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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to NASCAR potentially adding stage to superspeedways, cites concern for Daytona 500

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to NASCAR potentially adding stage to superspeedways, cites concern for Daytona 500

Mike Forde, NASCAR’s managing director of racing communications, said on last Wednesday’s “Hauler Talk” podcast that the sanctioning body has discussed the possibility of adding a fourth stage to superspeedway races. Forde emphasized that it wasn’t “seriously discussed,” but brought up, nonetheless.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 17
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares His Side of the Story After Chase Elliott Credited Him for Claiming the #9 Car at HMS

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares His Side of the Story After Chase Elliott Credited Him for Claiming the #9 Car at HMS

Back in 2017, Hendrick Motorsports surprised the NASCAR world by announcing that Chase Elliott would switch to the iconic No. 9 from 2018. That’s a number deeply rooted in his family’s racing heritage.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 17
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes Surprising Prediction About Which Drivers Will Struggle in the Round of 12

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes Surprising Prediction About Which Drivers Will Struggle in the Round of 12

While Kyle Petty recently voiced doubts about all three Joe Gibbs Racing drivers reaching the Championship 4 despite their clean sweep of the opening playoff round, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 16
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals What Really Goes Behind the Designing of A Race Car

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals What Really Goes Behind the Designing of A Race Car

It is safe to say Dale Earnhardt Jr. lives and breathes NASCAR. The former Cup Series driver turned broadcaster and team owner is one of the most hands-on

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 13
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Believes Connor Zilisch Could Be the Next Big Superstar NASCAR Is Looking For

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Believes Connor Zilisch Could Be the Next Big Superstar NASCAR Is Looking For

There is no questioning the potential Connor Zilisch has, and no one recognizes that better than NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Unless Zilisch completely unravels in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs, which began Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway, he stands as the odds-on favorite to capture the Xfinity championship this season.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 12
'I Remember Crying Because It Was Heartbreaking': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares His ‘Favorite’ Bristol Memory

'I Remember Crying Because It Was Heartbreaking': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares His ‘Favorite’ Bristol Memory

Bristol Motor Speedway has been both good and bad to Dale Earnhardt Jr. as both a race fan and as a race car driver. In 35 career NASCAR Cup starts at the 0.533-mile, high-banked oval, Junior won just once, along with eight top five and 16 top 10 finishes.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 11
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Love Him or Hate Him, Denny Hamlin Deserves to Win A Championship

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Love Him or Hate Him, Denny Hamlin Deserves to Win A Championship

If there’s any driver that has never won a NASCAR Cup championship but deserves to do so, it’s Denny Hamlin, according to Dale Earnhardt Jr., who made that bold statement on this week’s edition of the Dale Jr.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 11
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney tangling at Gateway

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney tangling at Gateway

Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn’t sure what happened with Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney at the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Gateway. On the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Earnhardt shared his reaction to Larson hitting Blaney, which caused him to spin out.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / September 11
Dale Earnhardt Jr Gives Deja Vu Verdict on Denny Hamlin’s 2025 Championship Chances

Dale Earnhardt Jr Gives Deja Vu Verdict on Denny Hamlin’s 2025 Championship Chances

Denny Hamlin is one of the best drivers in the Cup Series. The JGR star is always in the mix upfront, with 2025 being no different. Hamlin has won a handful of races this season and is one of the favorites for the title.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sets expectations for Connor Zilisch rookie NASCAR Cup Series season

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sets expectations for Connor Zilisch rookie NASCAR Cup Series season

Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes Connor Zilisch‘s rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series will be “rough.” On the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Earnhardt set the expectations for Zilisch when he joins the Cup Series in February.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. echoes Denny Hamlin’s Connor Zilisch fears surrounding NASCAR playoff format

Dale Earnhardt Jr. echoes Denny Hamlin’s Connor Zilisch fears surrounding NASCAR playoff format

Dale Earnhardt Jr. agrees with Denny Hamlin when it comes to what could happen to Connor Zilisch competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs. On the Dale Jr.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shreds narrative surrounding NASCAR playoff format favoring certain drivers

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shreds narrative surrounding NASCAR playoff format favoring certain drivers

There’s a general feeling that the NASCAR playoff format favors Team Penske. For what it’s worth, Penske has won the last three championships — all in the Next Gen car era.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to ‘unprecedented’ Connor Zilisch NASCAR run, cites Kyle Busch

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to ‘unprecedented’ Connor Zilisch NASCAR run, cites Kyle Busch

You don’t get much hotter than Connor Zilisch right now in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. With his victory in this past Saturday’s race at Gateway, the 19-year-old has won eight of his last 11 starts.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr: Denny Hamlin ‘deserves’ to win NASCAR Cup Series championship

Dale Earnhardt Jr: Denny Hamlin ‘deserves’ to win NASCAR Cup Series championship

The most important trophy missing from Denny Hamlin’s résumé is a NASCAR Cup Series championship. Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes the veteran wheelman deserves to finally add one to his list of accolades.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 10
Like Dale Jr., Kyle Petty Expected Rick Hendrick to Stop the Bleeding, and He Did

Like Dale Jr., Kyle Petty Expected Rick Hendrick to Stop the Bleeding, and He Did

For a juggernaut of Hendrick Motorsports’s stature, a playoff misfire was the last thing anyone expected. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had cautioned that only Rick Hendrick could stem the tide, and Kyle Petty sang from the same hymn sheet.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 10
Dale Jr. Warns Connor Zilisch With 6-Word Honest Verdict on His Rookie Cup Run

Dale Jr. Warns Connor Zilisch With 6-Word Honest Verdict on His Rookie Cup Run

Few seasons in the Xfinity Series have sparked as much buzz in the NASCAR garage as Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s young prodigy, Connor Zilisch’s 2025 campaign.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals He Cried Watching His Dad’s painful Bristol Night race Collapse

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals He Cried Watching His Dad’s painful Bristol Night race Collapse

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has never shied away from sharing raw memories of growing up around NASCAR, and one of his most emotional recollections comes from the 1984 Bristol Night Race, a night that ended in heartbreak for his legendary father.  Speaking on his podcast, Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Joey Logano as ‘Legit Champion’ While Calling for NASCAR Playoff Change

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Joey Logano as ‘Legit Champion’ While Calling for NASCAR Playoff Change

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has weighed in on one of the most divisive debates in NASCAR: the current Cup Series playoff format. Speaking to Dale Jr. Download, the two-time Daytona 500 winner balanced tradition with respect for three-time champion Joey Logano — and hinted at what changes could be coming.  Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / August 28
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Exposes the Biggest Obstacle Ahead of Dodge Amidst NASCAR Cup interest

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Exposes the Biggest Obstacle Ahead of Dodge Amidst NASCAR Cup interest

Dodge is all set to make their awaited return to the Craftsman Truck Series in the 2026 season. Kaulig Racing will become the anchor team as they will field five full-time RAM trucks in the coming season.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mourns the Death of NASCAR Legend Humpy Wheeler

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mourns the Death of NASCAR Legend Humpy Wheeler

NASCAR Legend Howard Augstine “Humpy” Wheeler sadly passed away on 20th August, shocking the entire community. Wishes and prayers poured in from all around the world, as notable NASCAR figures also paid their condolences to the deceased Legend.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 22
Parker Kligerman wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona

Parker Kligerman wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona

Parker Kligerman may not technically get credited with the victory in Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona, but he certainly earned it. 

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Saddened By Death Of Legendary NASCAR Figure

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Saddened By Death Of Legendary NASCAR Figure

The NASCAR world lost an important figure this week as longtime NASCAR executive H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler passed away. He was 86 years old and respected by many in the racing world.

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