Dale Earnhardt Jr. discusses NASCAR splitter change impacting Toyota's performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has commented on how a recent NASCAR splitter change has affected Toyota's performance in the NASCAR Cup Series. During an episode of Dirty Air, Earnhardt noted that Toyota's dominance has diminished following modifications to front splitter struts, particularly highlighted during a test at Kansas Speedway. Denny Hamlin previously expressed confidence about Toyota’s competitiveness but has adopted a more cautious tone since the changes. Statistical analysis shows a decline in Toyota's laps led, win percentage, and top-five finishes after the implementation of the splitter change. While Toyota remains a contender with cars still placing in the top ten, they are no longer consistently leading the field as they did previously.
- •Dale Earnhardt Jr. discusses changes in Toyota's NASCAR performance.
- •Toyota's laps led dropped from 47.9% to 34% after changes.
- •Wins for Toyota decreased from 60% to 33% post-splitter change.
- •Denny Hamlin's comments reflect a shift in Toyota’s competitive outlook.
- •Toyota continues to achieve top 10 finishes but lacks previous dominance.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Splitter Change Hurts Toyota as Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals What Changed
"Dale Earnhardt Jr. says the NASCAR splitter change has reduced Toyota’s edge in the NASCAR Cup Series, with Kansas Speedway clearly testing the change. On Tuesday’s Dirty Air, Earnhardt pointed to Denny Hamlin’s recent comments and Toyota’s results before and after NASCAR changed the front splitter struts.Hamlin had earlier spoken with confidence about Toyota’s strength […] The post NASCAR Splitter Change Hurts Toyota as Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals What Changed appeared first on HEAVY.
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