Dale Earnhardt Jr's Iconic No.8 to be Driven by Chase Elliott

2026-07-01 · Dale Earnhardt Jr · Player Focus

Dale Earnhardt Jr's iconic No.8 car will be driven by Chase Elliott on July 17.

Chase Elliott will drive Dale Earnhardt Jr's No.8 car at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Elliott has two wins this season, at Martinsville and Texas.

The car swap was discussed between Elliott and Earnhardt, with Earnhardt wanting it to happen.

Elliott will race a Late Model Stock Car for JR Motorsports in the CARS Tour race.

Elliott will get behind the wheel of Earnhardt's iconic stylized No.8 with NAPA sponsorship.

The race will serve as Elliott's first start at North Wilkesboro in the series.

In 2010, Elliott won the PASS South Labor Day Classic 200 at the track.

The late Kyle Busch was initially set to drive the car, but his sudden death led to Elliott taking his place.

Earnhardt said Busch was one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history.

Elliott will race for JR Motorsports at North Wilkesboro on July 17, marking a significant event in the NASCAR Cup Series.