“I was miserable”: When Dale Jr. deemed not having future wife Amy at Talladega ‘the worst idea

 

On the racecourse, Earnhardt Jr. is renowned for his aggressive driving style. Before the 2015 Talladega race, the former Hendrick Motorsports star driver admitted that he felt “miserable” without his then-fiance Amy Reimann.

Earnhardt Jr., a third-generation racer, is among the sport’s most successful drivers. Throughout his racing career, fans have chosen him as NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver 15 times in a row. His victories at Talladega Superspeedway and Daytona gave him the moniker “The Pied Piper.”Before the 2015 GEICO 500 race, Earnhardt Jr., one of the most successful racers on the ‘Dega (six wins on the tri-oval circuit), was unhappy in the absence of his future bride Amy. In the end, the $300 million NASCAR racer emerged victorious.

“About 9 o’clock this morning, it was the worst idea. I was miserable that she wasn’t here. It just proves to me how much she means to me and how important she is to me. She’s been a big help in getting me out of my shell,” Earnhardt Jr. said during the post-race media interview “I thought I was having fun, but I was really miserable. She’s made my life a whole lot more enjoyable and showed me how to have fun and showed me there’s a lot more to life,” he added.

Apart from Reimann, Earnhardt Jr. also credited his mother Brenda, and sister Kelley for their support.

“My sister and I are getting along great. My mother and I are getting along great. Everything is in the right direction. Everybody is happy. I guess that’s the way it’s supposed to be, but I feel real lucky because that’s the case,” Dale Jr. said.