Dale Earnhardt Jr: Is NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver for Real in 2012?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has taken a lot of flak over the past four years. With a winless streak that has now spanned 135 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points paying races and only one Chase berth since his first year with powerhouse team Hendrick Motorsports in 2008, Junior has taken a lot of heat from fans and media alike. But not anymore. Six races into the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits second in the standings. That's right. Second. His highest standing six races or more into the season since 2008. Earnhardt has been on fire to start the 2012 season. His three Top fives and four Top 10's are each tied for most in the sport, with only points leader Greg Biffle matching both of those totals to start the season. Ea...

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