Friday, 26 October 2012

Earnhardt talks of fear concussions caused (The Associated Press)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. listens to a question during a news conference prior to his first practice since he recovered from concussions at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he hates the attention his concussions and nearly three-week departure from NASCAR caused, but he ''learned a ton'' and is glad he took the steps he did to make sure he is OK to race.