Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently addressed a controversial narrative in NASCAR following Austin Hill’s victory at the Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hill’s win marked his eighth Xfinity Series triumph on a drafting track, tying Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart. Additionally, Hill surpassed Earnhardt Jr. to claim the record for the most laps led on drafting tracks in Xfinity Series history. citeturn0search0
In response, Earnhardt Jr. acknowledged Hill’s achievement, noting that Hill accomplished this feat in fewer races than both he and his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr. He remarked, “Austin Hill’s done it in a shorter amount of races. I ran 30-something races, and he’s done it in 20-something, so I ain’t taking nothing away from him.” citeturn0search0
However, Earnhardt Jr. also highlighted the advantages of Hill’s equipment, stating, “With that said, he has the fastest car and he’s great at taking advantage of that and winning races with it.” He commended Richard Childress Racing for providing Hill with competitive cars, particularly at Daytona and Talladega. citeturn0search0
Earnhardt Jr.’s comments underscore the ongoing discussion about the role of equipment in racing success and the factors contributing to drivers’ achievements in the Xfinity Series.
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