NASCAR community reacts to Dale Earnhardt Jr. announcement

#TheChase won't be the same without you, @DaleJr! Focus on getting better. https://t.co/TtXX8neMs2

— Furniture Row Racing (@FR78Racing) September 2, 2016

Unfortunate circumstances but I'm so thankful to get the opportunity to run 8 more races with @TeamHendrick. Going to make the most of it!

— Alex Bowman (@AlexBRacing) September 2, 2016

Get well soon @DaleJr! Here's to a full recovery.

— JTG Daugherty Racing (@NASCAR47) September 2, 2016

Hate to hear the news @DaleJr won't be back this @nascar 2016 season. Praying he can take the time to heal and be back strong for 2017.

— Michael McDowell (@Mc_Driver) September 2, 2016

Wishing @DaleJr a full recovery. Hate not having him at the track, but having him healthy is way more important. #getwelldale

— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick) September 2, 2016

Really hate it for @DaleJr ....I know he was hoping to be back in the car before '17. Prayers for a speedy recovery https://t.co/FMDJpagi9s

— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) September 2, 2016

I personally look forward to watching a healthy @DaleJr try to win another Daytona 500.

— Hermie Sadler (@HermieSadler) September 2, 2016

This took a lot of thought & courage. I have huge respect for @DaleJr & @TeamHendrick for making this tough call. https://t.co/WqA6kAosMq

— Marcus Smith (@MarcusSMI) September 2, 2016

Hate hearing the news that @DaleJr will miss the remainder of the @NASCAR season. Prayers he gets healthy & returns for the '17 #Daytona500

— Jamie Little (@JamieLittleTV) September 2, 2016

Joining everyone in @NASCAR nation wishing @DaleJr all the best for full recovery. Health first my friend. You are missed but 100% supported

— Winston Kelley (@WinstonKelley) September 2, 2016