JR Motorsports revives iconic No. 8 car for 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series

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JR Motorsports will bring back the iconic No. 8 car for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series, with Sammy Smith as the new driver. This marks a revival of a significant racing symbol associated with Dale Earnhardt Jr. The team secured the famous Dale Earnhardt Inc. font for the No. 8 car. Smith, 20, has a strong racing background, including two ARCA East championships. He will be joined by newcomers Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch. Earnhardt Jr. expressed excitement about the return of the No. 8 font and its debut at Daytona. He highlighted the special connection with Budweiser and the memories tied to the iconic car number.


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