Last night, Dale Earnhardt Jr got inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. This places him in pretty elite company, one which also includes his late father and NASCAR legend, Dale Sr. In light of his induction, tributes and congratulations poured in from all over the NASCAR community. Among them was former NASCAR and IndyCar driver, Danica Patrick, who congratulated Dale Jr on Twitter.

She felt that the former Hendrick Motorsports driver deserved the honor. Dale Jr has done a lot for the sport, and despite not winning any Cup Series titles as a driver, he made a massive impact away from the track. To be exact, he and his sister, Kelley, established the JR Motorsports team.

Considering that Patrick used to race for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series, she was especially appreciative.

What next for Dale Earnhardt Jr in 2022?

At the moment, he is content with continuing to oversee the JR Motorsports enterprise. Occasionally, Dale Earnhardt Jr does jump into the Xfinity Series car for a race or two. This year, the outfit boasts of a strong line-up, consisting of Justin Allgaier, Noah Gragson, Josh Berry, and Sam Mayer.

Together, the quartet will be keen to start the new season strongly and challenge for the title. Obviously, there are several other candidates who are just as quick as them. There are teams like Joe Gibbs, Kaulig, Stewart-Haas, and Richard Childress Racing, who are strong contenders. However, JR Motorsports will be gunning for a fourth Xfinity Series championship. It will be a fine addition to their 2014, 2017, and 2018 crowns with Chase Elliott, William Byron, and Tyler Reddick respectively.

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