Dale Earnhardt Jr. questions NASCAR’s decision: ‘I know how it happens’
NASCAR’s scheduling decisions have also sparked controversy, this time with the inclusion of World Tech Railroad in Illinois in the Round of 16 for the 2025 Dale Earnhardt Jr. championship. did not hesitate to express his shame.
WWT Raceway, which hosted its first NASCAR Cup Series race two years ago in 2022, has quickly gone from a potential footnote in the track’s history to a playoff contender.
Purchased by Curtis Francois in 2012, the track was initially met with uncertainty, with many expecting it to drop from the racing calendar. But, like the 2025 project that has been questioned, the project is now a final one.
Earnhardt Jr.’s response was surprising. when entering the WWT Raceway Finals he questioned the reasoning behind the decision.
“The playoffs are wild. How did St. Louis make the playoffs? I want to know, I… It’s nice to be different, I mean there’s no way, “Oh, you don’t deserve this,” and I just wonder how it happened.
I don’t think he had a chance to make it to the finals. As for connectivity, it looks like it’s still here.
And now it’s the final. So I wonder where, why, why? Along with the WWT controversy, NASCAR’s decision to place Talladega Superspeedway in the eighth round raised eyebrows.
Known for its unpredictability and high risk of collision, Talladega is a hot topic for changing the competitive balance.
However, in contrast to his position on WWT Raceway, Earnhardt supported NASCAR’s recall of Talladega, focusing on the drama and challenges associated with the race. I know that you have an 80% chance of losing, and I know that there are too many wins for the flu or the chance of winning in the long run. But I don’t think this scares the industry. Drivers are in a difficult situation. “There are times when we want to see the worst,” he said. Although NASCAR has denied the authenticity of the alleged plan, it is very similar to previous races and official announcements that may appear in the 2025 series.
If so, this will affect NASCAR’s marketing and advertising strategies. There are still many questions about 2025 – questions we want to answer.
