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JR Motorsports Confirms 2026 Daytona 500 Return With Justin Allgaier as Earnhardt Jr. Urges Caution

Earnhardt Jr. is tempering expectations due to uncertainty with Chevrolet’s new body.

JR Motorsports Confirms 2026 Daytona 500 Bid With Justin Allgaier, Traveller Whiskey