NASCAR 's Dale Earnhardt Jr. has announced a new partnership with Hard Rock Cafe to launch a fresh apparel line, bringing together fans who share a passion for both stock car racing and Hard Rock culture. The update arrives nearly a week after Dale Jr. became the brand ambassador for Hard Rock International.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not make the once a year NASCAR Xfinity Series start this season so this weekend at a central Georgia short track marks one of the few opportunities fans have to watch the 15-time Cup Series most popular driver get behind the wheel.

The two-time MVP filed an opposition to the 26-time Cup Series winner this week over a pending trademark. Here's what to know.