Dale Jr did not win the rookie of the year award. Earnhardt, Jr. competed for the Raybestos NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award in 2000. His primary competitor for the award was Matt Kenseth. Kenseth outran Junior in the season-opening Daytona 500. Earnhardt, Jr. scored wins at the Texas Motor Speedway and Richmond International Raceway. He also become the first rookie to win the All-Star exhibition race. Kenseth ultimately scored a 42-point victory in the rookie race.
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Dale Jr owns one race team, JR Motorsports. In addition to this though, Jr also owns or is part owner in several business ventures.
Jeffrey Earnhardt drives for Rick Ware Racing in the Nascar Camping World Truck Series.