Earnhardt Jr. took his first green flag at the Concord Speedway in the street stock division at the age of 17. He garnered three feature victories from 1994-96.Just two years later, Earnhardt Jr. dominated the Busch Series, winning 13 races and two series championships in 1998-99. His first title in 1998 made him the first third-generation NASCAR champion, joining father Dale Sr. and grandfather Ralph. His maternal grandfather, Robert Gee, was a well-known NASCAR fabricator and mechanic. Dale Junior wasted no time making an impact in NASCAR's elite series when he entered in 2000. He won at Texas in his 12th career start and at Richmond in his 16th start. He also became the first rookie to win NASCAR's all-star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Junior is also a co-owner of Chance 2 Motorsports, a Busch Series race team. This original work is a charcoal of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his #8 Budweiser car. Ships USPS Priority Mail.

About The Artist Dale Adkins

Dale Adkins was born in Forth Worth, Texas in 1934. He is the grandson of Andrew jackson Adkins, who moved to Oklahoma in 1887. His mother was half Cherokee. Helping to raise his three children, he has lived most of his life in Texas and Oklahoma. More published then Norman Rockwell, Dale Adkins is best known for his illustration of the Louis L'Amour western novels.

An avid aviator, Dale bought his first airplane at age sixteen. He has flown dozens of aircraft including: the AT-6 (Texan); a Stearman; the Twin Beech D-18; the 680 Aero Commander; and he has 125 hours in the P-51 Mustang.

Dale Adkins lives in North Texas, where he continues to create popular art. He has a degree in fine arts from Oklahoma University. Dale is currently the most published artist in America and his art reflects his ancestry.