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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Takes Crew Chief Role, Denny Hamlin Declines

6/24/2025

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. made waves by stepping into the crew chief role for Connor Zilisch at Pocono, igniting discussions about drivers transitioning to this demanding position. Denny Hamlin, however, swiftly dismissed the idea for himself, emphasizing the complexities of crew chief duties as he remains laser-focused on driving and leading his Cup team toward his championship dream.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. made waves by stepping into the crew chief role for Connor Zilisch at Pocono, igniting discussions about drivers transitioning to this demanding position. Denny Hamlin, however, swiftly dismissed the idea for himself, emphasizing the complexities of crew chief duties as he remains laser-focused on driving and leading his Cup team toward his championship dream.