Goodyear, Earnhardt Jr. surprise veteran with blimp ride

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. settles in behind the controls of the Goodyear Blimp for a special flight outside of Daytona, Fla.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. peers through the door of the Goodyear Blimp's gondola.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (right) talks with Paul Siverson (left), a U.S. military veteran Goodyear honored with a special flight in the tire maker's iconic blimp.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (left) presents a $10,000 check to Paul Siverson, a donation from Goodyear to NCServes, a network of organizations that support military veterans. Siverson works with NCServes and counsels combat veterans.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (left) poses for a photo with Paul Siverson following a flight on the Goodyear Blimp, which can be seen in the background.