Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s Mom Doesn't Want to See a Black No. 3 On Track - NASCAR Race Hub

Steve Byrnes sits down for an exclusive interview with Martha Earnhardt, the mother of Dale Earnhardt Sr., and gets her thoughts on the return of the 3 car to NASCAR's top series.

[@frankcastle5294]

Old Martha made it to 91 years old. Seemed to be a wonderful Southern woman. Passed away on Christmas day. A fitting ending to a great life.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

On Xmas day...sounds like a curse

[@comercole1940]

​@@SUGAR_XYLERyeah

[@MarlboroGMGoodwrench]

She was the mother of one my biggest heros of motorsport and she passed away on my 20th birthday 🫤

[@XxAirJohn2K12xX]

R.I.P. Dale Earnhardt and Steve Byrnes

[@canadian_syrup8370]

Johnny Boy 2 great men

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Johnny Boy, Martha Earnhardt is now gone as well.

[@DmitryMFomichev]

@@sergeantmasson3669 We will miss her so much. She lived an awesome life.

[@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe]

God bless mama Earnhardt.You can see the pain in her eyes when she talks about him.He was a very successful yet humble man who never forgot his roots.Peace and Blessings to the Earnhardt family.

[@E180TEKNO]

My mother who does not know much about NASCAR (we are French) on the other hand I am a big fan of nascar from the 80s/90s and well, my mother the first time she saw Dale Sr she found him that he gives off something holy and positive in the photo I showed him! at the time

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

​@@E180TEKNOoh really, my mom laughed when she heard of his demise

[@E180TEKNO]

@@SUGAR_XYLER DO PEOPLE SEE DIFFERENT ! I IMAGINE

[@30AndHatingIt]

Hopefully you share your name, so we can keep an eye on the obituaries and laugh when that special day arrives for you.

[@ryanj4097]

RIP Steve Byrnes

[@TheCharlieWarrenNetwork]

Yep

[@carmendawnallan8871]

Great Guy,Like Dale Sr. R.I.P

[@MrSteveG58]

Byrnes was sick when he did this piece.

[@napoleon4145]

I remember the day Dale died...my husband was a Canadian long haul driver driving in the US and he called me told me what happened and that he had to pull over because he was crying so hard..Dale Sr. was his all time favorite driver ...2005 my husband was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiform brain tumor ...we were going to go to Daytona in 2006, so I gave him his last dying wish of "Daytona 500" in 2005...hence the tradition carries on with me but with Dale Jr.....my husband died March 8, 2006...

[@XxWIP3OUTTxX]

Dale Sr. looked so much like his mom. Miss him more and more each day.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

XxWIP3OUTTxX, AND Kerry Earnhardt looks near identical to his dad.

[@XxWIP3OUTTxX]

@@sergeantmasson3669 That's very true!

[@summerpeddle9633]

I think if anyone gets number 3 it should be dale jr

[@robr1822]

Jr has stated so many times that he doesnt want it. You realize he's not his father, Jr will be the first to say that. He wants his own identity.

[@editsbya6010]

He also probably wouldn’t be able to handle it because his dad died helping him and his teammate win the race he saw his dad die in his rearview mirror

[@giotrapani7852]

Yoyopoopsg ROBLOX actually he was trying to shove Jr. past Mikey for the win problem was when they got off turn 2 everyone jumped dale.

[@shanehaas186]

The number wasn’t owned by Dale Sr it’s owned by Richard

[@giotrapani7852]

Shane Haas yes it was Richard’s number first than dale, than Rudd, than back to dale until his death, and than since 2013 Austin Dillon.

[@GretaVanZeppelin1996]

That is a mother who was and still is incredibly proud of her son.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

A P, her grandchildren also, especially Dale Jr and Kelley. JR Motorsports became what Dale Sr wanted for DEI, but greedy witch Teresa flushed DEI down the crapper.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

​@@sergeantmasson3669 👏😂 Good for her

[@lukehall5070]

I think the #3 should be retired in nascar history and go in the nascar hall of fame

[@88JR2Win]

I totally agree!

[@summerpeddle9633]

I do to!

[@88JR2Win]

After seeing "I am Dale Earnhardt", hearing Jr. say "There's only one Dale Earnhardt. No one compares. No one. No other driver will ever be like him. Ever. Never." Dale's number should have been retired. Dale Earnhardt deserves more than Nascar retiring his number, He deserves to be that one exception, because he was that one exception!! .

[@scottdavis9135]

agree

[@nascarfan42kylelarson50]

luke hall maybe when Dillon leaves Chilldres

[@tylercrouch31]

I've been to Kannapolis and I've seen that statue. That was so cool seeing it in person, especially for an Earnhardt fan like me.

[@linden6352]

Steve Byrnes was a great guy. I remember my first NASCAR race (I was like 11 or 12) was the Xfinity race at Richmond on April 25, 2015. They had a huge tribute, and the whole thing was amazing. I remember seeing him on TV a lot, and he loved what he did.

[@mcgovernoutdoors33]

Dale is forever a legend!!! Forever #3. I cried like a baby when my dad called to tell me that he passed. I watched the race and didn’t think the wreck was that bad and went out with friends and not long my daddy called me and son I need you to sit down. And I knew then something really bad had happened!!

[@nozmoking1]

If the NFL can retire jerseys then Dale's number 3 can be his forever. I think it's a dishonor to put it back in the pool.

[@Noonecanknow879]

It's only a dishonor if the guy sucks. And Austin and Ty are both clearly talented.

[@MotorsportxManiac]

Austin Dillon? Talented? HA. That's hilarious.

[@Noonecanknow879]

4 top 10's, a top 5, 9th most top 20's in your rookie year, and 2 NASCAR Championships say otherwise.

[@brentruvio6556]

Noonecanknow Miner yet he never won a good damn race in nationwide..... Chase Elliott not only won three races at three of most difficult tracks for a rookie...but also won the championship with two races left in the season....chase will rape him in cup when he takes over the 24 in 2016

[@Noonecanknow879]

Never won a race? So those 2 wins he had in 2012 in Xfinity are irrelevant?

[@tdot2001]

Hard to believe both Steve and Martha are gone now. Rest easy Steve Byrnes and Martha Earnhardt.

[@ulzzangloverxD]

Martha lived from 1930-2021. A nice time span to be alive. R.I.P. to her and her son Dale.

[@jkrish4845]

Well Steve u now can continue ur friendship with Dale up in Heaven. RIP #BrynesStrong

[@summerpeddle9633]

It is so sad what happened to him😢 R.I.P dale sr

[@robinmills164]

Dale is still a AWESOME guy in my book, he is a winner when racing was racing, no team member, racing isn't the same, R.I.P. DALE.

[@pamelamaloy9778]

Gosh what a wonderful woman she is !♡

[@jakeumebayashi3243]

Pamela Maloy someone doesnt watch NASCAR or look at its news

[@bobbycheese2793]

@@jakeumebayashi3243 why do you say that?

[@thereallybigj]

Mrs. Earnhardt, you are not alone! I know Childress drove it first, but Dale made it famous!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

John Hall, no, Junior Johnson had the #3 first. RCR has had it since 1976.

[@Vipersinferno]

Childress was the car owner and financial operator while the 3 was getting famous. Can't have one without the other.

[@chipsdubbo4861]

Me and my Grandpa were discussing Danny's passing at yesterdays Christmas party, I mention that "I'm just glad Mama Earnhardts still kicking". Now today, turns out I'm not even sure if she was alive when I said that. Godspeed to a Racing Legend, who no doubt is in the great Grandstand in the sky, watching with glee as the Black #3 finally gets to race alongside the Red and White #8.

[@jedistreaming4006]

I'm puertorican, probably the only one in the island that is a NASCAR fan, grew up in NY, been here since 2005, became a NASCAR fan in 84 and I miss this man so much, got to meet him just once during one of my many trips to the Daytona 500, sadly, the one time meeting took place hours before the 2001 500, never even crossed my mine, that it will be the last time I'll see him alive, I just told him, it's an honor to meet you sir and go get'em Intimidator 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@wesleyem3]

Well, I'm really glad NASCAR reeeeeally listened to Martha. A black car with the white #3 on it in the Cup series... Way to give Martha a big middle finger NASCAR...

[@davecarsley8773]

Why should nascar listen to Martha?

[@rt1110]

+Dave Carsley because she's the mother or a great ambassador (to say the least) of NASCAR.

[@AxellRosas36]

NASCAR or RCR? Because it's RCR's car and number, NASCAR's got nothing to do with it.

[@scottwood4055]

+Axell Rosas it's his car but not his number why b\c if anyone says the number 3 who the first person comes to mind bet in aint That lying backstabbing sob RC

[@dannicolmatthew]

back in 2014 the number was red not white. And it's not like it was all black, cause it wasn't

[@jimmykatmitt9461]

I watched Dale Sr. since I was a kid and on 2/18/2001, I was working out in my living room when the crashed happened. My heart was broken and I and many others miss Dale everyday. Sounds weird but he is the reason I LOVE NASCAR. So, after that horrible day I love Dale Jr. Thank you for sharing Mitt

[@addisonroos5663]

Well now dale and his mom are up in heaven together

[@leftywasright8108]

Martha Earnhardt is still alive dude.

[@jamesmay4495]

Sterling put her in the wall too

[@marcisawesome0469]

@@leftywasright8108 not any more

[@ryangriser]

R.I.P Steve Byrnes

[@snorman7272]

I really upset me when hearing the #3 car would be back on the track. Still does !! And I seldom now watch Nascar, because of this issue. I was a 17 year MIS ticket holder. Now with my health going south, I'm ready to meet my maker, and so looking forward being with my parents, brothers, and most of all around Dale each & every day FOREVER !!

[@klaseronen7535]

I would like to say to Mrs. Earnhardt that her son is still remembered with warmth even here in Finland.

[@Jonho_ninja]

Dale Earnhardt sticks with you. A true warrior of nascar. I not gonna lie.. I have signature GM Goodwrench Dale Earnhardt T shirt rdton right now. LOL. that tells you something. He MADE HIS MARK! No. # 3 baby! This makes me want a signature Dale Earnhardt Monte Carlo SS. I love you man!!!

[@corzinc]

Beautiful! I love you Dale, you’re a memory of my father who I miss so much!

[@Jimshake03]

I wish Richard would have at least changed the shape of the number 3, maybe to the shape when he drove the crc car in the 1970s. The design of the 3 should have been retired as Dale made it famous, let the dillon boys have their own 3 designed for them.

[@robr1822]

You know how rare it is they change the design of numbers, Look at the 43, 21, 2, 18, 6, 20, all had great drivers over the last 15 or more years and once they got new drivers the designs stay the same.

[@erika_itsumi5141]

Yeah but none of those drivers died

[@theonionman]

It was so nice to meet you, Martha!!! This makes me cry...

[@thetruth5415]

REAL race fans,and REAL Dale Earnhardt fans have no problem with Austin Dillon driving the 3.It's not Dales paint scheme and Austin and Ty Dillon were like Dales own kids.Just look at how many pictures you can find with Dale and those kids...they are all over the place.All she said was she didnt want to see a number 3 with Dales paint scheme,Richard honored that request.I bet if Dale was around to ask he wouldnt have a problem with it either.If you want to be mad at someone,be mad at Theresa Earnhardt for running DEI into the ground and not selling the controlling share of DEI to Dale Jr.Dale Sr built DEI for his kids and had said so before.

[@robr1822]

Oh my god, someone who actually gets it! i've been trying to beat that into people since Dillon came up to cup. Anyone who says the 3 needs to be retired should be punched in the face, sure i was for it after his death, but thats grieving, this is a sport and a business. Its not like Richard got Goodwrench to sponsor the car and paint it up the same, Austin's schemes look nothing like Dale's. Also agree 100% in your DEI opinion. Think of what Jr would of done to DEI, i mean look what he's done with JR Motorsports

[@13Naru13]

Both of you should sit with Miss Martha while she's watching a race - she watches her grandson & great-grandsons - and see her wince every time that *3* brushes a wall. It's torture. *Richard broke his promise to a dear lady. THAT is the bottom line.* Not Austin's skills, not NASCAR's whims.

[@robr1822]

Well she doesnt wince much does she because Austin & Ty both keep their cars clean, honestly i could compare them to Jimmie Johnson on how all three of them dont wreck.

[@88JR2Win]

Rob Rae Did you ride the little yellow bus? At least you could have an excuse for your stupidity!!

[@robr1822]

Why cause i said Ty and Austin dont wreck? Hmm, lets see Austin in the 2 years of NNS had 1 DNF, and this year not a single one, in fact the most damage he had to his car was at Daytona when Almirola piledrove into the side of this car, but Austin drove out of a spin where any other driver would of hit head on into the wall. The kids dont wreck, and they know how to drive.

[@gloriaannopperman2734]

We screamed as well when our Dale won the Daytona 500 and were so happy! We cried when he passed. We will always remember and miss him! The Oppermans from Tx

[@Ghostmotorfinger]

Godspeed Miss Martha Earnhardt. What a beautiful reunion it is now between Herself, Ralph, Dale, Randy and Danny. God bless the Earnhardt family.

[@bootitup6927]

They should retire number 3. Just saying.

[@stevenharmon1592]

+Blizzard Rivals Yeah, I agree...It's been difficult to watch since it hit the track. Steve Byrnes, you are missed too. RIP to both Dale and Steve.

[@andersonrierson1516]

I agree and disagree, I agree they should because people who grew up watching Earnhardt will be very emotional about it, and what I don't agree about it is that Richard Childress was his car owner and the #3 was his car number and he wanted his grandsons to drive it. So I have mixed emotions with it. But you had a great thought.

[@wesleyem3]

NASCAR needs to retire 3 numbers: 3, 43, and 24. 'Nuff said...

[@davecarsley8773]

+ModernMan64 Why 24?

[@andersonrierson1516]

ModernMan64 Dave Carsley​ My great uncle worked for Richard Petty, and he said that Richard wanted to keep the #43 racing for as long as he wants it to be, and #24 will probably be retired in the next 5 years. Just saying.

[@gloriaannopperman2734]

We feel the same Mama! Love you Dale Sr from the Oppermans from Texas

[@UnderdogRacingFan]

RIP to both Martha Earnhardt and Steve Byrnes

[@michaelsiountres6556]

RIP Steve Byrnes and Dale Earnhardt

[@marcelmiller7551]

Dillon only gets the #3 because his grandfather owns the car

[@gdub454]

+Marcel Miller That doesnt matter...if he had any balls and respect for the Earnhardt family...he should've said no way in hell I'm running w/ that number..just not gonna happen and it should never happen for that matter...

[@akpbcpmlf]

I think Richard thought his grandson would go big driving in the car that the man in black,, the intimidator drove and made it famous but in my opinion that it will never happen I think its terrible that Dale Sr Mother Martha didn't get her wish that she wanted for the Black 3 night be drove again its sad Richard couldn't even do that much for her even if he drove and owned the # he didn't make it famous Dale Sr Did, RIP To Greatest Nascar Driver Ever Dale Sr

[@mike4auburn91]

RIP Steve and Dale.

[@purplebondsaiyan2987]

43 and 3 should be Retired in NASCAR only The King and the Intimidator should have and keep those numbers in my opinion

[@MH-vf6he]

I really have mixed feelings about that one. For all of us that were there throughout that period of time would like to see the number just put up on the wall and leave it be.

[@Merjedmedia]

My father didn't graduate high school but learn how to build an entire engine completely just because of his love for Dale Earnhardt and racing. Life is such a beautiful confusing lovely experience

[@comptongokartracing3426]

My grandpa has a model for every car dale Sr. Drove

[@Guiltless765]

Yet the legendary #28 still sits idle..Shame!

[@CarterCourtney]

Who’s here after her passing? RIP Martha Earnhardt. 🙏🏻

[@jacobcampbell5552]

I am

[@Official.Itsjustcam]

Me

[@jimmycline4778]

I quit watching NASCAR the day Dale Earnhardt died! I never went to another race again!I still have my #3 decal on my 02 black Silverado I bought brand new! I still can’t believe this happened!

[@synthsolutionmusic]

Sadly, the 3's legacy has been disgraced by being given to a person who was the complete opposite of what Earnhardt was.

[@LordFuzzy32]

That's Childress's grandson! Furhtermore, racing is WAYYYYYYY different now! I think Dillion honors that 3!!!

[@stephswrld4989]

I think that should have given the 3 to chase and it would still be for Hendrick motorsports

[@TheMariodies]

@@stephswrld4989 hendrick never ran the number 3

[@dannybutler8836]

@@stephswrld4989 that makes no sense why would Richard give the 3 to Earnhart's biggest rivals

[@dannybutler8836]

@Dillon davillian yeah and it’s better to give the 3 to Richards grandson rather than some random driver. However I believe the 3 should stay a family car so after Austin retires maybe it goes away unless his son or tys son takes over.

[@bikewurks1757]

Martha from your blood came the greatest stock car driver of all time. A true hero of mine. Thank you 💗

[@polly247onthebeach]

having a #3 on the track without an Earnhardt driving in it is total bullshit... I've lost all respect for Richard... I love and respect this wonderful woman... wish everyone else felt the same...

[@CloudStrife8894]

And the little Rich kid Austin Dillon is making the three look like it's a die-cast car since Austin Dillon keeps wrecking in it.

[@robr1822]

Cloud Strife You're an idiot. When did he ever "wreck" it, he spun during the 500 and still finished in the top 10. He's yet to have a DNF. Get your facts right. Numbers dont get retired. The 3 is up for grabs, at least we have someone who respects it, and isnt a bad role model for the car. Have you seen how Dillon acts off the track, hes a damn gentleman and takes care of his fans.

[@CloudStrife8894]

Rob Rae, Then why did Richard Childress say and I Quote "We never had anything handed down to us, We had to fight for everything when Dale was here." And now look he is feeding his fucking Grandson Austin Dillon who has 0 Talent driving a legendary Number, Completely disrespect for the 3.

[@robr1822]

Cause thats how it was back in the day, the sport has changed considerably if you havent noticed. Austin wasnt handed anything, the kid has performed. And dont say "he's driving for Richard, anyone can win in those cars" cause Dale & Harvick are the only ones who have actually done well in Cup, and Bowyer & Harvick are the only ones to perform in NNS. Austin has won 2 Championships, he takes care of his car, and is a PR's dream cause he knows how to take care of fans and sponsors. Get over it, Dale is dead, he wanted the sport to move on after he was gone and thats what we are doing. Stop putting the 3 as if there is only one driver, a load of drivers have driven it, and Nascar doesnt retire numbers, so its about time it returned, at least its a kid that was a fan of Dale, respects it, and is in the family, Not like he just threw Juan Pablo in the car and called it good. Also Dale didnt even win his first championship in the 3, he won in the #2, so i guess we better take that away from Brad cause he doesnt deserve to drive Dale's old number. drove the 15 car for a bit too, better retire that too and take it away from Bowyer. Made his debut driving the 96 so that better never race again too . See how the lines get blurred like that. Dillon in the 3 fits, and he's not driving a Black car with Silver trimming, and a white 3 on the door, with GM Goodwrench on the hood, so let Austin do what he's done the rest of his career, preform and succeed.

[@CloudStrife8894]

Rob Rae, You're a dumb-ass, go do more research kiddo.

[@aceboxssbm3]

in forza I would paint it the dale #3 and latterly I try to drive like him as perfect as I can R.I.P dale earnhardt 1951-2001 we will miss and meet you in heaven

[@scootabean]

Beautiful video. I love the warm, southern charm this video has but at the same time, you can tell Martha's heart is still broken. I hope she is well 💜

[@jackward168]

Austin Dillion’s 2020 car look almost identical to Dales car. I kinda like it though. It looked weird at Daytona. There was on part in the race where they were going into turn 3 and showed him, it looked just like Dales car. I just kept thinking of the Wreck in 2001. The Ryan Newman wrecked. Glad he’s ok

[@JJA1987]

The number will never be retired. Just accept it people Dale even said too Richard like in 2000 he wanted Richard too keep racing the Number and be successful with it

[@brendaowens773]

[@GARTHBOOTS]

We love you mom!! We miss dale so bad.You did a great job and he loved you so very much.You will always be in our hearts and prayers.

[@koolklif]

Growing up in the south ive seen dales picture in so many houses he feels like a long lost uncle.

[@pervotheclown2199]

It's a tough call , It's Earnhardts number , If it was up to me I would retire the number. I'm sure there's some D Allison fans who hated seeing the 28 car continue to run after his death but Allison didn't get killed in the 28 car ( helicopter crash ) Earnhardt wasn't my favorite driver but I did pull for him alot . Dale Sr really was the intimidator and the number 3 car should be retired. This is all coming from a die hard Ernie Irvan fan .

[@5PercentTint]

not a racing fan but i love my mom. this is super heavy.

[@johnland1528]

God bless all the family and friends never forgotten

[@toddwaters9269]

Rest easy Dale, Martha, and Steve.

[@jr4038]

I'm devastate watching this was Steve Byrnes

[@inevitablesalvation3750]

So sad 😔, Dale, Steve and Martha all gone now. 😢 RIP 🙏

[@GawgaCracka]

This brought tears to my eyes...God Bless Dale

[@MrHeavykevy18]

I think they should to a tribute to Dale Sr. here & there!!!

[@generaldecker9971]

He will be the only 3 to me .... Much love Martha. God Bless you. What an iconic smile he had.

[@That_Stonks_Guy]

just yesterday I found a Monster truck that looked just like Dale's black number 3 car and it will always sit on my shelf

[@keeganchampney3203]

Paul Robinson I applaud you that is true let an earnhardt drive that car not a Dillion

[@christenn32]

"Forever the Man" That's about all you can say.

[@stevengalor3255]

I must say it was very emotional watching #3 win the Daytona 500 this year(2018). Do It For DALE!

[@blackwhiteasmr1268]

His smile comes from her.. This just goes to show, even heros have a mama

[@jimmybrown5882]

I'm 50 years old I watched Dale Earnhardt race half my life I stopped watching racing the year he died and I agree with you Martha there should never be another black Goodwrench Service Plus car on the track not a black car not a Goodwrench Service Plus anyone in racing any race fan will agree Dale Earnhardt earned that number that black car should be retired and put it in the Daytona Hall of Fame and never be driven again.!!!!!

[@brianmccormick3837]

Fans, I'm afraid I have to share with you sad news. Martha passed away last night at the age of 91. May she reunite with Dale Sr. and rest in peace.

[@user-kj4lm2eq1m]

Rip Dale Earnhardt it hit my family hard when he died we loved him and still do

[@jamesshirrell3677]

I love seeing austin Dillon in that car but also everytime i see it miss his so much

[@Quiff_Boy]

Well, we broke that promise

[@shanegilreath7701]

NASCAR has broken alot of promises.

[@matthewconway1494]

R.i.p Martha Earnhardt.

[@kimmiedandridge2379]

Dale and King Petty have both said their numbers are not to be retired and I agree

[@E180TEKNO]

it's a personal point of view, but I find that Mrs. Earnhardt simply lives in her house, quite normal, not at all something extravagant like some stars or others, a lot of respect for this mother.

[@blakebasko6947]

Both of them have passed away . I can’t imagine how fun heaven is right now

[@ashlynnj3628]

Look at the drawing on the wall at 1:23, It's so cool how it shows the three of them

[@IBCSRacingNetwork]

I hate how people keep saying that Dale Earnhardt Jr should drive the 3 car because in victory lane at the night race at Daytona for the nationwide series in 2010 Dale Jr said he doesn't want to drive the 3 anymore it gives him pain and it reminds him too much of his dad that's why he won't drive it

[@Broncos18man]

All he had to do was ask ol Pop Pop... what a shame.. RC said NEVER..but the golden boy asks.. so he'll get it. I was never a fan of Dale, but it seems Childress cant keep his word..he was gonna quit racing, but Dale said keep going if anything happened to him ( before the accident obviously) .. now this

[@Broncos18man]

Gabriel Macena de Souza You are correct.. that was a few years later. Listen to 3:00

[@13Naru13]

Gabriel Macena de Souza That's what he told the public. It still breaks his promise to this dear lady.

[@Noonecanknow879]

13Naru13 All she said is that as long as its not a totally black car she's fine with it coming back. Dillon's cars have lots of white on one and yellow on the other.

[@DmitryMFomichev]

Rest well now Mamaw Earnhardt. You lived a wonderful life.

[@thanosmaster-abel559]

they CAN use the number 3 but give it Dale Jr

[@bpturbo27]

Straight up , do as his Mama wishes plz .

[@sammythomas1762]

I feel the same way God bless you and your family

[@teds4983]

FOREVER A FAN 🙌

[@Tydyjav1]

I love still seeing the #3 on the track. It always reminds me of “The Man!” That said, There are still Earnhardts’ racing and they should always get first shot at it. It was very cool to me to see Jeffrey Earnhardt running around in a 3 car. It somehow keeps Dale alive for me.

[@dominicgemmete9074]

I grew up watching dale favorite driver ever iam iam a true hardcore earnhardt fan watched every race it really upset me when they started talking about running the number 3 car again why not give a tribute to NASCAR's greatest driver and retire the number really pisses me off that they aloud that to happen

[@michaelmcdonald4639]

Now Miss Martha is with her husband Ralph, sons Randy, Danny and Dale Sr

[@garrettproper2123]

how can 41 people dislike a racing legend

[@jobysims7763]

You can truly say that Dale had the kind-hearted from his momma . R.I.P Dale forever my hero

[@quintoncooper5172]

Nobody deserves to drive that black number three car except Dale Earnhardt Junior

[@heyjude4842]

I've been there it is a nice little place

[@xavimontagud1918]

Well this year comes a movie with the number 3 black so this is gonna be difficult to explain

[@jackpotg-larz7445]

Austin Dillon is the last person who deserves to drive the #3 car. Hes the total opposite of a dale Earnhardt.

[@marcelmiller7551]

He tries to copy him so much

[@look_melly2159]

@@marcelmiller7551 how?

[@marcelmiller7551]

@@look_melly2159 cowboy hat and shades

[@look_melly2159]

@@marcelmiller7551 makes since but we really don’t see him with all that now

[@look_melly2159]

@@marcelmiller7551 and Austin was around dale sr a lot so not a surprise that he was trying to look like him

[@vic-ff9du]

There will never be another dale..

[@sammycoats524]

I am one of the few who thinks that the 3 should always run. Maybe not with Dillon in it, but it's a peice of the sport. Drivers have died in other numbers, and they still run. I love that the 3 is back. I hope we, at least, see a throwback to the man in black at Darlington someday. That'd be great.

[@snideradvancedgameplays7317]

I understand completely but I want one to remember his legacy and let it live on in the other great drivers