron</a> also stayed at JRM competing in the Xfinity Series, from 2017 to 2022 before making his way to the Cup series with HMS. Other popular drivers who got trained in this team include Tyler Reddick (2018), Brad Keselowski (2007-2009), Josh Berry (2014-2016) and Noah Gragson (2019-2022).
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JR Motorsports and Cup Series</strong></h2>
As an already successful team making its mark in NASCAR's second division, many have wondered why JRM hasn't made its move to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">Cup Series</a> yet. While an exact reason for this distance cannot be ascertained as of now, fans will be happy to know that the team does have a plan to move to the top tourney in future. In fact, Dale Jr even expressed his wishes to buy a charter on multiple occasions on his podcast, the Dale Jr Download. However, the rising prices of NASCAR charters proved to be a hindrance to that plan.

Several media reports even claimed that the team owner was scouting an opportunity to join the Cup Series. However, the Race Team Alliance (RTA)â€™s current revenue negotiations with NASCAR and the current NASCAR Cup Series teams operating at a loss, didn't paint a hopeful picture either.

<em>â€œAnd so, when I heard what I heard from the [Race Team Alliance], it made me go, â€˜Hmm, I need to wait and pause,â€™ RTA is basically telling me this Charter I want to buy is a losing proposition. Or not a money making â€” itâ€™s broken. I donâ€™t want to buy this Charter now, because itâ€™s not a successful business venture,â€</em> Dale Jr had shared at the time, according to Toby Christie.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JR Motorsports Social Media</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 76.875px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 482.458px"><a href="https://www.jrmracing.com/">https://www.jrmracing.com/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.875px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 482.458px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jrmotorsports/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/jrmotorsports/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.875px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 482.458px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jrmotorsports/">https://www.facebook.com/jrmotorsports/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 76.875px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 482.458px"><a href="https://twitter.com/JRMotorsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">https://twitter.com/JRMotorsports/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%">JR Motorsports</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Owners</span></td>
<td class="infobox-data fn org" style="width: 78.6207%">Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kelley Earnhardt Miller, Rick Hendrick, L.W. Miller</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Base</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%">Mooresville, North Carolina</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Series</span></td>
<td class="infobox-data agent" style="width: 78.6207%">NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, CARS Tour, eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Drivers</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%">Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, Brandon Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Carson Kvapil</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%">Chevrolet, Brandt, Unilever, Hellmann's, Club Card, TrueTimber, Tire Pros, Jarrett, Menards, Pilot Flying J, TMC, All State Peterbilt, Accelerate, High Rock Vodka, LubeZone, Suave Men, Degree, AXE, Dove, Klondike, Good Humor, Breyers, Popsicle, ATD, Tufco Flooring, Axalta, hellowater, Mac Tools, Simpson, Racing Electronics, ShopSabre, SEM, Miller Welders, Safety-Kleen, Drivers Edge Development</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Manufacturer</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%">Chevrolet</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%">2002</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Last Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%">NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Phoenix</td>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%"><b>Total</b>: 3
<b>Xfinity Series</b>: 3 (2014,Â 2017,Â 2018)</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Race Victories</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%"><b>Total</b>: 84
<b>Xfinity Series</b>: 81
<b>Camping World Truck Series</b>: 2
<b>ARCA Racing Series</b>: 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 20.1724%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 78.6207%">Â -</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

JR Motorsports

JR Motorsports: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Owners and More What is JR Motorsports? When it comes to NASCAR, the one thing that is always on the top of the list is the Earnhardt name. The legacy that was started by the iconic Dale Earnhardt is now being carried forward by son Dale Earnhardt Jr. And a true testament to that fact is the presence of JR Motorsports. Today, the team is one of the most esteemed racing organizations in the stock car racing circuit. While the team primarily competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, it also serves as a contender in theÂ eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series,Â CARS Tour, and the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, from time to time. However, what&#8217;s interesting is that it was originally not even intended to be a racing team. Dale Earnhardt set up shop for this organization in the shed of Dale Earnhardt Inc&#8217;s property as a marketing division for his racing team. Originally, JR Motorsports only had one employee. Fast forward to 2002 when it officially became a race team with backing from The Intimidator&#8217;s son. AVONDALE, AZ &#8211; JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. addresses the media during NASCAR testing at Phoenix International Raceway on January 31, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) The History of JR Motorsports JR Motorsports was originally founded in 1998. However, it wasn&#8217;t until 2002 that it became a racing team. Currently, the team is owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and NASCAR Hall of Famer and Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick. Why is the team named JR Motorsports? The team was originally a part of the Dale Earnhardt Inc. However, a few years after its formation, when Dale Earnhardt Jr signed as a driver with Hendrick Motorsports, he and team owner decided to join hands in formation of what is now known as JR Motorsports. JR Motorsportâ€™s Net Worth 2024 It&#8217;s not clear what the racing team might be worth, but judging by the empire its owner has built, it might not be an overstatement to say that JR Motorsports is worth quite a lot of bucks. Reports dating back to 2017 suggested that Dale Earnhardt had earned close to a whopping $400 million from just his salary, endorsements, and share of race winnings. Dale Jr even made it to the Forbes list of the World&#8217;s Highest Paid Athletes in 2017. In the back of such hard-hitting figures, it is safe to assume that a chunk of Dale Jr&#8217;s wealth definitely goes to the racing team. JR Motorsports Racing Drivers As of now there are five drivers who compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports, namely, Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, Brandon Jones and Dale Earnhardt Jr himself. Sam Mayer joined the team in 2022, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro. And the driver has been a part of the team ever since. Recently, the driver also signed a contract extension to stay with JRM in 2024, marking a third full-time season with the team. BRISTOL, TENNESSEE &#8211; AUGUST 15: Sam Mayer, driver of the #21 Manpower Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practices for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 15, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) 37-year-old Justin Allgaier is also one of the promising talents that drivers for JRM driving the No. 7. Joining the team way back in 2016, Allgaier has been a consistent performer and even advanced to the Championship 4 in five of the last seven seasons. He also finished a career-best second in the final standings in 2020. BRISTOL, TN &#8211; SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Allgaier 7 JR Motorsports BRANDT Chevrolet looks on before the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series Playoff Food City 300 on September 15, 2023, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 15 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Food City 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2309151674 Furthermore, young talent Brandon Jones joined Dale Jr&#8217;s team ahead of the 2023 season, replacing Noah Gragson, who moved to Legacy Motor Club that same year. The racer currently drives the No. 9 car. â€œTo watch how competitive JRM has been over the years is really impressive. Theyâ€™re a threat to win every week, and one of the premier teams in our series. Iâ€™m so thankful to Dale (Earnhardt Jr.), Kelley and Mr. Hendrick for allowing me to be part of it,â€Â the 27-year-old driver had shared at the time. DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 05: Brandon Jones, driver of the #19 03 Dash Championship Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images) As for the owner of the team, Dale Jr originally used to driver under the Dale Earnhrdt Inc and has stayed as a consistent name in the tourney ever since. However, the latest driver to join the team is Sammy Smith in 2024. In September 2023, an official press release revealed the news about the multi-year contract. However, it is currently unclear how long the contract will last. Sharing his excitement about the joining, team owner Dale Earnhardt had said, &#8220;Sammy is a great fit for our program and will mesh well with our other drivers. He&#8217;s a young, talented racer who&#8217;s willing to learn and carries himself with a lot of professionalism. He has a bright future ahead. I&#8217;m excited for our team to help him continue his journey.&#8221;Â  Apart from that, JRM&#8217;s Cars Tour driver Carson Kvapil also joined the Xfinity Series, making his debut in the Martinsville Speedway on April 6, 2024. JR Motorsports Partnerships and Endorsements When it comes to business, Dale Earnhardt is a seasoned professional. And that&#8217;s amply clear by the long list of sponsors that the team boasts. Backed by Chevrolet, the team also enjoys a partnership with brands like Unilever, Brandt, Hellmann&#8217;s, Club Card, TrueTimber, Tire Pros, Jarrett, Menards, Pilot Flying J, TMC, All State Peterbilt, Accelerate, High Rock Vodka, LubeZone, Suave Men, Degree, AXE, Dove, Klondike, Good Humor, Breyers, Popsicle, ATD, Tufco Flooring, Axalta, hellowater, Mac Tools, Simpson, Racing Electronics, ShopSabre, SEM, Miller Welders, Safety-Kleen and Drivers Edge Development. JR Motorsports Major Achievements and Awards Since 2005, JRM has clinched 29 pole positions in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in addition to 81 race victories and three drivers&#8217; championship in 2014 with Chase Elliott, 2017 with William Byron and 2018 with Tyler Reddick. JR Motorsports Alums It almost seems like a rite of passage for notable Cup Series drivers to join JRM to compete in NASCAR&#8217;s second division before they can move to the Cup Series. It&#8217;s almost like JRM acts as a guiding force for Cup Series aspirants, providing them with the much-needed backing and training to move forward. See 2020 Cup Series champion Chase Elliott for example. The current Hendrick Motorsports driver spent nine years with the Dale Jr-owned team, from 2014 to 2022, before moving to the top tourney. Similarly, Elliott&#8217;s current teammate William Byron also stayed at JRM competing in the Xfinity Series, from 2017 to 2022 before making his way to the Cup series with HMS. Other popular drivers who got trained in this team include Tyler Reddick (2018), Brad Keselowski (2007-2009), Josh Berry (2014-2016) and Noah Gragson (2019-2022). JR Motorsports and Cup Series As an already successful team making its mark in NASCAR&#8217;s second division, many have wondered why JRM hasn&#8217;t made its move to the Cup Series yet. While an exact reason for this distance cannot be ascertained as of now, fans will be happy to know that the team does have a plan to move to the top tourney in future. In fact, Dale Jr even expressed his wishes to buy a charter on multiple occasions on his podcast, the Dale Jr Download. However, the rising prices of NASCAR charters proved to be a hindrance to that plan. Several media reports even claimed that the team owner was scouting an opportunity to join the Cup Series. However, the Race Team Alliance (RTA)â€™s current revenue negotiations with NASCAR and the current NASCAR Cup Series teams operating at a loss, didn&#8217;t paint a hopeful picture either. â€œAnd so, when I heard what I heard from the [Race Team Alliance], it made me go, â€˜Hmm, I need to wait and pause,â€™ RTA is basically telling me this Charter I want to buy is a losing proposition. Or not a money making â€” itâ€™s broken. I donâ€™t want to buy this Charter now, because itâ€™s not a successful business venture,â€ Dale Jr had shared at the time, according to Toby Christie. JR Motorsports Social Media  Website https://www.jrmracing.com/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jrmotorsports/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jrmotorsports/  Twitter https://twitter.com/JRMotorsports/    Name JR Motorsports  Owners Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kelley Earnhardt Miller, Rick Hendrick, L.W. Miller  Base Mooresville, North Carolina  Series NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, CARS Tour, eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series  Race Drivers Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, Brandon Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Carson Kvapil  Sponsors Chevrolet, Brandt, Unilever, Hellmann&#8217;s, Club Card, TrueTimber, Tire Pros, Jarrett, Menards, Pilot Flying J, TMC, All State Peterbilt, Accelerate, High Rock Vodka, LubeZone, Suave Men, Degree, AXE, Dove, Klondike, Good Humor, Breyers, Popsicle, ATD, Tufco Flooring, Axalta, hellowater, Mac Tools, Simpson, Racing Electronics, ShopSabre, SEM, Miller Welders, Safety-Kleen, Drivers Edge Development  Manufacturer Chevrolet  Founded 2002  Last Race NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Phoenix  Championships Total: 3 Xfinity Series: 3 (2014,Â 2017,Â 2018)  Race Victories Total: 84 Xfinity Series: 81 Camping World Truck Series: 2 ARCA Racing Series: 1  Net Worth Â &#8211;

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Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Net Worth Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a former NASCAR Cup Series racer. He also goes by the name &#8220;Dale Jr.&#8221; or &#8220;Junior&#8221;.  Nowadays, he&#8217;s a part-time racer in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Additionally, he&#8217;s a NASCAR analyst and commentator for NBC. Dale Jr. comes from a family of motorsport drivers with his late father Dale Earnhardt Sr. a record seven-time Cup Series champion in NASCAR. Having competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1999 to 2017, Dale Jr. remains one of the most successful drivers of his time. HOMESTEAD, FL &#8211; NOVEMBER 18: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AXALTA Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) As per reports, Junior has an approximate net worth of $400 million. Having come from a well-established background, he has made good use of the resources at his disposal. From 2008 to 2015, Dale earned approximately, $20-24 million, making him the highest-paid NASCAR driver then. In fact, he earned a record $30 million in 2008. Dale Jr was made it to the Forbes list of the World&#8217;s Highest Paid Athletes in 2017. He earned $21.4 million then as it marked his last season in the NASCAR Cup Series. The majority of Dale&#8217;s earnings have come through endorsements and sponsorship deals. Some of his well-known endorsement partners include Chevrolet, Goody&#8217;s, Wrangler, Axalta, Gillette, EA Sports, and many others. Dale Jr. also owns a media production company named Hammerhead Entertainment. He also works as an analyst for NBC Sports. Additionally, his book &#8220;Racing To The Finish: My Story&#8221; was released in 2018. The book received positive feedback from the fans. Dale&#8217;s a thorough businessman and has ventured into different industries so far. Most relatably, he co-owns JR Motorsports, the racing team that participates in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In addition to this, he also owns a number of automobile dealerships and restaurants. In 2013, he started his podcast The Dale Jr. Download under his Dirty Mo Media productions. Along with his wife, Junior runs a vodka brand named High Rock Vodka. As far as stores are concerned, Dale Jr has his own merchandise store. In addition to that, his team, JR Motorsports, too has its own merchandise store Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Early life Dale Jr was born and brought up in Kannapolis, North Carolina. At an early age, he saw his mother Brenda Lorraine and father Dale Earnhardt Sr. get divorced. With his father being away racing, his stepmother played a major role in raising him. Prior to racing, Junior used to service cars and carry out their maintenance at Dale Sr&#8217;s car dealership. As for his educational qualifications, he is an alumnus of Mitchell Community College with an associate degree in automotive technology. Prior to that, he attended Oak Ridge Military Academy. A few years down the line, he started attending and graduated from Mooresville High School. Even Rodney Childers, the current Stewart-Haas Racing crew chief, and Junior&#8217;s close friend graduated from the same school. In 1996, his NASCAR career officially began with the Xfinity Series. Dale Jr competed in the series for a while, winning two championships in the process. In 1999, Dale Earnhardt Jr made his Cup Series debut, competing in just five races. A year later, he made his full-time debut in the premier class. Dale Jr officially made his Xfinity Series debut in 1996 at the age of 21. Having won the competition twice, he started his NASCAR Cup Series campaign with only fives races in the 1999 season. A year later, he competed full-time and became the first rookie to win NASCAR&#8217;s All-Star race. Dale Earnhardt Jr’s family and personal life Dale Jr. has been happily married to his wife, Amy Reimann. It was in 2009 that the couple first met each other. Amy was hired as the interior designer for Dale’s house in Mooresville, North Carolina. Interestingly, she did not have any idea who Dale was back then. They clicked instantly and started dating. After six years of dating, Junior proposed to Amy in 2015 and tied the knot a year later in December 2016. The wedding took place at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. With just more than a year of their marriage gone, Junior and his wife Amy announced the arrival of their first child, Isla Rose Earnhardt. Interestingly, Amy even took a ride in a NASCAR car while she was pregnant with Isla at Martinsville in 2017. MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA &#8211; APRIL 08: Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the #88 Hellmann&#8217;s Fridge Hunters Chevrolet, poses for photos with his wife Amy Earnhardt, and their daughters Isla Rose (R) and Nicole on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Call 811 Before You Dig 250 powered by Call 811.com at Martinsville Speedway on April 08, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) In October 2020, Isla got promoted to the elder sibling with the arrival of Dale Jr’s second child, Nicole Loraine. Despite racing being in their blood, Junior isn’t that keen on encouraging his daughters to join the sport. He thinks he would rather love it if they get a degree and thereafter get a super job. Dale Earnhardt Jr and his NASCAR journey Dale Earnhardt Jr had an impressive NASCAR Cup Series career. He started his 19-year-long Cup Series career started at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. His debut came in the Coca-Cola 600 where he finished 16th despite finishing the qualifying lap in the eighth-quickest time. Dale Jr&#8217;s one Cup Series season saw him participate in only five races in 1999. That being said, he never had to look back from the 2000 season as he participated full-time and graced the tracks with aggression and passion. He went on to win 26 races in his Cup Series career, taking part in 631 races in total and finishing 149 and 260 times in the top five and top ten respectively. Having won a good amount of races, Dale Jr provided some memorable on-track performances. One of his finest victories came in the Daytona 500 in 2004. It just took Junior four years into his Cup career to win his first Daytona. The race saw him go head-to-head with NASCAR great Tony Stewart. In addition to that, the 2001 Pepsi 400 will also remain a special one for Dale Jr. It was just five months since Dale Sr. died at the 2001 Daytona 500. Junior was making a return to the sport and went on to win the race by overtaking six cars in the final lap. The victory saw Dale celebrate in front of 1,00,000 fans. In his Cup Series career, Dale Jr preferred either the #8 or #88 on his cars. From 1999 to 2007, he drove the Chevrolet #8 for Dale Earnhardt Inc. Post 2007, he joined Hendrick Motorsports and drove the Chevrolet #88. He enjoyed more success while driving the #8 car as he registered 17 wins using that. Dale announced his retirement from the top division of NASCAR in 2017. His last race was at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida. He finished 25th in his final race, failing to make it to the playoffs in his ultimate Cup Series season. Since then, Dale Jr has been a regular figure in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Dale Earnhardt Jr’s awards and achievements Dale Earnhardt Jr has enjoyed a good amount of success in his NASCAR career. He started off with his first NASCAR Cup Series win in 2000 at the Texas Motor Speedway whilst driving for Dale Earnhardt Inc. The victory saw him break his father&#8217;s record for requiring the fewest starts by a driver to secure his first victory. Dale Jr recorded the win in just his 12th start. One of the most notable achievements of his Cup Series Career would be to win the Daytona 500 twice. He did this in 2004 and 2014, with two different teams. By doing so, he became the 11th driver to win it multiple times. In addition to his victories, Dale Earnhardt Jr has a tremendous record when it comes to winning the Most Popular Driver award. Dale Jr has won the award 15 times in his career. What makes it even more amazing is that he did it for consecutive 15 years from 2003 to 2017. Only Bill Elliott, the father of Chase Elliott, has won it more (16 times). Junior has also two Xfinity Series championships to his name when he won it back-to-back in 1998 &amp; 1999. As a motorsport team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr has won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship five times in his career. With Dale Earnhardt Inc, he did it in 2004 and 2005. The other three have come with JR Motorsports in 2014, 2017, and 2018. Like his father, Dale Jr is also a NASCAR Hall of Famer. Dale Earnhardt Jr’s NASCAR team Along with his sister Kelley Earnhardt, his brother-in-law L.W. Miller and Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, Dale Jr runs the JR Motorsports. The team was started in 2006 and is currently strongly competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. JR Motorsports has more than 140 employees and fields four full-time entries in the Xfinity Series. Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Miguel Paludo, and Dale Jr himself form the Xfinity drivers&#8217; lineup for the 2023 season. Their superstar driver Noah Gragson left to join Legacy Motor Club in the Cup Series for the new season. If that wasn&#8217;t enough, Gragson poaching some of the JR Motorsports crew surely wouldn&#8217;t have boded well with Dale Jr. It is going to be an uphill task for Junior&#8217;s team this season without the presence of last season&#8217;s runner-up Gragson. Dale Earnhardt Jr and North Wilkesboro Speedway After hosting over 90 races, the North Wilkesboro Speedway was shut in 1996 citing arguments that the track wasn&#8217;t large or fancy enough. Dale Jr along with local boosters and state officials have been pushing hard for years to revive the venue. Eventually, they succeeded in reviving the Speedway with a late-model stock race in August 2022. Dale Earnhardt Jr was taking part in a late-model stock race for the first time since 1997. For this historic race, he drove a green no. 3 Sun Drop Chevrolet which bore a throwback paint scheme resembling the late model he used to drive in the early 1990s. Most notably, it was his first race at North Wilkesboro since 1995. After qualifying sixth, Dale Jr stayed in and around the top 10 positions. Unfortunately, midway through the race, his rear quarter panel sustained some damage. Despite the event, he came back strongly to finish third, lagging just behind second-placed Mason Diaz and the winner of the race, Travis Kvapil. Dale Earnhardt Jr and the plane crash It was on August 15, 2019, that Dale Jr was traveling with his wife Amy, just over a year-old daughter Isla and their family dog on their private Cessna aircraft. While attempting to land at an airport in Elizabethton, Tennesse, the aircraft crashed because of issues with the landing gear and a section of the right wing. Unfortunately, the plane ran off the runway and went 400 feet down a hill before slamming through a chain-link fence. The aircraft eventually caught fire but all five passengers including the two pilots and the dog escaped in time through the main cabin door. Luckily, all of them survived with no major injuries suffered because of the crash. Junior was back in action at Darlington Raceway just two weeks after the race. Back then, he said, &#8220;It was a very tough experience to go through. I try not to get into that, think about (it happening to my family) too much. Things happen for a reason. You just try to learn from it and move on. Dale Jr added, “I love my daughter so much and enjoy being around her and look forward to watching her grow up and experiencing a lot of things with her going forward. That just made you realize that that much more. I’m just thankful and ready to live our lives.” What is Dale Earnhardt Jr doing post-retirement You can take the driver away from the racing but you cannot take the racing away from the driver. That has been the case with Dale Jr post his retirement from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017. Despite hanging his helmet, he has been quite actively involved in off-track ventures. He has been seen regularly featuring for NBC as a commentator and as a NASCAR analyst. Dale&#8217;s podcast &#8220;The Dale Jr Download&#8221; has been doing wonderfully well, attracting a lot of listeners. He prefers to give more insights to his fans and relishes discussing controversial topics. Junior is bold and outspoken with his comments on the podcast. In fact, he once even encouraged NASCAR drivers to be outspoken and hold everyone accountable if it&#8217;s bothering their safety in the cars in any fashion. Dale Earnhardt Jr is very active on social media, especially on his Twitter account. He uses it to voice out his opinion time and again, sometimes either using sarcasm or hilarious remarks. He once used the medium to make fun of former Richard Childress Racing driver Clint Bowyer. In addition, he provides his fans with regular updates about his personal and professional life using social media. Of course, Dale Jr has his own team JR Motorsports with which he is very much involved. Furthermore, he and his wife Amy, have collaborated with Sugarlands Distilling Company to start a new vodka brand. It&#8217;s named &#8220;High Rock Vodka&#8221; and is a premium, handcrafted vodka. Dale Jr released his book &#8220;Racing To The Finish: My Story&#8221; in 2018, narrating his story behind the wheel. Since announcing his retirement from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017, it looks pretty clear that Junior has zero interest in returning back to race at the highest level. His off-the-track ventures keep him heavily occupied. It would take something special to bring him back to the Cup Series and maybe challenge his two-faced rival Kyle Busch. As of now, Dale Earnhardt Jr is at peace and keen on running his team, podcast, and other ventures successfully.  Name Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr.  Born 10th October 1974  Place of Birth Kannapolis, North Carolina  Nationality American  Education Associate Degree  Parents Dale Earnhardt Sr and Brenda Lorraine  Wife Amy Reimann  Children Isla Rose (2018) and Nicole Loraine (2020)  Height 6’00”  Weight 165 lbs/75 kg  Team JR Motorsports  Car #88 Chevrolet Camaro  Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website

“We Want This Fan That Loves TikTok” – NASCAR Slammed for Approach That Goes Against Dale Earnhardt Jr

Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr finishes third at North Wilkesboro post-revival race