Dale Earnhardt Jr. Names NASCAR Executive Who ‘Makes Him Proud as a Race Fan’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Names NASCAR Executive Who ‘Makes Him Proud as a Race Fan’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. does not hand out praise lightly.So when he says something in NASCAR “makes him proud as a race fan,” it means something.That moment came this weekend at Darlington Raceway. And it had nothing to do with the race itself.Instead, Earnhardt Jr. was talking about Ben Kennedy and a decision that stood out for a simple reason. It focused on the fan.Kennedy, who serves as one of NASCAR’s top executives overseeing competition and str…

“Makes Me Proud as a Race Fan”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Lauds Ben Kennedy for Going the Extra Mile for NASCAR

At Darlington this weekend, NASCAR took a hard look in the mirror. Ben Kennedy, Executive Vice President and Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer, joined a group of senior leaders for a “secret shopper” run through a race weekend, trading VIP passes for a normal ticket and stepping into the shoes of the people in the grandstands. Their aim was to walk the same path as fans, identify snags, and note where the experience falls short. Fixes will…