Is Dale Jr Still Married? An In-Depth Look at the Personal Life of NASCAR‘s Most Popular Driver

Dale Earnhardt Jr., one of the most beloved figures in NASCAR history, tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Amy Reimann on New Year‘s Eve 2016 in a romantic North Carolina wedding. Now almost 7 years later, this power couple remains happily married. As both a passionate racing fan and expert in home design, I‘m thrilled to provide an in-depth look at Dale Jr.‘s married life today.

Dale Jr. Found Lasting Love With Wife Amy

Dale Jr. and Amy‘s relationship dates back over a decade. As the story goes, the two first met in 2008 at a crowded bar in Key West, Florida. Dale Jr. was in town for a NASCAR race, while Amy was enjoying spring break with friends. According to Amy, they immediately hit it off, talking all night [1]. She even missed her flight home the next morning!

After returning to North Carolina, Dale Jr. and Amy started dating long distance in 2009. Despite Dale Jr.’s nonstop racing schedule, the two made it work, taking turns visiting each other when possible.

In an interview, Amy described their early relationship: "We constantly found ways to see each other, talk to each other, and make each other laugh." It‘s clear they built a strong foundation of friendship and trust [2].

After eight wonderful years together, Dale Jr. decided it was time to propose. As a romantic gesture, he popped the question during a rainy walk through a nursery garden in Germany in June 2015 [3]. An ecstatic Amy said yes!

Just over a year later, on December 31, 2016, Dale Jr. and Amy tied the knot amongst family and friends at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC [4]. Ever since exchanging vows on that magical New Year‘s Eve, the two have been happily married.

Here‘s a quick look at some statistics from Dale Jr.‘s illustrious NASCAR career:

• 26 Cup Series Wins
• 2 Daytona 500 Victories
• 15-time Most Popular Driver Award Winner
• Total career earnings over $400 million

The Earnhardts Are Now a Family of Four

Shortly after getting married in 2016, Dale Jr. and Amy decided to start a family together. But the road to parenthood wasn‘t necessarily easy. Dale Jr. has been open about Amy suffering multiple miscarriages in 2017 before successfully getting pregnant [5].

After closely monitoring Amy‘s high-risk pregnancy, the couple joyfully welcomed their first child in 2018. On April 23rd, Dale Jr. announced on Twitter the arrival of their baby girl, Isla Rose Earnhardt [6].

In an interview with Parents Magazine, Dale Jr. gushed about being a new dad at age 43 and how it compared to winning the Daytona 500:

“It was an incredibly empowering moment the first time I held Isla…I’ve won two Daytona 500s, and the emotion and satisfaction of holding your child in your arms for the first time is just as powerful, if not more.” [7]

In early 2020, the Earnhardt family expanded again with the birth of their second child, a boy named Nicole Lorraine Earnhardt, who goes by his middle name, Lorraine. Dale Jr. excitedly shared the news on Twitter, saying "Best feeling ever." [8].

The former NASCAR superstar and his wife actively share their kids‘ milestones and adventures on social media. It‘s clear Dale Jr. treasures his role as a hands-on dad.

What Dale Jr. is Up to Since Retiring From Full-Time Racing

In April 2017, Dale Jr. announced he would be retiring from full-time Cup Series racing at the end of the season [9]. This difficult decision was prompted by concerns over multiple concussions and wanting to focus on family.

Retirement has allowed Dale Jr. to spend more time with his young children. But even off the track, he still remains extremely busy and involved in NASCAR through various roles:

Team Owner

• Co-owner of JR Motorsports Xfinity Series team since 2007
• Team has won 4 championships under his leadership

Broadcasting

• NASCAR analyst for NBC Sports since 2018
• Provides insightful commentary and interviews from the unique perspective of a former driver

Business Ventures

• Co-owns Dale Jr. Distillery which produces specialty liquors [10]
• Started Dirty Mo Media production company in 2020
• Has stakes in various companies like Xfinity Series car #88

Philanthropy

• Founded the Dale Jr. Foundation in 2006 which has raised over $4 million for charity
• Supports causes like pediatric cancer research and assisting low-income homeowners

Inside Dale Jr.‘s Fabulous Wealth

With all his success on and off the race track, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has amassed an incredible fortune. According to various estimates, his current net worth lands around $400 million.

A huge source of Dale Jr.‘s wealth stems from his 20 years as NASCAR‘s 15-time Most Popular Driver. In his final full-time seasons before retirement, he earned about $25 million annually in salary, race winnings and licensing [11].

Lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Nationwide, Chevrolet, and Wrangler also contributed millions over the years. In 2016 alone, his endorsements added $7 million to his income [12].

As a second-generation driver, Dale Jr. inherited a significant sum after his father‘s untimely death in 2001. He reportedly received $10-15 million from Dale Sr.’s estate that jumpstarted his investments [13].

Today, Dale Jr.‘s income continues to grow through business ventures, broadcast salary, and more. While financially set for life, he stays grounded and is very generous in giving back.

The Earnhardts Enjoy a Quiet Life in North Carolina

When he‘s not at the track or traveling for work, Dale Jr. enjoys spending time at home in North Carolina with wife Amy and their two kids. The family has homes in Welcome, NC and Lake Norman.

I can certainly understand the appeal of living on Lake Norman, as thearea offers amazing waterfront views and access to boating. It‘s the perfect spot for Dale Jr. and Amy to relax away from the limelight.

The Earnhardts take advantage of the lake and wooded trails for outdoor adventures together. Amy is an avid runner and Dale Jr. is a cycling enthusiast. He said taking up biking has been his favorite retirement activity:

“It’s allowed me to go out and have hours to myself and get some exercise as well." [14]

While the Earnhardts occasionally share glimpses into their private lives on social media, they largely stay out of the spotlight and maintain a low-key lifestyle.

As a home design expert myself, I love that Amy gets to focus more on interior design now that Dale Jr. is retired. She actually flipped and renovated their Welcome home herself in 2018 – it turned out beautifully! [15]

It‘s clear the Earnhardts are living their best lives in North Carolina doing activities they enjoy, whether it‘s family movie nights or weekend hiking adventures.

Still Deeply in Love After All These Years

Dale Earnhardt Jr. took his time settling down, but it seems he made the perfect choice in marrying Amy Reimann. Now 7 years into marriage, these high school sweethearts remain deeply devoted to one another.

Their mutual respect, trust and chemistry are evident whenever they are together, both in private family moments and at public NASCAR events. As Dale Jr. puts it, "I won the lottery with Amy." [16] This power couple‘s lasting love provides inspiration that fairytale romances really can come true.

As a home design expert and NASCAR fan, I found researching Dale Jr.‘s personal life to be fascinating. It was great to learn how he‘s seamlessly transitioned from superstar driver to dedicated family man and businessman. And it‘s clear from their social media posts and interviews that Dale Jr. and Amy‘s marriage is still going strong today. Here‘s wishing them many more years of wedded bliss!