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Dale Earnhardt Jr. recalls Tom Cruise visiting dad’s shop ahead of ‘Days of Thunder,’ praises effort

Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed that Tom Cruise visited his father’s shop before filming the hit racing movie Days of Thunder. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt reflected on Cruise visiting Dale Earnhardt before it was Dale Earnhardt Incorporated.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hints at 'Big Leap Forward' Ahead of Chicago

After Amazon Prime's five-race stint ended at Pocono, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. returned to the booth for TNT's coverage of the Atlanta Cup race.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel confirmation, details make or break point of movie

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had some interesting things to say about the Days of Thunder sequel, which has been confirmed by movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer. On Dale Jr.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals whether he’d play role in ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel

Legendary movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed he is ready to do a Days of Thunder movie sequel with Tom Cruise. And instantly the NASCAR world caught fire with word of the news.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / FirstSportz / July 2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Names 'No Brainer' Replacement for Daytona

Daytona is arguably the most iconic track in NASCAR. The track hosts the historic Daytona 500 in February every year while also hosting the final race of the regular season.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals What Will 'Make or Break' the Appeal of Days of Thunder’s Sequel

Following the successful release of Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie, several circles have actively begun discussing the possibility of a sequel to Days of Thunder going on the floors soon.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Explains Why Chase Elliott Can Afford to Be More Selfish Than Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports

Chase Elliott won the Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway last Saturday, thanks to a timely push from teammate Alex Bowman. Though Bowman could have gone for the win himself, he chose to help Elliott — a selfless move that earned widespread praise.

NASCAR News / Bleacher Report / July 1

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 28

Connor Zilisch thought Dale Earnhardt Jr. coming on as Pocono crew chief was a joke

Dale Earnhardt Jr. filled in as Connor Zilisch’s crew chief last weekend at Pocono Raceway, as his usual crew chief Marty Lindley served a one-race suspension.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 27

Dale Earnhardt Jr. confronts Connor Zilisch over roof hatch celebration troll: ‘I assume they’re cheating’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. filled in as Connor Zilisch’s crew chief this past weekend at Pocono Raceway. The JR Motorsports wheelman ended up winning the race in grand fashion, and he climbed out of the roof hatch to celebrate on the track.

'I Never Was Scared': When Dale Earnhardt Jr. Told Joe Rogan What It’s Really Like to Flip a NASCAR Car

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has experienced his share of accidents as a professional race car driver in NASCAR. In a 2018 interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, he spoke about the emotions he feels when he gets into accidents that make his car flip.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 27

Steve Letarte Explains Why Dale Earnhardt Jr. Taking Up a Crew Chief Role Was Not Just A PR Stunt

No matter what anyone in NASCAR does, there invariably are going to be critics. Such was the case last weekend at Pocono, when Dale Earnhardt Jr. filled in for Mardy Lindley, who served a one-race suspension due to loose lugnuts a couple of weeks earlier at Nashville.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 26

What to know as TNT takes over NASCAR coverage for next five weeks

The return of Turner's NASCAR coverage, which was a staple of the sport from 2001 to 2014, is another major milestone for NASCAR broadcasting.

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps: Potential San Diego street race 'not a no'

Michael McDowell 'always' focused on winning amid NASCAR playoff push

Shane van Gisbergen preparing for 'daunting' first round of NASCAR playoffs

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture sits after Pocono

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Dale Earnhardt Jr. trolls Hendrick Motorsports after NASCAR levied suspension

Feeling fresh off his first win as a crew chief in his first race on the box, Dale Earnhardt Jr. trolled his Hendrick Motorsports friends. Dale Jr. helped lead Connor Zilisch to the win at Pocono.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 25

Kyle Busch attempts to walk back Dale Earnhardt Jr. comments after first crew chief victory at Pocono

In the days since his comments about Dale Earnhardt Jr. serving as a crew chief went public and caught fire, Kyle Busch has slowly been walking things back.

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NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Discusses His Future as Crew Chief for JR Motorsports

NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. cautiously revealed that he is open to taking up the mantle of crew chief again for JR Motorsports if the situation arises.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Congratulations Pouring In For Dale Earnhardt Jr. After Weekend Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is already retired from full-time competition, but the two-time Daytona 500 winner can still find himself in the headlines from time

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / June 22

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Secures Massive Win on His Xfinity Series Crew Chief Debut

NASCAR veteran Dale Earnhardt Jr. was on surprise duty on Saturday at Pocono Raceway. The 50-year-old subbed in as Crew Chief for Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 21

Dale Earnhardt Jr. batting a thousand as a NASCAR crew chief

Being atop the pit box as a crew chief likely wasn't on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s bingo card last month.

Connor ZIlisch wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono

Zilisch puts NASCAR world on notice with Pocono win

Earnhardt Jr. discusses what 2026 NASCAR schedule could look like

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Denny Hamlin wins pole for Great American Getaway 400

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 19

Dale Earnhardt Jr. discusses what 2026 NASCAR schedule could look like

With only 10 races remaining before the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, we are getting closer to finding out what the 2026 schedule will look like.

Earnhardt Jr.'s update on potential changes to NASCAR playoff format might disappoint fans

Loose lug nuts suspension leads to epic crew chief for NASCAR team

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall-of-Fame' quiz

NASCAR News / The Spun / June 18

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Accepts New Job For Sunday's Cup Series Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be at Pocono Raceway for this weekend's The Great American Getaway 400. But he'll have a different role from the usual. On Wednesday, JR Motorsports announced that Dale Jr.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 17

Dale Earnhardt Jr. offers update on potential playoff changes

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s update on potential changes to NASCAR playoff format might disappoint fans

Earnhardt Jr. shared what he believes to be the most likely scenario for what NASCAR decides to do with regard to a new format.

NASCAR driver punished for making insensitive comments about Mexico City

Richard Petty says road course racing 'isn't NASCAR'

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture sits after Mexico City

NASCAR power rankings: Wild finish in Mexico shakes up the rankings

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / The Spun / June 12

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reacts To Big NASCAR Return News

An iconic car company is poised to make its return to NASCAR racing in the very near future and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is excited for it. This week Ram announced that it intends to return to NASCAR for the first time in over a decade.

NASCAR News / The Spun / June 11

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Facing Major Problem Heading To Mexico City

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to be in the broadcast booth for this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City. As of now though, his plans are up in the air.