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JR Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced a multi-year partnership with Arby’s, making it the primary sponsor for eight NASCAR races in 2026 and a season-long associate sponsor on Justin Allgaier’s No. 7 Chevrolet, aiming to connect with NASCAR fans through various marketing initiatives.
Parker Kligerman, despite recent setbacks and technical disqualifications, experienced a victorious moment at Daytona in the Xfinity Series, thanks to a race win shared with substitute driver Connor Zilisch and encouragement from Dale Earnhardt Jr., highlighting his resilience and love for racing even after contemplating retirement.
Connor Zilisch, with crew chief Dale Earnhardt Jr., won his first oval race at Pocono Raceway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, making a late pass to secure the victory amid a race with record cautions and multiple incidents.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is making his debut as a NASCAR crew chief for JR Motorsports at Pocono, leading rookie driver Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series race, bringing his extensive racing experience and personal connection to the team, and aiming to make a significant impact on the race outcome.
In the latest NASCAR Mailbag, it's unlikely that Kentucky Speedway will see a return to the Cup Series, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join Amazon Prime Video and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports as lead analyst in 2024, Front Row Motorsports has been elevated to Ford's "Tier 1 program," Texas Motor Speedway may face configuration changes, and it's too early to write off any driver's championship hopes after just two races. NASCAR is also considering races in Mexico and Canada for 2025, potentially leading to a shift in the Cup calendar, while the guy who cleans Denny Hamlin's car probably doesn't get paid enough for the job.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is leaving NBC to join Amazon Prime Video and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, expected to take this season off and resume broadcasting in 2025, giving the new platforms instant credibility in NASCAR. The move comes as part of NASCAR's new TV contracts, which will see Amazon and WBD Sports join NBC and Fox in airing races from 2025. Earnhardt's departure from NBC comes after he expressed a desire to remain with the network, but he now looks forward to contributing to the new platforms' coverage.
Dale Earnhardt Jr's return to NASCAR racing was eventful as he battled his way to the front, leading laps and contending for a top-five finish. However, his race ended prematurely when his car caught fire, forcing him to pull off the track. Despite the disappointment, his team, JR Motorsports, went on to win the race with Justin Allgaier behind the wheel. Earnhardt expressed his enjoyment of the race and looks forward to his next start at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Martin Truex Jr. leads Dale Earnhardt Jr. in an unfortunate NASCAR statistic, having led 916 laps in Loudon over 29 races without a win. Truex acknowledges that he has made too many mistakes in the past, but he hopes to change that this weekend at the Crayon 301 in New Hampshire. Despite securing a place in the playoffs and having a successful season so far, Truex is still focused on finishing the regular season as the points leader.
Stewart-Haas Racing has signed 33-year-old Josh Berry to replace Kevin Harvick in the No. 4 Ford for the 2024 Daytona 500. The move is a departure from the trend of signing young drivers, but team owner Tony Stewart believes Berry's experience and maturity make him a strong candidate for a championship driver. Berry has five career Xfinity wins and has driven in eight Cup races this year as a substitute for Hendrick Motorsports drivers Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman.
NASCAR returns to Sonoma 34 years after its first visit to the California track, which has undergone several name and layout changes. The race has maintained a spot on the schedule despite the closure of other tracks. William Byron wins the inaugural NASCAR summer tournament and receives a bag of candied nuts. Noah Gragson is out with concussion-like symptoms, and Grant Enfinger will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in his place. The NASCAR TV broadcast on FOX/FS1 will end after Sunday's race, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. headlining the NBC/USA broadcast team.
Retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. advocated for years to revive the North Wilkesboro Speedway, a ghost track that hadn't hosted a Cup Series race since 1996. Thanks in part to his efforts, the track will host the Cup Series' annual All-Star Race in May 2023 after receiving $18 million in government funding for renovations. However, the track faces the challenge of living up to its nostalgia. Earnhardt, who won't compete in the race, drove his Sun Drop throwback car in a CARS Tour race at Wilkesboro on Wednesday night, finishing 16th with damage from a wreck.
NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series drivers will be on track Friday at North Wilkesboro Speedway as the All-Star Race weekend opens. This weekend marks the return of the NASCAR Cup Series to the historic track for the first time since 1996. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 16th in Wednesday night’s Cars Tour Late Model Stock Car race at North Wilkesboro and was instrumental in the track’s revival. Starting lineups for the All-Star heat races and the All-Star Open will be set based on the results of pit crew competition Friday night.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time since 1996, with a capacity crowd of about 30,000 expected for the All-Star Race. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 16th in Wednesday night’s Cars Tour Late Model Stock Car race at North Wilkesboro and was instrumental in the track’s revival. The All-Star Race will be 200 laps, with all laps counting, and a competition break at around Lap 100. The race winner will pocket $1 million.
NASCAR has enlisted a panel to vote on 25 drivers to add to the 50 greatest drivers in NASCAR history for its 75th year in 2023. The list includes Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart, and Chase Elliott among others. The toughest part was comparing stars of local tracks, the modifieds, trucks, and Xfinity divisions to those in the NASCAR Cup Series. The list includes one grandfather-father-son, five father-son, and two sets of brothers.