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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.

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'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

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. 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

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. 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. 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

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

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.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 10

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

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

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. 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 / The SportsRush / September 10

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Believes Denny Hamlin Is In the Best Position to Capture That Elusive Cup Title

Denny Hamlin secured a spot in the Round of 12 of the 2025 Cup Series playoffs by capturing victory at World Wide Technology Raceway last Sunday. This is a spot that he is all too familiar with.

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 10

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Predicts How Connor Zilisch Will Perform In His Rookie Season in the Cup Next Year

Connor Zilisch is storming through his rookie Xfinity campaign and will take the Cup Series leap next year. While fans and veterans like Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin have voiced confidence in his ability, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 8

Sammy Smith will return to JR Motorsports for 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season

Big news for Sammy Smith. The 21-year-old is returning to JR Motorsports for the 2026 NASCAR season. This will be his third season at JRM as the Xfinity Series turns into the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / September 6

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 / The SportsRush / September 5

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes Passionate Case for NASCAR to Return to the Old Championship Format

Say what you want about Dale Earnhardt Jr, whether you’re a fan or not, but one word definitely defines Junior and his personality: passionate. Everything he does, he does with passion.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 4

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes Bold Championship Prediction: William Byron Over Denny Hamlin

The playoffs bring out the best prognosticators in NASCAR, and nobody knows championship racing quite like Dale Earnhardt Jr. During his latest podcast appearance, Junior dropped some profound knowledge about who he thinks will be hoisting that trophy come Phoenix in November.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / September 3

'He Is Dangerous:' Dale Earnhardt Jr. Issues Big Warning About Chase Briscoe After Southern 500 Win

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Ryan Blaney on NASCAR Cup Series pole at Daytona after weather cancels qualifying

Two NASCAR teams dealt serious penalties ahead of Daytona Cup Series race

NASCAR News / The Spun / August 21

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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