“I need that”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. expresses desire to own The Intimidator-inspired memorabilia

Modified Mar 30, 2025 13:42 GMT

Dale Earnhardt Sr. (left) and Dale Earnhardt Jr (right). Source: Imagn — Dale Earnhardt Sr. (L), Dale Earnhardt Jr. [Images: Imagn]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has expressed his desire to get Dale Earnhardt-inspired memorabilia on X. It was seen in a picture Mark Martin shared.

Dale Earnhardt Sr. was one of the most iconic drivers in NASCAR and was nicknamed “The Intimidator” for his aggressive driving style and no-nonsense attitude in his interviews and quotes. Over his 26-year career in the Cup Series, he earned 76 wins, including the Daytona 500 in 1998. He holds the record for most championships in the Cup Series with fellow legendary figures like Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson.

Driving the iconic #3 for Richard Childress Racing, Earnhardt Sr. lost his life at the Daytona 500 in 1998 when his car collided with the wall. He left behind a motorsports legacy, with his son carrying the torch and paving the way for the name's dominance in NASCAR.

Yesterday, Mark Martin tweeted a picture of iconic drivers, including him, Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Petty.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. replied with an interest in getting the T-shirt worn by his father.

"I need that one T-shirt. That decal was in dads shop in Kannapolis," Dale Eanrhardt Jr. wrote.

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Earnhardt Jr. has had an iconic career in NASCAR, including two prestigious wins where his father died, the Daytona 500, in 2004 and 2014. Before that, he had earned back-to-back championships in the Xfinity Series. After retirement, he invested in Junior Motorsports, a racing team primarily in the Xfinity Series.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s shift from achieving his dream to living for his children’s milestones

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has expressed a change in priorities, focusing on being fully present and supportive of his children. Having achieved his personal dreams and career goals, he is dedicated to his role as a father, aiming to provide for his daughters until they graduate from college and are ready to venture into adulthood:

"I've already done all the things. I did it all. I did everything I wanted. There's nothing sitting in front of me where like, 'S**t I hope that happens.' I want to be more excited and invested in what happens between now and my kids graduating school and moving out of the house. Are they going to play sports?"

"Is it going to be dance? Whatever it's going to be, right? What're we going to get into? Whatever happens between now and them graduating college, which I hope they do, all that's fine - they choose. But I want to make sure when they leave the house to be adults, they are equipped with all the tools," Dale Earnhardt Jr. added.

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The former NASCAR Cup Series driver emphasizes that no unfulfilled personal ambitions are lingering for him.

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