After nearly being out of a race car for the better part of an entire season, Alex Bowman got his chance to get back behind the wheel this weekend, joining Chip Ganassi Racing for the Drive For the Cure 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
EARNHARDT: “I Just Wanted The Opportunity To Go Out On My Own Terms.”
Following a concussion last June that ultimately robbed him of the second half of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season last year, Dale Earnhardt Jr. openly admitted that there were times where he thought he might not get the opportunity to decide for himself when his driving career would end.
CUP: Elliott Disappointed With Fifth at Atlanta
Chase Elliott continued his upward trend at Atlanta in Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, but failed to find victory lane at his home track for the fourth season running.
CUP: Earnhardt Optimistic Despite Disappointing Daytona 500 Result
Dale Earnhardt Jr. exited his car disappointed, yet optimistic for the future, after a scary five-car crash eliminated him from Sunday’s Daytona 500 at lap 105.
CUP: Earnhardt Named NMPA Most Popular Driver For 14th Time
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was named the NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver for the 14th consecutive season during Friday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel.