The most popular driver in NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Jr., is going to be racing in Eagles midnight green at the Pocono 400 on June 11 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
Axalta, Earnhardt's sponsor, unveiled the paint scheme for the No. 88 car today and it features the Eagles' logo on the side, wings on the back and midnight green throughout.
.@Axalta and @Eagles announce the 2017 Axalta #AllProTeachers paint scheme for the No. 88 Chevrolet SS at the #Pocono400 #Axalta88 pic.twitter.com/onkVxUrEQZ — Axalta (@Axalta) April 5, 2017
One problem, Earnhardt is a Redskins fan. He went live on Twitter to express his disappointment.
I'm driving a Philly Eagles paint scheme. #AllProTeachers https://t.co/uPqVVy0I9Z — Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) April 5, 2017
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"I'm really sad about that being a Redskins fan," he said. "I hope all my Redskins pals don't disown me."
The partnership is part of the #AllProTeachers campaign, which recognizes outstanding teachers in the tri-state area.