For any given family, to have just one successful NASCAR driver would be a cause of happiness for generations, and, for all the right reasons, it is a big deal. But then comes the family that has three generations of not just any NASCAR drivers, but three who are regarded in the highest of the regards in the sport. And recently, the third generation of that family, Dale Earnhardt Jr. entered NASCAR’s Hall of Fame.

The JR Motorsport owner posted some behind-the-scenes photographs of one of the most memorable days of his life.

His caption reads, “Day one at the @nascarhall is in the books and it’s been such a whirlwind of a day. On days like today, it’s almost impossible to narrow down images but these are some of my favorites.”

“Dad Would Have Pointed Those Out”– Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Regrets and Mistakes

In a recent interview, Dale Jr. looked back on his career, his achievements, and his failings.

And as most of us do when thinking of the past, he mentioned how some things could’ve been done better; some mistakes avoided. He described how if his father, the great Dale Earnhardt, was around, he’d have something to say about them.

“I look back on the Bud years and go, ‘Wow, I really could have done so much more with that because I had some really awesome race cars and we had a hell of a team,” Earnhardt said. “There’s some regrets and mistakes and things that I wish I would have done differently. Dad would have pointed those out for sure.”

But coming back from the past because it cannot be changed and looking at the present because it’s all there is, there’s no doubt that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has made not only his father proud, but his entire family, his friends, and his fans proud too.

He is now a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, solidifying his status as one of the all-time greats.

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