His younger son, Jeffrey Earnhardt, began racing for DEI in 2007 and currently competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
[2][3] Dale Earnhardt was 18 years old and a local North Carolina dirt racer at the time of Kerry's birth.
[2][4] Prior to his racing career, Earnhardt dropped out of high school and worked several odd jobs to support his family.
Earnhardt won a pole position and recorded eight top 5s and 40 top 10s as well as 1994 Rookie of the Year honors at his local track, Hickory Motor Speedway, in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series.
In 2001, the same year his father was killed at Daytona, Earnhardt was involved in a massive crash on October 4 in an ARCA race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Alexander was given a red flag and the race director called it official, which gave Earnhardt the victory.
Alexander was pronounced dead in the infield care center at 10:20 p.m.[3] In late November 2001, it was announced that Earnhardt would run the full 2002 Busch Series for FitzBradshaw Racing, owned by Armando Fitz and Terry Bradshaw.
[18] In 2005, Earnhardt joined Billy Ballew Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck Series, replacing Shane Hmiel.
[18] Earnhardt won the pole position for the season opening Florida Dodge Dealers 250, but he lost his ride after two races due to lack of sponsorship, with Hmiel returning.
[20] In December 2007, Earnhardt announced his retirement as a competitive driver in a letter to fans on his website.
Earnhardt is still an active test driver for DEI and occasionally drove in the Nationwide Series (NNS).
His last appearance in a national touring series was the NNS' Subway Jalapeño 250 on July 3, 2009 at Daytona International Speedway driving the No.
From their previous marriages, Kerry has two sons, Bobby and Jeffrey, and René has a daughter, Blade.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to clarify its decision to allow him to use the name "Earnhardt Collection" in his business.