How Rich is Former NASCAR Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr in 2017?
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Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr. (born October 10, 1974) is a former NASCAR driver who has been voted the most popular driver for 15 years straight (2003-2017).
Following the footsteps of his father, the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr., he has left his own impression in the racing world.
He recently retired from racing after a successful career. Now, it is time for him to kick back and relax.
However, he is still working and will appear in the music video of the song, GHOST by The Dangerous Summer.
Following his father’s legacy, he began his racing career at the age of 17 in Street Stock Division.
Until his retirement, he has 26 career wins including Daytona 500 wins in 2004 and 2014.
For his exceptional performance in Daytona, he has been nicknamed, Pied Piper of Daytona.
He started career with his father’s company, Dale Earnhardt Inc., but after Sr.’s demise, he had a falling out with his stepmom, Teresa Earnhardt.
He then signed to Hendrick Motorsports in 2008 where his salary topped $10 million.
He has partnered with dozens of sponsors in his long career like Chevy, Wrangler, Kraft, Polaris, Gillette and many more.
He has reportedly earned more than $400 million throughout his career, while his net worth in 2017 is $225 million.
Now retired, he spends most of his time with his family with some projects at the side.
He is married to his long-time girlfriend, Amy Reimann, and the couple is expecting a baby in 2018.
He announced his engagement to Amy on June 17, 2015, and got married on New Year’s Eve in 2016.