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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Drops Major Hint: Is JR Motorsports Eyeing a Full-Time Cup Series Entry?

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February 17, 2025
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Drops Major Hint: Is JR Motorsports Eyeing a Full-Time Cup Series Entry?

Feb 14, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Some people dream of racing glory—Dale Earnhardt Jr. is living it.

What started as a small T-shirt business in 2002 has evolved into one of the most dominant teams in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series. After four championships and years of speculation, JR Motorsports finally made its long-awaited Cup Series debut at the 2025 Daytona 500—and they did not disappoint.

With Justin Allgaier bringing home a top-10 finish, JR Motorsports showed that they belong at NASCAR’s highest level. But was this a one-time deal? Or is Dale Jr. quietly planning something bigger?

A cryptic tweet from Earnhardt himself suggests that JRM’s Cup Series story is just beginning.


JRM’s Strong Debut: A Sign of Things to Come?

Going into Daytona, JR Motorsports had one goal: prove they can compete with the Cup Series giants.

And they did just that.

  • Justin Allgaier finished P9, only 7.853 seconds behind race winner William Byron.
  • The No. 40 team executed flawless pit stops and showed competitive speed throughout the race.
  • Dale Jr. was actively posting during the event, praising his crew’s performance.

But one tweet in particular stood out.

In response to a JRM race update, Earnhardt posted:

“Can get used to these cup racin’ updates from the JRM handle.”

For many fans, this wasn’t just a casual comment—it was a serious hint that JRM is considering a full-time Cup Series move.


Is JR Motorsports Finally Ready for Cup?

For years, Dale Jr. has been open about his desire to take JRM to the Cup Series, but securing a charter (the expensive ticket to running full-time) was a major hurdle.

Now, with:

  • A successful Daytona debut
  • Earnhardt’s growing enthusiasm
  • Allgaier proving the team’s capability

It’s clear that JRM is closer than ever to making the jump.

“We all know Dale Jr. has wanted to do this for years. Could this be the start of something big?” – NASCAR fans on social media


What’s Next? Could JRM Go Full-Time in 2026?

The biggest question now is whether JRM’s Cup Series entry will go beyond Daytona.

  • Would they expand to more races in 2025?
  • Could a full-time entry be in the cards for 2026?
  • Will Dale Jr. finally take his dream to the next level?

With JRM’s success in Xfinity, their strong Cup debut, and Dale Jr.’s cryptic excitement, the signs all point to a major move coming soon.

The Cup Series might need to make room for another powerhouse.

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