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After ‘great’ career, Earnhardt’s departure will leave a hole for NASCAR

By Daniel Shirley

dshirley@macon.com

April 25, 2017 12:59 PM

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. laughs prior to qualifying for the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 in Concord, N.C. — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. laughs prior to qualifying for the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 in Concord, N.C. Jeff Siner TNS

Dale Earnhardt announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of this NASCAR season.

Matt Weaver talked about Earnhardt’s decision as a guest on “The Midday Sports Zone.”

This story was originally published April 25, 2017 at 12:59 PM with the headline "After ‘great’ career, Earnhardt’s departure will leave a hole for NASCAR."