NASCAR team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. has defended series officials following a heated controversy at Talladega Superspeedway. Earnhardt Jr., a former driver and current team owner, suggested the officials in question "maybe they're not getting missed" amid criticism of their decisions.
The comments come as NASCAR continues its 2025 season, with the Daytona 500 practice session held on February 15, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The Talladega controversy has sparked debate within the motorsport community regarding officiating standards at superspeedway events.
