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Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Casts Doubt On Carson Kvapil's NASCAR Future: "Not Guaranteed"
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has cast doubt on Carson Kvapil's NASCAR future as he confirmed it is "not guaranteed." Kvapil joined JR Motorsports, owned by Earnhardt Jr., in 2022. He started in the Late Model Stock Tour in the No. 8 Chevrolet before moving up the ranks to the ARCA Menard Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2023. The 21-year-old driver moved up to the Xfinity Series in 2024. He impressed in his part-time role with the team last year, securing him a full-time seat for 2025. In 17 race starts in the Xfinity Series, he has secured 7 top-10 finishes. After a difficult weekend for the team in Texas, Earnhardt Jr. has compared Kvapil to his teammate Justin Allgaier. He explained on the Dale Jr Download podcast. Carson Kvapil, driver of the #1 Carolina Carports Chevrolet, (L) and Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Jarrett Logistics Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 300... Carson Kvapil, driver of the #1 Carolina Carports Chevrolet, (L) and Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Jarrett Logistics Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 02, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. More"I can move past Justin because Justin's won a championship. He's going to win races. Justin is fine. He's established. Carson has to win. Carson's future is not guaranteed. "I think we can all agree that he's got potential, and there's something there," Earnhardt said. And if the right things happen the right way, that he [Kvapil] could have a 20-year career, but it easily could go the opposite way." Comparing him to his other teammate, Connor Zilisch, Earnhardt Jr. added: "Connor Zilisch has a runway in front of him. A plan, right? He's got Trackhouse support. Everybody in this industry thinks that, golly, dude, this guy's incredible with the road courses, [if] he figures the ovals out. It'll be wildly popular, what he will be able to do going forward." NASCAR Xfinity Series: Current Standings
Newsweek
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Justin Allgaier Makes Stark Admission After NASCAR Xfinity Wreck At Texas
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. JR Motorsports driver Justin Allgaier has reacted to his wreck with Kris Wright during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Allgaier had led 99 laps of the race today and won stage 1. However, while attempting to lap Wright in his efforts to challenge Kyle Larson for the win, the pair collided. Wright moved up slightly, leading to Allgaier clipping his rear, sending them into a spin. The JR Motorsports driver, who currently leads the Xfinity Series standings, was cleared by the medical team following the race. While speaking to the media, he admitted that it was his fault. "The hard part is, ultimately it falls on my shoulders," Allgaier said. Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Jarrett Logistics Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 02, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Jarrett Logistics Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 02, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas."We'd about gotten crashed a couple laps before the green-flag stop there, and I think they had some damage and he (Wright) was having a bit of a tough time with his race car, and I'm trying to catch back to the 88 and trying to push and ultimately put myself in a bad position... "Kyle and I had a great battle, and I was having a lot of fun with it. Obviously, the guy's ultra-fast in anything that he drives. ... I think probably the most disappointing part about today is that it's my mom's birthday. I would love to get a trophy and celebrate her birthday with that, but instead I'm standing here talking to you guys." Larson, who had stepped in last minute for Connor Zilisch, secured the victory. Reflecting on the race, Larson explained: "It was a lot of survival, I felt like in that race. I got in some wrecks, the balance we had to work on quite a bit. So, it was fun. I felt like if I could ever get the lead, I could stretch it out, but I couldn't get by Justin [Allgaier]. He was running where I needed to be. "Thanks to JRM for letting me come run this thing here today. Obviously, I wish Connor was in the car, but it means a lot that they thought of me to call up to run this thing." NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas Motor Speedway unofficial results
