Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a man of many talents. He has shown an affinity for various subjects, ranging from renovating iconic tracks to racing late-models to building rosters for his team, JR Motorsports. However, his talents with the pen are something that has gone under the radar so far.

After a strong showing at the Xfinity race in Bristol recently, Junior embraced his artistic and creative side. Hoping to engage with fans from younger generations, another creation comes from his treasure chest of ideas.

The story of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Buster

In the very last months of 2022, Dale Earnhardt Jr. decided to go deeper into writing. His dad, Dale Earnhardt, had a similar talent for writing about his experiences in NASCAR in a newspaper column, which not many people know of. Following in his father’s footsteps, the two-time Xfinity champion launched ‘Buster’s Trip to Victory Lane‘, a book that has been a bedtime partner for thousands of kids across the country now.

People showed the same love for his book as they did for him during his days of racing in the golden generation of NASCAR. Owing to such a hearty response, Junior continued the series with another edition of the popular book.

If you are wondering where the inspiration for the name Buster comes from, do not look too far. According to him, Buster is one of the less intimidating nicknames his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., went by. The book is based on the story of a race car driver who leaves behind his fears and takes on the challenges of life.

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Eli Manning joins Dale Jr. to promote his book’s second iteration

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Joining Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the launch of the second part of Buster’s life in New Jersey is legendary NFL quarterback Eli Manning. Manning, a mainstay for the New York Giants, has accumulated an impressive number of Super Bowl rings. Dale Jr. couldn’t hide his excitement after being a part of the Eli Manning show, as he flaunted his skills as an author.

“Hey everyone, I’m in New Jersey with the man, Eli Manning. We are at a bookstore, checking out the new ‘Buster gets back on track’. Did the Eli Manning show today?” stated an exuberant Junior, happy with the release.

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Eli responded in kind to Earnhardt’s excitement, showing eagerness to know what comes next for Buster. He replied, “I can’t wait to read the book and see how Buster gets back on track. I’ve been waiting to find out.”

In the second part of the book, Buster continues to find new challenges in his life, and the primary focus is on how brittle a child’s mind can often be when dealing with obstacles on his path. A read that sparks a hint of curiosity among the readers.