Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (born
October 10,
1974 in
Kannapolis, North Carolina), also known as "Dale", "Junior", "The Dominator", "Little E", "Junebug", or "Chuck" is a professional race car driver. He
is the son of
NASCAR legend
Dale Earnhardt (1951-2001). During his career, Earnhardt Jr. has competed successfully in a number of racing classes and events, and is
a two-time
Busch Series champion with 21 wins. As of 2006, his primary role is driver of the #8
Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS in NASCAR's
NEXTEL Cup. Earnhardt, Jr. is also the team owner of
JR Motorsports, and co-owner (with stepmother Theresa Earnhardt) of
Chance 2 Motorsports. Chance 2 Motorsports is currently on a limited schedule.
