‘Random Stat’ – Dale Jr. Shows Off Cool NASCAR Knowledge originally appeared on The Spun.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been around NASCAR since birth.
The son of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. chose the sport as his career. He was a standout NASCAR driver for two decades. Dale Jr. has remained close to the sport, serving as an owner of an Xfinity Series team, while also working in broadcasting for Cup Series races.
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Clearly, Dale Jr. knows a lot about the sport.
On Wednesday night, August 13, the legendary NASCAR Cup Series driver showed off his knowledge with some fun facts for the fan base. It’s impressive to see how much he knows.
Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr during the Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesMark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
Dale Jr. took to social media with some “fun facts” for the NASCAR fan base.
“Random stat: the 1969 Firecracker 400 at Daytona (160 laps) had only 2 cautions. Both totaling 27 laps! 😳Caution one, a single car crash was 14 laps long. 😳 While caution 2 involving 5 cars was 13 laps long. Also, I like looking at these old race programs at the ads for local businesses and checking google maps for what that address looks like today. 🧐🧐🧐🧐,” he wrote.
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He added: “A grandstand ticket to the 1971 Daytona 500 would cost you anywhere from $6 to $30. Infield pass $5.”
There’s a lot to love about Dale Earnhardt Jr., but his commitment to interacting with fans on social media is up there among the top reasons.
The iconic NASCAR Cup Series driver doesn’t have to be as active as he is on social media, but he clearly enjoys interacting with many of the sport’s top followers.
It’s fun to see.
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‘Random Stat’ – Dale Jr. Shows Off Cool NASCAR Knowledge first appeared on The Spun on Aug 14, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.