Official: Junior to drive #88

Phew! Everything we've said in Junior Nation was right! Junior will drive the Moutain Dew/ Amp Energy drink and National Guard. He was so happy during the press confrence. I haven't seen him so happy in a long time. Watch out for Junior! 88 in 2008! woot woot!! article transcript

Big thanks to Robert Yates who retired the 88 and gave it to Junior

The No. 88 was retired by Robert Yates Racing, which asked NASCAR to transfer the number to Hendrick for Earnhardt.

"Ralph Earnhardt drove the No. 88 Oldsmobile in 1957 and because of this number's history with the Earnhardt family, I felt car No. 88 should continue with Dale Earnhardt Jr.," Robert Yates said in a statement. "Younger fans don't realize I built cars and raced against Ralph. I also had a very close relationship with Dale Earnhardt Sr. I'm proud to transfer this number to Dale Jr."

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