Chesapeake’s Brenden “Butterbean” Queen celebrates winning the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Drivers compete in the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes his qualifying laps in the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. prepares to race in the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024 before a storm cell resulted in a delayed start to the race. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Hampton mayor Donnie Tuck shakes hands with Dale Earnhardt Jr. before the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Pit crews work to dry off the track and cars following a rain delay at Langley Speedway before the 16th annual Hampton Heat on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs a fan’s shirt before the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
A sticker of Dale Earnhardt Jr. is for sale in Trevor and Amy Reynolds merchandise trailer before the Hampton Heat Race at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. prepares to race in the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024 before a storm cell resulted in a delayed start to the race. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Fans watch the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks with driver Elliott Sadler before the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Fans watch the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes a selfie with a fan before the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Chesapeake’s Brenden “Butterbean” Queen pit crew celebrates his victory in the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Pit crews rush to cover race-cars as a storm cell passes over Langley Speedway before the 16th annual Hampton Heat on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Mike Lowrie, a Dale Earnhardt Sr. lookalike, poses for a photo before the annual Hampton Heat Race at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia, on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Drivers compete in the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Chesapeake’s Brenden “Butterbean” Queen takes his victory lap after winning the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Pit crews work to dry off the track and cars following a rain delay at Langley Speedway before the 16th annual Hampton Heat on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Chesapeake’s Brenden “Butterbean” Queen takes the lead during the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. places his steering wheel while preparing to race in the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024 before a storm cell resulted in a delayed start to the race. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Langley Speedway is reflected in a puddle before the 16th annual Hampton Heat on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. prepares to race in the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024 before a storm cell resulted in a delayed start to the race. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Trevor and Amy Reynolds sell Dale Earnhardt Jr. merchandise before the Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia on Saturday, July 20, 2024.(Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
Chesapeake’s Brenden “Butterbean” Queen celebrates winning the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)
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Chesapeake’s Brenden “Butterbean” Queen became the second driver to win the Hampton Heat for a third time, defeating Dale Earnhardt Jr., during the 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway on Saturday, July 20, 2024.