Shaquille O’Neal Left Sonoma Race Winner Dumbfounded After Recalling His Famous Race with Dale Earnhardt Jr

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most entertaining personalities off-court. He recently appeared at Sonoma Raceway in a different avatar and stole the limelight.

Meanwhile, the Sonoma Race winner, Martin Truex Jr was shocked after seeing the NBA legend, as O’Neal talked about racing with Dale Earnhardt Jr back in the day.

Martin Truex Jr’s triumphant victory at Sonoma

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JGR driver Martin Truex Jr. has already secured a playoff spot. He had another tremendous result at Sonoma, as he clinched the victory, fending off Kyle Busch in the final 14 laps of the race.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s appearance surprised Truex Jr

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Shaquille O’Neal stole the show, as he appeared as DJ Diesel. Truex Jr. had no idea that O’Neal was the DJ. As per Jeff Gluck, Truex Jr said, “He’s killing it out there. It’s like a club.” As per Truex Jr, Shaq was “Very nice.” Shaq also told the JGR driver about the time he raced Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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When Shaq raced Dale Jr.

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After retiring, Shaq started a reality television show, where he challenged other sporting personalities at their game. At one time, he challenged Dale Jr. at Concord Speedway. Safe to say, the former NBA star lost the race. Moreover, Dale Jr started the race one lap behind but still managed to win the race.

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