Texas Motor Speedway shows off taxidermied 'Lil Dale' goat (Photos)

You can always count on Texas Motor Speedway doing something noteworthy.

The track, known for its promotions and race sponsorships that have included the NRA and Duck Commander and concessions like the beer and bacon milkshake, has acquired the body of "Lil Dale" and had it taxidermied. "Lil Dale," a goat, rose to fame when it was born in 2002 near Daytona Beach, Florida, with markings on its side that looked like the No. 3.

The goat only had the marking on its right side and was born approximately 14 months after Dale Earnhardt died in the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt, as you know, drove the No. 3 car.

In a story from 2002, the goat's then-owner, Jerry Pierson said ""It's weird. I've seen people take pictures and get tears in their eyes."

Now, those Earnhardt fans will have a chance to get tears in their eyes at Texas. The goat even has its own credential too.

Oh Texas, what will you think of next?

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