Dale Earnhardt Jr beat his dad, Dale Earnhardt Sr, in a 1999 exhibition race in Japan.
He was around 24 or 25 years old at the time.

What happened?

Dale Earnhardt Jr recalled the incident on his podcast, the Dale Jr. Download, where he mentioned that he and his dad bumped each other during the race.

The reaction

Dale Earnhardt Sr was not happy about losing to his son and threw a shoe at him in the trailer after the race.

Dale Earnhardt Jr thought his dad's reaction was intense, but he was used to his dad's competitive nature.
He said his dad's aim was not great, and the shoe barely missed him.

The race

The race was held in Japan, and Dale Earnhardt Jr was excited to compete against his dad.
He remembered pulling out on pit road and waiting for his dad to start the race.

Dale Earnhardt Jr started the race strong and was able to pass many cars, including his dad.
He finished sixth, while his dad finished eighth.

Dale Earnhardt Jr was proud of his performance and felt happy about beating his dad.
He said it was a special moment for him, and he was excited to have competed against his dad.

The footage

Prime Video released never-before-seen footage from the race, which shows Dale Earnhardt Jr's excitement and pride.
The footage also shows Dale Earnhardt Sr's intense reaction to losing to his son.

Dale Earnhardt Jr's experience in the 1999 Japan race was a memorable one, and he still recalls it fondly.
He was able to beat his dad and prove himself as a skilled driver.

The incident showed the competitive nature of Dale Earnhardt Sr and the pride of Dale Earnhardt Jr.
It was a special moment for Dale Earnhardt Jr, and he was happy to have been a part of it.

Dale Earnhardt Jr's podcast, the Dale Jr. Download, featured the story of the 1999 Japan race.
He shared his experience and memories of the race, including the intense reaction from his dad.

The story of the 1999 Japan race is an interesting one, and it shows the competitive nature of the Earnhardt family.
Dale Earnhardt Jr was able to beat his dad and prove himself as a skilled driver, and the experience is still remembered fondly today.