Junior and Toyota Win Duels

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. won his Gatorade Duel yesterday, extending his rise back to the top after joining Hendrick in the off-season.  He led a majority of laps, coming from the back after an engine change the day before.  I would suppose this would solidify his fan base, especially those who were unhappy at his becoming a teammate to Jeff Gordon.  His two wins this week make him a favorite to win the Daytona 500 on Sunday.