Those long flights across the country can provide fans with chance to interact with drivers on social media. Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared insights with fans Friday during his trip to Las Vegas for this weekend’s events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The questions varied. Earnhardt answered questions about DEI, JR Motorsports, any plans to become a NASCAR Sprint Cup owner, if a road course should be in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and more.
Here’s a sample of some of Earnhardt’s answers. For more check out Earnhardt’s Twitter timeline at @DaleJr.
“@sharonsims1957: @DaleJr bucket list. top three?”
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 6, 2015
Drive for JRM one full year
Retire happy
Travel the world
“@raider_wayne: @DaleJr think you'll ever start a Cup team?”
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 6, 2015
No current plans. That's a HUGE responsibility. I got a full plate as it is.
“@CNorwood_PC: @DaleJr any chance of racing in a truck race this year?”
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 6, 2015
We got that team. 👍👍 Never say never...
“@Ry_24: @DaleJr any chance you'll drive the 8 car again!?”
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 6, 2015
It was hard on our supports to switch from 8 to 88. I figure no more switchin.
“@BUCGATOR19: @DaleJr @raider_wayne I hope you will one day imagine what dei could have been by now”
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 6, 2015
Not a day goes by that I don't.
“@billy196842: @DaleJr what about a road course in one of the last 10 races each year?”
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 6, 2015
How bout no roadcourses, replaced with short tracks
“@88rhendrt: @DaleJr Have you ever owned a Ford product?”
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 6, 2015
Not only a firm No. Friends with Fords aren't allowed in the driveway.