CONFIRMED: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Officially Reclaim No. 8 Trademark from Teresa Earnhardt After Nearly Two Decades

CONFIRMED: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Officially Reclaim No. 8 Trademark from Teresa Earnhardt After Nearly Two Decades

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has officially regained ownership of the No. 8 trademark—one of the most iconic numbers in NASCAR history. After a long and complicated battle over its rights, Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy Earnhardt, have successfully reclaimed the number from Teresa Earnhardt, marking a significant victory for the legendary driver and his loyal fanbase.

A Long Battle for No. 8

Dale Earnhardt Jr. made the No. 8 one of the most recognizable numbers in NASCAR history while driving for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) from 1999 to 2007. However, following a bitter dispute with his stepmother, Teresa Earnhardt, over ownership rights, Junior was forced to leave the number behind when he joined Hendrick Motorsports in 2008, adopting the No. 88 instead.

Since then, the No. 8 has remained under DEI’s control, limiting Dale Jr.’s ability to use it for his own branding or racing-related projects. Fans have long speculated about whether he would ever regain control of the number that defined the early years of his career.

Why This Matters to Dale Jr.

For Dale Earnhardt Jr., the No. 8 is more than just a number—it’s part of his family’s racing legacy. His grandfather, Ralph Earnhardt, originally raced with the No. 8, and Junior carried it into the national spotlight, winning multiple NASCAR Cup Series races under its banner.

After years of legal and trademark disputes, it appears that Dale Jr. and Amy have finally been able to reclaim what many fans believed was always rightfully his.

What’s Next for the No. 8?

Now that Dale Jr. owns the No. 8 trademark, speculation is already swirling about what he will do with it. Could this mean a JR Motorsports Cup Series entry using the No. 8? Or perhaps a deeper branding initiative tied to Earnhardt’s legacy in NASCAR?

While Tyler Reddick and Kyle Busch have raced under the No. 8 for Richard Childress Racing in recent years, this move ensures that Dale Jr. will have full control over the marketing and branding rights for the number that defined his early career.

A Victory for Earnhardt Fans

For fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr., this news is a massive win. The number that once symbolized his rise in NASCAR is now back in the hands of the driver who made it legendary. The move not only cements Junior’s connection to his family’s racing heritage but also closes a long chapter in the Earnhardt legacy battle.

With Dale Jr. and Amy now officially in control of the No. 8 trademark, the possibilities for its future are endless. One thing is certain—this is a moment Earnhardt fans will never forget.