Dale Earnhardt Jr Wins Michigan

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Dale Earnhardt Jr wins

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Dale Earnhardt Jr did not have the fastest car at the start of the Quicken Loans 400. But 400 miles later he did as the No.  88 displayed in the No. 1 position on the scoring pylon. Earnhardt started the race 17th and quickly fell back to 25th.

But 11 laps into the race crew chief Steve Letarte called for a spring rubber and a chassis adjustment on the black, Batman sponsored No. 88 and the car came to like after that.

By lap 70 Earnhardt passed pole-sitter Marcos Ambrose for the lead and quickly pulled away.

Earnhardt took the lead for the final time on lap 172 and never looked back for the final 28 laps.

The crowd in the grandstands roared their approval until there were only 5 laps to go. That’s when an eerie silence fell over the speedway except for the sounds of the engines. Fans seemed to be holding their breath waiting for something bad to happen. It didn’t.

With the confidence Dale Jr has been showing in 2012, along with the consistent finishes, it seemed that he was on the verge of winning. Today he closed the deal.

The win sets Earnhardt up for a championship run as he now sits 4 points out of the lead.

With the “when are you going to win again” question answered by Junior his fans have another question to ask.

“When are you going to win again?”

What do you think of Dale Earnhardt Jr’s latest win?

 

 

 

 

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105 Comments on Dale Earnhardt Jr Wins Michigan

  1. Mavis Rideout on

    2. Amazing!!!! I think I held my breath for the last 18 laps! I was sure something was going to happen again!

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    A lot of people were waiting for something to happen those last laps. It did not.

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    San Can Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 11:39 am

    GR8 things DON’t come easy!!
    Never doubted you June-Bug! But I have held my breath alot & watched people (nerds) change drivers. To each his own, but loyalty is everything to me & you have mine. Don’t go to any kind of battle with someone that changes their preferences…when things don’t L@@K so good! You did ALL of us proud!! Now, the ones with waggin’ tails can choke on them or step on them, makes no diff to me. They will move on to something/one else to CRANK about.
    Job WELL done!

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    Jo Ard Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    That was two of us, I prayed for the last 10 laps he would make and thank God he did it.

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  2. lyn on

    3. OMG…this is one happy day for all us Jr fans..he was just awesome and the paint scheme today was absolutely beautiful. His dad is surely smiling up there! I just can’t say enough, except he will be our 2012 CHAMPION!!!

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    He is on a Championship-like run

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    Barbara Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 3:38 am

    barbara I think it was set up. He might have reaklly bawled this time

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    Barbara Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 3:42 am

    I think JR is a spoiled brat and gets to much attention, He is no better than anyone else

    Lorraine Fabian Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Hey Barbara……….Get a Life.!!!! A win is a WIN. I was taught that if you can’t say something nice about someone, ~ SAY NOTHING AT ALL ””

  3. Gary McKeown on

    4. Jr. One of the BEST driven I have ever seen. Great job by all. Keep it up, you have alot more to come.

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    This was a dominant win.

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  4. Peggy Clark on

    5. I am elated for Jr,never lost faith he would win in his on time,Bless you Jr

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  5. Ruth Koontz on

    6. I think every Jr. fan had tears in their eyes today when he rolled into victory lane. He’s worked hard and we love him!

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    Pegi Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Yes we do! How sweet it is!

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  6. Willard and Jean West on

    7. OMG, what an exciting race today……..Dale Jr. won this race for Dale Sr.-what a wonderful Father’s Day Gift (I can picture that grin on Dale Sr. face). Everything went well for Jr. today, Great Car, Great Crew Chief, Great Crew and one of the best drivers in NASCAR–Today his car performed good for him, and the driver took her to victory lane………….think he could easily win the championship this year…………………

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  7. Don on

    8. I was holding my breath waiting for NASCAR to throw some bogus caution to bunch the field up.

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  8. Brenda Dodd on

    9. ONLY A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN LIKE JR WOULD THANK HIS FANS FIRST BECAUSE WE BELIEVED IN HIM AND NEVER GAVE UP! JR NATION, CELEBRATION!!!!
    GO BABY, GO! As HOWARD COSELL USE TO SAY ,” HE COULD GO ALL THE WAY,” oh and we didn’t need cautions to put us over the finish line! LOVE IT AND HIM!

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    And the fans appreciated that. Did you hear the roar when he said that?

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  9. Lady Red on

    10. I couldn’t watch the last 15 laps…..Today was Jr.’s day and the best day of my year! All the naysayers can go home now!!!!

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    I hope you really did watch a little bit.

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    Carole Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Not only can the naysayers and haters go home, they can shut their mouths now.

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  10. Steve L. on

    11. It’s about time to lol. I was nervous the last few laps. The first thing I did was text my best friend with “JR WON!!!!!!!!”. I’m glad he didn’t win by a fuel strategy or something like that, he won by having a dominant car and led the most laps to top it all off. I just hope they can keep this consistent streak going for the whole year (knocks on wood). Congrats to the whole 88 team.

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    He didn’t need any luck on this one. It was all a fast car, a skilled driver and the right pit calls.

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  11. bonnie mccoy on

    12. good going jr we knew you could do it we are with you always you are the man gooooooooooooooooooooojr

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  12. Doug Cox on

    13. God Bless Dale Jr. Better he wins than those jerk Busch brothers. They are both bad for the sport.

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    Barbara Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 3:44 am

    A matter of opinion and everyone is intitled to their own

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    jimbob Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 5:24 am

    Opinions are just like arm pitts.Everyone has them and your’s stink.

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    sally dawson Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 8:34 am

    I’m w/ u doug, He has worked hard to get where he is ay we love him

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    Mary Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Although I’m not part of Jr Nation, I’m still glad he got this win. Doing it on Father’s Day, made it even more special. I fully agree with you on the Busch brothers, especially Kirt. His only problem is that he has no respect for the sport. If he can fix that, he should be ok, but I doubt he ever will. Anyway, I’m really happy for Jr.

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  13. Rob on

    14. Awesome day for Junior.

    Congratulations!!!!

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  14. Dora Rhodes on

    15. Thank you Dale Jr., you just gave me another Happy B’day gift!! Good job by ALL!

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Happy birthday — maybe Junior did it all for you.

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  15. stanley hearne on

    16. Super.. Glad that it happened.

    Congratulations Dale Jr.

    Well done.

    Stan Hearne

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  16. Laura on

    17. He just needed the right crew chief. He has always been the best driver.

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    Badbob Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    It is not always the crew chief. It has a lot to do with communication.

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    Barbara Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 3:46 am

    Omg do you really beleive that

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    Lady Red Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 9:29 am

    You two are two peas in a pod!
    Neither of you have any idea what you are talking about!

    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    I think they make a great pair.

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  17. Sandy Forbus on

    18. I can honestly say that I am drinking my green kool aid and doing my 88 happy dance. Those last 10 laps were agonizing. Like many, I was praying that Nascar did not throw a caution for debris on the track or some idiot lose it on the track. I had fingers, toes, everything crossed and told my mom to let me know when there was only two laps left. I had my eyes closed praying. What an absolutely wonderful race on Father’s Day. Maybe they need to run a black 88 more often. I know that his daddy was riding shotgun telling him “you can do it son”. Congratulations to the whole 88 team and a huge thank you to Steve Letarte and the 88 pit crew and shop. Awesome car for an awesome driver. Now, we can really go after that Sprint Cup!!!!!!

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    Sandy Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I agree with you Sandy, He sure looked good in a black car.

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  18. Jean on

    19. Good going, Dale, wonderful job. You take my breath away when all the stars are aligned. Proud of you.

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  19. George Arana on

    20. VERY COOL………..The Basqueman,Salem OR

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  20. stash on

    21. Thank you Junior……..You’ve made your loyal fans proud of you. Stay the course.

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  21. Rose on

    22. there was no doubt in my mind he was going to win soon, thought a tire would blow or a caution or run out of gas, WOW what a race, good for you JR.

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  22. Mary Carroll on

    23. What a great day for Jr. & Jr. Nation. Your fans knew you could do it!!! Keep them coming……….you’re on your way to a Championship.

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  23. Badbob on

    24. I don’t know if this is good or bad about always talking about Dale Jr. Everytime I watch anything Nascar, like Race Hub, no matter what it is, it is about Dale Jr. When will he win, He’s driver good today, He’,s being careful, He’ll do this or he’ll do that. Almost win that race, ran out of gas in this race, Junior this, Junior that and frankly, I’m sick of it. Can they ever go through one program without mentioning his name or making a referrence toward him or his team or how Rick feels about him or his team or Stevie. It is like if he would die, Nascar would be over. Talk about the other 42 drivers and teams. God, enough is enough.

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    Mavis Rideout Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    They do talk a lot about other drivers, some of which I dont’ care much for but have to listen anyway. Like how good the Busch brothers are or ‘Sliced Bread’. I guess we notice more when they talk about drivers that aren’t our favorites. I don’t mind at all when they talk about Dale Jr.

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    Lady Red Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    If you don’t want to hear about Jr. why do you watch? I assume you own a remote so use it.

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    John Thompson Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Hey badbob on (OFF), go SOAK YOUR HEAD IN DODO if you don’t like OUR RACER

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    carol brown Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 3:48 am

    Stop watching,, you negative idiot

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    Barbara Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 3:48 am

    AMEN A lot of people feel the same I’m sick of him

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    jo-jr Reply:
    June 21st, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    and babs, we jr. fans are tired of you! we are true fans of jr and if you cannot say something good about a driver , donot open your mouth and let people know, how stupid you really are! we are true fans of jr and we have a right to celebrate his win!! you also have that same right to praise your driver!so move on over to his board! peace!!! love you… jr. get us another win!.. a true no.# one fan of jr!

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    dynomite Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Then don’t even read articles about Jr. then. Go to kyle Bush’s article section, and Leave Jr nation alone. Why shouldn’t they mention Jr all the time, he IS the most popular driver.

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  24. Mama Donia on

    25. I couldn’t be any happier, unless he wins the championship, I think we JR NATION FANS would surely go crazy with excitement!!!!! I can’t stop crying, I’ve cried off and on since there were probably 10 or so laps to go, I guess I can’t believe it’s truly FINALLY happened. I heard on TV that JR Nation is wanting a National Holiday for this win. We have waited soooo long and it’s here, we never gave up, the truly JR fans can celebrate big time!!!!! LOVE THAT JUNEBUG, CONGRATS a million times over. Like DW said in his tweet, “I’m sure there is a Dad looking down and smiling today, Father’s Day!!!! Happy Father’s Day to all!!!!!

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    A championship is not out of the question. Neither is another win quickly.

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  25. shortime on

    26. Great job Jr. You have made racing enjoyable to watch again. Thanks sooo much.

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  26. Diane on

    27. I have been a fan like everyone else for Jr a long time and so very happy to see
    him win one especially on Fathers Day.
    I didnt know he had a girl friend though, she is one very lucky gal.
    Way to go !!!!

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  27. Ronnie. Ogle on

    28. Most people say about time .tuff!!!!
    I’m very proud of him he is my buddy win or lose .
    He is a good man thank. GOD. BLESS
    Love Ron
    Thorp388@aol.com

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  28. Mama Donia on

    29. Don’t know if any of you heard Tony Stewarts comments, I love Tony but he is trying his best to be a double barrell BUTT HOLE with some of the things he said today, you have never heard Jr. say anything bad about anyone else winning, especially Tony, but he made it seem like it was totally awful for Jr. to win this race. All I can say is Tony, you better back up and start over.

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    Pegi Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I agree! I like Tony…just not so much today. Sour grapes doesn’t become him.

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    Funn Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Tony was rubbing the reporters and media for making a big deal out of the streak. He and Jr are friends, he wasn’t taking a shot at Jr. Good Grief!

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    jo-jr Reply:
    June 21st, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    hey! if you really watched tony’s face when he was making that smart remark about jr, you could see, he really meant what he said! not smart, tony!! not a fan of his anyway, but never bad mouthed him!

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  29. Miss Betty on

    30. Hi all you Jr. nation admirers. We never gave up and we are considered the truest of fans. We can’t help but remind the naysayers that this is what it takes to be that type of fan, to go for weeks, months, and years without a win, but today it was well worth it. It seemed that Jr. was traveling on silk today. His handling of the car was so smooth and this reminded me of what a great driver he is. You certainly deserve this win, you never gave up and I’m sure that precious little lady waiting for you in the winner’s circle has added a lot of encouragement that helped you. Keep on keeping on Jr. We fans are waiting for the next race!!!!!! Congratulations….

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    Mama Donia Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    AMEN, AMEN, AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  30. Dean on

    31. where you been badbob, all i’ve heard for the last two months is the jackass bush brothers. oh by the way GO JUNE BUG!!!!!

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  31. Daveroo on

    32. wow…143 straight losses and one win and now hes on a championship run?..give him time..he will blow it sooner or later…..when jr got burned in that vette,he lost his nerve

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    Pegi Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    There’s always one of you spouting negative comments. Shame on you!.

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    RacingWin Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    The “championship run” was not based entirely on the win. He is 4 points out of the lead.

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    John Thompson Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    I agree BUT HE HAS GOT THE WILL TO WIN-WIN-WIN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO JR.

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  32. Daveroo on

    33. oh ok…hes good…but ,i still think carl will have a comeback…………..ack

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  33. norma hoxter on

    34. DALE , THANKS FOR WINNING I KNEW YOU WOULD.MY BIRTHDAY IS TOMARROW.tHAT A GREAT bIRTHDAY GIFT FOR ME.THANKS AGAIN

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  34. Ronald (lugnut)Norwood on

    35. Way to go team 88 congratulations on your win!!!

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  35. jo-jr on

    36. been, a no.one fan of jr since he started racing at myrtle beach ,an i was so afraid something would happen, i had to take a nervepill to get me to the end. jr, is a true southern gentleman, an that is why the fans love him!an he loves his fans! never cared for tony an today was one of the reasons why! my mom always said if you can”t say something nice , about a person , do not open your mouth to show people how stupid you are! shame on you ,tony, for being a sore looser! you will never have the fans ,jr. has! love you ,jr, wheather you win or loose!!

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    amustang1990 Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Dale Jr is always my #1 pick every race too. Tony Stewart is another driver that I have always liked. I agree with you that Tony’s remarks were uncalled for. I can never recall Dale Jr making remarks like that about the race winner even when he has been disappointed for not winning. Tony had the chance to be a class act and did not chose to take advantage of the opportunity. Other drivers. namely Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth,Jimmie Johnson and others went and congratulated Dale Jr because they appreciated his struggle and the hard work he and the 88 team had to do to get to this win.Hopefully Tony will rethink his words because I believe he is better than them.

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    carol brown Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 3:44 am

    I do not like Tony anymore. What a stink of a mouth. Smoke chokes me so I have written him off as a sore loser. A better man doesn’t talk another driver out of their victory.

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  36. autopro2297 on

    37. Way to go Jr. Jr. Nation has never doubted you and we never will. Sr. had to be riding with you today telling you how proud he was of you. You thanked the fans before anyone else, that was a very classy move. Thats one of the reasons we’ve stuck by you all this time. We know a winner when we see one. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

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    Pegi Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    I couldn’t agree more!!!

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    Mama Donia Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 6:35 am

    AGREE ONE MILLION PERCENT!!!!!!!!!!

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    Sandy Reply:
    June 18th, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I also agree Dale Jr has class.

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  37. Elaine on

    38. I Was So Mad I Had To Miss The Race I Had To Work And I Had A Strong Feeling He Was Going To Win And dang I Had To ,Miss Watching Jr Cross Over The Finish Line, But All In All I Was So Excited He Won WTG DALE # 1 ALWAYS

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  38. Barb F on

    39. Congrats Junior I knew your win was near and Fathers Day what a tribute to your Dad. I am a true fan and never gave up on you.

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  39. Julie on

    40. I also liked the fact that he thanked his fans for their loyal support and never, never gave up on him. It was a long time coming, and i think that this will be the first of many to come.

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  40. dynomite on

    41. OMG I was sitting on the floor on my knees on the last 15 laps,saying GO JR. GO. I held my breath also because I just knew a caution would come out. and when he did win, I was so excited, I cried. When he won the race 4 years ago, it was also fathers day.I bet Dale Sr. is smiling . Jr. we are so proud of you, I knew you could do it and I believe you will win again this race season. Your fans are so proud of you, I know I am.And we really appreciate what you said about doing it for your fans. We love you junebug, keep up the good work.See you in victory lane again soon.

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    george o null Reply:
    June 17th, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    that was 1 hell of a great race i held my breath for at least 15 or 20 laps wish i could have drink some beer and some of my white lighting whiskey but i cant due to of my ulcer i have had for a week but congreats jr thats do that again i think sr my cusin lonnie lawless my uncle dick lawless my famley on the lawless part were racers #66 i am an former racer nulls racing #75 with my late fathers and mothers help i drove street stock 65 chevy junebug u have more fans thin any other driver i am a rcr fan to but great job jr keep it up please thanks from alllllllll your fans

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  41. karen on

    42. Well, well, well. I’m like many of you. Had to hold my breath. There was no sound in our house, but the announcers.

    NOTHING HAPPENS BY CHANCE. GOD IS RIGHT THERE AT THE RIGHT TIME.

    Were we even thinking when Jr./, crew chief, pit boys, and men back at the garage
    predicted FATHER’S DAY?

    I knew other teams would congratulate him as well, CLASSY RACERS & STAFF.

    Can you see Sr. up above with that crooked grin he was so famous for? MY SON!

    What a wonderful Father’s Day and Just a bit back preparing for today, ladies spent their Mother’s Day rooting for Dale’s futire.

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  42. carol brown on

    43. Long time coming, but I knew it was going to happen. I never gave up o jr. My daughter, jr’s faithful fan , was called into work and she knew this was the race he would win. His fans are celebrationg!!!!

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  43. Peggy Thacker on

    44. Was so proud of Dale Jr. today, and so happy that he was finally back in Winners Circle!! A long time fan of his no matter what. Was in bed really sick for 2 days, but those last few laps had me sitting straight up in bed holding my breath for him. And just as I figured….no matter what, the haters still had their mouths in full gear putting him down in some way or another. But that’s okay. Just shows your mentality!!!!! Go Git Em JR!!!!! Keep on keeping on and go get that Championship!!! :)

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  44. Karen Leonardi on

    45. Happy Father’s Day Dale Sr! We knew your boy could do it! I am sure that one was for you!

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  45. glenn jones on

    46. great job to jr. and all 88 crew i waited 4 years for this please dont make my wait 4 more i know he won this race for all his fans but i also know he won it for his fathers day present for dale sr. i miss him so much i also counted down them last 20laps hoping and praying for no caution and finally it happened cant wait to see jr. in victory lane again and again great job what a great fathers day best present i ever had thanks jr.and crew

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  46. good old Ed on

    47. Good job Jr. Looks like you have learned how to drive the new cars. And with the help of Hendricks Motor Sports Team you did it. The luck was on you side.

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  47. Andrew Haxley on

    48. Congratulations to Dale Earnhardt Jr. for winning this big race. When i first heard he won i was just so happy that he won and i am a fan of him also because he won.

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. deserves to get a gold medal or maybe somthing else in return for winning the race. If it was not for him i don’t know what would happen. And people who don’t like Dale Earnhardt Jr. just need to know that he just won and if you don’t like the famous racecar driver then you don’t have to at all. But Dale Earnhardt Jr. My congratulations goes out to you because you won the big race and you certainly have won my vote. Keep it up by promoting the new Batman movie by racing!

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  48. Lady Red on

    49. I have always liked Tony. And, he and Jr. were always good friends and drafting partners. But, evidently, something has gone awry in this friendship as this is not the first time Tony has made a disparaging remark about Jr. I don’t remember if it was last year or the year before,
    but something happened on the track and Tony called Jr. a no-talent SOB. After yesterday, I think it is probably safe to say Tony & Jr. are not friends or so it seems. The announcers constantly talk about him being one of the greatest race car drivers, can drive anything anywhere. So, what happened yesterday to make Tony spout off like he did. Is it sour grapes or just the fact that he didn’t win like he thinks he should every race. Talk about being talked about all the time, listen up Barbara and badbob.
    Perhaps he is your favorite driver and that is why you don’t want to hear about Jr. I think Tony is getting a little too big for his britches and is beginning to believe all the hype about him. Every driver thinks they should win as it should be, winning is why they are out there beating themselves up. And, as Jr. once said, racing is a cut-throat business and you really don’t have any friends.
    But, he does have a group of guys that are his friends and many of them went to congratulate him with smiles on their faces. I believe Tony had to attend anger management classes a few years ago. Perhaps he and Kurt should attend together. Although he didn’t appear mad, I’m sure he was seething underneath that this no-talent driver beat him by over 5 seconds. Maybe being a owner/driver is becoming a little too much for Tony although he has always had a mouth but it didn’t bother me as he was always talking about something else. Now however, when he starts running down Jr. for being a winner with class, he is off my list. Indiana is a long way from the south and us southerners know class when we see it and hear it. Jr. was raised right, and as one writer put it, a true gentleman. It seems we grow them good here in the south. As for Amy, Jr.’s girlfriend, he made the comment that she is his strength. Good for you, Amy
    he needs a good woman by his side. I saw her with him at the awards dinner in December, a beautiful young woman.
    Whether he wins another race or not this year, he is in the Chase and has as good a chance as anyone. And, to all Jr.’s fans, yesterday was a national holiday!!!!!

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  49. Lady Red on

    50. And, I’m also tired of the talk that when Jr. wins, it was
    SET UP! Give me a break. Do you actually think with the thousands of people that work for Nascar and all the drivers, the ones that don’t like him, would agree to a
    set up? You’ve got to be living in another world and it sure isn’t Nascar! Find a home away from here…you will never deter his fans so just give it up.

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  50. Addie on

    51. Yes in deed the “heavens” celebrated as Dale, Sr. cheered for his son! I stopped breathing (I think) at lap 15 by lap 3 I covered my face with a shirt……please don’t let anythig happen Dale, Jr. has run this race like the true race car driver he is. Oh yes I am thrilled for him! if there ever was anyone who did NOT sit around and expect life to come to them because of their last name it is Dale Earnhardt, Jr. he has made his own! Not everyone would have his drive to do it on his own. He is #1 in my book win or loose. Good for you Jr. a win well deserved! Addie

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  51. Marilynn on

    52. I am so happy for Dale. I was suppoed to be there with 3 of my grandchildren, but unfortunately surgery for cancer got in the way. We have rescheduled our trip for the August race in Michigan. My grandson said he would just have to win that race too! I agree! Go Dale and congrats!

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  52. Funn on

    53. I like Jr. He is a good driver and will win more races for sure.

    Wish he had mentioned his Dad, in the Winners Circle, on Father’s day

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  53. Skydiveangel on

    54. I know Jr. is just beaming with pride and winning on Father’s Day is a good tribute to his Dad. Way to go JR! I knew you had it in you!

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  54. Dan McNamee on

    55. As always, before, during and after the race, that is the Dale Jr we know and love. Congradulations Dale, I’m proud to be a Dale Earnhardt Jr fan. Looking forward to your continued success.

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  55. carolyn on

    56. another grandma proud to be a fan of Jr. Congratulations I think you are the best!

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  56. Jo Ard on

    57. Dale Jr., always put God first and you will win a lot more of them. Thank you for a good race on Father’s Day Always know we are praying for you and all the other;s safety. Sam and Jo Ard. He did watch and new it was you that won.

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  57. carol on

    58. good job junebug new you could do it well done love ya

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  58. Lady Red on

    59. Mike Helton said Jr. winning the race put that right up there with Sr. winning Daytona and Tony winning the championship. Is that why Mr. Stewart has his undies in a bunch. I thought he was being very sarcastic when he said he didn’t have anything to say about Jr. winning and wondered if they needed to go into mourning since he broke his streak. I don’t think he was rubbing the reporters, he sounded like he meant what he said. Even Knaus congratulated Jr. so what is your problem, Tony?

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  59. Mare on

    60. It was a great race to watch and listen to on the radio. As for the comments of Tony, he has always acted as though he was the best of the best and so he thinks that gives him the authority to bad mouth and say anything negative so just take his comments with a grain of salt and move on. His ego is as big as all the rest of the drivers and there isn’t anything that can be done about that.

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  60. helen johnson on

    61. It was the black car

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    helen johnson Reply:
    June 20th, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    I always wanted him in a black car with his own number. We waited a lomg time
    God is good

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