Special paint scheme for Earnhardt, Jr at Daytona
7 Comments Quote selected text Published July 1st, 2009 in NASCAR News
To honor the National Guard and celebrate Independence Day, the No 88 Chevy of Dale Earnhardt Jr. will run a special hand-painted camouflage ACU (Army Combat Uniform) scheme this weekend. The Hendrick Motorsports body shop needed two days and 14 coats of DuPont paint to finish the job. Earnhardt will unveil the paint scheme to National Guard soldiers and fans at Daytona’s Bandshell on Wednesday.
The Nationnal Guard “Serving America”/AMP Energy Chevy is a special paint scheme to honor National Guard soldiers who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation, state and local communities. Since first muster in 1636, National Guard soldiers have brought glory and honor upon themselves and the Guard through quiet and selfless service. Approximately 363,000 soldiers strong, the Army National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and celebrated its 372nd birthday in December 2008.
This paint scheme looks really awesome…. I like last years a little bit better but you gotta stay fresh. Im glad i get to see it in person Saturday night!!!! GO JUNIOR
Me too JayWayne, maybe I’ll see ya there amongst the thousands of people.
Well if your the one with Jack Daniels, that should eliminate a couple thousand!!! LOL… Yeah but we are sitting in oldfield row six
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I’m just as excited, but I’m in the infield ready to party, and hope this race puts Jr in the winners circle.
Go Jr YOU ROCK!!!
JayWayne wrote:
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I’ll be at the Campbell Chair section with a tall beer in my hand and a cowboy hat, should be easy to spot, it’s white like Alan Jacksons.
Lets hope JR’s [it crew or pit board isn’t in camo. All we need is him coming back to Daytona and missing his pits again.
Does anyone know if Junior’s new associate sponsor Lenscrafters installed his prescription windshield yet?