DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jeffrey Earnhardt waited for Parker Kligerman next to his hauler, ballcap set, polo shirt adorned and steam pouring out of his ears.
As Kligerman finished his media obligations and arrived at his hauler, Earnhardt called him out, raised his hands and began to demand answers from the former on his actions during the closing laps of the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner 300 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Around half an hour earlier, the duo was side-by-side with one another on the high banks during the NASCAR Xfinity Series event.
Earnhardt, while using the stronger lane on the high side, had the No. 48 of Kligerman on the bottom. Suddenly, Kligerman began to veer into his lane while the No. 44 occupied the space.
The two made contact as Kligerman forced himself in front of the other Xfinity racer. Moments later, Earnhardt cut a tire as a result from the damage. He fell well off the pace and was forced to pit, effectively ending any chance of him winning, much less earning a decent finishing result.
Earnhardt ended up finishing 28th, one lap down. Kligerman was later involved in a last-lap incident that saw him finish 23rd.
Still, Earnhardt was not pleased.
“Just lack of talent on his part, I guess.” said Earnhardt when asked about the incident. “I don’t know what the heck he was thinking. It was all going to plan until idiots behind the wheel. He’s smarter than that.
“(Dale Earnhardt) is the exact opposite of what Parker Kligerman is,” Jeffrey Earnhardt said while pointing to his helmet that features a picture of his late grandfather.
During their short discussion, the Alpha Prime Racing driver cut their altercation early and stormed into the garage area. Kligerman, dissatisfied, followed him trying to explain himself.
Once they met again in the middle of the post-race garage ruckus, Kligerman continued to try and have a conversation.
Shortly after, the grandson of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt seemed to lower his posture and began to listen to Kligerman’s…
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