Sports Illustrated Dale Earnhardt Jr. Special Retirement Tribute: Last Lap For Junior

As Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes his last ride around the Nascar circuit, Sports Illustrated looks back at his career in racing with a rich, photo-filled special issue. Junior was literally born into the business, having inherited his driving chops from his grandfather, Ralph, and his legendary dad, Dale Sr. SI revisits Dale Jr.'s early days on the tour and his relationship with his dad/manager, the impact of his father's tragic death on his own development as a driver and his growth as the leader of Nascar's next generation. For most of the last two decades, Junior has been synonymous with Nascar. As he steps out of the driver's seat, SI explores what is next for him and for the sport. Family, friends and celebrities reflect on Dale Jr.'s time on the track and Junior himself contributes a goodbye column to his fans. This 96-page celebration showcases the best of SI's coverage of Junior through the years as he cemented his reputation as the clear People's Choice. It is a remarkable sendoff for a massively popular athlete now crossing his final finish line.

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