NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup Preview: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Every day here at Bleacher Report, we'll be counting down the 12 drivers in this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup by posting two driver previews, breaking down how they got in and what they're going to do with their berth. We've already posted Matt Kenseth (eighth), which means it's time to preview the Chase for Dale Earnhardt Jr. (seventh).DALE EARNHARDT JR., #88 National Guard/Diet Mtn Dew Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports CHASE POSITION: 7th, 2003 points (1 win) MAKING THE CHASE: Despite losing the points lead at Watkins Glen, Earnhardt Jr. was among the first group of drivers who clinched a Chase spot at Bristol. Ranking third in points, he scored a 12th place finish in the Thunder Valley. LAST 10 RACES: Earnhardt Jr. has been one of ...

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