Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Protégé Takes a Hit While Joe Gibbs’ Star Celebrates

In a wild NASCAR showdown, while young Sammy Smith is out here livin’ the dream, Sam Mayer finds himself in a tailspin after some post-race scrutiny. It’s like a rollercoaster out there, folks, with the rules throwing curveballs just when you think you’ve got it figured out. Mayer might’ve been sittin’ pretty with a point cushion, but it vanished faster than a magician’s rabbit. Meanwhile, Sammy’s finally got that trophy he’s been eyeing, thanks in part to some sage advice from the man himself, Dale Jr. Let’s see if Mayer can bounce back from this slip-up and join his teammate in the winner’s circle.