NASCAR Still Can’t Find The Next Dale Jr

Chase Elliott secures his seventh Most Popular Driver Award, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. reminds us why he’s a fan favorite as he races the iconic Budweiser #8. Meanwhile, 23XI and Front Row take legal action, Spire Motorsports restructures for 2025, and Martin Truex Jr. plans a surprising Daytona 500 return.

• Dale Jr. stole the spotlight during his short-track race, reviving the Budweiser #8 and selling massive amounts of merchandise. What does this say about the staying power of the Earnhardt name, and what can current drivers learn from his connection with fans?
• Chase Elliott was crowned Most Popular Driver again, but is he truly the “face” of NASCAR? Could drivers like Kyle Larson or Bubba Wallace eventually overtake him in fan appeal?
• Spire Motorsports made bold moves by hiring Matt McCall and Dax Garinger, raising expectations for the team. With Justin Haley, Michael McDowell, and Carson Hocevar in their lineup, is a playoff berth in 2025 a realistic goal?

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