The Earnhardt name needs no introduction in the sport. Whether it is Dale Sr’s trove of trophies or Dale Jr’s time on the track, the family is a gift that keeps on giving to the NASCAR community. Although Dale Earnhardt Jr retired back in 2017, there is some good news making the rounds already as Earnhardt Jr took to his Twitter account to share some exciting news. Dale Earnhardt Jr and his driving skills have always earned appreciation and his fans looked forward to his comeback after his sudden retirement in 2017. 

The news has ignited a range of speculation among fans who were not very certain about what might Earnhardt Jr’s upcoming plans. Here’s what Dale Earnhardt Jr had to say about his return to the tracks and when fans might able to witness his prowess. 

The Enigma of the Cordele Speedway and Cars Tour

Stretched over a 100-acre spread in Cordele, the popularity of this park is the excellent short tracks it hosts. Among the features of the Speedway, you will be able to find high-banked half-mile ovals that could serve as the ultimate thrill to your race. The track is challenging and this is exactly the reason why it has become a popular option for those who want to opt for thrilling and adventurous short track racing. Dale Earnhardt Jr, known to express his liking for short tracks, spoke highly of the Speedway in the past. 

While it seemed to be on the cards for many, Dale Earnhardt Jr recently took to his X account where he shared some juicy news about his conversation with the Cordele Speedway team. The post read, “Had a good talk with @CordeleSpeedway today. They seem like a cool group. If we get the @CARSTour there next season or beyond, I’m gonna take my car and compete”. Dale Earnhardt Jr also seemingly expressed his interest to try his hands at the much coveted CARS Tour for the upcoming season.

The major feature of the Tour is that it is known for the addition of the Late Model Stock Cars and Pro Late Models. The uniqueness of this Tour comes from the fact that one can combine both traditional and more competitive racing in this domain. Earnhardt Jr has a history with short track racing where his career started at 17 on short tracks. Even in the Florence Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr was seen competing for the Late Model Stock Car since the fall of 2022. While there is no official announcement as of now, Earnhardt Jr’s post hinted at the driver’s excitement and the high possibility of collaboration for the upcoming season. 

Dale Earnhardt Jr last raced at the Food City 300, where he made a cameo at the Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. His iconic #88 car faced a major issue during this race when he lost his radio connection for over 50 laps. However, he overcame the same and marked a strong seventh-place finish. The tweet has rekindled hopes of witnessing the Earnhardt family’s comeback to the race track, even though it might be outside NASCAR.

However, this does not signify whether the collaboration will be a long or short-term collaboration. Earnhardt Jr retired from the NASCAR series due to his pressing health conditions where he had recurrent concussions while combating the pressures of driving through the NASCAR series. While the probable return to Cordele Speedway with the CARS Tour is great news, it allows Earnhardt Jr to get behind the steering once again without having to combat the pressure of a full-time NASCAR driver. 

Meanwhile, Dale Jr. had some suggestions to make after the controversies that erupted in Martinsville.

Dale Earnhardt Jr Suggests Suspension After Martinsville Race Manipulation 

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Richard Childress’s Grandson Gets the Biggest Blow as NASCAR Shows No Mercy to Martinsville Perpetrators

Recently, the Martinsville Speedway saw one of the most controversial races of all time. William Byron was safeguarded by his Chevy teammates Ross Chastain and Austin Dillon so that Byron would not lose out on any position that could drive him out of the Top 4. On the contrary, it was also seen that Bubba Wallace imitated a flat tire and slowed down temporarily so that he could be easily taken over by Christopher Bell. While these instances are not new, it has certainly left Dale Earnhardt Jr baffled. Earnhardt Jr expressed that in such a scenario, it is always necessary to set a precedent. 

Reacting to what happened on the tracks, Dale Earnhardt Jr said, “I will be shocked if NASCAR comes out this week and says we didn’t see anything or we’re not gonna make a call on that. That’s a strategy that we’re gonna allow. Ross Chastain and Austin Dillon are running side by side. William Byron’s right in front of them. He is struggling; he is on old tires. Those two drivers driving Chevrolets are sitting right behind. There’s a lot of chatter on the radio, not direct, do not pass William Byron because it was not really super direct but it was enough information from spotters”.

However just after Dale Earnhardt Jr shared his insights, NASCAR announced a penalization for the team members through whom the information reached the drivers. The teams now stand with their Crew Chief, team executive, and spotter suspended for the Finals at Phoenix. They have also been penalized with a $100,000 fine along with 50 50-point deduction from both the team and the driver point standings. Do you think that this was enough or should there have been dire consequences for drivers involved like suspension?