Share this: Things can get pretty nasty on the track for NASCAR drivers. And, at least for Dale Earnhardt Jr., even an average bike ride can lack cordial behavior. During a Tuesday edition of Earnhardt’s “Dale Jr. Download” podcast, the Hendrick Motorsports driver talked about a recent bike ride he went on with teammate Jimmie Johnson, during which Earnhardt was given the finger by a passing driver. To make matters worse for Earnhardt, he had to wear an outfit that made him feeling a little self-conscious. [embedded content] Apparently, Earnhardt’s confidence in driving t he No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet in tight spaces doesn’t translate when riding a bicycle on the edge of a street. Moreover, spandex aren’t so bad, you just have to believe
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Out Rest Of Season; Jeff Gordon, Alex Bowman To Fill In
Share this: Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not get back into a stock car this year. The driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet has not been medically cleared to compete for the remainder of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday. Jeff Gordon and Alex Bowman will continue to fill in for Earnhardt in his absence. “I wish I could return to the No. 88 team this season,” Earnhardt said, via Hendrick Motorsports. “To say I’m disappointed doesn’t begin to describe how I feel, but I know this is the right thing for my long-term health and career. “I’m 100 percent focused on my recovery, and I will continue to follow everything the doctors tell me. They’re seeing good progress in