Over Endorsed?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of NASCARs most popular drivers without a doubt. He has earned this popularity due to his outstanding racing skills that have gotten him to the point where he now is in his career. Earnhardt lately is in a bit of a drought and is looking to break that streak of 62 winless soon. Among NASCAR fans 1/3 people consider Earnhardt their favorite driver. Earnhardt is on the line if he does not start winning some races. At this point he earns around $22 million a year in endorsements which is far more then other drivers. This shocks some since he is far behind other drivers as far as success goes. NASCAR feels Earnhardt is becoming the A-Rod of their sport. Even if Earnhardt doesn't start winning consistant his sponsors won't leave him out in the cold. NASCAR needs Earnhardt to start winning to help the organization as a whole. If the big gun isn't winning people arent watching. Although Earnhardt will still be making his money, NASCAR is losing money while he finishes outside of the top spot. Earnhardt is the big star of the sport and they need him to succeed in order for the organization as a whole to grow.

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