Has Dale Jr won Martinsville?
Earnhardt notched the 23rd of his 26 career Cup Series victories in 2014 at Martinsville, claiming the track’s signature grandfather clock trophy. That win marked his last with crew chief Steve Letarte, who now works alongside Earnhardt as a fellow analyst with NBC Sports.
How many grandfather clocks does Dale Earnhardt have?
Earnhardt has fond memories of Martinsville and the grandfather clocks. His father earned six clocks in his career, the first in 1980 and the last in 1995.
How much is a Martinsville clock worth?
The Martinsville Clock is a gift to the track and eventually the race winner, but it’s sold to the masses for $2,599.95.
Who has more wins Dale Earnhardt of JR?
| Driver | Wins |
|---|---|
| Martin Truex Jr. | 27 |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 26 |
| Joey Logano | 26 |
| Fred Lorenzen | 26 |
Did Dale Jr win a 500?
Dale’s 2004 Daytona 500 triumph It took Junior just four years to capture his first career Daytona 500. The second half of the ’04 race was run caution-free, and came down to Earnhardt Jr. vs. Tony Stewart, with the two combining to lead 101 of the final 120 laps.
How many NASCAR wins does Dale Jr have in the 88?
26 wins
88 in 2008. He remained with HMS until his retirement as a full-time driver in 2017. Earnhardt retired with 26 wins in the Cup Series, a total that ranks him tied for 31st in NASCAR history (with Fred Lorenzen) as of March 2021….
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) |
| Weight | 178.5 lb (81.0 kg) |
Has Dale Jr won any championships?
Five-Time NASCAR Champion In 1998 and ’99, Earnhardt won consecutive championships in the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series (now Xfinity Series), where he also won 24 races, in addition to his 26 premier series victories.
Did Dale Jr win a Rolex 24?
and Dale Jr.,” Taylor said after winning his third Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. “When I joined Corvette in 2012, I was in the No. 3 car.
What race is Dale Earnhardt Jr?
NASCAR Xfinity Series
and JR Motorsports unveiled the No. 88 Hellmann’s Fridge Hunters Chevrolet paint scheme Earnhardt will run in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway on April 8. The winning wrap was revealed Tuesday during JR Motorsports’ Unilever production shoot via Earnhardt’s Instagram live.
Is Dale Earnhardt coming back to Nascar?
Although he said he has enjoyed running test laps for Hendrick Motorsports during NASCAR’s two days of testing here, he has no plans to return to high-stakes racing. “I’m old—47 years old,” Earnhardt said.
Who has the most grandfather clocks from Martinsville?
Richard Petty
Richard Petty has 12 grandfather clocks, which is the most of any driver at Martinsville Speedway. His 15 wins are also the most at Martinsville Speedway.
Who won the most grandfather clocks in NASCAR?
Legendary NASCAR driver Richard Petty won 15 of the beautiful grandfather clocks throughout his career, which is more than any other driver.