Dale Earnhardt Jr. critiques Sam Mayer's remarks on O'Reilly Series competitors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Dale Earnhardt Jr. criticized Sam Mayer for derogatory comments about the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field following the Blue Cross NC 300 race on October 15, 2026. Mayer, who finished 24th after contact with Jeremy Clements, claimed there was 'nobody worth anything past 10th place.' Earnhardt pointed out that calling out the entire field could negatively impact Mayer on the track. Mayer will join Earnhardt’s JR Motorsports team for the 2027 season, which adds weight to Earnhardt's remarks. The series is set to continue at Phoenix Raceway on October 17.
- •Mayer criticized the entire O'Reilly Series field post-race.
- •Earnhardt disagrees with Mayer's blanket statement approach.
- •Mayer finished 24th after incidents during the race.
- •He will race for JR Motorsports in 2027.
- •The next race is scheduled for October 17 at Phoenix Raceway.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Dale Jr. Calls Out Sam Mayer for Blasting the Field
"Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Sam Mayer went too far by blasting the entire O'Reilly Series field. Mayer will drive for Earnhardt's JR Motorsports team in 2027.
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