NASCAR Ballad of Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Setting the Record Straight

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is about to close out his 11th year of Sprint Cup competition. He’s consistently one of the most talked about figures in the sport. Speculation about his career, why he runs where he runs, his personal life and his professional decisions are all fair game it seems. Before we go any further, there’s one thing that I think I should make clear up front: I like Dale Earnhardt Jr. I’ve never met the guy, but he seems likeable enough. He’s about my age and from my part of the world. It’s easy for me to identify with him, and I’m sure I’m not alone. He’s in an enviable position. He’s one of the most recognizable NASCAR drivers in America, and I’m talking about beyond th...

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