On the first day of NASCAR’s annual visit to the wine country road course, Sonoma Raceway President and General Manager Steve Page presented Dale Earnhardt Jr. with a unique gift to Paws as Loving Support (PALS) Assistance Dogs. In the spirit of Earnhardt and his wife Amy’s passion for animals, the raceway will sponsor three Labrador Retriever puppies that will be raised and trained to help children with disabilities at home and in the community. The puppies, dressed in capes embroidered with their names Dale, Junior and Amy, took NASCAR’s 14-time most popular driver by surprise. ‘I’d like to thank the track for their investment to make this happen. It really warms my heart. Amy is going to be excited but sad she is not here, said Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet. ‘We do love dogs and making a difference in people’s lives. I’m excited to maybe come back and see how the dogs are doing.(Sonoma Raceway)[Read More Here]
