In NASCAR, overtime isn’t just extra laps; it is drama, strategy, and often chaos. Instituted to ensure caution-free finishes, the green-and-white checkered rule has ripped unpredictably into the closing moments of many races. Yet, as the sport evolves, so does the debate about whether this extension still serves its purpose in today’s high-stakes environment.

Some view overtime as the ultimate curtain call climax, a chance for redemption, heroics, and edge-of-your-seat action. Others view it as an unnecessary cost, a spectacle that prioritizes conflict over tradition and safety. As the 2025 season unfolds, one voice in particular stands out in questioning overtime’s merits, and that is none other than Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s.

Dale Jr. sounds off on overtime finishes in Xfinity and Truck Se

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