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Dale Earnhardt Jr. pokes fun at NASCAR ripping off Denny Hamlin’s bracket challenge: ‘They’re already in court’

Before there was the NASCAR In-Season Challenge, there was Denny Hamlin‘s Bracket Challenge. Hamlin’s Bracket Challenge pitted drivers against each other over a five-race period, and fans were allowed to submit their predictions.

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How Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveled in the NASCAR Limelight & Learned to Embrace Fame Back in the Day

Back when he was younger, in his 20s and even into his 30s, like most guys his age Dale Earnhardt Jr. was far from being a choir boy: he smoked, drank beer and chased women.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / 5 GOATs / July 4

Dale Earnhardt Jr., TJ Majors debate making Atlanta NASCAR regular season finale

With the show that EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta puts on, should it be the regular season finale instead of Daytona? Dale Earnhardt Jr. is among those who think that the move could be for the best.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Recalls Father Turning Down Tom Cruise for Days of Thunder Role, Lauds the Hollywood Star for Authenticity

As Clint Eastwood once said in Magnum Force, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” When it came to the movie Days of Thunder, Dale Earnhardt Sr. adopted Eastwood’s motto and actually turned down a co-starring role opposite Tom Cruise.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / 5 GOATs / July 3

Dale Earnhardt Jr. rants about how Atlanta is viewed in NASCAR, takes issue with ‘lazy’ approach

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has an issue with how the Atlanta track is viewed in NASCAR. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt talked about how Atlanta is viewed after its reconfiguration.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 3

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Ty Dillon trolling Denny Hamlin over Atlanta upset

Ty Dillon raised more than a few eyebrows on Saturday following the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway when he opted to troll veteran driver Denny Hamlin.

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.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / July 2

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.

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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 / 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.

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

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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 / 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

Where the NASCAR Truck Series playoff picture sits after Pocono

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

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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.