Overview

• Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt have disclosed they are barred from visiting their father’s gravesite, located on Teresa Earnhardt’s private property in Mooresville, North Carolina.
• Kelley Earnhardt stated in a Washington Post interview that Teresa’s restrictions are so severe they fear arrest if they attempt to visit the mausoleum.
• Dale Sr.’s 1992 will left his entire estate, including Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI), trademarks, and property, to Teresa, excluding his children from inheritance.
• The siblings were not allowed to participate in planning their father’s funeral or access his personal belongings, including his locked office at DEI.
• Fans and the NASCAR community have reacted strongly to the revelations, criticizing Teresa Earnhardt for prioritizing control over family unity and legacy preservation.