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KELLEY EARNHARDT MILLER Breaks Down JRM’s Charter Gamble That Cost Millions

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July 8, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • KELLEY EARNHARDT MILLER passed on charters when they traded at $2M, citing lack of permanency concerns. JRM’s co-owner watched values explode to $100M after December 2025 settlement made them permanent.
  • JRM dominated O’Reilly Series with Justin Allgaier securing 2024 championship and team winning 12 of 20 races in 2026. Limited Cup Series exposure through Daytona 500 entries only.
  • EARNHARDT MILLER’s conservative approach kept JRM thriving in O’Reilly Series but missed massive charter investment opportunity. Hindsight reveals multi-million dollar miscalculation on permanency bet.

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Samuel Stubbs originally appearing on www.yardbarker.com

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