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Arby’s Joins Forces with JR Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Massive Multi-Year Deal

If there is one thing that fuels the NASCAR rumor mill as much as a hot run at Daytona, it is a solid sponsorship deal. Today, the Mooresville-based powerhouse JR Motorsports dropped a major announcement that is sure to have fans craving roast beef sandwiches at the track.

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JR Motorsports Reveals 'Meaty' Multi-Year Sponsor Beginning in 2026

Arby's has the meats, and, by proxy, so too does JR Motorsports. On Tuesday, the race team announced a multi-year partnership with the fast food chain that boasts a lineup of more than 3,500 locations in six global markets.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 16

Dale Earnhardt Jr., JR Motorsports announce partnership with Arby’s for 8 NASCAR races in 2026

JR Motorsports announced Tuesday a multi-year partnership with Arby’s beginning with the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Arby’s, the popular fast-food chain, will serve as a primary sponsor eight O’Reilly Auto Parts events this upcoming season with drivers Carson Kvapil, Sammy Smith and Justin Allgaier.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 14

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is Clear: ‘NASCAR Didn’t Play Any Role’ in North Wilkesboro Return

When NASCAR returned the All-Star Race to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2023, the move resonated immediately with fans, drivers, and teams. The response felt like a homecoming, and much of the public credit landed with Dale Earnhardt Jr., whose long-standing efforts helped breathe life back into the historic venue.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / December 14

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Breaks Silence on North Wilkesboro Chat Leaks During Settled NASCAR lawsuit

NASCAR has finally achieved a mutual agreement in the charter lawsuit against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The sport has agreed to provide a lifetime charter to the teams with certain caveats.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 13

Why Dale Earnhardt Jr. Could Be Wrong About Dismissing SRX As A Threat to NASCAR

Although the antitrust dispute between NASCAR and its two plaintiff teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, has now been settled, one element of the case stood out to Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 13

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Left Shocked After Chris Gabehart’s Departure from Joe Gibbs Racing

Chris Gabehart, who had served as Joe Gibbs Racing’s Director of Competition and was involved with the team in various roles since 2012, has now departed the organization.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 12

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to North Wilkesboro texts unveiled in 23XI, FRM vs. NASCAR trial

While Dale Earnhardt Jr. had nothing to do with the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit, his name came up in text messages that were used as exhibits. Dale Jr. was mentioned along with the concerns from NASCAR leaders regarding the SRX Series.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 12

Dale Earnhardt Jr. May Not Wield That Much Power in NASCAR Despite Massive Popularity Among Fans

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the most popular and influential NASCAR figures around the world. He won the Cup Series Most Popular Driver award 15 times over his remarkable career and remains to hold his sway over fans even years after his retirement.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 12

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Chris Gabehart and Joe Gibbs Racing parting ways

It was reported last week by Jenna Fryer of The Associated Press that Chris Gabehart had parted ways with Joe Gibbs Racing. Gabehart spent the 2025 season as the team’s director of competition, his first season in that role.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 11

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sounds off on prospect of permanent NASCAR charters, how it would change sport

One specific item that NASCAR Cup Series teams wanted in the new Charter Agreement was permanent charters. NASCAR’s final offer to the teams did not include permanent charters.

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 11

Dale Earnhardt Jr. expresses shock at NASCAR feeling threatened by SRX Series, ESPN

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said that he was “shocked” and “surprised” that NASCAR had concerns about Superstar Racing Experience (SRX). SRX, founded by Tony Stewart and Ray

NASCAR News / The Spun / December 10

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sends Warning During NASCAR's Big Lawsuit

The ongoing lawsuit between Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Team and NASCAR has exposed some pretty uncomfortable truths about the NASCAR business model. While former racing champion Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 10

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gets Behind the Ownership of Tracks By NASCAR to Protect Oval Racing

One of the likely outcomes of the ongoing antitrust lawsuit trial between NASCAR and 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports is that the sanctioning body could lose control of the racetracks it owns.