Dale Earnhardt Jr. Rushed to Hospital After Plane Crash

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is being rushed to the hospital.

The 44-year-old NASCAR race car driver was hospitalized on Thursday (August 15) after a plane he was riding crashed and caught fire in Bristol, Tennessee.

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Dale was on the plane with his wife, Amy, and their 1-year-old daughter Isla and two pilots.

“I can confirm Dale, Amy & Isla along with his two pilots were involved in a crash in Bristol TN this afternoon. Everyone is safe and has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation. We have no further information at this time. Thank you for your understanding,” his sister Kelley confirmed on Twitter.

We are wishing the best for Dale and his family.