Dale Earnhardt Jr. visits Goodyear's race tire plant in Akron

Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs a race tire during a visit to Goodyear's race tire plant in Akron.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks with a tire builder during his visit to Goodyear's race tire plant in Akron.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. get a behind the scenes look at tire manufacturing during a tour of the Goodyear race tire facility in Akron.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. greets an employee at Goodyear's race tire plant in Akron.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. poses for selifes with employees at Goodyear's race tire plant in Akron.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. inspects finished race tires during his visit to Goodyear's race tire plant in Akron.

Goodyear CEO Rich Kramer (left) presents Dale Earnhardt Jr. with a donation for his foundation.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. poses for a picture with employees at Goodyear's race tire plant in Akron.