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The 2013 Dale Earnhardt Jr. #88 National Guard CHEVROLET SS is a 2013 NASCAR race car produced by Chevrolet. It only appears in Gran Turismo 6.
In the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. drove this car to a 5th place points finish despite scoring no wins.
In-game description[]
"The aggressive driving style inherited from his father is still strong within."
One of the most popular drivers of NASCAR is Dale Earnhardt Jr.
His popularity is endless in the motorsports world. He's a true superstar, chosen as one of the 10 favourite athletes in America, next to people like Michael Jordan and Derek Jeeter.
The stock car thoroughbred, Jr. inherits the blood of the 7-time champion Dale Earnhardt Sr., the ultimate driver who ties for the most wins in NASCAR fighting on the same stage as his son. The whole of America cheered for their story.
Then tragedy struck in 2001, at the climax of the season at the Daytona 500, Dale Sr., who was trailing Jr. in 2nd place position just behind him, was involved in a multiple car crash and passed away, just moments before the finish line.
To date, Jr. has yet to win the championship, and the crowning of the rightful heir is a hope that everyone shares in the United States.
In 2008, Jr. joined Hendrick Motorsports, well known as the ultimate Chevrolet team in NASCAR. This formed a dream team together with Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson.
Though for a time he did not fair well in terms of victories, in 2012 he marked his 19th victory in a bold comeback. In 2013 he was 6th in the standings by mid season, answering to his fans all over the U.S.
The aggressive driving style inherited from his father lives on strong inside him, and his presence as a regular in the 'Chase' race is solid as ever.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 6 | Chevrolet Dealership | 500,000 | --- |
Trivia[]
- The car that appears in the game appears to be from that year's spring Texas Motor Speedway race, based on the existence of a single, small hole (on each side) on the car's front bumper and the paint scheme.