Dale Earnhardt Jr. Inside The Rise Of A Nascar Superstar

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His dad’s death five years ago had a sobering effect on Dale Earnhardt Jr. He didn’t leave all the fun behind, but he did decide to focus more intensely on his career – and his perseverance paid off in 2004 with his most impressive victory to date: a Daytona 500 win. Now only one thing is left on his agenda: capturing a national championship. ??That road will be tougher than it was for the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr.- the competition is tougher and the points race now concludes in a ten-race shootout, but Little E. will eventually find his way there. This book offers a look at the life of the man who has become the face of NASCAR. Filled with outstanding photographs of Dale Jr., ranging from his early career to his most recent triumphs, and featuring interviews with those who have been there through it all, the book chronicles Dale Jr.’s ascent from the Andy Hillenburg driving school to 15 career Cup victories – and fills in what few know about this perennial favorite.