Daniel Ricciardo completed a "dream" test drive in Dale Earnhardt's 1984 Wrangler Chevrolet Monte Carlo at the Circuit of the Americas on Saturday. In a pre-season bet between McLaren boss Zak Brown and new-signing Ricciardo, it was agreed that if the Australian claimed a podium finish in 2021, he would be given the chance to drive Earnhardt's car. The car is owned by Brown, who boasts an extensive collection of race-winning machines. Ricciardo races with the number 3 in F1 as a tribute to Earnhardt, who died in a crash at Daytona in 2001. He is also sporting a special Earnhardt-themed helmet design at this weekend's United States Grand Prix. Ricciardo won the bet with Brown by leading a McLaren 1-2 in Italy last month. Ahead of Saturday's final F1 free practice session at COTA, Ricciardo headed out for a short run in the NASCAR stock car, completing donuts and waving to fans as he toured the track. Check out the photos below!
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Ready, @DanielRicciardo ? 🤠 #USGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/LcZ5HRkicV — McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 23, 2021
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Smiles all round. 😆 A deal is a deal. 🤝 @DanielRicciardo @ZBrownCEO #USGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/jAVNVxdwKW — McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 23, 2021
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DR’s P.O.V. 👀 #USGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/6ipIXP4mKX — McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 23, 2021
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All aboard. 👊 Lick the stamp and #SendIt , DR! 🍯🦡 #USGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ycksdVmjcw — McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 23, 2021
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Lighting up COTA, @DanielRicciardo style. 💨🤩 #USGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Q24OxP7v5m — McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 23, 2021
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“That was fun!” 😆 #USGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/PD0T5gBfTt — McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 23, 2021
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