BREAKING: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares Heartbreaking Update About Family Member After Devastating “Sweeping Disaster” in Ruidoso, New Mexico — Fans in Tears Over His Emotional Words

Tragedy has struck the family of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr., as he shared an emotional and devastating update following the catastrophic flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

In a heartfelt post shared late last night, Dale Jr. revealed that his young niece has gone missing after a sudden and violent flash flood swept through parts of the mountainous town — a popular destination where she had been camping with friends and family.

“We’re still searching. We’re holding on to hope. She’s strong. Please pray,” Dale Jr. wrote, accompanied by a photo of his niece smiling during a previous family trip.

According to local officials, the unexpected flooding was triggered by days of heavy rain, which led to rapidly rising water levels in parts of the Lincoln National Forest. Several campers were caught off-guard, and rescue crews have been working around the clock to locate those unaccounted for.

Sources close to the Earnhardt family confirmed that the young girl was swept away while attempting to reach higher ground during the storm. Search-and-rescue teams are still combing the area by helicopter, drone, and foot.

Fans and fellow NASCAR drivers have flooded social media with messages of support and prayer, using hashtags like #PrayersForDaleJr and #BringHerHome.

“I’ve faced pressure on the track. I’ve faced loss. But nothing prepares you for this kind of fear,” Dale Jr. later said in a brief press conference, visibly emotional. “We just want her back.”

As the community rallies and search efforts continue, the Earnhardt family asks for privacy and continued prayers.