Because he didn't get along with his step-mom Teresa Earnhardt. A mistaken belief has existed that "his dad made DEI for his kids," but in reality Teresa ran the organization from the beginning and...
Like any son who cares about his own father, he had to feel extremely heartbroken upon his passing. Dale Jr. was not only his son, but a fan also. I believe he was in shock because everyone believed...
When Dale Jr. left DEI he wanted to keep the number 8. His stepmother and DEI owner Teresa Earnhardt would not allow him to take the number to Hendrick Motorsports. Therefore, Junior was left to...
Beginning in the 2008 season, Dale Jr. made the switch to Hendrick Motorsports and began to race the #88 car. He had previously driven the #8 for Dale Earnhardt Inc. from 1999 to 2007.