# @lexilovelace_ on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Csbh6-rgDEt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8632210-lexilovelace-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b1ec831064.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-05-19T15:43:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lexi Lovelace (@lexilovelace_) — https://gondola.cc/lexilovelace_

## Caption

life is an art, make it your masterpiece
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From a young age, I knew I wasn’t cut out for your typical 9-5 job. I had always been more creative; whether that be drawing, cooking, decorating, and even photography. Growing up around racing, Dale had always been an icon and a topic of the household. Saturdays at the racetrack were no joke. Long nights covered in fumes and grease where sometimes we wouldn’t get back home until 2am. It was a way for my father and brother to bond yet somehow I was thrown into the mix. Much like my younger self, my love for racing grew. It became something I looked forward to. 
Although I wasn’t up to speed on all the racing 
lingo thrown back and forth, I had always been infatuated with the bond between my father and brother whilst they worked. Looking around the garage, I vividly remember every aspect, smell, and memory we shared there. The stack of tires in the back right corner, The line of helmets to the left, and a poster. A poster of a man just above the tool box. In his Nationwide 88 suit he glared at me. Pulled in by what we know as those “intimidator eyes” I couldn’t look away. 5 year old me wasn’t able to read cursive but what I assumed was his name had been signed at the bottom. For years, I pondered who this mystery man may be. As the months turned to years, the poster became a pass by but that intimidator glare never grew numb. 
“Dale Earnhardt Jr…one of the greatest drivers of all time,” my father said as he stood behind me. “Dale Earnhardt Jr.”… I whispered to myself…

Here I am, more than a decade later working for Dale.
dalejr is one of the most kind, humble, and down to earth people I have ever met. He’s personable and real. Working for him has been nothing short of a dream come true. The memories and timeless moments I have been so fortunate to capture will be passed down for generations to come. This past week has been unforgettable and I can’t wait for what my future holds. So grateful for everyone’s love and support along this journey of life🫶
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nwbspeedway 
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#racing #speed #northwilksborospeedway #daleearnhardtjr #latemodel #winner #motorsports #photography #nascar

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. | @DaleJr | https://gondola.cc/DaleJr | NASCAR Driver |
| Lexi Lovelace | @lexilovelace_ | https://gondola.cc/lexilovelace_ | Photographer |

## Tags

northwilksborospeedway, latemodel, speed, motorsports, racing, daleearnhardtjr, nascar, photography, winner

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