Dale Jr. has responded to Petty's comments by stating that road courses hold more importance today than they did during Petty's era in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Kyle Busch explained his controversial take on Dale Earnhardt Jr. serving as a crew chief this weekend. The 40-year-old said he wasn't personally attacking Dale Jr.

Kyle Busch Clears the Air After Dale Jr. ‘Shade’ Sparks Fan Backlash originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kyle Busch is known for not sugarcoating what’s on his mind. Throughout his career ...

“Certainly more of an adrenaline rush than being an owner,” Earnhardt said after becoming one of the few in NASCAR to have a win as a driver, owner and crew chief. “I love owning race cars, and I love ...

Related: Kyle Busch Clears the Air After Dale Jr. ‘Shade’ Sparks Fan Backlash. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.

Kerry Earnhardt may not have an extensive racing career like Dale Jr., but he had starts in NASCAR's three national series in the 2000s. After his life on the track, he launched the Earnhardt ...

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. won in his first race as a crew chief on Saturday, guiding driver Connor Zilisch to victory in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono Raceway.

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. might already be NASCAR’s most popular crew chief. He’s certainly an undefeated one. Pressed into unexpected service, Earnhardt called the shots for 1… ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads Pocono Xfinity team to victory after taking over as interim crew chief for JR Motorsports at Pocono Raceway, stepping in while regular crew chief Mardy Lindley served a ...