During Tuesday’s press conference where Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced he’d retire from NASCAR Cup racing at the end of the current season, team owner Rick Hendrick reflected back.
It was March 29, 2017 and Earnhardt had just told Hendrick that he had decided to retire.
Hendrick recalled that conversation Tuesday, saying it was a very emotional conversation, but that it was a great feeling that both men were able to share so much about Junior’s decision and their relationship.
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