The battle for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s post-retirement services has begun.
And leave it to none other than 16-time NHRA Funny Car champ John Force to be the first to offer Junior a job.
As a Funny Car driver, of course.
Look at the plusses: they both drive for Chevrolet, they both like beer, Junior wouldn’t have to worry about turning left or right (on road courses) any more, he’d be able to stay on the straight and narrow (drag strip, that is) and ...
Perhaps the best thing of all, he could ultimately become Force’s replacement as the most popular driver in NHRA drag racing when (or if) Force ever decides to retire himself.
Check out Force’s job offer:
Woke up to the news about @DaleJr great career son. Wanna come race a Funny Car? @TeamChevy pic.twitter.com/VlS6Qijzmt
— John Force (@JohnForce_FC) April 25, 2017
Several current or former Verizon IndyCar Series drivers also took to social media to pay homage to Junior -- including another member of the Force family, son-in-law Graham Rahal, who is married to drag racer Courtney Force.
I truly wish my friend @DaleJr nothing but the best, and I'm really excited for what's ahead for he & @AmyEarnhardt! https://t.co/WTjhD8IRde
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) April 25, 2017
These were great days. Always enjoyed the @NationalGuard partnership! @DaleJr @INGuardsman https://t.co/ipxzpzQetG
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) April 25, 2017
@DaleJr sad to see you retire but don't worry, it doesn't hurt!! Thanks for all the great races 👍💪🏁
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) April 25, 2017
Will miss watching for that Earnhardt magic on the superspeedways, cheers to a great run @DaleJr 🍻 https://t.co/wJLXwjHAvC
— JR Hildebrand (@JRHildebrand) April 25, 2017