Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a retired professional stock car driver, team owner, and media personality who became one of NASCARโs most popular and influential figures. Born into racing royalty in 1974 as the son of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt Sr., he carved out his own legacy with 26 NASCAR Cup Series winsโincluding two Daytona 500 victoriesโand 15 consecutive Most Popular Driver awards before retiring from full-time racing in 2017. Beyond the track, Earnhardt Jr. is co-owner of JR Motorsports, a successful Xfinity Series team, and has built a thriving career as a broadcaster for NBC Sports and as host of the widely followedย Dale Jr. Downloadย podcast. His impact on motorsports, both on and off the track, continues to shape the culture and future of NASCAR.