Kay Ivey declares Oct. 15 ‘Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day’

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. [Photo Credit: AP Photo | Butch Dill]

Governor Kay Ivey has declared Sunday, Oct. 15th as ‘Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day’ in the ​Yellowhammer State. ahead of the Alabama 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway​.

Ivey, who will serve as Grand Marshall during Sunday’s race, “made the announcement in celebration of six-time Talladega winner Earnhardt Jr. and his legacy at the world’s greatest ‘Super’ Superspeedway.'”

“Nowhere else in the world are there more Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans than in the state of Alabama,” said Ivey. “He has always made it clear of his love for Talladega Superspeedway and the millions of fans that lay claim to him as their favorite NASCAR driver. He has been an impressive, positive role model for so many and we are proud to honor him this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, but also across the entire state.”

Sunday’s race at Talladega marks Earnhardt’s final start at the famed 2.66-mile track he calls a “second home.”

“We are thrilled that Governor Ivey has proclaimed Sunday, Oct. 15 as ‘Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day’ in the State of Alabama,” said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. “Dale Jr. has meant so much to Talladega Superspeedway. He’s one of us, and has left a mark on our state for many years to come.”

A victory in the Alabama 500 would move Dale Jr. into sole place on the all-time Talladega MENCS wins list, trailing only his father – Dale Earnhardt Sr. – who had 10 Talladega Superpseedway triumphs.