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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Hendrick Motorsports announced Tuesday that 2017 would be Junior’s final full-time season. Here’s how the NASCAR community paid its respects. This story will be updated throughout the day.
Proud of all @DaleJr has accomplished & what he’s meant to @NASCAR. But more proud of who he is as a person.
– Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) April 25, 2017
You’re a hell of a friend and teammate @DaleJr, I’m really happy for you and @AmyEarnhardt. ud83eudd19
– Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) April 25, 2017
I’m proud of my great friend @DaleJr for everything he’s done for this sport. I’m even more proud of who he is as a man. Love you friend
– Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) April 25, 2017
Happy for ya @DaleJr, nothing but respect. Let’s end it on a good note this year ud83dudc4aud83cudffc
– Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) April 25, 2017
Now we know why…
You’ve helped make this a better sport for so many of us, we wish you all the best in your retirement.ud83dudc4dud83cudffbud83dude03 https://t.co/9Ze6JZgZ70– Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) April 25, 2017
Don’t think @DaleJr could’ve been any classier delivering one of the hardest things he’s ever had to do. Glad my career has had him in it. ud83dudc4d
– Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) April 25, 2017
I’m really excited for the next chapter in @DaleJr and @AmyEarnhardt lives. JR has made #NASCAR so much better and will continue to do so.
– Mark Martin (@markmartin) April 25, 2017
– Amy Earnhardt (@AmyEarnhardt) April 25, 2017
I’m kind of new in the sport but what a great guy @DaleJr is in and out of the race track. Wish you the best my friend!
– Daniel Suárez (@Daniel_SuarezG) April 25, 2017
Great memories racing @DaleJr for the last 9 years. Thanks for all you have done & will continue to do for our awesome sport! #NASCAR
– Joey Logano (@joeylogano) April 25, 2017
Congrats on a great career @DaleJr, finish strong! Thx 4 all u have given this sport. All the best to u n Amy w the next chapter n ur lives
– Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) April 25, 2017
If you weren’t a @DaleJr fan before I’d guess you are now. #honesty #sincerity #heart
– Michael Waltrip (@MW55) April 25, 2017
Thank you, @DaleJr. Ready for one final season. #FinishStrong pic.twitter.com/5bV0icYAOy
– Team Chevy (@TeamChevy) April 25, 2017
Excited to see what the future holds for @DaleJr, think he will be just as captivating and influential off track as he was while on track.
– Alex Bowman (@AlexBRacing) April 25, 2017
In sports-athletes like @DaleJr come along once in a lifetime-talented-popular-humble-honest-real-you don’t get that combo often-well done!
– Steve O’Donnell (@odsteve) April 25, 2017
@DaleJr has made the sport of @NASCAR better for fans and competitors. True racer
1st ballet HOF 4 sure!
Enjoy the rest of the season!
– David Ragan (@DavidRagan) April 25, 2017
Congrats to @DaleJr on one helluva run. I didn’t think they would announce Carl’s return till end of year though? Hmm!
– Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) April 25, 2017
Great memories racing @DaleJr I am pretty sure when you google “cool”. Your picture shows upud83dude03ud83dudc4dud83cudffb
– Bobby Labonte (@Bobby_Labonte) April 25, 2017
Ive always enjoyed watching @DaleJr wheel it around the track. He is and will always be an icon in this sport. All the best to him and Amy!
– Ben Kennedy (@BenKennedy33) April 25, 2017
My favorite post race celebration. Thanks @DaleJr and congrats on a great career.
Proud to call you my friend. pic.twitter.com/y3zZSm7JOl– Michael Waltrip (@MW55) April 25, 2017
Woke up to the news about @DaleJr great career son. Wanna come race a Funny Car? @TeamChevy pic.twitter.com/VlS6Qijzmt
– John Force (@JohnForce_FC) April 25, 2017
Gonna be different not watching my boss but also one of my closes friends in the sport retire but so proud of him and what he represents!! https://t.co/elXxIW6TD9
– Elliott Sadler (@Elliott_Sadler) April 25, 2017
Wishing all the best to our friends @DaleJr and @AmyEarnhardt on the next chapter! Still gonna text you for style advice Amy ud83dude1cud83dude0au2764ufe0f
– Paige (@PaigeKeselowski) April 25, 2017
Excited 4 new chapters professionally w/ @DaleJr & our team of great people. And for he & @AmyEarnhardt & family time for us all!
– Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) April 25, 2017
Best of luck to @DaleJr, congrats on a great #NASCAR career and thanks for all of the memories! pic.twitter.com/FE345PClsx
– RCR (@RCRracing) April 25, 2017
Happy for @DaleJr and wish him nothing but the best.. He has made all of us better through his career in many different ways.. pic.twitter.com/NUOZKo4jVa
– Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) April 25, 2017
Amazing what @DaleJr has done for the sport and the impact he’s had on all of us. It’ll be cool to watch him finish out this year strong
– William Byron (@WilliamByron) April 25, 2017
I’ll miss watching you on the track, @DaleJr. You’ve made fans out of all of us.#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/BNaizTQzRy
– Michael Annett (@MichaelAnnett) April 25, 2017
Been trying to think what to say, but my mind keeps stoping at Incredible…That’s exactly what you’ve been for our sport! Thank You @DaleJr
– Daniel Hemric (@DanielHemric) April 25, 2017
Wish nothing but the best for @DaleJr. He has had a great career!
– Jeb Burton (@JebBurtonRacing) April 25, 2017
Wishing you nothing but the absolute best, @DaleJr. pic.twitter.com/nF8EWcpCXW
– Richmond Raceway (@RIRInsider) April 25, 2017
We’ll miss you @DaleJr! https://t.co/3ntl1lOXZi
– MISpeedway (@MISpeedway) April 25, 2017
We love you, @DaleJr!
– TalladegaSuperspdwy (@TalladegaSuperS) April 25, 2017
Good reason to be up early, congrats my friend on an amazing career, enjoy the heck out of the next 6 months #futurehalloffamer https://t.co/lBVcGkgeX3
– Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) April 25, 2017
Really bummed to see a career come to an end, but crazy excited to see where it goes from here. #Bossman #Hero @DaleJr https://t.co/0WsWVb10Dz
– Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) April 25, 2017
Thanks for all you’ve done and will continue to do for NASCAR, @DaleJr.
Kick butt the rest of 2017. See you here in September ud83dudc4a pic.twitter.com/bA2v00FE1f
– Chicagoland Speedway (@ChicagolndSpdwy) April 25, 2017
Thankful for everything @DaleJr has done and will continue to do for our sport! He is such a genuine guy and I’m lucky to call him a friend
– Matthew DiBenedetto (@mattdracing) April 25, 2017