Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s personality is poles apart on and off the track. Known for his competitiveness during his racing days and his professional stint now as a team owner, he appears every bit the calm and devoted husband and doting father in his personal life.
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Every time Junior reflects on his journey with his wife Amy Earnhardt, it’s clear that he had fallen head over heels in love with her. And after their marriage, in 2017, and despite their lives getting busier with the birth of two daughters, his affection for Amy has only deepened.
And Junior ensures he gives everyone their large share of love. During a recent episode of their joint podcast, Bless Your ‘Hardt, Dale Jr. offered a glimpse into his daily routine at home and how he cherishes his family.
“I’ll say I mean I don’t know that there’s a big giant thing that I’ve learned but I’ll say this… I communicate,” said Junior.
“I’ll tell Amy every day that I love her; that she’s beautiful… Every morning I get up, I got to hug everybody, I got to say good morning, I got to say I love you. And so, that’s like a thing that’s like a routine of mine,” he added.
Junior admitted that his daughters have brought twice the joy and energy into his life. He added that there’s nothing in this world that could match the pure, unconditional love he receives from his wife and children.
When Amy chimed in, joking that he was always meant to be surrounded by women, Dale Jr. added to it. “I’m all right. I’m 100% on board. Because every day, somebody at some moment is showing you how much they care about you,” he said.
The NASCAR icon then praised Amy for the effortless way she keeps the household running smoothly, adding that he wholeheartedly trusts her motherly instincts. According to him, Amy always knows the right words to say and how to handle every situation with the girls.
Dale Jr. counted his blessings, saying he is lucky to have such a family. He joked that had they been parents to a boy, they’d probably be chasing him around, trying to rein him in for years. But with the girls, things just seem to flow naturally.
Amy and Dale Jr. were an unlikely couple to start with, given that she did not come from a racing background or NASCAR circles.
Did Amy receive a lot of scrutiny for marrying Dale Jr.?
Considering Dale Jr.’s fame in the NASCAR world — so much so that even his Cup debut was nothing short of a celebration — it’s no surprise that being in his orbit came with some challenges. When Amy stepped into his life, it didn’t take long for the spotlight to shift in her direction.
In such high-profile relationships, it’s often par for the course that the lesser-known partner catches flak. Critics usually hint that they’re riding the coattails of fame or that the celebrity involved is love-blind.
As is often the case, the person outside the limelight ends up bearing the weight of public judgment. Talking about this in an interview with Us Weekly, Amy acknowledged that stepping into a world she didn’t grow up in, particularly one as insular and intense as racing, came with its share of negative assumptions.
She admitted some believed she had somehow “conquered” Dale Jr., a narrative she finds both misplaced and unfair. However, Amy quickly set the record straight.
She emphasized that she’s never been one to seek out attention, adding that being thrust into the public eye has been an ongoing adjustment. As the wife of a NASCAR icon, she continues to find her footing in a space she never actively pursued.
