Sometime in May is the NASCAR All-Star Race, which is an annual non-points event. What makes this race special is that this race will be held at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. This is a track that is making a grand return to the NASCAR Cup Series, to the delight of many fans. And much of the praise for this must be attributed to the tireless efforts of a certain Dale Earnhardt Jr, who was instrumental in restoring the track.
So one wouldn’t exactly be at blame for wishing that it would be poetic if Junior competed in the All-Star Race.
Unfortunately, the NASCAR rules have no time for nostalgia or pandering to the fans’ whims.
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In fact, even Jimmie Johnson is not above the rules, as he was rendered ineligible to race at North Wilkesboro. So if a 7-time Cup champion like Johnson could not race, is there something that made people think that Dale Jr stands a chance?
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