The 2025 NASCAR season has kicked off at the Daytona International Speedway. There were 45 cars aiming for the prestigious spot in the race, which is often referred to as the Great American Race. Among these was the No. 40 Chevrolet, driven by Justin Allgaier, and representing Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a two-time Daytona 500 champion. He’s competing in the race in a new way in 2025, and the entire sport is excited for it.

The excitement is palpable at the racetrack this week for JR Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Jr. For the first time, JR Motorsports will have a car competing in NASCAR’s Cup Series, the highest level in the sport.

Legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. floated a "crazy" idea for drivers ahead of the Daytona 500 set to run on Sunday afternoon. Earnhardt Jr responded a

After a productive practice session and a hot lap in qualifying, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will watch Justin Allgaier race his way into the Daytona 500.

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and 2017 champion Martin Truex Jr. both ran lap times fast enough to lock themselves into the season opener at Daytona Int’l Speedway. Allgaier’s No. 40 Traveller Whiskey Chevrolet narrowly missed locking in on speed by 0.080 seconds, which was a difference of 0.290 MPH.

Noah Gragson is set to head into his third Cup Series season with a third different team and the young journeyman has learned a thing or two over the years, including from Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. ahead of Daytona 500 weekend