Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Latest News and Predictions Ahead of 2015 Daytona 500

More than one year after winning his second Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is no longer just a popular name in NASCAR. Heading into his 16th full-time season, Junior is now a legitimate title contender with potential to win any time he gets behind the wheel. Last year, Earnhardt won four races altogether and advanced to the second round of the brand-new Chase. That great season all got started with his confidence brimming after a win in the biggest race of the year. Heading into the Daytona 500 again, things have gotten off to a tough start for Earnhardt. Not only did he finish ninth in the Sprint Unlimited, but the Hendrick Motorsports driver also failed a post-qualifying inspection on Sunday. Leading up to the Great American Race, let's ...

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