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'Where’s The Points?': Dale Jr Reacts As NASCAR Finally Returns $10,000 Fine in Heartfelt Gesture

Dale Earnhardt Jr. charged from 11th to first in the final 5 laps of the 2004 EA Sports 500 at Talladega, passing Kevin Harvick on Lap 186 before holding him off by 0.117 seconds.

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Dale Jr.’s Champ Details Final-Lap Talladega Frustration Despite Halving Points Deficit

Justin Allgaier cut Jesse Love’s championship lead from 36 points to 19 at Talladega, gaining valuable ground with only two races left in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Alarming Driver Health Data Forces NASCAR to Overhaul Phoenix Dogleg Days After Dale Jr.’s Callout

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent years arguing that Phoenix Raceway lost part of its identity when a section of its traditional layout became a paved shortcut.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 23

CARS Tour Champ Lifts Lid on Dale Jr.’s Real Behavior Behind Closed Doors at JR Motorsports

Being a young driver at JR Motorsports means working with one of NASCAR’s most recognizable names. But according to CARS Tour champion Caden Kvapil, having Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 22

'It Just Infuriates Me'- Dale Jr. Expresses Frustrations Over Lost Tradition at Phoenix Raceway

Phoenix Raceway’s redesign was meant to give fans a better view of the action, with a new finish line and grandstands overlooking Turns 3 and 4. But Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'We Have Exhausted All Possible Options'- Historic Short Track Delivers Grassroot Heartbreak With Sudden Shutdown Revelation

In September, Florence Motor Speedway welcomed Dale Earnhardt Jr. back to its four-tenths-mile oval, where he raced alongside drivers still building their careers.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 18

'Competition Will Kill You'- Mark Martin Shuts Down Comeback Hopes Amid Dale Jr.’s Late Model Success

The offer was about as gentle as a racing invitation gets. Climb into a late-model stock car at Pensacola, run a few laps, and don’t worry about speed.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Dale Jr. Moved by Brexton Busch’s Resilience as 11-Year-Old Navigates Life After Kyle’s Death

The roar of the engine and the smoke pouring off the tires made Brexton Busch’s burnout at Charlotte Motor Speedway a moment NASCAR fans won’t soon forget.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Dale Jr. Questions NASCAR’s Controversial Call Against Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin looked every bit like a championship contender at Las Vegas. After securing pole position, the 23XI Racing star settled into the top five through the opening stage and appeared to be in control of his race.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 7

'I Wouldn’t Sign a Guy That’s 42'- Dale Jr. Drops Harsh Truth on Brad Keselowski’s RFK Split As He Pinpoints Missed Compromise Window

Brad Keselowski took a major gamble when he left Team Penske to become an owner-driver for the struggling Roush Fenway Racing organization in 2022. His replacement in the No.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Dale Jr. Goes Against Denny Hamlin to Publicly Defend JGR’s Star Employee After Vegas Controversy

Denny Hamlin’s Las Vegas pit call quickly became a source of frustration, with Travis raising the obvious question: why surrender the lead when Kyle Larson was sitting a lap down?

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 6

'You’re Wasting Your Breath'- Former FOX Broadcaster Shuts Down Dale Jr Push to Scrap Next Gen With Harsh Claim

There has been enough criticism around the Gen-7 car that NASCAR currently uses in the Cup Series, and that is unlikely to stop anytime soon. Those criticisms are often the loudest after an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race goes down to the wire, as was the case in Vegas when Corey Day pulled off a remarkable victory.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 30

'Won 60% of the Races Before'– Dale Jr. Details NASCAR’s Rule Change Quietly Nerfed Toyota’s Cup Dominance

Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson have had polar opposite starts to the Chase. While the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran has just found his first top-five finish in the first four Chase races, the two-time Cup winner has had a worst finish of 5th, with two victories and a second-place finish.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 30

'Doesn’t Jump Without a Safety Net'- Dale Jr. Convinced Brad Keselowski Has Secret ‘Plan B’ as He Casts Doubt on RFK Racing’s Future

Five years ago, Brad Keselowski didn’t just walk into Roush Fenway Racing and take a seat. He helped turn it into Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing. That is why yesterday’s announcement that RFK Racing and Keselowski will split at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season feels shocking.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 16

When Peter Max designed a rainbow race car for NASCAR's 'Man in Black'

Ask anyone who knows who Dale Earnhardt is the first thing they think of when they hear his name, and they're likely to say a black No. 3 Chevrolet.

After brake failure at Gateway, Ryan Blaney doesn't have any mulligans left

Jake Garcia earns first career NASCAR Truck Series win at Bristol

Who's trending up, down through first two races of the Cup Series chase

Three big questions ahead of the Bass Pro Shops Night Race

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 25

Carson Hocevar slumping at the wrong time in NASCAR's season

Hocevar, who will now have to claw his way back into title contention, can't afford many, if any, sub-30th place finishes in the Chase if he wants to have a shot at winning the championship.

Denny Hamlin expecting 'chaos' in NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona

NASCAR to return to Coronado, race on another military base

Denny Hamlin clinches No. 1 Chase seed, NASCAR Chase field almost set after Loudon

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 6

Mark Martin reveals his fix for NASCAR's Next-Gen car

NASCAR's Next-Gen car is arguably the most scrutinized race car in the sport's history, especially when it comes to aerodynamics.

Bubba Wallace walking 'fine line' in Cup Series as Chase bubble heats up

Brad Keselowski, No. 6 team have Iowa circled on calendar

'He's an entertaining guy': Luke Lambert enjoys watching Carson Hocevar's antics

Phoenix Raceway will host another NASCAR, IndyCar doubleheader in 2027

Three Cup drivers comfortably inside Chase field who needed off week the most

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 31

Jeff Gordon reveals the one question he regretted not asking Dale Earnhardt

The rivalry between Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt wasn't one of hatred between two of NASCAR's all-time greats, but that doesn't mean that what one said

Jimmie Johnson won't regret 'second go' at NASCAR retirement

Soon-to-be 16-year-old readying for NASCAR debut at Richmond

Chase Briscoe says NASCAR's product at Indianapolis is 'worst-case scenario'

Quiet consistency has put Austin Cindric in contention for a Chase spot

How confident Cup Series drivers should be in race for final Chase spots

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 23

Like Dale Earnhardt Jr. before him, Alex Bowman won't retire from NASCAR fully on his own terms

It's hard not to feel for Alex Bowman, who announced Thursday that he'll be retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition at the end of 2027.

Alex Bowman retiring from NASCAR after 2027 season

Three candidates to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 22

Dale Earnhardt Jr. afraid to see what happens to Josh Berry amid 'crappy' outlook

Dale Earnhardt Jr., who owned cars that Berry drove to numerous victories, including five in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, feels for the Hendersonville, Tennessee, native.

Noah Gragson will be at Front Row Motorsports for 'foreseeable future'

Todd Gilliland says to 'put the house' on him beating Ryan Blaney

Tyler Reddick's summer slump has No. 1 Chase seed now looking distant

Brickyard 400 win would be final jewel in Denny Hamlin's NASCAR crown

Paul Wolfe: Joey Logano can make run at NASCAR title, but no guarantees

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 8

Kelley Earnhardt Miller reveals why JR Motorsports didn't buy a NASCAR charter

Kelley Earnhardt Miller explained why JR Motorsports, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series organization she co-owns with her brother, Dale Earnhardt Jr., was hesitant to buy a charter.

25 years later, the 2001 Pepsi 400 stands as NASCAR's greatest moment

NASCAR needs consistency to take precedence on penalty decisions

NASCAR makes major decision on penalties after Chicagoland

Racing was excellent, traffic issues not so in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 7

25 years later, the 2001 Pepsi 400 stands as NASCAR's greatest moment

In NASCAR, things have a tendency to come full circle — even when that circle is one of grief that briefly turns into joy.

Toyota's dominance, Chevy, Ford's struggles show how NASCAR ebbs and flows

Racing was excellent, traffic issues not so in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Chicagoland

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 30

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals potential return of Chicago Street Course on 2027 NASCAR schedule

NASCAR will return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, this weekend for the first time since 2019, but the track could see itself fall off the NASCAR schedule again as quickly as it returned.

Three big questions ahead of NASCAR's return to Chicagoland

Penske crew chief Brian Wilson understands frustration around Ford's NASCAR struggles

Why Dodge's return to the NASCAR Cup Series may be delayed

Ryan Blaney's sneaky consistency solidifying him as NASCAR title threat

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8

NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his pick for NBA Rookie of the Year: 'He deserves it'

NASCAR Hall of Famer and North Carolina native Dale Earnhardt Jr. is paying attention to the NBA Rookie of the Year race.

Cooper Flagg puts facing LeBron James in perspective after latest matchup

Mavericks respond to JJ Redick claiming they botched Austin Reaves’ MRI

The 'Active NBA players with 100 3's as a rookie' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 30

Denny Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. call out NASCAR for long cautions

The length of cautions, particularly stage cautions, has been a source of ire for NASCAR fans for years. Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin spoke out against long yellow flags on Monday's episode of his podcast, "Actions Detrimental."

Alan Gustafson explains race-winning pit call at Martinsville

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing split would be best for both parties

NASCAR Cook Out 400 takeaways: Late pit call lifts Chase Elliott to Martinsville win

Michael Jordan reveals why he took NASCAR to court

Two 2027 nominees should be easy locks for NASCAR HOF induction

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 27

Why Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes AJ Foyt isn't a NASCAR Hall of Famer

AJ Foyt is a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, a seven-time USAC champion, a 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and a Rolex 24 at Daytona winner, but his candidacy for the NASCAR Hall of Fame is widely debated.

Martinsville will be the most important test so far for NASCAR's horsepower increase

Richard Childress Racing off to historically bad start to 2026 NASCAR season

Why Justin Allgaier's NASCAR career is Hall of Fame-worthy

Michael Jordan steals Darlington spotlight with wild pit road celebration

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz