Dale Earnhardt Jr and his father, the great Dale Earnhardt, aka “The Intimidator” are undoubtedly one of the most loved father-son duos in NASCAR history. While Dale Jr became the most popular NASCAR celebrity for an astounding 15 consecutive times, his late father’s aura still lives on despite his tragic passing. Even after his untimely death 22 years ago, the 7-time Cup Series champion is still a symbol and paragon, representing the spirit of NASCAR, as the “raisin hell” chants still reverberate in the community’s ears.

Last day, the racing world got an epic moment during the live session of Pat McAfee’s show when former Super Bowl winner and Green Bay Packers sensation shot for the moon, giving the late racer a sweet tribute, making this the greatest “Do it for Dale” earning Junior’s approval.

AJ Hawk shoots one for Dale Earnhardt as the linebacker’s tribute to the 7-time champ goes viral

While the community lost one of the best that fateful day, “The Intimidator’s” legacy continues, shining brighter as the years pass. Recently, during the live session of the Pat McAfee show, the racing community witnessed a wholesome moment when the 2010 Super Bowl champion gave the late great a befitting tribute before a wave of fans went who into a frenzy as they chanted the racer’s name.

AJ Hawk, the Green Bay Packers even with his injured eye did a moonshot, attributing $5,000 dollars during the event. With the NFL star dunking the ball and paying homage to the #3 driver, fans went on a riot, cheering for Hawk and the late driver with McAfee hyping the crowd, getting super amped up seeing the football star shoot one for the NASCAR icon.

McAfee then went on to share the moment on his “X” handle, catching the eye of Junior, who gave his approval by retweeting the post, writing, “I love it.” The scene was electric, with the linebacker hitting the basket and the crowd going bonkers, popping out with cheers.

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The JR Motorsports co-owners tweet only made it sweeter as fans demanded the veteran and the YouTuber to join hands for a collaboration: “PLEASE GET DALE JR ON THE SHOW PRONTO!!!!” 

After Dale Jr’s approval, fans show their love as they demand a collaboration

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Even a grievous eye injury couldn’t stop the 39-year-old NFL sensation as he shot for the basket, getting the ball bang on target meters away from the podium, paying an ultimate tribute to the late driver. The co-host of the show amped up the moment, crying out, “Race Dale, raise hell,” reminiscent of the driver’s aggressive racing style and his intimidating aura.

The crowd then went on to cheer the linebacker, sounding their approval in typical rhythmic football fashion. The consequent Dale Jr retweet got the community demanding an immediate collaboration with McAfee.

One fan commented, “@PatMcAfeeShow have Dale jr on the show I could see you two enjoying some beers together.” 

While another fan wrote, “This is the greatest “do it for Dale” I think I’ve ever seen. And I would know because I do it for Dale every damn day.” 

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“It was a helluva moment!;” “Raisin’ hell,” wrote others hyped up by the veteran’s post after the epic homage to the #3 driver.