Taylor Earnhardt is related to the Indy car racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Taylor is his younger step-sister and a professional barrel racer from North Carolina.
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr is an American professional Stock Car racer and analyst of Nascar on NBC. He is known as 'Pied Piper' for his success at Daytona International Speedway.
Ralph was born as a second child to his father Dale Sr. and his mother Brenda Lorraine Jackson. He has an elder sister named Kelley Earnhardt.
Dale Jr started his racing career at 17 and has competed in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity series. He drives the no.88 pony car, Chevrolet Camaro, for his team JR Motorsports.
The two times Daytona 500 winner has won the 'Most Popular Driver Award' of NASCAR for fifteen consecutive times from 2003 to 2017. He has been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021.
He is the founder of the original content-creating platform Dirty Mo Media.
Taylor Earnhardt and Dale Jr Relationship
Taylor Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr are siblings by blood. Dale Jr is 14 years older than her.
Taylor was born from the third marriage of her dad Dale Earnhardt. She has two more siblings from his previous marriage.
Ralph was by the side of his younger sister for most of her childhood. They used to accompany their father to race ground together.
The 'Pied Piper' and his half-sister would grace the stage together with their dad. Dale Jr used to participate in the races and Nicole would watch from the audience.
Dale Jr. is like a father figure and protector to Taylor. The siblings often celebrate the festive seasons together with the family.
They also share the same hobby of hunting. Dale is supportive of his sister's horse racing career.
Who Is Taylor Nicole Earnhardt?
Taylor Nicole Earnhardt is the youngest daughter of the Earnhardt family.
Taylor is a professional Rodeo Competitor and Cattle rancher. She is a champion of the 2015 All-Around Cowgirl at the Southern Rodeo Association.
Coming from a professional racer's family, Nicole started her career in Horse Racing at an early age.
She has won the Junior Southern Rodeo Association (SRA) Championship in her horse racing journey.
Nicole learned to ride horses in her family's stables. She is also trained in Barrel-racing.
Nicole became the 2010 NBHA South Carolina District Champion and participated in the 2009 Equestrian Training Program of The Ross Nye Stables in London.
She has earned the Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certificate for her consideration of animal wellbeing. She has learned about the anatomy and physiology of Horse bones, muscles, and joints.
Taylor works at Due East Cattle Co. as a Cattle rancher and helps raise well-bred horses and cattle. It is a family business.
She is also a spokesperson for the charitable organization established in memory of her late dad, the Dale Earnhardt Foundation.
Taylor spends most of her time in cattle and stable and often participates in Barrel-racing with her horse Mr. C.
Taylor Earnhardt Parents
Taylor Earnhardt parents are Dale Earnhardt Sr and Teresa Earnhardt. Taylor was born on 20 December 1988.
Her dad Dale sr, was an American professional stock car driver. He was known as an 'Intimidator' for his aggressive driving style.
Dale Sr. was one of the greatest and most skillful drivers in the history of NASCAR. He was Winston Cup Series Champion seven times, the last being in 1994.
He is the four times champion of the International Race of Champions (IROC). He was inducted into the Inaugural Class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame after his departure on 23 May 2010.
'Intimidator' passed away at the age of 49 after sustaining a sudden last-lap crash during the match of Daytona 500 on 18 February 2001. He suffered from Basilar Skull Fracture from that crash.
He was a proud dad of four children from his three marriages. He married Teresa Houston as his third wife in 1982.
Teresa is the niece of the legendary Busch Series driver, Tommy Houston. Her cousin, Andy Huston, is also a NASCAR driver.
Houston graduated from Bunker Hill High School. She is a degree holder in Commercial art and Interior design.
Teresa was an owner of Dale Earnhardt Inc. before its merger with Chip Ganassi Racing. She now operates the Dale Earnhardt foundation to continue her husband's legacy.
Taylor Earnhardt Is Married To Brandon Putnam
Taylor Nicole Earnhardt and Brandon Samuel Putnam tied the knot on May 26, 2012. Brandon is a successful businessman.
Brandon got married to Taylor in an outdoor ceremony at Earnhardt Estate in Mooresville, North Carolina.
The event was planned by David Tutera and was inspired by Southern Elegance.
The bride reached her venue wearing a beautiful Chapel and laced wedding gown designed by Rivini.
Unfortunately, Dale Jr could not walk Taylor down the aisle. She rode a horse-drawn carriage to the event as a symbol of her father's presence.
The carriage was a gift from her father in her childhood.
The venue was decorated with natural essence, and the famous song by Rascal Flatts, "Bless the Broken Road" accompanied them along the way. They went to their reception on the vintage pickup from her father's collection.
The country artist, Jared Ashley, played live music at the party. Their guests were treated to branded drinks and food.
The Groom, Brandon owns a grading and Trucking company, Hi-Tech Incorporated in Charlotte, North Carolina. He got the legacy from his father Sam Putnam, a retired CEO of the company.
Samuel is also a professional Rodeo competitor. He is an excellent hunter and performs hunting as his hobby. He graduated from Central Piedmont Community College with a degree in Fire Science.
Taylor Earnhardt and Brandon Putnam have a daughter named Sage Nicole Putnam.
