NASCAR’s greatness lies in its legacies, from Lee Petty to Adam Petty, and Bill Elliott to Chase Elliott. Among the most iconic NASCAR families are the Earnhardts. While Dale Earnhardt Jr. has proudly carried the family name, fans often wonder who might follow in his footsteps. Many are rooting for Isla and Nicole to become racing stars someday. However, it could be years before that happens. Meanwhile, speculation about Dale Jr. and Amy Earnhardt expanding their family has stirred curiosity. Could there be a Dale Jr. Jr. in the future? Although fans recently entertained this idea, Amy Earnhardt firmly addressed the rumors.
Neither Dale Jr. nor Amy has mentioned plans for a third child. Amy, an active presence on social media, frequently shares moments with their children and advocates for motherhood. The Earnhardts even established “The Dale and Amy Earnhardt Fund” to support pediatric rehabilitation, underscoring Amy’s passion for parenting.
The rumor began when Amy shared an Instagram story featuring the cover of Magic Mama by Mel Braun, a book on pregnancy and motherhood. Her caption, “Thank you for the book, Mel. Can’t wait to dive into it!” led fans to assume she was seeking pregnancy advice. Congratulatory messages flooded her inbox, prompting Amy to clarify in a subsequent story that she wasn’t pregnant. When asked directly if the post was an announcement, she responded emphatically, “Not in the slightest!”
If the Earnhardts were expecting, it’s safe to say they’d announce it in grand fashion, as they did with their first daughter, Isla, using a photo of tiny pink sneakers. For now, though, the possibility of a third child remains speculation.
At 50, Dale Jr. still races in the CARS Tour, a passion he hopes his daughters will appreciate. In a recent interview, he explained his motivation: “I still love to drive. I want my girls to understand what it was like for me. I don’t want them to learn it from a book when they’re older.” Dale Jr. wants his daughters to know racing offers diverse opportunities, whether as drivers or in other roles, citing examples like Lanie Buice and Kelley Earnhardt Miller. Most importantly, he wants them to feel racing is a world they can embrace.
Here’s hoping Isla and Nicole keep the Earnhardt legacy alive. What are your thoughts? Share them with us!
