Virginia Guard sponsors NASCAR driver visit to Patrick Henry High School - Sept. 6, 2012

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. visits with students at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland Sept. 6. The Virginia National Guard sponsored the visit that gave students a chance to have their photo taken with the popular driver and ask questions, and Earnhardt also signed autographs for students and faculty. Earnhardt stressed to the students the importance of staying focused on educational opportunities and also expressed his appreciation to the Guard for sponsoring the visit. Earnhardt is in the area to race Sept. 8 at Richmond International Raceway.