Dale Earnhardt Jr. spill the beans on the “pressure” on JRM owing to fan expectations
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. has shared his feelings about the amount of pressure fans put on his team JR Motorsports.
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Since Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister Kelly Earnhardt started JR Motorsports, their goal has been eventually entering the Cup series. Though it too longer than the fans envisioned, JRM is set to make their premier division debut with their open entry into the 2025 season opener, Daytona 500.
Justin Allgaier, the reigning Xfinity Series champion of JRM, will drive the No:40 Chevy on the teams’ debut with the technical support from Hendrick Motorsports. Recently Dale Earnhardt Jr. talked about the obligation he feels JRM has, owing to the expectations their fans are set liver the years ahead of the Cup debut.
I do feel a bit of an obligation with our connection to the fan base. I do feel that obligation to achieve and have milestones as an owner
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said via Cup Scene.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted that the rumbling about JRMs NASCAR entry has been the topic of discussion for many years and has built a lot of excitement over it. So there is pressure on Junior and Kelly Earnhardt to make sure the team matches them.
You’ve heard the rumblings over the years that fans are excited or hopeful of a potential Cup opportunity for us. And so yeah, there’s pressure not only on me and Kelley.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. added.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains how Dale Sr. would have felt about their move
In the same conversation, Junior talked about how their late father Dale Sr. would have felt about the Cup entry of JRM, if he was alive. He pointed out the seven-time Cup champion would have been excited about it, though he might have had some suggestions.
Well, I hope that he’d be excited about it. I’m sure he would have told us how we should have done it differently (laughs). But, you know, he was also always very supportive. So, I think he would be excited about this.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said.
The comments show there is a level confidence and hope at JRM about performing on a high level on their debut at the top division, with a champion driver on their side. It will be interesting to see how they will perform at mega Superspeedway event.
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