Unfortunately the exit of the pit area was a speed trap for several race leaders and Earnhardt and company were sent to the back as penalties took their toll. A late caution opened the door for a final pit stop with the 26 ForerverLawn Supra and a shot at a top 5 finish. As the final laps approached Jeffrey was strategically picking off one position after another. “Hang in there you’re doing fine on those tires” was the frequent message coming over the radio from his team. The second stage Jeffrey put on a clinic as he ran scuff tires in an effort to resume the same tire sequence as the leaders. With a starting position of 25th and an unplanned pit stop that took him from 14th to 30th, Earnhardt spent the night navigating lap traffic and passing much larger budgeted drivers. Last nights Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway was another demonstration of the 4th generation drivers talent and determination. Spending the last decade climbing the ladder of the sport, Jeffrey Earnhardt is making a statement every time he buckles in the seat of a race car. Bristol, TN – Toyota Racing has a rising star in the ranks and his name is Earnhardt.
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