NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one most famous Washington Commanders’ fans out there. Earnhardt, who grew up in North Carolina during Washington’s glory years, has been outspoken about his love of all things burgundy and gold.
The retired driver once explained how during races he’d often ask members of his pit crew the score of Washington games. Earnhardt has made trips to Washington games and training camp, while also working with the organization’s charitable foundation.
He’s not your average fan.
So it’s no surprise he’s glued to the TV every Sunday afternoon, on the edge of his seat while he watches the Commanders.
Washington’s Week 12 game against the Atlanta Falcons once again came down to the wire. With under one minute remaining, Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota drops back to pass and his pass is deflected by defensive tackle Daron Payne. Somehow, Washington cornerback Kendall Fuller comes away with the interception to seal the game. It was the Commanders’ sixth win in their last seven games.
Earnhardt was watching, but he wasn’t on the edge of his seat. He was in front of the TV. His wife, Amy, captured the video of Earnhardt seeing Fuller intercept the pass. Earnhardt jumps and turns around with a huge smile on his face and his arms in the air celebrating another Washington win.
“@Commanders gonna make a grown man cry,” Amy Earnhardt’s caption said.
Thank you @AmyEarnhardt for sharing this reaction of @DaleJr to the end zone INT yesterday. This is how we all felt too! #VictoryMonday #HTTC #Commanders pic.twitter.com/lsgr5OTmrs
— Commanders Squad CLT (@CommandersCLT) November 28, 2022
Wonder if Earnhardt has any interest in buying a share of the team?