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Dale Jr. spends Friday night under the lights at high school alma matter

Published Oct. 1, 2016 11:57 a.m. ET

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Before heading to Dover International Speedway to support his No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team, Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent Friday night under the lights.

For the first time in 20 years, Earnhardt attended a Mooresville High School Blue Devils football game in Mooresville, North Carolina -- his alma mater where he was a backup on the varsity soccer team.

Ironically, his brother, Kerry Earnhardt, chose to do the same thing.

And the night got even better when the home team won.

2 brothers who each hadn't been to a high school football game in 20 years decided to go, tonight. And sat 2 rows apart. #whataretheodds
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) October 1, 2016

Homecoming high school football @MHS_BlueDevils tonight with @Amy_Reimann. Saw brother @KerryDEarnhardt there. #FridayNightLights pic.twitter.com/usRZ7v4Dw4
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) October 1, 2016