Earnhardt Family Rift Over NC Data Center Plan

Teresa Earnhardt, widow of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., is seeking to rezone 399 acres of family land in Mooresville, North Carolina, for a $30 billion data center project, drawing intense opposition from both local residents and the Earnhardt family. Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Sr.'s eldest son, has publicly condemned the proposal, arguing it would harm the rural community and betray his father's legacy. Local residents have voiced concerns about environmental impacts, increased traffic, and the loss of rural character, while supporters of the project point to potential long-term tax revenue and job creation. The Mooresville Board of Commissioners is scheduled to discuss the rezoning, with a final vote expected in September following multiple public comment opportunities. The proposal has reignited longstanding tensions between Teresa Earnhardt and her stepchildren over control of Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s legacy and property. Community voices remain divided over the project's future.