NASCAR NEWS: Dale Earnhardt Has Officially announced His is departing from NASCAR and Reason Why…..

NASCAR NEWS: Dale Earnhardt Has Officially announced His is departing from NASCAR and Reason Why…..

The OEP essentially provides a guaranteed starting position for world-class drivers who enter a Cup Series race, although certain conditions come with that.

Firstly, the rule only became a factor if the Cup Series entry list exceeds 40 cars, and secondly, drivers who hope to use the OEP have to be pre-approved by NASCAR on a case-by-case basis, with their racing experience and accolades ultimately determining whether or not they would be given the green light.

Naturally, with so many entries for the Daytona 500, it was enforced there for the first time, with Helio Castroneves eventually using the OEP spot after failing to qualify for the Great American Race.

The charters were fought for by the teams ahead of the 2016 season and twice have been extended.

The latest extension is for seven years to match the current media rights deal and guarantee 36 of the 40 spots in each week’s field to the teams that hold the charters, as well as other financial incentives. 23XI and Front Row refused to sign and sued,.

Maybe get out there and doorbang with Dale Earnhardt Sr. Obviously, I know (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) super well.

I drove for him. He’s a friend, and his wife Amy is great. But, you know, he was known as ‘the Intimidator.’ So, that would be a fun person to see, like, what did that feel like? Would I be intimidated? Cause I have a real mean streak in me at times,” Patrick said.