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Dale Earnhardt Jr. suggests track sealer for Richmond improvements

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:34 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Dale Earnhardt Jr. suggests track sealer for Richmond improvements

Summary

Dale Earnhardt Jr. highlighted potential enhancements for NASCAR racing at Richmond Raceway following the Cook Out 400. Earnhardt proposed adding sealer to the track surface to improve tire traction based on the track's history of producing quality races. He noted that while the initial application might result in unfavorable conditions for drivers, it could lead to better racing after one event. Richmond Raceway is set to return to The Chase in September 2027, after being absent for several years. Joey Logano won the most recent race at Richmond.

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By the Numbers

•Earnhardt believes sealer could enhance racing at Richmond Raceway.
•He noted that past use of sealer led to better racing experiences.
•Richmond Raceway is returning to The Chase weekend in September 2027.
•Joey Logano won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond, his second win this season.
•Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric rounded out the top three finishers.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes one track adjustment could make for better NASCAR racing at Richmond Raceway. The comments come following last Saturday’s Cook Out 400 at the 0.75-mile Virginia short track.Earnhardt Jr. proposed that Richmond Raceway add sealer to the track’s surface, a chemical compound designed to change tire traction or seal the racetrack’s surface. […] The post What Dale Earnhardt Jr. Believes Could Make For Better Richmond Races appeared first on HEAVY.
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