Joey Logano’s win at the South Point 400 in October 2024 left fans with a bitter taste in their mouths. The race unfolded with a twist that had people questioning the integrity of the playoffs. A major disqualification shook up the standings, pushing Logano into the Championship 4—despite his relatively low points total compared to other contenders. How could a driver who was out of the round of 8 suddenly be one of the leading contenders for the Cup Series win? Dale Earnhardt Jr had similar thoughts.
NASCAR eliminated Alex Bowman, a popular pick for the title this year, due to his car being underweight by 17 pounds. With how the season is unfolding, many fans have questions about the championship. Was the system designed to reward the most consistent drivers, or does it leave room for controversy? Fans are still debating whether this one race marks a shift in how the postseason should be handled and Dale Jr. had something to say on the matter.
Dale Earnhardt Jr’s take on the way NASCAR is handling the championship
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy opened up about how their loyalty to NASCAR is beginning to fade, especially when it comes to Joey Logano’s place in the championship race. On the latest episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast, they both expressed frustration over the way things are being handled in the playoffs.
