The gymnastics and NASCAR worlds recently collided in a surprising twist. It turns out the two-time World Championship gymnastics winner, Jade Carey, is a huge fan of the star driver of JR Motorsports, owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Leaping beyond the boundaries of her sport, the 2020 Olympic Champion on floor exercise had a special message for the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year as he celebrated a new milestone in his career.
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Jade Carey sends a special wish to JR Motorsport’s star
Jade Carey took to Instagram stories to wish the No. 7 Chevrolet for JR Motorsport Justin Allgaier. She re-posted a picture from NASCAR with Justin Allgaier that announced, “Justin Allgaier wins the 2023 NMPA Most Popular Driver Award in the #XfinitySeries!“
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Gymnastics – Artistic – Women’s Floor Exercise – Medal Ceremony – Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan – August 2, 2021. Gold medallist Jade Carey of the United States poses with her medal in front of the olympic rings. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
Adding her congratulatory wish, Jade Carey wrote in her post, “YES” with a fire emoji, and she also said, “Congrats Justin Allgaier.” This is not the first time Justin Allgaier has won the award and made his team proud.
The Most Popular Driver Award 2023
Justin Allgaier has won the Most Popular Driver Award for an impressive fourth time within the last five seasons, which was first initiated during the 2018 Xfinity Series season. The 2008 ARCA Re/Max Series champion received the title in Nashville, Tennessee, at NASCAR’s banquet.
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BRISTOL, TN – SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Allgaier 7 JR Motorsports BRANDT Chevrolet looks on before the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series Playoff Food City 300 on September 15, 2023, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 15 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Food City 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2309151674
While Allgaier took home the honor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Chase Elliott won the title in the NASCAR Cup Series, and Hailie Deegan took home the title in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. This triumph also adds another feather to the cap of JR Motorsports, as they now have 12 NMPA most popular driver awards in their collection.
Fans were excited to see Allgaier back as the most popular driver on the Xfinity circuit, especially after Noah Gragson claimed the honor in 2022. What added an even more exciting surprise was Jade Carey, the Olympic champion, rooting for Allgaier.
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