It's too soon. They can't imagine a race without Earnhardt in it. Instead, they'll continue with their grieving. Which is just what Lowman says distraught fans should do. Grief is normal.
Humans come prepared to get over it.
So Jackson will go on videotaping every news account and retrospective in order to have something to show her son about his namesake. Hurley will talk with friends and family. And Garr will write. So long, old buddy, save a place for me.