Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates Father’s Day in Mexico while honoring his late father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., during his duties as a NASCAR commentator. The former NASCAR Cup Series driver, recognized for piloting the No. 8 Budweiser car, is joining the Amazon Prime broadcast team for this month’s slate of NASCAR Mexico Cup races.
Sunday morning, Earnhardt Jr. took a moment before the big race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez to share a personal message on social media. In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, he reached out to fellow dads and remembered the bond he shared with his father, one of the sport’s legends.
“Happy Fathers Day. Pretty cool club to be a part of. Cheers to all the dads and the happiness that it brings. 🍻,”
he wrote. —Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR Driver and Commentator
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s connection to racing is deeply rooted in family, as seen in a historic moment from November 18, 1990. On that day, the Earnhardt family gathered at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA, to celebrate Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s fourth NASCAR Winston Cup Championship. The race at the Atlanta Journal 500 saw Teresa Earnhardt, Taylor Earnhardt, and Dale Jr. all joining Dale Sr. in his victory celebration, captured by photographer Brian Cleary.
This year, as Dale Jr. works alongside Amazon Prime’s broadcast team, he remains a prominent figure in NASCAR, blending his broadcasting skills with his ongoing legacy as the son of a celebrated racing champion. Fans and fellow racers alike look to him for insight and genuine emotion on days like Father’s Day, a significant moment in the racing community.
The official NASCAR account also recognized the special day by honoring fathers both past and present in the racing world.
“For the Dads with a racin’ heart. For the ones that are with us, and the ones who should be here right now. Happy Father’s Day,”
the sport’s official account wrote on X. —NASCAR Official Account
As the race day progresses at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, anticipation builds among NASCAR fans, with hopes for an exciting event that pays respect to fathers in and out of the racing world. The 2025 NASCAR Mexico Cup Series race is set to begin at 3 p.m. E.T., drawing attention from fans across the United States and beyond.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s tribute highlights how family ties endure in motorsports, reminding the community of the personal stories behind the drivers and the meaning behind Father’s Day for racers like him. His heartfelt message and continued presence in the sport keep the memory of Dale Earnhardt Sr. alive for a new generation of fans and fellow competitors.
