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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s aircraft lands in Amarillo the day after the Great Race Rally stops there
If aboard, the timing would align with the vintage car rally stop in Amarillo, following a CARS Tour race near Nashville.
By celebplanes · 1 min read · Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Cessna Citation XLS+ (N38AD) was tracked flying from Huntingdon Airport (TN16) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport on June 24, 2026, a 1-hour 53-minute hop. The aircraft departed Tennessee midafternoon and arrived in the Texas Panhandle early evening.
If Dale Earnhardt Jr. was on board, he would have landed the day after the Hemmings Great Race Rally rolled into Amarillo's Historic Route 66 District, as noted by the Texas Route 66 Festival website. That event showcases vintage pre-1974 cars in a precision endurance rally — the kind of old-school automotive pageantry that aligns with Earnhardt's well-known enthusiasm for classic iron.
The flight also follows a busy week for the NASCAR Hall of Famer: the previous day, he competed in the CARS Tour at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, finishing 12th, per reports. The quick turnaround from Tennessee to Amarillo suggests a whirlwind trip blending competition and car culture — two constants in Earnhardt's post-retirement life.
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