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Dale Earnhardt Jr. rips fans complaining about NASCAR In-Season tournament

NASCAR is two weeks through the inaugural In-Season Challenge. Like anything new, some fans like it and some fans hate it. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in the category of those who like it, and he doesn’t understand those who don’t.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals Exactly When He Decided to Become a Race Car Driver

It was a local newspaper story that began Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s journey into what would become his life’s work: that of a race car driver. Junior’s father,

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 12

Dale Earnhardt’s Shadow Loomed Large Over Junior’s School Days, Especially When Things Went Bad

Dale Earnhardt has been dead for nearly 25 years, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired as a NASCAR Cup driver nine years ago. Even so, NASCAR fans cannot seem to get enough of the stories about ‘The Intimidator’ or Junior.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 11

Brad Keselowski and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dispute NASCAR’s Claim That Fans Want More Road Course Racing

Shakespeare used these words in the play Hamlet: “To be or not to be? That is the question.” But in NASCAR, a more precise racing-related question might be, “More road courses or fewer road courses?

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 11

‘I Had to Protect Him’: Kelley Earnhardt Miller’s Only Motivation to Attend Military School Was Dale Earnhardt Jr.

It’s practically written in the Big Sister’s handbook: they are tasked with taking care of their younger siblings, even in adulthood. Kelley Earnhardt Miller is no different, having been the protector, mentor, and eventually business partner for younger brother Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 10

Carson Hocevar opens up to Dale Earnhardt Jr. over Mexico City controversy, reveals mindset after apology

Carson Hocevar is moving forward after everything that happened to him before and after the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City. While speaking to Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 9

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to 2026 NASCAR schedule rumors, potentially breaks news

Dale Earnhardt Jr. took a closer look at what the 2026 NASCAR schedule could look like. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt first talked about NASCAR potentially returning to Chicago since its contract is up with the city.

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 9

Dale Earnhardt Jr. predicts Joey Logano gets back at Ross Chastain for Chicago

Dale Earnhardt Jr. watched during the Chicago Street Race as Ross Chastain spun Joey Logano near the end of the Grant Park 165. While the Trackhouse Racing wheelman thought he was exacting revenge, it was misguided, as Logano was the wrong driver to take his frustration out on.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 9

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Expects Joey Logano to Retaliate Against Ross Chastain, Just Not in the Way Fans Expect Him To

As electrifying as the Chicago Street Race proved on track, it didn’t come without its fair share of fireworks. One of the headlining flashpoints came late in the race when Ross Chastain and Joey Logano found themselves trading blows.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 9

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Thinks It Is Insane That People Are Complaining About the NASCAR In-Season Tournament

NASCAR introduced the In-Season Tournament this season in an attempt to create fresh storylines that would keep fans engaged. The second round of the tournament concluded in Chicago last Sunday, and eight drivers remain in contention for a prize money of $1 million.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 9

Dale Earnhardt Jr. airs it out on Shane van Gisbergen after putting bumper to Connor Zilisch: ‘That was crummy’

The end of the Chicago street race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series had plenty of drama, just about everything the fans could have asked for. It pitted superstar road course racer Shane van Gisbergen against 18-year-old phenom Connor Zilisch.

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NASCAR News / FirstSportz / July 8

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sends a Chilling Warning to Connor Zilisch over Aggressive Racing at Chicago

Connor Zilisch put forth an extremely sublime performance in Chicago, delivering a remarkable turnaround in results. The JRM star started the race from last place and had faint hopes of finishing in the Top 10.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 5

Dale Earnhardt Jr. warns Connor Zilisch after putting driver ‘in the wall’ during Chicago Street Race

While Connor Zilisch charged from last to P8 in the first stage, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had to warn him for his on-track actions. Chicago can be an intense NASCAR race.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 5

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.

NASCAR News / The Spun / July 3

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gets Honest About NASCAR's Broadcasting Transition

NASCAR is going through some major media changes this year with the big one being a transition from FOX to TNT. So how has longtime NASCAR analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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 / 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 / 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 / Yardbarker / June 21