NASCAR community reacts to Dale Earnhardt Jr. announcement
Friday’s Hendrick Motorsports announcement that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the remainder of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season while he recovers from his concussion brought a wave of reaction on social media from those in the racing community.
#TheChase won't be the same without you, @DaleJr! Focus on getting better. https://t.co/TtXX8neMs2
— Furniture Row Racing (@FR78Racing) September 2, 2016
Unfortunate circumstances but I'm so thankful to get the opportunity to run 8 more races with @TeamHendrick. Going to make the most of it!
— Alex Bowman (@AlexBRacing) September 2, 2016
Get well soon @DaleJr! Here's to a full recovery.
— JTG Daugherty Racing (@NASCAR47) September 2, 2016
Hate to hear the news @DaleJr won't be back this @nascar 2016 season. Praying he can take the time to heal and be back strong for 2017.
— Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) September 2, 2016
Wishing @DaleJr a full recovery. Hate not having him at the track, but having him healthy is way more important. #getwelldale
— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick) September 2, 2016
Really hate it for @DaleJr ....I know he was hoping to be back in the car before '17. Prayers for a speedy recovery https://t.co/FMDJpagi9s
— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) September 2, 2016
I personally look forward to watching a healthy @DaleJr try to win another Daytona 500.
— Hermie Sadler (@HermieSadler) September 2, 2016
This took a lot of thought & courage. I have huge respect for @DaleJr & @TeamHendrick for making this tough call. https://t.co/WqA6kAosMq
— Marcus Smith (@MarcusSMI) September 2, 2016
Hate hearing the news that @DaleJr will miss the remainder of the @NASCAR season. Prayers he gets healthy & returns for the '17 #Daytona500
— Jamie Little (@JamieLittleTV) September 2, 2016
Joining everyone in @NASCAR nation wishing @DaleJr all the best for full recovery. Health first my friend. You are missed but 100% supported
— Winston Kelley (@WinstonKelley) September 2, 2016