Dale Earnhardt Jr. supports non-Chase drivers racing hard in NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Jr. spoke out against the notion that non-Chase drivers should race differently than Chase drivers during an episode of 'The Dale Jr. Download'. His comments came after a controversial incident in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Gateway between Chase driver Corey Day and non-Chase driver William Sawalich. Earnhardt Jr. emphasized that all drivers have a right to compete aggressively for wins, regardless of their Chase status. NASCAR chose not to penalize Sawalich for his involvement in the incident, which included a hip-check move that sent Day into the wall. This decision follows prior instances where NASCAR has imposed penalties for intentional wrecking in past races.

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