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JR Motorsports Secures First Daytona 500 Entry with Justin Allgaier

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team clinches its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series spot as Allgaier triumphs in a tense qualifier at Daytona.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer and JR Motorsports owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Overview

  • Justin Allgaier, driving the No. 40 Chevrolet, earned JR Motorsports a spot in the 2025 Daytona 500 by finishing as the highest-placed open driver in the qualifying Duel race.
  • This marks JR Motorsports' debut in the NASCAR Cup Series, a milestone nearly two decades in the making for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team.
  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed deep emotion and pride, calling the achievement a culmination of years of effort and preparation.
  • Despite initial struggles in time-based qualifying, Allgaier's late-race performance in the Duel secured the team's place in NASCAR's most prestigious event.
  • The team, backed by 2024 Xfinity Champion Allgaier and sponsor Traveler Whiskey, now aims to make a strong impression in their Daytona 500 debut.