The late Dale Earnhardt Sr. left behind many family members who continued his racing legacy. Among them is his eldest grandson Bobby Dale Earnhardt, who just landed one of the biggest racing roles of his career.
On Wednesday, Earnhardt announced he would compete full-time in the 2026 ARCA Menards Series, under the Rise Motorsports banner. Earnhardt entered the competition for Rise part-time in 2025
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“I’m excited and truly honored to share that I will be racing full-time with @risemotorsports in the 2026 @ARCA_Racing Series. This is a huge opportunity for me, and I’m grateful for God’s leading throughout the process to make this happen,” Earnhardt wrote on the future. this season means a lot. I’m proud to be part of what they’re building.
“To all the partners, supporters and fans who have stuck by my side, your encouragement has played a big role in moving this journey forward. I am grateful for every message, every prayer and every support along the way. I can’t wait to get to work and give it all I have in 2026.”
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Rise Motorsports owner Tim Goulet congratulated Earnhardt and said he looked forward to taking the next step with him.
“We are excited to have Bobby join our program for the 2026 season,” Goulet said in a statement. “He’s hungry, he’s focused, and he connects with fans in a way that perfectly aligns with our team’s vision. This is a big step for Rise Motorsports, and we’re ready to take the next step together.”
Quinn Davis (31) exits the first turn during the ARCA Menards Series Atlas Roofing 150 on August 1, 2025, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Brenden Queen (28) finished first.© Ayrton Breckenridge/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Bobby Dale Earnhardt didn’t have the same success in NASCAR as his uncle Dale Jr., his father Kerry or his brother Jeffrey. He made a few appearances in the NASCAR Xfinity Series between 2017 and 2019 for MBM Motorsports and a few more in ARCA Menards in 2017.
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2025 marked Bobby Dale Earnhardt’s first real taste of racing in a NASCAR-adjacent series in more than five years.
Maybe 2026 will be his year.
This story was originally reported by The yarn on November 19, 2025, where he first appeared in the NASCAR section. Add The Spun as Favorite source by clicking here.
