The 49-year-old is set to make a comeback in NASCAR at Bristol this September. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Bristol, thanks to a new sponsorship extension with his long-time partner. He will be driving the No:88 Chevy alongside his four drivers from Junior Motorsports, and he will be aiming to replicate his impressive performance from last season at the same track.
Junior Motorsports, which is owned by the 49-year-old, recently announced that they have extended their sponsorship contract with condiment maker Hellman’s. This exciting news means that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be returning to Bristol this season in the Xfinity series. This came as a surprise to many, as the two-time Xfinity Series champion had stepped away from NASCAR after his retirement to focus on managing his team.
The No.88 driver has made sporadic appearances in the Xfinity Series over the years for his team JRM. He had even led the race at Bristol last year, but unfortunately, a fire in his car ended his chances of victory. Despite this setback, Earnhardt is determined to win at Bristol this time and secure his final victory before he turns 50 in October.
Since 2009, JRM has consistently had at least one race with sponsorship from Unilever. Hellman’s has been a partner of JRM for the past few years as well. This partnership will continue into the current year, thanks to the support of Hellman and Unilever.
The owner of JRM expressed gratitude towards Hellman and Unilever for their significant contributions to the team. Their financial support has played a crucial role in the organization’s success, particularly in its early days. Earnhardt is eagerly anticipating his race at Bristol, thanks to the support of his sponsors.