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Dale Jr. explains why he doesn’t use ‘Earnhardt’ in his signature

Along with being easier when signing for NASCAR fans, it was also 'legally a little touchy' with Teresa Earnhardt for a while

By Nick DeGroot · Yahoo Sports

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 6:42 PM

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. explained the reason he leaves 'Earnhardt' out of his signature.
Earnhardt Jr. won NASCAR's Most Popular Driver award every year from 2002 to 2017.
The two-time Daytona 500 winner was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. addressed his autograph habits, explaining why he does not include his famous surname 'Earnhardt' in his signature. The two-time Daytona 500 winner remains a major figure in stock car racing, having claimed the Most Popular Driver award consecutively from 2002 until his final season in 2017.

Inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021, Earnhardt Jr. frequently signs items for fans who continue to seek his autograph and photos across the sport.

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Dale Jr. explains why he doesn’t use ‘Earnhardt’ in his signature

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