As the son of a NASCAR legend, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had some pretty substantial shoes to fill after the tragic death of his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., in the 2001 Daytona 500. No longer known as “Little E,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. has emerged from his father’s shadow to become one of the most successful and recognizable stars on the NASCAR circuit. Dale Earnhardt Jr. first found success in the NASCAR Busch Series before moving into the big leagues and winning the NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award in 2000 in the Winston/Nextel Cup Series. In the years that followed, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has continued to win races and new fans, especially with his emotional victory in the 2004 Daytona 500. His famous #8 Budweiser car is known the world over.