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• Special Chase Elliott ticket offer for the Daytona 500
Prior to the 62nd annual DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Daytona International Speedway, through an exclusive ticket package, race fans will be able to hear from Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott as he kicks off his fifth full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Recently voted NASCAR‘s Most Popular Driver for the second […]...2020
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes 2020 NXS return in familiar Hellmann’s colors with Unilever partnership extension
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Hellmann’s have a long history together, one dating back to 2009 and one that will continue in 2020, JR Motorsports confirmed today. The 15-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver and owner of JRM will add another chapter to the partnership when the 43-year-old star will compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race […]...2020
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• Earnhardt name back in NASCAR for 46th consecutive year
With Dale Earnhardt Jr. set to compete in the Xfinity Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, this is slated to be the 46th consecutive season with an Earnhardt in NASCAR. Former full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver and 15-time Most Popular Driver Award winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. confirmed to FanSided last year that he would be returning […] Ea...2020
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• First look: Chase Elliott's paint scheme for Busch Clash
Two-time Most Popular Driver Chase Elliott will have a new paint scheme for the season-opening Busch Clash exhibition race at Daytona International Speedway. Elliott will drive the No. 9 Mountain Dew Zero Sugar Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. The Dawsonville, Georgia, native has started on the Busch...2020
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2020) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Hellmann‘s have a long history together, one dating back to 2009 and one that will continue in 2020, JR Motorsports confirmed today. The 15-time NASCAR Most Popular Driver and owner of JRM will add another chapter to the partnership when the 43-year-old star will compete in [&he...2020 -
• NASCAR Cup: Chase Elliott dominates 2019 die cast sales
Lionel Racing recently revealed its top-10 in 2019 die cast sales, and Chase Elliott, who was announced as the NASCAR Cup Series’ most popular driver for the second-consecutive season, led the way. His regular NAPA paint scheme topped the top-10 list. Elliott die casts from 2019 took six spots in the top-10. The Mountain Dew/Little Caesars paint sc...2019
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• Chase Elliott gets 2nd most popular driver award
Chase Elliott's run as NASCAR's most popular driver hit two consecutive years when he was voted as the sport's top star. Bill Elliott, Chase's father, won the award 16 times during his career....2019
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• Elliott claims back-to-back most popular driver awards
Chase Elliott continues to follow in the footsteps of his father. On Thursday it was announced that Elliott, son of Bill Elliott, had won his second straight most popular driver award. Elliott became the first driver to win the award after the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. who won the award 15 times in a […]...2019
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• Chase Elliott gets 2nd most popular NASCAR driver award
Chase Elliott won NASCAR's most popular driver award for the second consecutive year...2019
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• Elliott Sadler returns to Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing
LEXINGTON, N.C. – Kaulig Racing is thrilled to announce that former NASCAR Xfinity Series Most Popular Driver, Elliott Sadler, will make his return to the track as he teams up with Nutrien Ag Solutions to pilot the No. 10 Chevrolet Camaro SS for two races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS). Sadler, who recorded three […] The post Elliott Sadl...2019
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• MENCS: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Faces Uphill Challenge at Richmond
In his final season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is facing an uphill battle as he enters the final race of the regular season, a season that he is currently on the outside looking in the playoff picture. Currently ranked 22nd in the standings with one top-five and four top-ten finishes on the season, NASCAR’s Most Pop...2017
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• Two Unsecured Lugnuts for Dale Earnhardt Jr at Darlington
Continuing what has been a lackluster farewell season for the Dale Earnhardt Jr, the No. 88 car was found to have two unsecured lugnuts in post-race inspection at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. Competing in what will be his final Southern 500 (at least as a full-time driver), Earnhardt finished 22nd in his Hendrick Motorsports/Nationwide Chevrolet. ...2017
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• Earnhardt hoping for Darlington breakthrough in final season
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. is preparing for the end of his NASCAR career and understands it likely won’t finish the way he hoped when he returned from injury this season. Earnhardt, the most popular driver in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, is 22nd in points and far outside the playoffs. Given the way his season’s gone, ...2017
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• Dale Jr. reveals key moment when he started feeling better
It has been a busy offseason thus far for Dale Earnhardt Jr.In many ways, it's been much busier than the second half of his 2016 NASCAR Series season -- which he sat out as driver of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet because of a concussion.Since the season ended last month, Earnhardt has been named winner of NASCAR's Most Popular Driver aw...2016
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. describes his head injury problems, scary stuff
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• Special Chase Elliott ticket offer for the Daytona 500
Prior to the 62nd annual DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Daytona International Speedway, through an exclusive ticket package, race fans will be able to hear from Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott as he kicks off his fifth full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Recently voted NASCAR‘s Most Popular Driver for the second […]...2020
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• NASCAR Cup: Joey Logano pleased with inheritance from Dale Earnhardt Jr.
TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 29: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 29, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) FROM THE DRIVE When Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired from competition ...2018
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• Handy: Matt DiBenedetto and Go FAS Racing a Good Match
On Saturday, it was announced that Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Matt DiBenedetto, or DiBurrito as he’s often referred too, would return to the No. 32 for Go FAS Racing in 2018 along with his crew chief Gene Nead. DiBenedetto took to his Twitter account with the great news. — Matthew DiBenedetto (@mattdracing) August 12, 2017 The news q...2017
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• Junior’s Farewell Tour Has Not Been Socko
By John Sturbin | Senior Writer RacinToday.com WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Appreci88tion NASCAR tour has barnstormed into Upstate New York as a cultural and commercial success, worthy of NASCAR’s perennial Most Popular Driver. But away from the ever-upbeat Fan Fests, autograph sessions and guest appearances on QVC, Earnhardt’s f...2017
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. on wife's comments: 'I kind of threw her under the bus'
Earnhardt Jr.'s wife, Amy, said earlier this week that the possibility of the popular driver running the 2018 Clash is not worth the risk....2017
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• Handy: Matt DiBenedetto and Go FAS Racing a Good Match
On Saturday, it was announced that Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Matt DiBenedetto, or DiBurrito as he’s often referred too, would return to the No. 32 for Go FAS Racing in 2018 along with his crew chief Gene Nead. DiBenedetto took to his Twitter account with the great news. — Matthew DiBenedetto (@mattdracing) August 12, 2017 The news q...2017
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• Nationwide Dale Jr. Moment of the Week: Dover
Fans in the garage at Dover were treated to an appearance by NASCAR's most popular driver and fill-in driver Jeff Gordon scores a Top 10. #NASCAR #NW88JR @Nationwide88...2016
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• Chase Elliott gets 2nd most popular driver award
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• Elliott claims back-to-back most popular driver awards
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• Chase Elliott Voted Cup Series Most Popular Driver
Following in the footsteps of his Hall-of-Fame father, Chase Elliott has been voted the most popular driver in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Elliott’s award ends a streak of 15 straight MPD wins by Dale Earnhardt Jr who retired from full-time competition at the end of last season. Elliott’s father, 1988 Cup Series champion, Bill Elliott, cu...2018
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• Son also rises: Elliott voted Most Popular Driver
While it wasn't surprising Chase Elliott was voted the Most Popular Driver in NASCAR's Cup Series, the driver said it was a special moment as his father, Bill, won the award on 16 occasions during his career....2018
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• NASCAR Cup: Chase Elliott continues popular family tradition
Chase Elliott resurrected a popular Elliott family tradition by being named the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver during the series awards banquet at The Wynn Las Vegas on Thursday night. “It definitely is an honor,” Elliott said in accepting the award. “As it got a little closer, I’m glad it worked out like it did. Somebody...2018
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• Looking for more: New Dale Jr. crew chief says best is yet to come
Greg Ives, who will replace Steve Letarte as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. beginning next season, tells FOXSports.com that he thinks the best is yet to come for NASCAR's most popular driver and the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team. "The goal is not to be Steve; the goal is to be better in that position," Ives says....2014
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• No surprise: Dale Earnhardt Jr. named Most Popular Driver yet again
Dale Earnhardt Jr. continues to be one popular guy. The 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season was full of surprises.But the name of the winner of the 2015 Sprint NMPA Most Popular Driver Award, announced Friday night during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Awards banquet at the Wynn in Las Vegas, wasn't one of them. As fully expected by pretty much everyone in...2015
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• NASCAR community lauds 'class act' Dale Jr. after Dega disappointment
A clearly disappointed Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on after Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway. Sarah Crabill Getty Images North AmericaIf anyone had reason to be upset with the finish to Sunday's Chase-elimination race at Talladega Superspeedway, it was Dale Earnhardt Jr. -- NASCAR's 12-time most popular driver.Earnhardt, who had to win the ra...2015
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• NASCAR community lauds 'class act' Dale Jr. after Dega disappointment
If anyone had reason to be upset with the finish to Sunday's Chase-elimination race at Talladega Superspeedway, it was Dale Earnhardt Jr. -- NASCAR's 12-time most popular driver....2015
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• No surprise: Dale Earnhardt Jr. named Most Popular Driver yet again
As expected, Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver award once again. It's the 13th consecutive year that he's earned it....2015
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• Dale Jr. gets new dog - who makes himself at home in Truex's bus
Exactly a week after Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed on Twitter that he was moving toward getting a new dog to replace his longtime canine companion, "Killer," who died in January of complications from cancer, NASCAR's most popular driver finalized the purchase....2015
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• Happy Twitterversary: Dale Jr. celebrates one-year anniversary on social media
One year ago, NASCAR's most popular driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. shocked the sports world by earning his second Daytona 500 victory, but went a step further and exploded the social media scene by sending out his first tweet. On Wednesday he celebrated at Twitter's New York City office. ...2015
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. ready to leave Indy behind, move on to Pocono
In this week's edition of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s weekly podcast, "The Dale Jr. Download," NASCAR's most popular driver laments the difficulties he endured last Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and looks ahead to this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Last year, Earnhardt Jr. swept both Pocono races....2015
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• Guess who? Earnhardt Jr. named Most Popular Driver for 12th year in a row
In a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season that contained many surprises, this wasn't one of them. Dale Earnhardt Jr. claims the Most Popular Driver award for the 12th consecutive year, as voted on by fans....2014
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• Dale Jr. wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver, reveals wedding date
Earnhardt had a big night during the NASCAR awards banquet in Las Vegas....2016
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• Elliott Sadler, Noah Gragson most popular in NASCAR Xfinity, Truck series
Elliott Sadler and Noah Gragson were named 2018 Most Popular Drivers in the NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck series, respectively. This year marks the third-consecutive season and the fourth time, overall, Sadler has been voted Most Popular Driver in the Xfinity Series. The 2018 season also is Sadler’s last as a full-time NASCAR driver, as he...2018
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• Column: NASCAR must push its newest winners into superstars
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A race car driver can have all the personality in the world but skills not much better than an old moonshine runner. Or a driver might be the second coming of Richard Petty himself, then fail to transfer any of that on-track energy into a sponsor appearance. Sometimes a driver is the perfect mix of talent and marketability, y...2018
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• NASCAR Cup: Dale Earnhardt Jr. announces book
During “NASCAR America” on NBCSN on Wednesday, 15-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver-turned-NASCAR TV personality Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced the upcoming release of his book, Racing to the Finish: My Story. The book, scheduled for an Oct. 16, 2018, release details Earnhardt’s recovery process, specifically the 2016 concussi...2018
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• Generation wars add intrigue to start of new NASCAR season
With the 2018 season of NASCAR on the horizon, those in the business of racing were in an unfamiliar position juxtaposed to year’s past entering January: The usual talking points were gone. For one, there was no groundbreaking, revolutionary announcement by NASCAR during January’s Media Tour concerning major changes to the sport. And for another, t...2018
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• Earnhardt wins most popular for 15th year
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. wrapped up his final season as a NASCAR driver with one last piece of hardware. He won the Most Popular Driver Award on Thursday night for the 15th consecutive time. The award is based on a fan vote and sponsored by the National Motorsports Press Association. Only Bill Elliott won the award more than Earnhardt — ...2017
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• Fans weigh in: Dale Earnhardt Jr. voted most likely to call it quits next
We asked and you, the race fans, have spoken yet again.In light of Carl Edwards' shocking recent announcement that he was walking away from his Joe Gibbs Racing ride in the No. 19 Toyota just weeks after nearly winning the 2016 NASCAR Premier Series championship in it, we asked you which top driver you expected to see call it quits next.There were ...2017
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• Fans weigh in: Dale Earnhardt Jr. voted most likely to call it quits next
We asked and you, the race fans, have spoken yet again.In light of Carl Edwards' shocking recent announcement that he was walking away from his Joe Gibbs Racing ride in the No. 19 Toyota just weeks after nearly winning the 2016 NASCAR Premier Series championship in it, we asked you which top driver you expected to see call it quits next.There were ...2017
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• Chase Elliott dethrones Dale Earnhardt Jr. as king of die-casts
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been dethroned -- at least for the time being -- as king of the NASCAR die-cast cars market.Earnhardt may have recently been voted the most popular driver in NASCAR for the 14th consecutive year -- but in a somewhat shocking development, he has been moved off the die-cast mountaintop by Chase Elliott, his much younger Hendric...2016
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• Darrell Waltrip: 'NASCAR has to save us from ourselves'
For fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr., watching NASCAR's most popular driver miss four consecutive races is a tough thing to sit through, especially when there's no word when he might return to the cockpit of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.But the fact that Earnhardt is willing to do so -- with the strong backing of team owner Rick Hendrick -- ...2016
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• Darrell Waltrip: 'NASCAR has to save us from ourselves'
For fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr., watching NASCAR's most popular driver miss four consecutive races is a tough thing to sit through, especially when there's no word when he might return to the cockpit of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.But the fact that Earnhardt is willing to do so -- with the strong backing of team owner Rick Hendrick -- ...2016