“No more Dale Jr. racing” - Fans react as JR Motorsports tease NASCAR Xfinity lineup for 2025

JR Motorsports owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. has stirred up excitement by teasing their driver lineup for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Fans have been buzzing about the news, especially since the announcement hints at a new driver joining the team next season. This has led to speculation that Dale Earnhardt might not be seen racing in the Xfinity Series beyond this season.

Dale Jr., the most popular American motorsports icon, has occasionally participated in Xfinity Series races for his team JRM since retiring from full-time Cup racing in 2017.

JR Motorsports on Tuesday shared a video on their X account, hinting at a 2025 driver announcement. The video features someone entering Dale Jr.’s studio and signing what could be a contract while the camera focuses on Dale Jr.’s Xfinity achievements and #88 car no., which runs part-time by multiple drivers.

The caption in the post reads:

“The first chapter of 2025 starts tomorrow on the Dale Jr. Download.”

While the 2025 lineup details weren’t fully disclosed, the teaser has sparked a lot of speculation and excitement about JR Motorsports’ future. Some fans are disappointed at the prospect of not seeing their favorite Dale Jr. on the track, and others opined that NASCAR's upcoming young sensation Connor Zilisch would make his way in JRM's #88 Xfinity Series team.

Sharing the video on his page with an emotional caption, one user wrote:

“No more Dale Jr. racing in the Xfinity Series.”

“That was one of my first thoughts as well. I think Bristol this year will be his last one,” another fan wrote.

“Noooooo,” a third fan commented.

“It’s Conner zilisch,” another user added.

“I’m hoping for @ConnorZilisch to be the new full-time driver of the #88,” a fifth user wrote.

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Connor Zilisch is likely to be part of JR Motorsports’ 2025 driver announcement

JR Motorsports will announce the first piece of its 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series driver lineup on the “Dale Jr. Download” podcast on Wednesday (August 7).

Dale Earnhardt Jr. team is known for developing young talent and having a strong presence in NASCAR's second-tier series. Their lineup announcement often reflects a focus on nurturing upcoming talent.

It’s been rumored that rising star Connor Zilisch, who has been signed as a development driver with Trackhouse Racing, has been in discussion with JRM for the full-time Xfinity Series ride in 2025.

In addition to that, the 18-year-old driver will run in four Xfinity Series races this season with JRM in the #88 car.