Q. dale earnhardt jr surgery
A. While it does not appear to be an official statement, Junior's PR man said this...
"[Dale Earnhardt Jr.] had a minor procedure done to remove calcium build-up in his wrist. It's a chronic condition he's had for several years, and apparently decided to have it taken care of Friday [Dec. 16] morning."
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(L-R) Car owner Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver Martin Truex Jr., car owner Teresa Earnhardt and Crew Chief Kevin Manion pose with the championship trophy after the NASCAR Busch Series Banquet at the Portofino Bay Hotel on December 9, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)