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.

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.