The first thing that came to mind when I saw the pictures of Jeffrey Earnhardt was, “OMG, they must have Photoshopped these.” But no, the 23-year-old grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s nephew, is every bit that buff. As in, Carl-Edwards-cover-of-“Men’s Health”-magazine, six-pack-exposed kind of buff. “It’s amazing what good photography […]
On The Track, In The Ring, This Earnhardt Has A Lot Of Fight
By Godwin Kelly, Motorsports Editor DAYTONA BEACH — This is a warning to all drivers racing against Jeffrey Earnhardt in the July 6 Subway Jalapeno 250 Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway. If you have any thoughts about spinning him out during the 100-lap run over the 2.5-mile tri-oval, you might want to consider […]
NASCAR Driver Jeffrey Earnhardt Wins MMA Debut; Impresses Critics
Article Author: J. Andrew Yount. Posted on 05/23 at 3:20 AM @ digg.com It turns out that race car drivers are athletes. Tuesday evening in Charlotte, NC, Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, stepped into the cage for his first mixed martial arts fight. When his amateur debut was over, he […]
Auto Racer Jeffrey Earnhardt, Grandson of Dale Earnhardt, Excited To Make MMA Debut
By Mike Chiappetta – Senior Writer May 20, 2012 – Jeffrey Earnhardt belongs to auto racing. The grandson of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, he has been working his way towards the sport’s major league circuit for years. At 22 years old, that’s a goal he’s still chasing. It’s in his blood. But he’s been […]
Talladega Race Recap
Talladega, AL (May 5, 2012) – Talladega Superspeedway is known for high speeds, a rich history of Earnhardt racing and wrecks known as “the big one.” The Aarons 312 race on May 5th had all of the above. Jeffrey and his uncle, Dale Jr. raced together for the second time this season and for multiple […]
Earnhardt To Race Talladega
Thomasville, NC (April 30, 2012) – Jeffrey Earnhardt will be making his NASCAR Nationwide Series Talladega debut this Saturday, May 5th in the Aaron’s 312. He’ll be driving the #15 FASTWAX.COM – POYNT Mustang for Rick Ware Racing in his 3rd trip to a super speedway synonymous with the Earnhardt name. “We ran trucks here […]
Jeffrey Completes Barber Challenge
31 March 2012 – In just his 2nd Grand-Am race of the season, Jeffrey got a taste for one of the more challenging road courses in America. Barber’s changing elevations and hairpin turns gave Earnhardt a full dose of Grand-Am racing. “That wasn’t the finish we were shooting for but the experience was valuable” said […]
Earnhardt To Race In The Porsche 250 At Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham, Ala. – Over the years racing has seen a handful of true family dynasties. Legendary names that have regularly visited Victory Lane generation after generation. The Andrettis, the Pettys, the Unsers and, of course, the Earnhardts. For more than a half-century, the Earnhardt name has been a fixture in NASCAR, from racing patriarch Ralph […]
Earnhardt Family Tradition
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Living up to a family legacy in any sport is tough, just ask the Manning brothers. It’s the same in racing. This weekend there will be several second and third generation drivers racing at Bristol Motor Speedway, but there will be only one fourth generation driver and with the name Earnhardt there […]
Jeffrey Earnhardt’s NNS Bristol Debut
14 March 2012 – Car & driver are ready and there are a lot of “firsts” happening at Bristol Motor Speedway on St. Patty’s day 2012. The easiest way to explain is in a list: First Nationwide Series race of 2012 for Jeffrey First NNS race at Bristol Motor Speedway for Jeffrey First time an […]