Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Driver of the number eight NASCAR Nextel Cup car for DEI and son of the late legendary driver Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has established a name for himself as one of the most popular drivers of NASCAR. Earnhardt started winning races early at the Concord Motorsport Park street stock division in 1994 at age 17. He won two Busch series titles in 1998 and 1999. In his first year in NASCAR's top series in 2000, Earnhardt won races at Richmond, Texas, and the all-star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Much of the Earnhardt legacy can now be seen on the Dale Trail running from the Convention and Visitor's Bureau in Concord to the DEI offices in Mooresville.

You can get personal with Dale Earnhardt by knowing a few facts that he shares with his adoring public. It is no secret that his Hero has always been his Dad, Dale Earnhardt Sr. He has followed the Earnhardt legacy and holds as his proudest moment the winning of the Daytona 500 in 2004. Dale Earnhardt Jr is already starting a legacy of his own. By early 2006, his 2 wins in Daytona are matched with double wins in Phoenix and Richmond and single wins in Atlanta, Bristol, Dover and Texas. Talladega is the track that really loves him and the FIVE big wins there are the result.

He is an avid Tom Hanks fan. Two of his favorite movies are Castaway and Saving Private Ryan. And of course Meg Ryan is one of his favorite leading ladies. Vince Vaughn and Susan Ward are among his top favorites too.

On the musical side his favorites include Matthew good Band, Third Eye Blind, Elvis and Ludacris.

Sports favorites include the Washington Redskins, Arturo Gatti and Formula One.