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Dale Jr. Returns to Track in Pro Late Model
4 Sep
Summary
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. competes in a Pro Late Model on Sept 4.
- He reunites with former crew chief Tony Eury Jr. at Florence.
- Earnhardt Jr. will drive the No. 23 for GMS at the CARS Tour event.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., a NASCAR Hall of Famer, is set to race again on September 4th at Florence Motor Speedway. He will pilot a Pro Late Model in the CARS Tour, a series he co-owns. This marks his first time competing in this specific type of car, which features lower horsepower.
The race also signifies a reunion with his cousin and former Cup Series crew chief, Tony Eury Jr. Earnhardt Jr. will be driving the No. 23 car for GMS at the CARS Tour event. He announced his participation on his podcast, "The Dale Jr. Download," expressing excitement for the event and the opportunity to drive one of Eury's cars.
Earnhardt Jr. had a distinguished career, including two Busch Series championships and two Daytona 500 wins. He was also voted NASCAR's Most Popular Driver for 15 consecutive seasons. Despite retiring from top-level NASCAR racing after 2017 due to concussions, he has continued to compete in select short track and CARS Tour events. The CARS Tour is a significant proving ground for aspiring NASCAR drivers, with many current Cup Series competitors having raced in the series previously. Earnhardt Jr.'s participation in the CARS Tour has previously helped validate historic tracks like North Wilkesboro.
