Bobby Dale Earnhardt lands full-time ride in ARCA Menards Series for 2026 season
Bobby Dale Earnhardt announced Wednesday he will compete full-time in the ARCA Menards Series during the 2026 season. Earnhardt will drive full-time for Rise Motorsports.
“I’m excited and truly humbled to share that I’ll be racing full-time with @risemotorsports in the 2026 @ARCA_Racing Series. This is a huge opportunity for me, and I’m thankful for God’s direction throughout the process of making this happen,” Earnhardt wrote on X. “I want to give a big thank you to everyone at Rise Motorsports. The work this team has already put in, the belief they’ve shown in me, and the vision they have for the upcoming season mean a lot. I’m proud to be a part of what they’re building.
“To all the partners, supporters, and fans who’ve stuck by me, your encouragement has played a big part in keeping this journey moving forward. I’m grateful for every message, every prayer, and every bit of support along the way. I’m looking forward to getting to work and giving everything I’ve got in 2026.”
Bobby Dale Earnhardt lands huge opportunity in ARCA
Bobby Dale Earnhardt is a fourth-generation racer, the son of Kerry Earnhardt and the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt. The 38-year-old has five ARCA starts under his belt, two coming this past season with Rise. Behind the wheel of the No. 31 Toyota, Earnhardt finished 30th at Bristol Motor Speedway and 26th at Kansas Speedway.
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Earnhardt previously competed part-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series from 2017-19. He made seven starts for MBM Motorsports, finishing as high as 27th.
Rise is looking to continue its growth in ARCA. They are excited to have Earnhardt anchoring the team.
“We’re thrilled to have Bobby join our program for the 2026 season,” team owner Tim Goulet said in a statement. “He’s hungry, he’s focused and he connects with fans in a way that fits perfectly with the vision of our team. This is a big move for Rise Motorsports, and we’re ready to take the next step together.”