Earnhardt defends crew chief Ives in shaky final season

DOVER, Del. (AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr. has long reigned as NASCAR’s most popular driver. But too many of his fans have started complaining in 140-character bursts a most unpopular opinion for Earnhardt – that crew chief Greg Ives should take the blame for the No. 88’s struggles this season.

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