Even with their hands full managing teams, running Series operations, racing and chasing wins, NASCAR veterans like Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Busch never lose sight of their roles at home.
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Denny Hamlin patiently waits while his daughters get dressed for an outing. Kyle Busch rolls up his sleeves to paint his daughter’s nails. And Dale Jr. constantly finds time to be with his daughters, whether it’s a party, a vacation, or just some sedate time with them at home.
Though Dale Jr. looks forward to these moments, he recently pointed out that Amy makes it all happen. She is the driving force behind most of the planning, especially when it comes to celebrations.
“Amy’s family celebrates beautifully, all these moments. Everybody feels appreciated. All the kids get all the things together. Nobody’s left out, and they’re a blue-collar, hardworking family,” said Junior.
He added that Amy and her family pull out all the stops to create memorable Easter and holiday celebrations for the children. It’s not just about marking birthdays for their daughters or spoiling them, he clarified. The wish and effort is to preserve what he called “Amy’s tradition”, rooted in Texas.
Explaining why she goes the extra mile, Amy shared that they don’t throw lavish parties every year. Sometimes it’s just a close-knit gathering.
But with the clock ticking and their daughters growing up fast, Amy wants to make the most of the time they have now.
When Dale Jr. was shocked by the price of a party gown
While Dale Jr. and Amy enjoy hosting and attending gatherings, the cost often adds up quickly — from decorations and catering to drinks and even the attire. But with each passing year, Junior has grown to realize that these things are important.
For instance, during their initial dating phase, when Dale Jr. took Amy shopping ahead of the NASCAR Cup Championship banquet, he had no idea what a gown might cost. The price tag left him shell-shocked.
Just as he was wrapping his head around the expense, another shocker came his way. Amy mentioned she had no intention of reselling or repurposing the gown.
Instead, she planned to store it alongside her wedding dress and other formal wear. That caught Dale Jr. off guard. It baffled him that she would buy something that expensive to wear only once, then tuck it away for good.
Over time, though, he has learned to take it in stride. Looking back, Dale Jr. admitted he had been “foolish” to react the way he did, chalking it up to inexperience. He added with a touch of humor that it all happened years ago.
Today, he carries the role of a husband and father with pride, taking it upon himself to meet the needs of his family and bring joy to their lives.
