Again in Could, Earnhardt and JR Motorsports unveiled his No. 8 Chevrolet, and the 9/11 United For America paint plan is a tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack with the race slipping on the 20th anniversary.
Here’s a glimpse at Earnhardt’s No. 8 car for the Richmond race:
You’ve been inquiring (and asking, and asking).
It’s official. @DaleJr will operate the @JRMotorsports No. 8 for #XfinitySeries at @RichmondRaceway! pic.twitter.com/2bSYrCzcim
— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) Could 4, 2021
Honored to be driving this @unileverusa car.
Never ever forget about. https://t.co/JS1NkI2SND
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) May well 4, 2021
In the video asserting the paint scheme and its tribute, Dale Jr. reported in portion:
“Today we facial area new troubles that test the resolve of our country, which signifies the lessons of 9/11 are as important today as they have been 20 several years ago. Those lessons — to unite, to just take care of every other, assist our frontline heroes and commit to serving to our communities get well, rebuild and reimagine their futures.”
.@DaleJr and @unileverusa are established to pay tribute to 9/11 victims with this United for The us scheme at @RichmondRaceway this weekend. pic.twitter.com/Iu9HF6P6B5
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) September 9, 2021
JR Motorsports recently expanded on the significance of the paint plan:
The 9/11 United For The us Chevrolet pays tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terror assaults on its 20th anniversary this Saturday. The hood showcases the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s Tribute in Mild, which signifies the 4 spots focused in the assaults (Environment Trade Middle Towers, the Pentagon and the Flight 93 website in Shanksville, Pa).