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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, stands by his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Junior’s Confidence On The Rise At Daytona

Between some NASCAR-mandated changes, results during testing and 54 wild laps in the exhibition Budweiser Shootout, Earnhardt’s concerns have been alleviated.

2012/02/22

KANSAS CITY, KS - JUNE 05: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, celebrates winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 with a burn out at Kansas Speedway on June 5, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Keselowski Coasts To Kansas Win

Keselowski prevailed in a fuel battle in the closing laps of the STP 400, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr., who was denied a win for the second race in a row.

2011/06/05

Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, leads a group cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 3, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia. (credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Will Harvick Shine Under The Lights At Texas?

Kevin Harvick has been on a roll, and he’s hoping that momentum will carry into Saturday’s race.

2011/04/07

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Earnhardt Jr. Forfeits Poll

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have to forfeit his pole position for the Daytona 500 after crashing in Wednesday’s first practice session.

2011/02/16

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Earnhardt Jr. & Gordon Secure Front Starting Row For Daytona 500

Earnhardt Jr. is looking to rebound after two disappointing seasons in NASCAR’s top circuit. He finished 21st in points last year and 25th the year before.

2011/02/13