It’s no secret that the relationship between NASCAR’s top brass and its fans is strained. Many supporters are unhappy with the direction of the sport, feeling that the leadership is harming the game. The recent text scandal involving commissioner Steve Phelps has only made matters worse.
But someone like Dale Earnhardt Jr. could turn things around. A respected ambassador for the sport, many fans believe he’s the right person to steady the ship, and Kenny Wallace has voiced his support for that view.
What Has Kenny Wallace Said About Dale Earnhardt Jr. Becoming the New NASCAR President?
The cracks in NASCAR’s leadership have been visible for years, but now they’re glaring. Tony Stewart’s calls went unheeded, and leaked texts have only made the problem undeniable.
With the lawsuit exposing the sport’s darkest corners, fans, teams, and industry insiders are left to wonder just how deep the rot goes and whether NASCAR can ever claw its way back.
NASCAR has long kept its leadership within the France family circle. Phelps broke that mold, but even he was more involved in the business side than anyone outside the family. His days as the NASCAR commissioner, however, seem numbered.
But, who should NASCAR turn to next? Will it be another boardroom official who is more interested in the business side rather than focusing on fan sentiment? Many fans believe that now it’s time for someone more passionate about the sport to take the reins.
One fan on X wrote: “I’ve got a solution for NASCAR to make it out of this, offer Dale Earnhardt Jr the president position. Nascar will soar. You’re welcome.”
Wallace saw the comment and fully endorsed it, saying: I agree with this 💯 @DaleJr is smart. Dale Jr for @NASCAR leadership role 🏁.”
Earnhardt remains NASCAR royalty years after retiring his helmet. Millions of fans idolize him. Part of his appeal lies in his All-American personality, sprinkled with just enough mischief to keep things interesting.
Friendly, mild-mannered, and never a rabble-rouser, Earnhardt seems to be the perfect fit to solve NASCAR management’s popularity crisis. He is doing an outstanding job growing the NASCAR community and introducing the sport to new audiences.
By hosting podcasts with stars from other sports, such as Brandon Marshall and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, he’s attracting fans who might never have been interested in NASCAR.
His passion, knowledge, and ability to connect show that NASCAR is more than cars in circles; it’s strategy, science and skill. Dale Jr. is helping grow the community and inspire a new generation of fans.
Fans would rally behind Earnhardt if NASCAR trusted him with the top role, yet the organization’s history suggests that’s a long shot.