Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s impressive finish in a crazy Daytona 500 is a good sign for the rest of his NASCAR season. I know it's just one race, and it's a long season, but historically, a good showing at the Great American Race has lead to strong seasons for Jr.Matt Kenseth was able to hold Jr. off to win a delay- and crash-marred Daytona this year. Still, Earnhardt, Jr. has to be encouraged by this strong finish.Though he raced well, the second place finish still extended his winless streak to 130 races. He is quoted by Nate Ryan of USA Today with this about his pursuit of Kenseth and his appreciation of the fans:We couldn't ever get to Matt, I kind of waited til the last minute. I thought it was a great race. I want to thank the fans for stick...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s impressive finish in a crazy Daytona 500 is a good sign for the rest of his NASCAR season. I know it's just one race, and it's a long season, but historically, a good showing at the Great American Race has lead to strong seasons for Jr.Matt Kenseth was able to hold Jr. off to win a delay- and crash-marred Daytona this year. Still, Earnhardt, Jr. has to be encouraged by this strong finish.Though he raced well, the second place finish still extended his winless streak to 130 races. He is quoted by Nate Ryan of USA Today with this about his pursuit of Kenseth and his appreciation of the fans:We couldn't ever get to Matt, I kind of waited til the last minute. I thought it was a great race. I want to thank the fans for stick...

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