“Should’ve Aimed Higher” – Dale Earnhardt Jr Outsmarted by Kyle Larson as He Convinces Rick Hendrick of the Unthinkable

Kyle Larson, the 2021 Cup Series champion, has set a new standard in NASCAR racing by continuing to participate in sprint races during the playoff season. This unconventional approach has left former Hendrick Motorsports racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. in awe.

Larson's Unconventional Journey

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Kyle Larson, nicknamed 'Wheelman,' started his career as a teenage sprint racer. His brief stint in IndyCar Racing paved the way for an illustrious NASCAR journey.

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Earnhardt Jr.'s Astonishment

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s associate, Mike Davis, was surprised at the team's support for Larson's dual participation. Earnhardt Jr., who once settled for a helicopter ride to Martinsville and Darlington, humorously remarked, "I should’ve aimed a little higher!"

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The Crucial Change at Hendrick Motorsports

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Despite the light-hearted banter, Larson acknowledged that Hendrick Motorsports' support was due to a significant shift within the team. This change allowed them to extend such privileges to a champion racer like him.

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