NASCAR drivers react to news of Dale Jr.’s retirement

I'm proud of my great friend @DaleJr for everything he's done for this sport. I'm even more proud of who he is as a man. Love you friend

— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) April 25, 2017

You're a hell of a friend and teammate @DaleJr, I'm really happy for you and @AmyEarnhardt.

— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) April 25, 2017

I'm really excited for the next chapter in @DaleJr and @AmyEarnhardt lives. JR has made #NASCAR so much better and will continue to do so.

— Mark Martin (@markmartin) April 25, 2017

Really bummed to see a career come to an end, but crazy excited to see where it goes from here. #Bossman #Hero @DaleJr https://t.co/0WsWVb10Dz

— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) April 25, 2017

Now we know why...

You've helped make this a better sport for so many of us, we wish you all the best in your retirement. https://t.co/9Ze6JZgZ70

— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) April 25, 2017

Got us like https://t.co/6WS3zBCibH

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) April 25, 2017

Happy for ya @DaleJr, nothing but respect. Let's end it on a good note this year

— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) April 25, 2017

Left his mark. pic.twitter.com/dwpVj0K31r

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) April 25, 2017

Dale Earnhardt Jr. retires as the toughest athlete in all of sports(Yahoo!Sports) https://t.co/YwiXzxtKUs

— Jamie_McMurray_ (@Jamie_McMurray_) April 25, 2017

Great memories racing @DaleJr I am pretty sure when you google "cool". Your picture shows up

— Bobby Labonte (@Bobby_Labonte) April 25, 2017

Congrats on a great career @DaleJr, finish strong! Thx 4 all u have given this sport. All the best to u n Amy w the next chapter n ur lives

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) April 25, 2017