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DAYTONA, FL – FEBRUARY 18: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in a press conference PK Pressekonferenz prior to the 60th running of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2018, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire) AUTO: FEB 18 Monster Energy NASCAR Motorsport USA Cup Series – Daytona 500 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxDENxONLY Icon9531802180098500

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DAYTONA, FL – FEBRUARY 18: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in a press conference PK Pressekonferenz prior to the 60th running of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2018, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire) AUTO: FEB 18 Monster Energy NASCAR Motorsport USA Cup Series – Daytona 500 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxDENxONLY Icon9531802180098500
Having a difference in opinion is commonplace in the NASCAR community. A recent tweet by Dale Earnhardt Jr became one such ground where fans worded their disagreement with what Dale Jr said.
As Earnhardt Jr expressed his enthusiasm for the racing action in Atlanta, fans were quick to challenge his opinion based on the visible gaps in the grandstands at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Fans Argue Against Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Assertion and How It Reflects the Challenges NASCAR Faces
Dale Earnhardt Jr’s tweet about the tickets for Atlanta being the “Hottest Tickets” on the NASCAR Circuit drew mixed responses from fans. While some supported his sentiment, others pointed out the sparse attendance that contradicted the notion of it being the hottest ticket in NASCAR.
Dale Jr’s tweet read, “Atlanta, hottest ticket on the Nascar circuit?? This is fun as hell to watch. Live, its even better!”
Atlanta, hottest ticket on the Nascar circuit?? This is fun as hell to watch. Live, its even better!
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) July 10, 2023
Fans were quick to react to his tweet. Here are a few things the fans had to say on Dale Earnhardt Jr’s take.
“I’d say from the look of the stands…it’s not the hottest ticket,” one fan commented.
Would have to be a sell out to be the hottest ticket.
— Jason Williams (@jwill027) July 10, 2023
More fans soon joined in to point out the concerns regarding the empty stands.
“Lol the place is half empty form what we can see on tv? Not exactly a hot ticket. But the racing has been awesome!” one fan pointed out.
One fan called out the NASCAR fans in Atlanta for not showing up. He said, “Atlanta area fans need to step up. No reason every seat shouldn’t be full. That was great racing.”
Despite having mixed opinions regarding the “Hottest Ticket” take from Dale Earnhardt Jr, the one thing that everyone seems to agree upon is that the racing was great. And it really was!
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Some Nerve-Wrecking Moments From the Quaker State 400 Cup Series Race
The rain-stricken race at Atlanta proved to be quite intense as the drivers kept fighting for the top positions. However, it was not all smooth sailing for a few of them as they got involved in incidents.
It wasn’t too long into the race when Corey LaJoie, Ross Chastain, Martin Truex Jr, and a few more drivers got involved in a big wreck.
BIG WRECK!
Corey LaJoie, Ross Chastain and more involved! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/dC6IFua7AT
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 10, 2023
As the race settled down again, it was Kyle Larson who got a light tap from behind and spun, causing him a flat tire.
Kyle Larson spins!
He has heavy right-front damage with a flat. #NASCAR
📺 : @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/lRNcQucuXF
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 10, 2023
The next big incident happened when Alex Bowman clipped Denny Hamlin from the back, causing them both to spin.
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Alex Bowman gets into Denny Hamlin!
They slide through the grass! #NASCAR
📺 : @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/wUakC1SkU9
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 10, 2023
In the end, it was the #24 Chevrolet of William Byron who took the chequered flag to win his 4th race of the season after the race had been cut short due to the rain.
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It’s no surprise that Dale Jr found this race to be “fun as hell” to watch Live. What are your thoughts on the Quaker State 400? Let us know in the comments.
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