Playoffs – every major sport lives for them. The NFL turns Sundays into drama marathons. The NBA transforms every possession into a career-defining moment. Even MLB’s slow, steady, methodical baseball erupts into October chaos. Playoffs are a beloved staple in major US sports. Except… NASCAR.

Fans, analysts, drivers, and everyone else have hated the playoffs in their current form. Now, finally, with the sport considering a shake-up, the conversation about what’s likely coming next is louder than ever. And right in the middle of the noise stands Dale Earnhardt Jr., pointing toward a driver he believes could rise above all the uncertainty. His pick? Chase Elliott. As the format evolves, Dale Earnhardt Jr. thinks Elliott may be perfectly built for the long grind ahead. Why? Read on to find o

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