Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the grand marshall for the 60th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
Feeling real good about my grand marshal t-shirt choice today. #Daytona500 pic.twitter.com/XLCyV4wmFU
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 18, 2018
His father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., was killed while competing the Daytona 500 exactly 17 years ago today. His shirt is a depiction of the late Earnhardt while driving.
Honesty I don’t even think about it when the anniversary of dads passing comes annually. He lived so hard and fast. His life was so grand, the date never registers with me for some reason. But I see the comments in my timeline and they are appreciated. #LegendsNEVERDie
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 18, 2018
Earnhardt Jr. retired from competitive racing last year. He won the Daytona 500 twice during his career. His father only won the race once.
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