Dale Earhardt Jr. Needs a Strong Run at the 2011 Brickyard 400Dale Earnhardt Jr. is slipping through his grasp. After getting off to an unbelievably strong and consistent start to the season, Jr. is now struggling to get in the top 20. Just five weeks ago Jr. was third in the points standings. After four consecutive races where his highest finish was 15th, he is ninth in the standings and in danger of missing out on the Chase for the Cup for fifth straight finish.With just seven races to go until the Chase for the Cup competitors are set it is easy to see that the Brickyard is a make or break race for Jr.. His free fall is either going to continue and drop him right out of the top ten, or he can get things righted with another t...

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Dale Earhardt Jr. Needs a Strong Run at the 2011 Brickyard 400Dale Earnhardt Jr. is slipping through his grasp. After getting off to an unbelievably strong and consistent start to the season, Jr. is now struggling to get in the top 20. Just five weeks ago Jr. was third in the points standings. After four consecutive races where his highest finish was 15th, he is ninth in the standings and in danger of missing out on the Chase for the Cup for fifth straight finish.With just seven races to go until the Chase for the Cup competitors are set it is easy to see that the Brickyard is a make or break race for Jr.. His free fall is either going to continue and drop him right out of the top ten, or he can get things righted with another t...

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