Dale Eanrhardt Jr aims for Chase

Absent from the Chase three times over the last five seasons, Dale Earnhardt Jr has set himself the first objective of being in the top 12 ten races from the end of the year... in honor of his supporters!

Published on 27/01/2010 à 09:53

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Only 21st in the Nascar Sprint Cup on the evening of the Richmond race, more than 500 points from qualifying, Dale Earnhardt Jr disappointed his countless supporters. The Hendrick Motorsports driver had a hard time with this moment and is hoping for better results in 2010.

“When I missed the Chase, I felt like I was letting my fans down,” admits the most popular American driver. “They supported me throughout the season, every weekend, so yes? I had the feeling of not having been up to the task. At the start of the season, we always hope to make it into the Chase. This is what disappointed me the most during this season. »

“I think we have a stronger team in 2010. I had a great winter with my family. I have recharged my batteries and I am ready to fight to achieve my goals,” he announced ten days before the Daytona Shootout.