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Bobby Dale Earnhardt explains decision not to run full ARCA season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:38 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Bobby Dale Earnhardt explains decision not to run full ARCA season

Summary

Bobby Dale Earnhardt, the eldest son of Kerry Earnhardt and nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., announced he will not compete in the full 2026 ARCA Menards Series season. Earnhardt began the year with a notable top-ten finish at Daytona, achieving a career-best ninth place. The change in plans comes as he was initially committed to driving the No. 89 Chevrolet for Rise Motorsports throughout the season.

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By the Numbers

•Bobby Dale Earnhardt initially planned to race the full ARCA season.
•He finished ninth at Daytona, his best career result.
•Earnhardt drives for Rise Motorsports in the ARCA Series.
•His decision comes after a solid season opener.

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Bobby Dale Earnhardt, eldest son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr., and and grandson of seven-time Cup champion Dale Earnhardt Sr., was supposed to contest the full 2026 ARCA Menards Series schedule for Rise Motorsports. Driving the No. 89 Chevrolet, he opened the year with a top ten finish at Daytona, earning a career-best result of ninth. Unfortunately ...Keep reading
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