When Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski hilariously raced to the restroom during a Daytona 500 red flag

In a humorous twist, NASCAR veteran Dale Earnhardt Jr., who retired in 2017 after an illustrious career, found himself in an unexpected sprint with current Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski. The two racing legends were engaged in a friendly race to the restroom.

Following his legendary father's footsteps, Dale Earnhardt Jr. launched his professional stock car racing career in 1996, debuting in the Xfinity Series (formerly Busch). He quickly made his mark by winning back-to-back championships in 1998 and 1999. In NASCAR's top division, Dale Jr. amassed 26 career victories, though he fell short of his father's legacy, as Dale Earnhardt Sr. claimed seven Cup Series titles.

On February 27, 2012, the Daytona 500 was marred by one of the most horrific crashes in its history. During a caution period, former Cup Series driver Juan Pablo Montoya attempted to close the gap to the field. Unfortunately, his car collided with a jet dryer truck on the track, triggering a massive explosion that became known as the infamous "Jet Dryer" incident.

The incident caused a two-hour red flag in the race. Taking full advantage of the situation, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski were witnessed racing on foot toward the restroom on the side of the track. Here's a look at visuals of the iconic moment:

Since retiring from racing, Earnhardt Jr. has taken on a co-ownership role with JR Motorsports, an Xfinity Series team. At 49, he also shares ownership of the zMAX CARS Tour with fellow NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick, focusing on developing grassroots racing talent. In addition, Earnhardt Jr. is set to return to the broadcast booth in 2025, joining Amazon and TNT’s Cup Series coverage as a commentator.

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When HMS' Rick Hendrick exchanged memorable gifts with Dale Earnhardt Jr. after latter's final race

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final race in the Cup Series came at Homestead Miami, where he was piloting the #88 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports. Following the end of the race, HMS owner Rick Hendrick and Earnhardt Jr. shared a heartfelt moment on the track.

It was later revealed that there was a deal between the veteran driver and Hendrick. If Earnhardt Jr. could return his car from his final race in one piece, he would be allowed to keep it. In exchange, Earnhardt Jr. would gift his iconic helmet to Hendrick.

"The deal I had with Rick was if I finished the race with the car in one piece, I’d get the car and he’d get the helmet. So, yeah, I’m going to take this thing back home," Earnhardt Jr. said.

"I got very emotional talking to Rick. He’s been like a father to me. It’s easy to thank him for making me a driver for his team. But to thank him for being what he’s been to me as a person and a friend and a father figure is very hard," he added.

Earnhardt Jr. finished the 2017 Ford EcoBoost 400 in P25, concluding a remarkable career in NASCAR.