Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Visits the Speedway
Photos by Brian Richard and Michael Ludwig

On April 11th, 2002, the NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway Racing Center at Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham, Alabama hosted a media day surrounding the NASCAR event at Talladega Super Speedway.

When Dale Jr. stopped by to meet with the members of the media and to race the # 8 simulator, Brian Richard and Micheal Ludwig had cameras!


Dale Jr. arrives, all smiles!


Jr. chats with the media.


...and chats...


...and chats.


Dale Jr. during a television interview.





More interviews.


Lots of interviews.

continued...

Meanwhile, a crowd has gathered in the Galleria and continues to grow.


Back inside the Racing Center, the interviews are now complete and Dale Jr. has one thing on his mind...




Jr. gets on it while the media and our Crew watch him go!

Many took notes...


Dale Jr. and our "Wanna Race Dale Jr. Contest" winners compare results sheets.


Dale Jr. takes time to sign autographs and chat with fans on his way to get ready for the race at Talladega Super Speedway.





Thanks to the entire Crew at the Riverchase Galleria NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway for hosting such a fantastic event, and thanks to Dale Jr. for making it unforgettable.