Dale Earnhardt Jr. expresses doubts about Chase Elliott's contentious Watkins Glen race.

The NASCAR world is buzzing with speculation after Chase Elliott's controversial race at Watkins Glen. Veteran racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. has voiced his skepticism about the incident.

The Incident

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Chase Elliott, in his #9 Chevy, was aiming for his first win of the season to secure a playoff spot. However, his car ran out of fuel and came to a halt, raising questions about his playoff chances.

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Earnhardt Jr.'s Skepticism

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed his doubts on his podcast, Dale Jr. Download. He found the situation strange and questioned the information given to Elliott about the number of laps he could complete after hitting the fuel switch.

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Fans React

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While fans criticized Elliott's championship-winning crew chief, Alan Gustafson, Earnhardt Jr. shared his concerns. This incident has sparked a lot of discussion among NASCAR fans.

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