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Earnhardt Jr. Urges NASCAR to Save Martinsville Clock Trophy

7/13/2025

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. raised an urgent alarm to NASCAR officials regarding the fate of the cherished Martinsville clock trophy, as its maker, Howard Miller, is closing its doors. This emblem of racing greatness since 1947 now hangs in the balance. Earnhardt Jr. passionately emphasized that any replacement must honor the original design to safeguard its storied legacy for generations of champions.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. raised an urgent alarm to NASCAR officials regarding the fate of the cherished Martinsville clock trophy, as its maker, Howard Miller, is closing its doors. This emblem of racing greatness since 1947 now hangs in the balance. Earnhardt Jr. passionately emphasized that any replacement must honor the original design to safeguard its storied legacy for generations of champions.