The 1980s were a time of experiments for Dale Earnhardt. Signing with Richard Childress Racing was the strongest move of his career. But the story could have been quite different if now-veteran team owner Rick Hendrick had managed to convince Earnhardt to drive for his team. Hendrick Motorsports emerged in the early 1980s, around the […]The post When Rick Hendrick Tried to Poach Dale Earnhardt Right Under Richard Childress’ Nose appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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