Dale Earnhardt Jr. Stars in Upcoming Episode of SPEED Reality Series ‘Payback’
Quote selected text Published August 3rd, 2006 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt, Jr., will surprise sister Kelley Earnhardt Elledge with a new custom Chevrolet Tahoe SS in the SPEED reality series, “Payback” on Aug. 9 at 10 p.m. ET.
Kelley, who handles much of Earnhardt Jr.’s personal business dealings, is the often overlooked hero behind the driver’s successful marketing, licensing and promotional machine. Bud Brutsman, producer of Payback, talked about this episode:
“As a NASCAR fan, it was great to see Junior outside his element. I think he had a lot of fun putting this together with us. You can tell how much Kelley means to him and it’s really cool to see a brother and sister that close together.”
Earnhardt Jr. drives the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series and is firmly planted in the middle of this year’s Chase for the Nextel Cup. Despite his busy schedule, the opportunity to give back to his sister was something he truly wanted to do. “‘Payback’ is a way to give back to someone who cuts you a break,” said Earnhardt Jr.
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Dale Jr is so sweet