CONCORD, N.C. -- Tuesday was an emotional day at Hendrick Motorsports, as Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced that he would retire from the NASCAR Cup Series following the 2017 season.
But in the midst of a poignant speech, there was still some comic relief.
Take a look at some of the lighthearted moments from Tuesday's press conference with Earnhardt and Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick in the video above. To watch the speech in its entirety, click here.