Figgy Earnhardt has become an internet sensation but is he real?
A post on Reddit claimed that a guy named Figgy Earnhardt used to race in NASCAR. The post claimed he was another son to Dale Earnhardt.
It’s gone viral. Many other posts have followed with others claiming they remember similar things.
Is this the Mandela Effect? Confabulation? Or just good old-fashioned trolling?
Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Bobby Earnhardt, Jeffery Earnhardt, Kerry Earnhardt and Ralph Earnhardt are the only members of the family to ever run a NASCAR race.
Dale Earnhardt Jr has now commented as well…
Dale Earnhardt Jr comments
Dale Earnhardt Jr opened with, “Who’s Figgy?”
“From what I can tell, it literally came from a single tweet. Or some post on Reddit.”
“That there’s this mythical son of my Dad named Figgy? Look, I don’t want to ruin this thing for them. Because I mean, they’re having a good time with it.”
“Well, if I just said, ‘it didn’t exist’ and if I said like, ‘Travis, this is dumb.’ They’re be like, ‘Man, what an (expletive).’ “
“I’ve done the genealogy, I know the answer.”
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. confirms "Figgy Earnhardt" is fake, originating from a single social media post.
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The viral hoax shows how quickly false NASCAR family history can spread and gain believers online.
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The Earnhardt racing dynasty includes six real family members who actually competed in NASCAR races.