Submitted by NASCAR Ranting and Raving Blog

This weekend’s race will be last one for Dale Earnhardt Jr and DEI together.

“It’s hard to imagine it was 1999 when we made our first Cup start with this team and with Budweiser,” he said. “I’m excited about the off-season and jumping right into my new deal, but it’s very, very important for me to end my time with Dale Earnhardt Inc. with integrity and with my head held high”.

As DEI and Dale Jr fast approach their white flag lap one pauses and wonders, “what if”?

What if, Dale Senior didn’t die?

What if, Dale Jr had a better relationship with Teresa?

What if, DEI kept pace with the other big teams and didn’t fall behind technology wise?

What if, Dale Jr did win a Championship?

What if, Dale Jr made The Chase more?

What if, … . What if, … . What if, … .

What if, Dale Jr and DEI never, ever get back together?

I can’t answer these questions, no one can, not even those who are involved. One thing for certain is, that no matter what happens, Dale Jr will do it with integrity and no matter what he accomplishes, and with who he accomplishes it with, he will do it on his own terms:

“When your career is over and you look back, I think that’s critical: A measure of your character is more important than the number of wins you have. That kind of thing will last longer than any driving career. ” No matter who you are driving for.

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