[autotag]Dale Earnhardt Jr.[/autotag] retired from full-time racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at the conclusion of the 2017 season; however, that has not stopped the Hall-of-Fame member from competing for his own race team. Earnhardt has driven an entry in the NASCAR Xfinity Series since the 2001 season and that will continue this weekend.
The JR Motorsports co-owner will drive the No. 88 car for the organization in the Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. It will mark Earnhardt’s first start at Bristol since his retirement in 2017. The No. 88 car will be sponsored by Hellman’s and the paint scheme for the event has already been revealed.
Hellman’s will sponsor Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Bristol. pic.twitter.com/g0bs2ZkIIl
— William Nagel (@William_Nagel_) May 25, 2023
Earnhardt’s best finish since his full-time retirement was fourth place at Richmond Raceway in 2018 and if the JR Motorsports driver can gain three more spots on Friday night, it would be one of the most memorable victories in recent memory.
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