In late April this year, NASCAR Cup Series drivers bit their nails. Their anxiety peaked ahead of the race at Talladega Superspeedway, an Alabama oval track notoriously known for its wrecks. So drivers resorted to all kinds of preparation – consulting veterans like Dale Jr., going over past seasons’ notes, etc. However, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. enjoyed a night of dirt racing – driving his 360 winged sprint car at the Talladega Short Track.

The Hyak Motorsports driver had a lackluster NASCAR season, failing to achieve any race trophies. What’s more, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. collected only 1 top five and 3 top tens, leading for only 8 laps. Nonetheless, his enthusiasm is no less, as was evident in his words encouraging fans to follow a more unfiltered motorsport.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. upholds his root

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