Presenting the Earnhardts
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Here's to you Jeff Gordon!!! Dale Earnhardt Jr. His time has come!
What can you say about this kid, other than he's an Earnhardt?? Twice Busch series champion, first repeat winner of the 2000 season in his rookie year, won the Winston, puts the Bud # 8 on the pole in record setting time, and usually qualifies near the front of the pack!. Sure, he was a little wild at the beginning of the season, but what rookie isn't. Bottom line is, he's learning from two excellent teachers, his father and an outstanding crew chief and it's starting to show. In the beginning, Dale Jr. had one speed, flat out. But as the 2000 season continues, the maturity is starting to show. He's holding back, picking his spots on the track to pass, and saving his tires. But, make no mistake, if an opening is there, he's going thru it, FLAT OUT!!! He's fast, he's daring, but he's safe. Like his father, he's not afraid to rub a little, and he sure as hell will push you down the track. During the very late stages of this years Coca-Cola 600 , Dale Earnhardt Sr. was running down the leader. In a post race interview, Dale said" I thought I had something for the leader, until I looked in the mirror and here comes the kid. My only thought was I Don't Believe It" Bye Bye DaDa.
As of this writing, Dale Jr. is 14th in Winston Cup Points and climbing. He is a close second to Matt Kenseth in the rookie points. This kid will win again in 2000, and I don't suspect it will be too long, and we'll see him in December at the Winston Cup banquet as the champion.
Below are some pictures of Dale Jr. Click on each to enlarge them.
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