“Gotta Keep Up, It’s”: Recalling the 6-Year-Old Incident With NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr Unveils the Propeller of His Combative Side

Dale Earnhardt Jr., a Hall of Fame inductee, shares an intriguing story about his former Hendrick Motorsports teammate, seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.

Biking with Jimmie Johnson

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Earnhardt Jr. recalls the days when he used to go biking with Johnson. He admits that he had to give his best when riding with Johnson. In his podcast, The Dale Jr Download, he reminisces about his golden days of biking.

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The Competitive Edge

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Earnhardt Jr. reveals that his fastest ride was with Johnson and the group at Phoenix, averaging 19.5 miles per hour. This experience had a positive effect on his physical condition, and by the end of the 2017 season, he was in peak biking condition.

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Keeping Up with Jimmie

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Earnhardt Jr. admits that trying to keep up with Johnson was a tough ask. But when it comes to Johnson tagging along with them, it was a whole different story. He said, "When you’re with Jimmie, you’re like ‘gotta keep up, it’s Jimmie!’".

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