True to form, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has never been one to stand in the way of others’ progress and remains on good terms with a wide swath of active competitors. But as a recent episode of the Bless Your ‘Hardt podcast revealed, that spirit of flexibility and connection runs just as deep in the Earnhardt household, courtesy of Amy Earnhardt.
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Amy fielded a question about sustaining adult friendships in the chaos of family life. She shared that she and her close-knit circle stay in touch through a group chat and occasionally meet for brunch. While their initial goal used to be a monthly meet-up, the reality — with kids in tow — means they now aim for once a quarter.
“We just text each other about all life things possible. Like somebody’s throwing a birthday party, somebody needs to figure out where to get cupcakes or something, we just throw it in the chat. And honestly, a group of women can help you literally figure out anything,” Amy said.
“So, none of us take it personally that we can’t see each other that often. When you see each other, it’s just like you pick up where you left off,” Amy explained, talking about the easy rhythm of enduring friendships.
As for fun get-togethers, she said, “Anything fun, bunko, brunch, a pool date — I think you just kind of have to adapt to the change in pace and don’t get offended.”
In fact, back in February 2025, with Dale Jr. under the weather, Amy welcomed her longtime friend Jamie Goddard to co-host the show. In that episode, she recalled meeting Kelley Earnhardt Miller for the first time — what began as a friendship quickly blossomed into a bond that mirrored sisterhood. From living together to dodging Dale Jr. (with limited success), the two even gave their Wi-Fi a code name, sealing their shared mischief with laughter.
As for Dale Jr., his friendship across the motorsports landscape has long been an open secret in the garage. A steadfast supporter of his drivers, he consistently encourages growth, even when it means bidding farewell to young talents moving up from his JR Motorsports team or the Late Model ranks. But even he has admitted that his wife is the Earnhardt family’s “crew chief.”
As much as fans love listening to Amy and Junior’s stories, it would be compelling to hear more of Amy’s friendships with other NASCAR drivers’ wives. One wonders what kind of conversations unfold when two women closely tied to the racing world sit down together. Do they dissect race weekends or steer the dialogue far from the roar of the track?
