‘Should Have Never Paved It’ – Dale Jr. Calls Out NASCAR Track For Mistake originally appeared on The Spun.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is calling out a prominent NASCAR track for making a mistake with its pavement decision.
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The son of the legendary NASCAR Cup Series driver, Dale Earnhardt, had a pretty great career on his own. Dale Jr. retired from full-time racing a couple of years ago, though he remains close to the sport, occasionally racing while also working as a NASCAR broadcaster.
Dale Jr. is often interacting with fans on social media. He recently responded to a fan who pointed out an issue with the track in Phoenix, Arizona. He said they made a mistake that never should have been made.
Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr during the Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesMark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
Dale Jr. responded to a fan on social media, calling out the track for its state of racing.
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“Isn’t it past time for track limits ? Can we just wherever we feel like it ?” one fan wrote on social media.
Dale Jr. responded: “We don’t seem to care about cutting the apron at Phoenix. This has been what it is for a few years now. Shoulda never paved it. Coulda paved Bristol with all that asphalt.”
Many took to social media to weigh in, agreeing that Dale Jr. was right about the track in Phoenix.
“Phoenix getting reconfigured and its consequences has been a disaster for the nascar cup series,” one fan wrote.
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“I think it’s dangerous and it looks ridiculous. Not to mention, it might provide more passing opportunities if they were made to drive the track at phoenix,” one fan added.
“Bring back the island so they jump again. I hate how much they cut Phoenix, looks so stupid,” one fan added.
“Enforce track limits plain and simple. Other series give you a warning. Do it again, and it’s a stop and go or drive through penalty. Simple really,” one fan added.
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Where do you stand on the issue?
‘Should Have Never Paved It’ – Dale Jr. Calls Out NASCAR Track For Mistake first appeared on The Spun on Aug 10, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 10, 2025, where it first appeared.