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All of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s NASCAR Cup Series victories
By Staff Report | Published: October 10, 2022 27
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1. April 2, 2000, Texas Motor Speedway, DirecTV 500
Twenty-one years and one day after his father earned his first premier series victory, Earnhardt Jr. sped to Victory Lane for the first time in his career. Junior led a race-high 106 laps in what was just his 12th career NASCAR Cup Series start.
Twenty-one years and one day after his father earned his first premier series victory, Earnhardt Jr. sped to Victory Lane for the first time in his career. Junior led a race-high 106 laps in what was just his 12th career NASCAR Cup Series start.
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2. May 6, 2000, Richmond Raceway, Pontiac Excitement 400
Four races after his first NASCAR Cup Series win, Earnhardt Jr. won again at Richmond. He led just 31 laps -- the final 31, passing his father on Lap 369 and pulling away.
Four races after his first NASCAR Cup Series win, Earnhardt Jr. won again at Richmond. He led just 31 laps -- the final 31, passing his father on Lap 369 and pulling away.
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3. July 7, 2001, Daytona International Speedway, Pepsi 400
Earnhardt Jr. has four career wins at Daytona, none more emotional as his first (just look at his face). Less than five months after his father died in a tragic on-track accident at Daytona, Junior returned to the facility and created some magic, leading 116 of 160 laps. His pit crew, competitors and fans all roared when he climbed out of his car in Victory Lane.
Earnhardt Jr. has four career wins at Daytona, none more emotional as his first (just look at his face). Less than five months after his father died in a tragic on-track accident at Daytona, Junior returned to the facility and created some magic, leading 116 of 160 laps. His pit crew, competitors and fans all roared when he climbed out of his car in Victory Lane.
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4. Sept. 23, 2001, Dover International Speedway, MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400
In the first premier series race after the 9/11 attacks, the image of Earnhardt Jr. doing his burnout while holding an American flag is one of NASCAR's most indelible moments.
In the first premier series race after the 9/11 attacks, the image of Earnhardt Jr. doing his burnout while holding an American flag is one of NASCAR's most indelible moments.
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5. Oct. 21, 2001, Talladega Superspeedway, EA Sports 500
So began Earnhardt Jr.'s Talladega mastery as his third and final win of 2001 was his first of what would be four consecutive conquests at the 2.66-mile track.
So began Earnhardt Jr.'s Talladega mastery as his third and final win of 2001 was his first of what would be four consecutive conquests at the 2.66-mile track.
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6. April 21, 2002, Talladega Superspeedway, Aaron's 499
Earnhardt Jr. led 133 laps -- the most of his career at Talladega -- in his first victory of 2002, and his second straight at the track.
Earnhardt Jr. led 133 laps -- the most of his career at Talladega -- in his first victory of 2002, and his second straight at the track.
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7. Oct. 6, 2002, Talladega Superspeedway, EA Sports 500
Earnhardt Jr. led a race-high 56 laps, including the final 39, and beat Tony Stewart to the start-finish line by 0.118 seconds.
Earnhardt Jr. led a race-high 56 laps, including the final 39, and beat Tony Stewart to the start-finish line by 0.118 seconds.
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8. April 6, 2003, Talladega Superspeedway, Aaron's 499
Make it four. Earnhardt Jr. passed Matt Kenseth to lead the final two laps and win his fourth consecutive race at Talladega. It ended an 18-month stretch in which Junior won four times, all at the Alabama track.
Make it four. Earnhardt Jr. passed Matt Kenseth to lead the final two laps and win his fourth consecutive race at Talladega. It ended an 18-month stretch in which Junior won four times, all at the Alabama track.
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9. Nov. 2, 2003, Phoenix Raceway, 2003 Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Havoline
There were four dominant cars in the desert, and Earnhardt Jr. was best when it counted. Outrunning future Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, Junior earned his second victory of 2003.
There were four dominant cars in the desert, and Earnhardt Jr. was best when it counted. Outrunning future Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, Junior earned his second victory of 2003.
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10. Feb. 15, 2004, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona 500
Earnhardt Jr. won the big one. This Daytona 500 win was his first and came during the heyday of Dale Earnhardt Inc., which had mastered the restrictor-plate races -- both in car and in driver. It was the start of a magical season for the No. 8 team.
Earnhardt Jr. won the big one. This Daytona 500 win was his first and came during the heyday of Dale Earnhardt Inc., which had mastered the restrictor-plate races -- both in car and in driver. It was the start of a magical season for the No. 8 team.
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11. March 14, 2004, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Golden Corral 500
Earnhardt Jr.'s rough-and-tumble win at Atlanta -- his only career win at the track to date -- gave him two wins in the first four races of 2004.
Earnhardt Jr.'s rough-and-tumble win at Atlanta -- his only career win at the track to date -- gave him two wins in the first four races of 2004.
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12. May 15, 2004, Richmond Raceway, Chevy American Revolution 400
Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson had the best cars in the field, and it was Junior who pulled away late. He led the final 55 (of 400) laps for his second career win at the .75-mile track.
Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson had the best cars in the field, and it was Junior who pulled away late. He led the final 55 (of 400) laps for his second career win at the .75-mile track.
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13. Aug. 28, 2004, Bristol Motor Speedway, Sharpie 500
Earnhardt Jr. was dominant as this race progressed, leading for a stretch of 116 laps past the halfway point and then for the final 85. The win put him third in the points standings, behind Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson.
Earnhardt Jr. was dominant as this race progressed, leading for a stretch of 116 laps past the halfway point and then for the final 85. The win put him third in the points standings, behind Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson.
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14. Oct. 3, 2004, Talladega Superspeedway, EA Sports 500
This sure looks familiar. Earnhardt Jr. rocked out at a facility the Earnhardts have dominated throughout time, winning his fifth career race at Talladega. It was a virtuoso Junior showing with 78 laps led, putting him second behind Kurt Busch in the standings.
This sure looks familiar. Earnhardt Jr. rocked out at a facility the Earnhardts have dominated throughout time, winning his fifth career race at Talladega. It was a virtuoso Junior showing with 78 laps led, putting him second behind Kurt Busch in the standings.
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15. Nov. 7, 2004, Phoenix Raceway, Checker Auto Parts 500
A championship still in reach, Earnhardt Jr. earned his second straight fall win at Phoenix for his sixth win of 2004. The win mark still stands as a career best, although Junior has since logged more top-10 finishes in a year than he did in 2004 (21).
A championship still in reach, Earnhardt Jr. earned his second straight fall win at Phoenix for his sixth win of 2004. The win mark still stands as a career best, although Junior has since logged more top-10 finishes in a year than he did in 2004 (21).
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16. July 10, 2005, Chicagoland Speedway, USG Sheetrock 400
Performance slipped in 2005, but there was plenty of summer celebration when Junior nabbed a win away from Matt Kenseth. Kenseth led 176 laps, but the No. 8 Chevrolet shot to the lead with 11 laps to go and held on for the win.
Performance slipped in 2005, but there was plenty of summer celebration when Junior nabbed a win away from Matt Kenseth. Kenseth led 176 laps, but the No. 8 Chevrolet shot to the lead with 11 laps to go and held on for the win.
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17. May 6, 2006, Richmond Raceway, Crown Royal 400
Junior and Co. toasted at Richmond in 2006. No one knew it at the time, but it would be Earnhardt Jr.'s final win with Dale Earnhardt Inc.
Junior and Co. toasted at Richmond in 2006. No one knew it at the time, but it would be Earnhardt Jr.'s final win with Dale Earnhardt Inc.
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18. June 15, 2008, Michigan International Speedway, LifeLock 400
Hello, Bossman. Earnhardt Jr. and Mr. H (that's Rick Hendrick) celebrate in Victory Lane after Junior's first win with Hendrick Motorsports.
Hello, Bossman. Earnhardt Jr. and Mr. H (that's Rick Hendrick) celebrate in Victory Lane after Junior's first win with Hendrick Motorsports.
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19. June 17, 2012, Michigan International Speedway, Quicken Loans 400
Streak snapped. For the first time in four years -- and 143 races -- Earnhardt Jr. was back in Victory Lane. A subdued Junior thanked the fans for sticking with him after a dominant showing at Michigan.
Streak snapped. For the first time in four years -- and 143 races -- Earnhardt Jr. was back in Victory Lane. A subdued Junior thanked the fans for sticking with him after a dominant showing at Michigan.
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20. Feb. 23, 2014, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona 500
First there was rain, then there was reign. Earnhardt Jr. claimed his second Daytona 500 win and his first in a decade in a race that was delayed for hours by rain, run under the lights and ended as the field wrecked behind him. Oh, and then Junior launched a new era -- @DaleJr.
First there was rain, then there was reign. Earnhardt Jr. claimed his second Daytona 500 win and his first in a decade in a race that was delayed for hours by rain, run under the lights and ended as the field wrecked behind him. Oh, and then Junior launched a new era -- @DaleJr.
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21. June 8, 2014, Pocono Raceway, Pocono 400
Brad Keselowski had the car to beat, but debris on his grille with five laps to go caused him to cede the lead to Earnhardt Jr. Junior then pulled away for the victory, his second of 2014 and first at the "Tricky Triangle."
Brad Keselowski had the car to beat, but debris on his grille with five laps to go caused him to cede the lead to Earnhardt Jr. Junior then pulled away for the victory, his second of 2014 and first at the "Tricky Triangle."
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22. Aug. 3, 2014, Pocono Raceway, GoBowling.com 400
Break out the broom. Earnhardt Jr. won again at Pocono two months later to claim the season sweep.
Break out the broom. Earnhardt Jr. won again at Pocono two months later to claim the season sweep.
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23. Oct. 26, 2014, Martinsville Speedway, Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500
Tick-tock, Junior got that clock. The sting of being eliminated from the postseason the week before was abated with a win at one of the most historic tracks on the circuit, Martinsville. A NASCAR history buff, Earnhardt Jr. won his first grandfather clock at the .526-mile oval.
Tick-tock, Junior got that clock. The sting of being eliminated from the postseason the week before was abated with a win at one of the most historic tracks on the circuit, Martinsville. A NASCAR history buff, Earnhardt Jr. won his first grandfather clock at the .526-mile oval.
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24. May 3, 2015, Talladega Superspeedway, GEICO 500
Earnhardt Jr. was emotional after yet another win at Talladega, the sixth of his career. This one came days after what would have been his father's 64th birthday and had the Hendrick Motorsports driver choked up in Victory Lane.
Earnhardt Jr. was emotional after yet another win at Talladega, the sixth of his career. This one came days after what would have been his father's 64th birthday and had the Hendrick Motorsports driver choked up in Victory Lane.
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25. July 5, 2015, Daytona International Speedway, Coke Zero 400
A second consecutive win at a restrictor-plate track was on the line, and Earnhardt Jr. was dominant under the lights. Leading 96 of 161 laps, he held off the field on a green-white-checkered restart.
A second consecutive win at a restrictor-plate track was on the line, and Earnhardt Jr. was dominant under the lights. Leading 96 of 161 laps, he held off the field on a green-white-checkered restart.
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26. Nov. 15, 2015, Phoenix Raceway, Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500
Rain in the desert is a rarity, but Earnhardt Jr. didn't mind. Precipitation ended this one nearly 100 laps early, with Junior in first place.
Rain in the desert is a rarity, but Earnhardt Jr. didn't mind. Precipitation ended this one nearly 100 laps early, with Junior in first place.
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is celebrating his 48th birthday on Monday. Let's look back at all his victories in the NASCAR Cup Series.