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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Richard Petty, Declares Road Courses Unworthy of NASCAR

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
June 18, 2025
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Richard Petty, Declares Road Courses Unworthy of NASCAR

Aug 31, 2019; Darlington, SC, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) reacts prior to the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty Unite Against Road Course Racing

In a shocking turn of events, NASCAR legends Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty have joined forces to denounce road course racing in a recent podcast episode of ‘Dale Jr. Download.’ The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Richard Petty, expressed his disapproval of road course races, stating that they do not represent the true essence of stock car racing.

Following the Mexico City race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Petty emphasized that winning a road course race should not hold the same weight as winning in traditional NASCAR races. He criticized the current championship format, suggesting that it diminishes the authenticity of NASCAR by including road course events.

Earnhardt Jr. echoed Petty’s sentiments, further solidifying their stance against road course racing. Both racing icons believe that NASCAR should prioritize traditional oval track races over road courses to uphold the integrity and spirit of the sport.

Fans are now left wondering about the future of road course racing in NASCAR, as these two influential figures have made their opinions clear. Will NASCAR heed their words and make changes to the current race formats? Only time will tell.

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