Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the No. 8 Budweiser. NASCAR fans can finally rejoice.
For a certain generation of stock car racing enthusiasts, the red-and-black No. 8 scheme can elicit feelings of euphoria. Earnhardt, 50, is one of NASCAR’s most popular drivers, breaking into the mainstream with his larger-than-life personality and his heroics across asphalt.
The 26-time race winner was a force in any of his racing stripes, but that No. 8 paint scheme proved especially notable to the masses of Cup and Xfinity Series fans.
He’ll get a chance to recreate some of his career magic on Saturday when he takes part in the South Carolina 400. Earnhardt will be sporting his iconic colors once more, so it will be hard to miss him.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Earnhardt’s return to the track on Saturday night. Follow below for highlights, analysis, and everything in between as one of racing’s most popular figures attempts to turn back the clock.
STREAM: Watch the South Carolina 400 live with FloSports
Dale Earnhardt Jr. live race results, updates, highlights from South Carolina 400
(All updates will start closer to the race’s 6 p.m. ET start time)
How to watch the South Carolina 400TV channel: N/ALive stream: FloRacingRadio: MRN
Sunday’s South Carolina 400 will not be aired on television. Rather, it will be broadcast exclusively on FloRacing, which airs all of NASCAR’s regional events.
South Carolina 400 start timeDate: Saturday, Nov. 23Time: 6 p.m. ET
Saturday’s South Carolina 400 has a listed start time of 6 p.m. ET. FloRacing’s broadcast of the race begins at 4:15 p.m. ET, starting with qualifying for Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, Late Models divisions.
The race will be held at Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville, S.C.
When does Dale Earnhardt Jr. race today?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is racing in the Late Model race at the South Carolina 400, the final event of the night. Pre-race ceremonies are scheduled for 6 p.m. ET followed by Late Model heats, Street Stock and Mini Stock races before the 250-lap race featuring Earnhardt. Expect Earnhardt to take the track late Saturday evening.