Dale Earnhardt Jr. Boldly Predicts R-12 Elimination of Chase Elliott and Tyler Reddick

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reckoned that Chase Elliot and Tyler Reddick might be eliminated in the Round of 12 of NASCAR Playoffs this time around

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Boldly Predicts R-12 Elimination of Chase Elliott and Tyler Reddick

Chase Elliot (via Nigel Kinrade Photography), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (via IMAGO), Tyler Reddick (via IMAGO)

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NASCAR Playoffs are heating up. The Cup Series heads to the Round of 12 this weekend in New Hampshire. The top 12 drivers will now compete for 8 places, with four getting knocked out after the next three races. NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. has now insisted that the likes of Chase Elliott and Tyler Reddick might struggle to make it to the next round.

The Playoff format remains controversial among fans. The regular season does not matter now, with everything to play for. JGR dominated the Round of 16, with Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell winning races, while their main rival Hendrick Motorsports struggled. The most under performer of the three HMS drivers, Elliott might not have what it takes to carry forward according to Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Jr. insisted that his elimination predictions were not based on any scientific data. Rather, it was sheer racing instincts. Dale Earnhardt Jr. asserted that perhaps Chase Elliott and Tyler Reddick will get knocked out in the Round of 12, alongside Austin Cindric and Ross Chastain. On the other hand, the NASCAR legend was confident that Joey Logano will do exactly what he needs to do to get through to the Round of 8.

This is so tough. They’re all so good. This is really hard. No scientific data here. No evidence or real hard study to back up this prediction. But my four that are going to struggle to make it into the next round are Chase Elliott, [Austin] Cindric, [Ross] Chastain, [Tyler] Reddick. I think that Logano, who tested at Loudon… I feel like Loudon and Kansas are two good tracks for Joey. So, I think he’ll do just enough to advance.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said on Dale Jr. Download.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. predicts Joey Logano will bounce back in Playoffs

Joey Logano is arguably the most infamous driver when it comes to NASCAR Playoffs. The team Penske star is known to capitalize on the controversial format, while never pushing things in the regular season. This has made him the poster boy for hate towards the Playoffs.

Joey Logano's third championship win at Phoenix Raceway (via Getty)
Joey Logano’s third championship win at Phoenix Raceway (via Getty)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes that once again Logano can turn things up a notch in the business end of the season. The NASCAR veteran asserted that the Ford driver has done this a handful of times in the past. Joey Logano has a mediocre regular season before bouncing back in the Playoffs and clinching the championship.

Two years in a row, maybe you can go back further and determine if it’s more. But two years in a row, he’s had a very subpar regular season, but then when we get into the playoffs and you look at the tracks and you go, ‘Yeah, could see him doing pretty good there.’ … So, I think he gets through. The margin of error here on this is, I wouldn’t be surprised if I only got one of these right.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. explained.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. understands the unpredictability of the Playoffs. NASCAR itself is an unpredictable sport. The situation becomes 10 times more extreme in the chaotic nature of the Playoffs. Thus, despite the bold predictions, anything can happen once the 12 drivers hit the track at the first R-12 race at South Hampshire.

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