“The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car. It’s the one who refuses to lose.” That’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. for you — born October 10, 1974 — turning 51 today, with a career built on sheer determination and passion for NASCAR. He’s taken on roles as a broadcaster, champion driver, NASCAR historian, and Hall of Famer — building experiences that helped define stock car racing.

That same drive led to two Daytona 500 victories in 2004 and 2014, plus 15 straight Most Popular Driver Awards from 2003 to 2017. Now steering JR Motorsports as co-owner, he’s guided the team to multiple Xfinity Series wins. While publicly polished in interviews, his on-track demeanor told a different story during heated races. With his birthday marking another milestone, it’s time to revisit those raw exchanges tha

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