And at times, he has gotten nosebleeds during a race.
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On one occasion, during a Cup race at Sonoma Raceway, it actually prevented him from getting a more traditional bloody nose.
Earnhardt recounted the funny story on Twitter Tuesday night and how his nosebleed kept him from possibly getting beaten up.
