Earnhardt Family Marks 75th Anniversary of Earnhardt Auto Centers in the "Spirit of Tex "
CHANDLER, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / September 3, 2026 /On September 4, 2026, Earnhardt Auto Centers and the Earnhardt family will mark the 75th anniversary of the dealership group, especially at the location where it all began: Earnhardt Ford in Chandler. Plus, at exactly 7:51 p.m., a special surprise tribute will be displayed for all to see.
"This first-of-its-kind tribute will be a milestone for all milestones, " said Jim Babe Earnhardt "All we can tell you now is: put your "Eyes to the Skies " on Friday night, September 4th ". If you 're in Mesa, Chandler or along the East Camelback corridor [near Arcadia or Old Town], you 'll be able to experience something no dealership has ever done before. It 'll happen at 19:51 [military time], as a nod to the year we were founded. "
In modern times, it 's a rarity for a private family-owned business to last 3 generations. It 's something the company is proud of; and both the Earnhardt Family and their employees are excited to celebrate this incredible milestone.
"There have been many milestones in the 75 years that Earnhardt Auto Centers evolved from one Ford store to 17 dealerships representing 15 brands today, " said Hal Earnhardt III. "Yet it 's still family owned and operated, maintaining deep community ties over a span of three generations of Earnhardts and all of these years. "
The generations of Earnhardt also means generations of employees...
"Perhaps your neighbor is one of our more than 2,000 employees, " said Bull Earnhardt. "These are just some of the reasons we thought it was appropriate to take the celebration out of the dealership and do something truly fun and incredible! "
"Wherever you are in the Phoenix area, chances are good that an Earnhardt car is sharing the road or the parking lot with you right now, " said Dodge Earnhardt. "For that matter, we 've sold and serviced millions of vehicles over the last 75 years and we 're excited to do it for many years to come. My grandfather Tex became a beloved public figure by riding a steer in TV commercials, " said Dodge Earnhardt, "but his real fame came one car at a time - through his commitment to No Bull prices and neighborly customer service. We try to honor that legacy every day, in every way. "
"Dad always said he also owed his success to the community, and we should always show our gratitude by sharing with others, " said Hal Earnhardt III. "That 's why the family has also marked our anniversary year with significant charitable donations to organizations close to our heart. "
A series of surprise 75th Anniversary donations were awarded [by the Earnhardt family] to the Boys & Girls Club, Child Crisis Arizona, Ava 's Treehouse at the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, Make-A-Wish Arizona, St. Mary 's Food Bank, the 100 Club of Arizona, and the Arizona Humane Society; and more surprise gifts are still planned! The Earnhardt Family notably understand that supporting the communities that support Earnhardt is a tradition they intend to stick with - along with their "No Bull Way " of doing business.
"My grandfather really got it right and we still focus on it: the No Bull approach, " said Derby Earnhardt. We support the community and we 're also steadfast in our desire to provide no bull buying experiences, trusted service, and local expertise. Today we also have all the modern technology tools, including online shopping technology. Putting the customer first every time, makes us THE place to count-on for a transparent buying experience; which is so important to us and our customers. "
The Earnhardt family and staff invite the press to a 75th anniversary reception. The event runs from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on September 4th at Earnhardt Ford, 7300 W. Orchid Lane, Chandler, AZ 85226. RSVP at75.earnhardtford.com.
About Earnhardt Auto Centers
Earnhardt Auto Centers (EAC) is one of the oldest and most prominent privately owned auto dealer groups in the United States. Founded in 1951 by Hal Earnhardt, Jr. ( "Tex Earnhardt ") and made famous by their "No Bull " slogan, Earnhardt Auto Centers is consistently recognized by Automotive News as one of the top dealership groups in the country. EAC operates 17 new car dealerships, representing 15 brands. In 2026, Earnhardt Auto Centers celebrates its 75th Anniversary as an Arizona company. EAC remains locally owned and operated by multiple generations of the Earnhardt Family and over 2,000 loyal, dedicated employees. The company website is famously known as NoBull.com.
Contact:
Earnhardt Auto Centers
Nature Earnhardt
Corporate Director of Sponsorships & Promotions
602.690.9076
nature@earnhardt.com
SOURCE: Earnhardt Auto Centers
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