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I’m in ‘Dega … kinda

Becky — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:11:07 +0000

Last year I mentioned that I signed up to have my name on Dale Earnhardt Jr’s racecar in the race at Talladega. AMP decided to do the promotion again this year. Of course I had to sign up again. Last year my name was on the roof of the car. This year it’s on the hood …

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Last year, Dale Jr had some problems in the practices. He also got in an accident during the race and finished 28th. Hopefully he’ll fair better this year (he needs it after how his season has gone).

It would be better if I was actually at the racetrack for race weekend, but it is cool that my name is on a racecar in the race. My Dad signed up too (copycat ). His name is on the truck deck lid. The race is Sunday afternoon. Hopefully at the end of the race Dale Jr will be in Victory Lane. Maybe Dad & I will be his good luck charms (along with the over 70,000 other people who have their names on the car).

Not a good start

Becky — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:46:41 +0000

I mentioned yesterday that I found out that my name is on Dale Earnhardt Jr’s car for this weekend’s race. I’m still giddy just thinking about it. But I hope I didn’t jinx Jr by my name being on the car.

During the first practice today, he had engine issues, and they had to change the engine. Then after only 9 laps on the track during the second practice, his right rear tire exploded. And when I say exploded, I mean EXPLODED. It tore up the rear of the car, and several other cars were also involved. They had to bring out a backup for him. Luckily, the names are on the backup car too.

Hopefully all these issues for Jr during practice will mean he will have a good race on Sunday. He’ll have to start in the back because he’s in a backup car, but that boy knows his way around Talladega. He’ll be up front before the race even reaches halfway.

I’m on the car!!

Becky — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:54:34 +0000

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Those of you who know me, know what a HUGE NASCAR fan I am. And anyone who knows me knows that I’m a HUGE Dale Earnhardt Jr fan. He was the first driver I ever started cheering for.

A while back, I signed up for a chance to have my name on Dale Jr’s Amp Energy/National Guard car for the race at Talladega. I just found out today that my name is on the car. It’s on the roof … between the 8′s. How cool is that. I didn’t think I got my registration in on time because I never got an email about it. But apparently a lot of people didn’t. But I found my name on the ampenergy.com website, so it’s true.

The race is this Sunday (October 5th). When I watch the race, I’ll be watching myself go around the track … well, at least my name will be. I hope I bring him some good luck. I’d love to see him in Victory Lane. I just wish I could see the race in person rather than on tv. Maybe some day …