In , he launched The Dale Jr. Foundation, a charity dedicated to giving underprivileged individuals, with a focus on youth, the resources to improve their confidence, education and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals.
The Dale Jr. Foundation has contributed to more than local and national organizations. He also is involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In recognition of his career achievements as a champion driver, team owner and philanthropist, Earnhardt was named the recipient of the NMPA Myers Brothers Award, a prestigious accolade recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of stock car racing.
More than 1, donors contributed, while The Dale Jr. He enjoys spending time on his property affectionately known as Dirty Mo Acres. It consists of a vintage Western-style town, a treehouse, a paintball course and five miles of ATV trails. In , he and wife Amy welcomed their first child, daughter Isla Rose. News Media. Learn More About Dale Jr. Home About Biography. Earnhardt had two sons, Dale Jr. He married his third wife, Teresa, in , with whom he had another daughter, Taylor.
Known to be big-hearted and loyal beneath his intimidating facade, Earnhardt stayed true to his roots to the very end. Nearing the completion of the Daytona , he sought to protect the leads of the two drivers ahead of him, son Dale Jr. However, his car was clipped from behind and sent flying into a wall, an accident that killed the legendary driver upon impact and stunned the racing world.
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