Why Dale Earnhardt Jr. Could Be Primed to Dominate Moving Forward

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2012 season, his fifth with Hendrick Motorsports, is going swimmingly thus far. His streak of 16 straight finishes on the lead lap has been vital to his current spot among the leaders in points. Earnhardt's success throughout the season's first half has many wondering if this is the year he can finally break through. The two-time Nationwide Series champion has been chasing a Sprint Cup title for 14 years and appears closer to it now than ever. The 37-year-old has matured in more ways than one this season, learning to work with and build a new relationship with crew chief Steve Letarte. "I learned a lot from Mr. Hendrick on how to deal with people and with relationships, and the most important th...

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