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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speculates on Why NASCAR Drivers Retire Early Compared to Racers in the Past

The current Cup Series field is filled with star drivers who are bound to retire within the next decade. From Joey Logano to Kyle Larson, none can be expected to be hanging around the garages after their 40s.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 11

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Still Possesses One of the First Autographs He Got From Richard Petty

Born into the Earnhardt dynasty, Dale Jr. grew up around race tracks and watched the biggest stars of the sport from close quarters. Despite this access, he wasn’t interested in getting autographs from drivers early on.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / FirstSportz / November 9

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Blasts Criticism of Goodyear over Phoenix Cup Finale Drama

The Cup Series championship finale at Phoenix had multiple controversial situations throughout the race. Amid multiple other issues, the Goodyear tire failure was the major one.

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NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / November 8

Painful to Watch: Dale Jr. Reacts to Denny Hamlin’s Crushing NASCAR Title Defeat

Sometimes, even for a guy who’s seen it all in NASCAR, watching a race can be tough. For Dale Earnhardt Jr., seeing his friend Denny Hamlin lose the championship this year wasn’t just disappointing; it was gut-wrenching.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 8

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Profound Gesture Toward Connor Zilisch After Major Career Move

Connor Zilisch’s story has taken a turn every young driver dreams of. After an impressive yet bittersweet Xfinity campaign under Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports banner, the 19-year-old is now ready to step onto NASCAR’s biggest stage.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 7

Despite the Shortcuts, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Supports Cleetus McFarland’s Journey Into NASCAR

From Connor Zilisch to Corey Heim, plenty of prospects have climbed the rungs the traditional way, moving from Go-Karts to Late Models, then ARCA, Truck, Xfinity, and finally Cup.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 7

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How He Finally Found Closure After Carl Edwards’ Sudden NASCAR Exit

Carl Edwards’ sudden retirement after the 2016 season landed like a bolt from the blue, blindsiding the garage and even a veteran like Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 6

Joey Logano Wants to Go the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Way After NASCAR Retirement

Akin to many of his peers, including the likes of Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano has always kept his eyes on one prize: winning in NASCAR, come what may.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 6

Dale Earnhardt Jr. cautions NASCAR fans, media not to blame Goodyear for tire issues at Phoenix

Tire failure was a major story for many during this past Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway. As it would play out, a blown tire would change the outcome of the race.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 6

Dale Earnhardt Jr. admits Jesse Love, RCR title at Phoenix was ‘not a fluke’

Jesse Love began the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season with a victory at Daytona International Speedway. He capped it off with a win at Phoenix Raceway, making him the season champion.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 6

Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Denny Hamlin losing NASCAR title to Kyle Larson: ‘Excruciating to watch’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. found it “excruciating to watch” as Denny Hamlin came up short of winning the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship this past Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 6

Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks forward to 2026, addresses playoff format changes for O’Reilly Series

As the team owner of the No. 88 car, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had his heart broken last weekend at Phoenix Raceway as well. Connor Zilisch lost out on the championship, but Dale Jr.

NASCAR News / The Spun / November 6

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Was Not Happy With NASCAR's Playoff Format

NASCAR fans made their disdain for the NASCAR Playoff format abundantly clear over the 2025 tournament's run, which culminated in victories for Kyle Larson (Cup), Corey Heim (Truck) and - most controversially - Jesse Love (Xfinity).

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 6

'I Hated That': Amy Earnhardt Opens Up on the Pain of Watching Connor Zilisch Lose the Xfinity Title

Amy and Dale Earnhardt Jr. walked into the Phoenix weekend counting their chickens. JR Motorsports, after all, had stacked the Xfinity Series Championship 4 with Connor Zilisch, Justin Allgaier, and Carson Kvapil, and they had already mapped out the days ahead, after what seemed like an imminent victory.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Connor Zilisch Xfinity championship loss, finds silver lining

Connor Zilisch’s 2025 Xfinity Series season was nothing short of remarkable. He accumulated ten wins in total, but there were dozens of dominant performances, and it all led to the emergence of one of NASCAR’s brightest young stars.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 5

Dale Earnhardt Jr. claims NASCAR playoff format ‘betrayed us’ after Phoenix championship weekend

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has long been a critic of the current NASCAR elimination style playoff format. After the finish to this past Sunday’s Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway, Earnhardt can’t help but think that the “format betrayed us really badly.” The format was introduced in 2014 and features a one-race, winner-take-all finale.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 5

Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes strong prediction on Denny Hamlin NASCAR future amid retirement speculation

Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn’t buying into the idea that Denny Hamlin’s NASCAR career is over. Following Hamlin’s heartbreaking loss in the 2025 Championship Race, one that slipped away with just about 40 seconds of green-flag racing remaining, Earnhardt spoke via The Dale Jr.

NASCAR News / The Spun / October 23

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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Dale Jr. Moved by Teresa Earnhardt’s Decision to Protect His DEI Legacy, Hopes for Reconciliation

The year 2008 marked the end of an era for Dale Earnhardt Jr. as he left DEI for Hendrick Motorsports. But the move was not surprising, given that the team had seen its share of cracks.

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