If there is one thing about NASCAR fans, it is that they enjoy getting nostalgic. Ahead of this weekend’s Cup race at the Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR decided to revisit an old race. The race caught the attention of the community because it featured a well-known face in the paddock, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
During this particular race, the #8 driver soared to his fourth consecutive win at the iconic race track—a record that no one has been able to topple to date. This particular video shows Dale Jr leading the race and heading into the final lap. At the time, he was forced to defend against a massive train of cars hounding him, led by Kevin Harvick.
People were so happy when Dale Earnhardt Jr won this race. This was because it was just another step towards him establishing his own legacy. One that let him make a name for himself, rather than be known only as the son of the late great Dale Earnhardt.
Within just hours of the clip being posted by NASCAR, Dale Jr reacted to the old clip with a rocket emoji. Other fans joined him in the trip down memory lane.
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