“I Care Deeply About It”- Concerned Dale Earnhardt Jr Lets Slip Xfinity Series Internal Identity Crisis

The constant drive to meet its growing audience’s demands has pushed NASCAR to evolve drastically over the years. This growth has not only expanded the horizon of its elite division but has pushed the organization’s other lower-ranking factions such as the Xfinity and Truck Series to push the envelope, becoming more popular with the masses and even challenging the elite division at times. And yet, there are avenues to pursue for the sport.

Not all of the sanctioning body’s efforts have gone in a positive direction. Recently, NASCAR veteran and proud Xfinity Series team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr mentioned his concerns, highlighting what the future might hold for the series.

Dale Earnhardt Jr spills the beans amidst the Xfinity Series “debate”

While the organization is going full steam with its future ventures across its three divisions, NBC commentator and JR Motorsports co-owner, Dale Jr has publically come out to share his skepticism regarding the Xfinity series.

Speaking to fellow veteran, Kenny Wallace on “The Kenny Wallace Conversation”, the two-time Daytona winner shared his doubts. Amidst the discussion of NASCAR’s ambitious future plans and the ongoing development of its Next-Gen platform, the 49-year-old became vocal about the “internal debate” while laying the facts down on the table.

The JRM co-owner said, “I think the Xfinity Series is great, there is a big debate internally about what the identity of Xfinity Series will be. Where will this series be in 5 years, 10 years from now.

“Obviously I care deeply about that because I’m an owner in the series. You know, what is NASCAR. What do the new TV deals look like. Who is involved in those TV deals. How will that affect our popularity and who can see our sport. All of those things have everybody a bit on the edge of the next probably 24 months. But once all of that is in the rearview mirror we can sort of focus back on competition and try to put on amazing races.” 

Amidst the development of its short-track packages, incorporating the Next-Gen platform, NASCAR as per Dale Jr has stated, “Everything is on the table, including horsepower,” quoting the Chief Operating Officer of the organization, Steve O Donnell. This revelation comes in lieu of drivers demanding more power in their cars as they find it tough to pass each other on the field, especially in half-a-mile tracks like Martinsville and Bristol.

Dale Jr knowing the ins and outs of NASCAR even today is not surprising. Especially considering how he still takes to behind the wheel.

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Dale Jr makes the headlines as the veteran gears up for the late model showdown at Florence Motor Speedway

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Saturday’s highly-anticipated late-model action will also feature Dale Jr in the South Carolina 400. He makes his way into the picture, being one of the 44 cars chasing the win. Junior will appear in the 250-lap race sponsored by Bass Pro Shops’ #3 car for the second year running. This makes it the fourth race of the year at the track for the NASCAR Hall of Famer.

Besides the veteran, his Xfinity Series sensation, Josh Berry who made his Kevin Harvick Inc., debut last week at Hickory Speedway will also be a star attraction at the event. Junior’s CARS Tour champion, Carson Kvapil is also said to take in Saturday’s late model showdown. He will try to redeem himself by besting the local hero Brenden Queen aka “Butterbean.”

For those fans who are planning to catch the action, Floracing will have the live streaming of the event.

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