{"product_id":"dale-earnhardt-1980-winston-cup-champion-vegan-leather-patch-richardson-112-blue-black","title":"Dale Earnhardt \"1980 Winston Cup Champion\" Trucker Hat – PM Outfitters Exclusive Vegan Leather Patch | Richardson 112 Blue Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDale Earnhardt \"1980 Winston Cup Champion\" Trucker Hat — Richardson 112 Blue \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere it all started. This exclusive PM Outfitters design celebrates Dale Earnhardt's very first Winston Cup championship, on a blue and black Richardson 112.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Patch — Full Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular vegan leather patch, black border, yellow background field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"DALE EARNHARDT\" in bold black lettering across the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustration of the No. 2 Wrangler entry, depicting the livery he carried in 1981 while defending his newly won title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"1980 WINSTON CUP CHAMPION\" in bold black block lettering beneath, marking the championship being celebrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichardson 112 trucker — blue structured front, black mesh back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable snapback closure — One Size Fits Most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1980, driving the No. 2 Wrangler entry for Rod Osterlund Racing, Dale Earnhardt became the first driver in NASCAR history to win the championship the season immediately following his Rookie of the Year title — the first of his seven career Winston Cup championships. Like a sports team's \"defending champions\" patch worn the following season even after a uniform change, the car illustrated here reflects the livery he carried into 1981 as he defended that first title, rather than a snapshot of the 1980 season itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this officially licensed by Dale Earnhardt Inc., JR Motorsports, or NASCAR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is an independently designed PM Outfitters exclusive, not officially licensed by Dale Earnhardt Inc., JR Motorsports, NASCAR, or any related rights holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the patch show a different year's car than the championship it names?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe patch celebrates the 1980 title, but depicts the livery Earnhardt carried the following season while defending that championship — the same way a sports team's \"defending champions\" gear often reflects the season after the win, uniform changes included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the patch embroidered or printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vegan leather patch, heat-pressed and permanently secured — not embroidered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size does this hat fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne size fits most, thanks to the adjustable snapback closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpot clean only with a damp cloth — avoid the washing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is this officially licensed by Dale Earnhardt Inc., JR Motorsports, or NASCAR?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No — this is an independently designed PM Outfitters exclusive, not officially licensed by Dale Earnhardt Inc., JR Motorsports, NASCAR, or any related rights holders.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why does the patch show a different year's car than the championship it names?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The patch celebrates the 1980 title, but depicts the livery Earnhardt carried the following season while defending that championship — the same way a sports team's 'defending champions' gear often reflects the season after the win, uniform changes included.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the patch embroidered or printed?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"This is a vegan leather patch, heat-pressed and permanently secured — not embroidered.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What size does this hat fit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"One size fits most, thanks to the adjustable snapback closure.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I clean it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Spot clean only with a damp cloth — avoid the washing machine.\"}}\n]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted and ships within 1-2 business days. 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