Dale Jr Bringing Grassroots Racers Into NASCAR Is Just What the Sport Needs

JR Motorsports is using the No. 88 car to field grassroots racers. Brakehard looks at what JRM is doing, and what makes this important for the sport.

• Brakehard analyzes the struggles that grassroots drivers often face. Many drivers that bring funding often do not have natural talent. Coincidentally, a lot of grassroots drivers who have talent do not bring a lot of funding, and they need someone to take a chance on them.
• Brakehard also looks at how grassroots drivers have performed in recent races. Many have done very well in their races.
• Brakehard believes that Dale Jr. is doing a great thing for the sport. He is giving these drivers an opportunity.

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