Dale Earnhardt Jr isn’t Expecting a Saturday Miracle

Dale Earnhardt Jr., the driver of the #88 AXALTA Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8, 2017, in Richmond, Virginia. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

From the standpoint of a large portion of the NASCAR fan base, no outcome at Richmond Raceway could be better than Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 and qualifying for the playoff in his last season of full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing.

But Earnhardt himself doesn’t consider that a likely prospect. Continue reading

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Preview

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers are revving up for their last regular season race the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on Saturday, September 9th at 7:30 pm ET. Coverage begins at 7 pm ET on NBC Sports Network with radio coverage available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Drivers will race 300 miles over 400 laps with Stage 1 ending on lap 100, Stage 2 on lap 200 and the last Stage ending on the last lap 400. Continue reading

NASCAR XFINITY Series Virginia529 College Savings 250 at Richmond Preview

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NASCAR XFINITY Series teams are gearing up for the Virginia529 College Savings 250 at Richmond Raceway, Friday, September 8th at 7:30 pm ET. Coverage begins on NBC Sports Network at 7 pm ET along with radio coverage on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Drivers will race 187.5 miles over 250 laps with Stage 1 ending on lap 75, Stage 2 on lap 150, and the last Stage ending on the last lap 250. Continue reading

Denny Hamlin Sweeps Throwback Weekend at Darlington with Dramatic Win

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Denny Hamlin made a huge mistake on Sunday night.

Then. the driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota made an even bigger comeback to win one of NASCAR’s most prestigious races. Continue reading

Yessir, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Gets Two Bags Full–of Fluids, That is

Dale Earnhardt Jr., the driver of the #88 Goody’s Mixed Fruit Blast Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017, in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

.Suffering from cramps in his hands and dehydration, Dale Earnhardt Jr. paid a visit to the infield care center after finishing 13th in Friday night’s 36th Annual Food City 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Continue reading