Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently got rid of his full beard after a long period of time. The thick facial hair has been a significant aspect of his appearance throughout the years. However, when he first started his career, he did not have a beard and often raced with a clean-shaven look like many of his fellow drivers. As time went on, he decided to grow a beard and it became a defining characteristic for the Hall of Famer.
During a recent episode of his podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. unveiled his clean-shaven look and discussed the reason behind his decision to grow a beard. He was part of the Gillette Young Gun program, which required drivers to have a clean-shaven appearance for an advertisement campaign. However, Junior did not appreciate being told what to do with his facial hair and rebelled against the demands. He grew a beard and ended up loving it, ultimately making it a defining look for himself as a two-time Xfinity Series champion.
In a previous conversation about shaving his beard, Dale Jr. mentioned that he initially just wanted a haircut and his wife had scheduled it for him. However, when he arrived at the salon, he decided to surprise his wife, Amy Earnhardt Jr., by shaving off his entire beard.
While Dale Jr. is expected to eventually return to his bearded look, as it has become a significant part of his brand over the years, fans now have the opportunity to reminisce about his early years in NASCAR and how he has evolved.