Why did they bring the number 3 back in Nascar?
This is their story: Officially, Childress didn’t retire 3 shortly after Earnhardt’s death in the 2001 Daytona 500. NASCAR doesn’t retire numbers; rather, it owns and leases them to owners on an annual renewal basis. Childress simply paid to keep 3 in reserve until he was once again ready to use it.
Who drives the number 3 truck in Nascar?
Austin Dillon
Austin Dillon drives the historic No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet owned by his grandfather, Richard Childress, a 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee. Dillon is a three-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series with a win in the 2018 Daytona 500 and has made the NASCAR Playoffs four times (2016-18 and 2020).
How did Austin Dillon get the number 3?
Growing up, Dillon revered his grandfather and whether it was in Little League or racing, he picked the No. 3 because he wanted to honor his “Pop-Pop.” Other numbers may have been available, but it didn’t matter. This was a family number that meant something special.
Is the 3 car retired?
NASCAR unofficially retired the number 3 in honour of Dale Earnhardt Sr. after his death on the track at the 2001 Daytona 500. However, the #3 was retired as a result of Earnhardt’s death and any driver who drove the #3 in their primary racing series would drive #03 instead.
How much does Austin Dillon make?
Fantasy Golf Championships
| ID | Name | This Periods Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Austin Dillon | $650,000 |
| 21 | Matt DiBenedetto | $620,000 |
| 22 | Ricky Stenhouse | $600,000 |
| 23 | Ty Dillon | $575,000 |
When did Dale Jr drive the 3?
Dale Earnhardt Jr drove the #3 for one last time at Daytona tonight in the retro paint scheme to pay tribute to his father who was inducted into the Nascar Hall Of Fame this past May. Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a last lap crash at the 2001 Daytona 500.
Who is number 9 in Nascar?
Chase Elliott drives the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, the same car number his father, Bill Elliott, carried for much of his career that culminated with him being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Who owns the number 45 car in Nascar?
On Friday, 23XI Racing announced that the team hired Kurt Busch to drive a second car, the No. 45 Toyota in 2022, with sponsorship from Monster Energy. Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, will become a teammate to Bubba Wallace in the No.
Did Dale Jr drive the Number 3?
3 To Victory In Daytona Nationwide Race. Dale Earnhardt Jr went back to victory lane on Friday night, driving the #3 Wrangler Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet made famous by his father, the late Dale Earnhardt, at Daytona International Speedway in the Subway Jalapeno 250.