Most of the time, it is the driver that takes the bigger chunk of credit whenever they win a race in NASCAR. But the truth is, behind any driver’s success, there’s a whole team, and the most important part of that team perhaps, certainly in terms of direct consequences, are the members of the pit crew. Their importance is still somewhat understated in the sport, but not in the eyes of Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Junior recently made the best use of his Twitter Blue subscription as he penned down a long note about the importance of pit crew members in NASCAR, and why they should be celebrated.

The Hall of Famer pointed to the upcoming All-Star weekend in which the pit crew competition becomes a big deciding factor in any driver’s race outcome.

Dale Earnhardt Jr on the importance of Pit Crew Competition in the All-Star weekend

Earnhardt Jr began his note by establishing that pit crews in NASCAR are “full of athletic all-stars.” He then pointed to their forthcoming moment “to be celebrated under the spotlight” in the All-Star weekend.

“At the end of the Pit Crew Competition, one team will be crowned a champion and take home a trophy they will keep until next year’s competition,” he claimed. “The crews will be under immense pressure to pull off a competitive time. Not only will that determine this year’s Pit Crew Champion, their time will determine where their driver starts in the Open and Saturday’s All-star heat races.

“I think the crews have to be excited for this unique opportunity to set their drivers up to succeed with a solid starting position.”

As per Junior, a great performance from a pit crew can raise their profile amid the fans and inside the garage. He also emphasized on the importance of the competition in subject and hoped it remains a big part of this weekend in the future too.

“The Pit Crew Competition was always great at shining a light on the crew members and creating stars. I hope it’s a revived tradition that continues highlighting just how talented and well-trained they are,” he wrote.

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In an episode of The Dale Jr. Download podcast, the Hall of Famer shared his thoughts on the penalty appeal by Denny Hamlin after NASCAR handed him a $50,000 fine and stripped him of 25 points for manipulating the race in Phoenix.

While his co-host Mike Davis thought the #11 driver had a strong case, Earnhardt Jr thought otherwise.

“I really don’t expect his punishment to change,” Earnhardt Jr had said.

And that’s exactly what happened. The appeals committee upheld Hamlin’s penalty as Earnhardt Jr’s prediction came true.

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