Dale Earnhardt #2 1979 Monte Carlo Rookie of the Year

Dale Earnhardt drove the No. 2 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for team owner Rod Osterlund during his 1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season, where he earned the Rookie of the Year title. His primary sponsor was Mike Curb Productions.

During that season, Earnhardt secured his first career Winston Cup victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in just the seventh race of the year. Despite missing some races due to injuries from an accident at Pocono, he still managed to secure the Rookie of the Year title at the final race of the season.