about 1 month ago

Why Dale Earnhardt Jr. Missed the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction

"I was at a daddy-daughter dance supporting my 7-year-old daughter," wrote Junior on X, replying to a fan questioning why prior HoF inductees were not present at the 2026 ceremony. Junior's name was brought up among others like Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, with JR Motorsports owner clarifying his reasons for absence pretty quickly.