This year has been tough for AJ Allmendinger.  After being temporarily “replaced” by Mike Skinner for 6 races this season, Allmendinger has qualified for the last three races, including this weekends race at Darlington, even after scrapping the turn 2 wall on his first lap, he came back to qualify for his third consecutive race.

AJ Allmendinger isn’t the only feel good story in the making.  Don’t forget about Dale Earnhardt Jr.  After leaving the team that his father built, and going to the NASCAR powerhouse, Hendrick Motorsports.  After just qualifying for the third time this season on the front row at Darlington, Dale Jr has a win on his mind.  As if JR Nation must be reminded of the 2 year winless drought, this is yet another good racetrack for Junior.  Just look at the loop data.  Dale Jr’s stats this year can’t be missed either.  With top fives at Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Bristol.

Also, Kyle Busch, who was the odd man out at Hendrick, has been impressive this year.  In fact, he leads the driver rating for all three series going into Darlington.

So, stay tuned for these and more possible “feel good” stories in NASCAR.

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