Dale Jr. makes TV debut in Super Bowl LII coverage, races with Truex Jr., Blaney

Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his broadcasting debut during NBC's pre-game coverage of Super Bowl LII on Sunday. "I join NBC and I’m at my first Super Bowl, I can’t believe it,” Earnhardt said to fellow NASCAR on NBC broadcaster Rutledge Wood and NBC's Dan Patrick.

.@DaleJr and @RutledgeWood arrived to the #SuperBowl in style! pic.twitter.com/fyYuyMsgk3

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) February 4, 2018

Wood and Earnhardt also partook in ice fishing.

.@DaleJr and @RutledgeWood are having too much fun in Minnesota! #SBLII pic.twitter.com/D6F1n8ue8f

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) February 4, 2018

Reigning Monster Energy Series champion Martin Truex Jr. and Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney joined Junior during the latter portion of his coverage for a snow tubing race. Wearing a Patriots beanie, Blaney won the race over Junior and Eagles fan Truex.

.@DaleJr, @MartinTruex_Jr, and Ryan @Blaney faced off for snow tubing bragging rights before #SuperBowl LII! pic.twitter.com/seUgILLNcH

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) February 4, 2018