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Track gifts for Dale Earnhardt Jr
By | Published: July 1, 2017 20
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It's Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final full-time season as a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver, and track officials are sending the driver off properly. Slide through to see the gifts each track has given the Hendrick Motorsports driver.
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Texas Motor Speedway
Eddie Gossage, president of Texas Motor Speedway, presented Earnhardt Jr. with a piece of the scoreboard from his first win in the Monster Energy Series, which came at the 1.5-mile track on April 2, 2000. The track also gave him onesies for his and Amy's expected baby, a custom baby stroller and the track is sponsoring a horse with his name at the Victory Therapy Center in Roanoke, Texas to salute Jr. Nation.3 of 20
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Sonoma Raceway
Earnhardt can keep the basket of stuffed pups. The actual gift from Sonoma officials was donating three puppies to Paws As Loving Support Assistance Dogs to be trained as service dogs. They even gave the puppies names -- Dale, Junior and Amy.4 of 20
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Sonoma Raceway
A large bottle of wine from wine country for the noted beer drinker was the second part of Dale's gift.5 of 20
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Daytona International Speedway
A gorgeous painting of Daytona, with schemes from three of Junior's iconic wins at the track.6 of 20
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Kentucky Speedway
Race winners get a vintage jukebox at Kentucky and Dale Jr. was presented with a special one for the Nationwide Children's Hospital, which Dale Jr. visited at the start of the race weekend.7 of 20
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
In a tribute to Earnhardt's days in the No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet as well as his time in the No. 88 Chevy, Indianapolis Motor Speedway presented Earnhardt with a framed No. 8 from the track's old scoring pylon. The track did the same for Jeff Gordon when he retired in 2015.8 of 20
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Pocono Raceway
Pocono gave a check to Dale Jr. of $17,776, split evenly ($8,888 each) between The Dale Jr. Foundation and the Nationwide’s Children Hospital.9 of 20
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Michigan International Speedway
Michigan, a track where Dale Jr. has two wins, gave Earnhardt a framed picture from the only race he competed with his brother and father -- Aug. 20, 2000 at Michigan.10 of 20
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Bristol Motor Speedway
At Bristol, Dale Jr. received the original painting of the Bristol program cover from Sam Bass. The track also established an annual scholarship in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s name for a student interested in the automotive industry.11 of 20
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Chicagoland Speedway
The track made a donation to PAWS Chicago of $8,800 on behalf of Dale Earnhardt Jr.12 of 20
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New Hampshire Motor Speedway
The track gave Dale Earnhardt Jr. a musket, a Tricorn Patriot hat (as seen here) and a powder horn. In addition, a donation of $8,800 was made in his name to The Injury Prevention Center of New Hampshire.13 of 20
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Dover International Speedway
The track gave Dale Earnhardt Jr. a model of his car commemorating his 2001 Dover victory just after 9/11. The gift read, 'One race united an entire nation on Sept. 23, 2001.'14 of 20
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway established the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Concussion Research Fund with $100,000 to honor the driver's interest in concussion awareness, research & prevention.15 of 20
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr. also greeted students from Mooresville High School during the presentation. Earnhardt lives in Mooresville and attended the school as a youngster.16 of 20
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Talladega Superspeedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr. received this car from his dad’s first championship in the sport’s top series as a 'permanent loan' on behalf of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the state of Alabama. He also took the car around the track for some laps. In addition, he received magnums of champagne from his first win at 'Dega (jn 2001) and the last win that his father had at the track (in 2000).17 of 20
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Kansas Speedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr. received a No. 3 Kansas City Royals jersey and watched a special video message from Royals manager Ned Yost, who was a close friend of his dad, Dale Earnhardt. The track also made a contribution in his name of $8,800 to the University of Kansas Health Systems Pediatric Unit and he received a 'What to Expect When you are Expecting' book for new fathers.18 of 20
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Kansas Speedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr. received a No. 3 Kansas City Royals jersey and watched a special video message from Royals manager Ned Yost, who was a close friend of his dad, Dale Earnhardt. The track also made a contribution in his name of $8,800 to the University of Kansas Health Systems Pediatric Unit and he received a 'What to Expect When you are Expecting' book for new fathers.19 of 20
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Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway presented Dale Jr. with a $10,000 check to establish an honorary scholarship in his name at local Patrick Henry Community College.20 of 20
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