Daytona 500 Results: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Strong Performance Won’t Last All Year

Dale Earnhardt Jr. put forth a great effort at a very interesting Daytona 500 on Monday night, finished second behind Matt Kenseth. While he can hang his hat on a strong showing in the biggest race of the year, it is not an indication that he is going to turn his career around. Fans still flock to see "Little E" because of his last name. He is one of the most marketable drivers in the sport, and generates revenue as well as anyone else in NASCAR. Despite all the love and affection he gets from all corners of the racing world, Earnhardt is still trying to figure out what it takes to be a consistent driver on the circuit. Finishing second at Daytona means nothing for what he will do the rest of the year. He has won this race be...

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