A police officer looks at the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

A police officer walks past the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

The wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

A police officer photographs the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

A firefighter walks past the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

The wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

First responders walk near the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

A police officer looks at the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

A police officer walks past the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

The wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

The wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

A police officer walks past the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

The wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

Firefighters walk past the wreckage of a plane crash involving NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family, who survived the incident, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, U.S. August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller 

A U.S. Navy parachutist flies in over the crowd as driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. greets fans as he is introduced on race day for NASCAR's Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama, U.S. October 15, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. answers questions about his feelings about his last race at Talladega before his impending retirement, after fading to a seventh-place finish in NASCAR's Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama, U.S. October 15, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets a ride back to his team after speaking with reporters following his last race at Talladega before his impending retirement, after fading to a seventh-place finish in NASCAR's Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama, U.S. October 15, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 

Fans stand on pit road near Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2nd R) and his wife Amy for the national anthem before the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Apache Warrior 400 race in Dover, Delaware, U.S. October 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (L) and his wife Amy stand for the national anthem before the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Apache Warrior 400 race in Dover, Delaware, U.S. October 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. runs a gauntlet of fans with U.S. flags as he is introduced before the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Apache Warrior 400 race in Dover, Delaware, U.S. October 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson (R) brings his No. 48 Chevrolet to the finish line in first place ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. (L) during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 24, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson (bottom) brings his No. 48 Chevrolet to the finish line in first place ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the rest of the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 24, 2013. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson (R) brings his No. 48 Chevrolet to the finish line in first place ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 24, 2013. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. (L) and Brad Keselowski (R) walk to their garages before the start of the final practice for the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 23, 2013. The Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race is scheduled for February 24. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (R) stands in his Nationwide Series garage at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 21, 2013. The Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race is scheduled for February 24. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Drivers race three wide during the rain delayed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 27, 2012. Clockwise from below are Carl Edwards in his number 99 Ford, David Reutimann in his number 93 Toyota, Aric Almirola in his number 43 Ford, Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his number 88 Chevrolet and Kasey Kahne in his number 5 Chevrolet. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. leans on his number 88 Chevrolet before starting in the rain delayed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 27, 2012. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Fans leave messages on the garage window of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. during a rain delay at the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

The car of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet sits on the starting grid in the rain before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 54th Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Brown (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (R) is photographed with a police officer in his garage during the final practice for the 54th Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 25, 2012. The Daytona 500 is set for February 26. REUTERS/Doug Murray (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands in his garage during the final practice for the 54th Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 25, 2012. The Daytona 500 is set for February 26. REUTERS/Doug Murray (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT HEADSHOT) 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands in his garage during the final practice for the 54th Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 25, 2012. The Daytona 500 is set for February 26. REUTERS/Doug Murray (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands on the pit road before the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Gatorade Duel #1 qualifying race for the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 23, 2012. The running of the 54th Daytona 500 is scheduled for February 26. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (C) talks to crew members next to his number 88 car following his qualifying run for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 19, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Matt Kenseth, in his number 17 car, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., in his number 88 car, Martin Truex, Jr., in his number 56 car, Kevin Harvick, in his number 29 car, and Joey Logano, in his number 20 car, tangle as they come out of turn 2 during the 34th annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. waits to get into his number 88 car before a practice session for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. laughs with a crew member after climbing into his number 88 car before the start of practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. inspects his number 88 car before the start of practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88) leads driver Jimmie Johnson (48) as they come through the tri-oval during practice for the Budweiser Shootout, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 17, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. answers questions during the NASCAR Media Tour at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, North Carolina January 25, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Miczek (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Jimmie Johnson (L) and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (C) talk as Jeff Gordon looks on during the NASCAR Media Tour at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, North Carolina January 25, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Miczek (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Jimmie Johnson (L) answers a question as driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. listens during the NASCAR Media Tour at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, North Carolina January 25, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Miczek (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers (L-R) Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jeff Gordon sit with Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick during the NASCAR Media Tour at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, North Carolina January 25, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Miczek (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Jimmie Johnson (L), and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (C), listen as Jeff Gordon speaks to the media during the NASCAR Media Tour at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, North Carolina January 25, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Miczek (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks to the media during the NASCAR Media Tour at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, North Carolina January 25, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Miczek (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Sprint Cup Series driver Jamie McMurray (1) leads driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) across the finish line on lap 80 during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 53rd Annual Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 20, 2011. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (bottom R) waves to fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 20, 2011. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. passes through fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 20, 2011. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Tony Stewart in his number 4 Chevrolet edges Clint Bowyer in his number 33 Chevrolet to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. Drafting behind the leaders are Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his number 5 Chevrolet and Landon Cassill in his number 1 Chevrolet. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Tony Stewart in his number 4 Chevrolet edges Clint Bowyer in his number 33 Chevrolet to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. Drafting behind the leaders are Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his number 5 Chevrolet and Landon Cassill (lower left) in his number 1 Chevrolet. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Tony Stewart (L) in his number 4 Chevrolet races Clint Bowyer (R) in his number 33 Chevrolet to the finish line to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. Drafting behind the leaders are Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his number 5 Chevrolet and Landon Cassill (upper left) in his number 1 Chevrolet. REUTERS/Pool/Chris Graythen (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Tony Stewart in his number 4 Chevrolet edges Clint Bowyer in his number 33 Chevrolet to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. Drafting behind the leaders are Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his number 5 Chevrolet and Landon Cassill in his number 1 Chevrolet. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (L) speaks with his crew chief Steve Letarte speak in their garage during the final practice session for the 53rd Annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. The Daytona 500 is set for running on February 20. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. puts on his helmet before the final practice session for the 53rd Annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. The Daytona 500 is set for running on February 20. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (R) speaks with his crew chief Steve Letarte in their garage during the final practice session for the 53rd Annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. The Daytona 500 is set for running on February 20. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

A message is written by a fan on the window looking into Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s garage is shown during the final practice session for the 53rd Annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011.The 53rd Annual Daytona 500 will be run on February 20. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his number 88 Chevroltet (below) practices with Martin Truex Jr. in his number 56 Toyota during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series final practice for the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 19, 2011. The Daytona 500 is set for running on February 20. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. is photographed by fans as he drives through the garages to the racetrack during the final practice session for the 53rd Annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (L) is photographed by fans through a window looking into his garage during the final practice session for the 53rd Annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (L) speaks with members of his crew next to his number 88 car following a practice for the Daytona 500, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 18, 2011. REUTERS/Brian Blanco (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING)