“We both have changed”: When Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed the impact of wife Amy on his life after marriage

Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. once spoke about the influence his wife Amy Earnhardt had on his life after they got married. Dale and Amy Earnhardt are one of the most popular couples in the sport and have garnered a large fan following.

Earnhardt Jr. followed in his legendary father Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s footsteps, who won seven titles in NASCAR’s top division. Dale Jr.'s debut in NASCAR was in the Busch Series (now Xfinity) in 1996 where he won back-to-back championships in 1998 and 1999. However, despite his numerous achievements, Dale Jr. never captured a Cup Series championship, in contrast to his father’s enormous success.

Dale Jr. and Amy Reimann (now Earnhardt) tied the knot on New Year's Eve 2016 at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina. A year after their marriage, the former Xfinity Series champion retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2017 Cup Series campaign.

In a 2018 Autoweek interview, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was asked how being married to Amy had changed certain aspects of his life.

"I’ve grown a lot as a person. We both have changed tremendously. There were not many surprises or disappointments. Every day is better with Amy as a part of it, and I’ve learned to be someone who makes her life better each day," Dale Jr. added.

"So far it’s been wonderful and VERY busy! We are ever closer and in sync and are extremely excited to meet our daughter soon. I can honestly say, I haven’t had any disappointments or surprises thus far," Amy Earnhardt added.

Here's a picture of the couple from their wedding in 2017.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Earnhardt have been blessed with two daughters, Isla Rose, who was born on April 30, 2018, and Nicole Lorraine, born on October 12, 2020.

Following his retirement, Earnhardt Jr. started Dirty Mo Media, a company that runs several NASCAR-focused podcasts, offering fans a detailed look into the sport. In addition, he co-owns JR Motorsports, a successful team in the Xfinity Series which currently has three drivers in contention for the 2024 Xfinity Series title.

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"Really special for me" - Dale Earnhardt Jr. comments on his return behind the wheel of the iconic #8 Budweiser Chevy

NASCAR team JR Motorsports recently announced the return of Dale Jr.'s celebrated #8 Budweiser Chevrolet, which the former champion will drive in the zMAX CARS Tour for a limited number of events.

Earnhardt Jr. expressed his joy on his return to the flashy red Budweiser paint scheme, calling it an "incredible opportunity" and recalling some "great memories". He said (via JR Motorsports):

“It is an incredible opportunity for me to be able to reunite with Budweiser, and the No. 8.”

“Budweiser and I had some great memories with that iconic scheme and number. We’ve always supported each other over the years. It’s going to be really special for me to be able to represent that brand on the racetrack again,” he added.

Dale Jr. will compete for JR Motorsports in the Late Model Stock Car division of the zMAX CARS Tour, working alongside industry veterans like Kevin Harvick to grow grassroots racing.