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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Named Crew Chief, Then Corrected

7/8/2025

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Earnhardt Jr. Mix-Up

A clerical mix-up sparked a moment of thrill among NASCAR fans when Dale Earnhardt Jr. was mistakenly named crew chief for Connor Zilisch's No. 88 car at the Sonoma Xfinity Series race. JR Motorsports quickly set the record straight, revealing that Mardy Lindley would actually be at the helm, showcasing how swiftly rumors can circulate in the racing world.

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Legge Returns, Racing Thrills

This weekend, the roar of engines fills the air at Sonoma Raceway as the NASCAR Cup Series kicks off with the thrilling Toyota/Save Mart 350 and the Xfinity Series' Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250. Katherine Legge makes her exciting return to the Cup Series, while Shane van Gisbergen seeks to secure another victory in Xfinity. With 39 cars vying for just 38 spots, the stakes couldn't be higher!

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Earnhardt Jr. Mix-Up

A clerical mix-up sparked a moment of thrill among NASCAR fans when Dale Earnhardt Jr. was mistakenly named crew chief for Connor Zilisch's No. 88 car at the Sonoma Xfinity Series race. JR Motorsports quickly set the record straight, revealing that Mardy Lindley would actually be at the helm, showcasing how swiftly rumors can circulate in the racing world.

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