Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show featuring rare Buick GNX
newsweek.com — February 10, 2025, 03:01 PM UTC
Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed excitement over Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, particularly for the inclusion of a rare 1987 Buick GNX. Earnhardt Jr., a retired NASCAR driver, has a strong passion for cars and motorsports. Since retiring in 2017, Earnhardt Jr. has remained active in racing through his team, JR Motorsports. He also owns a collection of vintage cars, including a restored Chevrolet Nova that belonged to his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr. The 1987 Buick GNX featured in Lamar's performance is highly valued among collectors, with one selling for $200,000 in 2021. Earnhardt Jr. called it his "dream car" after seeing it in the show.