His car isn't even cold yet and some of Jr nation are looking for ways he might get back on the track. Why do I say this? Consider the tweet ESPN NASCAR analyst Bob Pockrass sent out about The Clash.
There are 20 drivers eligible for The Clash. Expect only 18 (no DaleJr/Kenseth) to have rides. 2017 pole winners, past Daytona 500 polesitters & 2017 playoff drivers eligible. Danica, DaleJr, Jones, Logano are non-playoff drivers eligible. #nascar
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) December 11, 2017
The tweet is straight-forward in talking about eligibility for the race. And even though Bob specifically says that there's no Dale Jr, this question comes in.
What are the chances of Junior entering? I thought he was going to run in a plate race or two in 2018.
— Tom B (@FECMP302) December 11, 2017
Ol' Tom B wants to know the odds of Earnhardt, Jr. throwing his name into the Clash lineup. To be fair, Jr. did say that he'll still race in 2018, but what he was talking about was driving a couple of races in the Xfinity series for JR Motorsports, the team he owns. In a hilarious response, Pockrass put to rest any suggestion of a Jr. resurrection.
at best ... 0.088% https://t.co/sno7J9Che1
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) December 11, 2017
Of course, that didn't stop another fan from recalling NASCAR drivers of the past and applying it to Earnhardt, Jr.
Let’s all pray @DaleJr is the next @markmartin / @Favre4Official !!! Comeback. Comeback. Comeback!!!
— Dallas 2-0 (@shshs8888) December 11, 2017
These people need to seriously move on.