India, Oct. 29 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. has urged NASCAR fans to consider why officials did not issue penalties during Kyle Larson's controversial win at Talladega Superspeedway. The former NASCAR driver believes a decision that looks like a missed call may actually be the result of officials reviewing an incident and deciding that no penalty is needed.

The debate followed Larson's dramatic victory in the YellaWood 500 on Sunday, October 25. Questions arose over whether the Hendrick Motorsports driver crossed the double-yellow line while passing Todd Gilliland near the finish. NASCAR reviewed the move and allowed Larson to keep the win.

Speaking on his Dale Jr. Download podcast, Earnhardt explained why fans should not assume that officials...