That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". And she just bawled like crazy when I walked up and hugged her, and she did the same thing this weekend. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. The NASCAR Hall of Famer developed a strong bond early in life after a devastating house fire. Dave Marcis (2020 interview with NBC Sports): We were at Darlington one time and I wanted to ask him to sponsor my car at North Wilkesboro. But most people who are amateur fighters don't approach it like Jeffrey and get right in there with the pros.". The No. During a rain delay at the Nashville race weekend, Junior went out with friends and ran into Jeffrey. Bill Malcolm (He told the News & Record in 2010 that he often stopped at a gas station for coffee on his way to work in the mid-1980s. "So we're happy to see that happen.". In a car, Jeffrey feels invincible with all the safety innovations that have come about since his grandfather was killed on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeffrey Earnhardt took one punch. The guys have a lot to unpack from the Daytona 500 weekend, and topics of discussion include:Stenhouses big victory (3:19)Stock car racing is growing in the right direction (31:18)Race broadcast frustrations (9:28)JR Motorsports Daytona Recap (40:00)Previewing Fontana (49:52)When the Download crew plugged into Youtube Live for Ask Jr, listeners sent in questions regarding: (56:13)Driver-to-driver radio communication during racesThe new driver-eye camerasDale running the All-Star race at North WilkesboroJimmie Johnson and Travis Pastranas Daytona runsThe prospect of hosting Saturday Night Live To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. But Jeffrey doesn't use that . Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Dale Jr & Kelley React to Jeffreys Visit & Dale Gets Quizzed By Amy, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is once again joined in the studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt-Miller where they react to the episode 416 chat with their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. 44 Chevy entry for Alpha Prime Racing.While he is an Earnhardt, Jeffrey has made it a point to earn his opportunities in racing based on hard work and merit, not his namesake. NASCAR's 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hosts his very own podcast, The Dale Jr Download on Dirty Mo Media. Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR There were those who viewed Earnhardt as NASCARs Elvis for the fervor his fans showed. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. Then he had that swagger and that smirk to know what he was capable of at all times. Dale . They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. "Its frustrating because, just like Jeffrey hes had to work and theres times when hes had to sacrifice and do things differently than maybe his dad would have done or Papaw Dale would have done. "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. I just dont. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, appeared on the Dale Jr. Download this past week with his famous uncle to discuss his current season, what lies ahead and the Earnhardt name. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. He provides great insight to listeners on the differences between top-dollar teams and smaller operations in NASCAR, and what hes learned from his time spent with both. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. I didnt understand what I had. "But we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. These will set the field from spots three through 40. He did it right. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". He was asked to do things such as take inventory to encourage his maturity and help with focus on and off the track. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. So that speaks volumes. The Earnhardt name is synonymous with stock car racing, but what many fans dont know is that there are some similarities that run in the family, beyond just their love of the sport. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. Earnhardt Jr. drove the last decade of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he became teammates with Jeff Gordon. "I didn't see myself being a guy standing there doing inventory," Jeffrey says. There is not an inch of wasted space on his body. You got the Toyota relationship and you look at what Christopher Bell did last year and it was pretty impressive Its just incredible what they have available for drivers thru TRD and Toyota. When DEI merged with Chip Ganassi Racing late in 2008, the organization released him. Some days, Malcolm arrived before it opened at 6 a.m. Earnhardt was there early now and then, buying a Sundrop): At first, I really didnt realize who he was. The surprise call Jeffrey received to drive for JRM a few weeks ago was the latest of increased interaction this season with his uncle (who texted, "Nice beard" after watching Jeffrey in a TV qualifying interview at Phoenix). Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. NASCAR fans were thrilled when it was announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be returning to racing full-time in 2018 after missing the final 18 races of the 2017 season due to concussion-like symptoms. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. "I will be the first to admit I didn't appreciate the opportunities I had in the past," says Jeffrey, the son of Dale Jr.'s half brother, Kerry. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has followed a similar path to Jeff Gordon by taking up broadcasting duties in racing retirement. The result was Dixon moving stateside in the late 90s, wowing Stefan Johansson in a test at Sebring and taking a seat in the Indy Lights Series, where he would win the championship in resounding fashion in 2000, beginning his dominance in American open-wheel racing.The interview also discusses Scotts tenure at Chip Ganassi Racing, his family life, and the comparability of stock cars and championship cars. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? The 30-minute discussion touches many topics including how Jeffrey has learned to utilize social media of late in order to connect with the fans, represent his sponsors better and show Earnhardt nation who he is. I compare him to Elvis. So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. At the gate, this man gets out and is standing at the gate looking, and Earnhardt says, Huh. He was everybody who ever had a dream. Ken Squier (during the 2001 broadcast of Earnhardts memorial service): Ive always thought part of the magic of Dale Earnhardt was that he was the common man who did uncommon things. "I sat there and let the kid hit me about five times before I hit him back," the 23-year-old grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt says. He just nailed it everywhere he went. Finally a segment on short track racing. In a recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr was joined by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, and they talked about the familys unique dynamics. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): This man came to the gate of DEI, back in the old days before Garage Mahal, it was just a chain-link fence gate. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut Its awesome what Papaw Dales built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dales half-brother). Its incredible to see fans. On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, it's an Earnhardt family reunion as Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined in the Bojangles Studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. He did things his way. Lets check that out.. During that span, Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. developed a strong friendship that extends well off the track. The upcoming introduction of the Next-Gen car may open the door to JR Motorsports fielding a driver shortly. John Probst, NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer said of the rule changes: We saw incredible racing throughout the 2022 season, especially at the intermediate racetracks. Among those scheduled to participate on the ride are drivers Richard Petty, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Max Papis, former football star and senatorial candidate Herschel Walker and NBC Sports broadcaster Rick Allen. 5 on Friday night at Richmond Jeffrey says of his uncle%3A %27We definitely . But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. NASCAR. But it wasn't his driving that got him this opportunity. The NASCAR Cup Series Camping World Truck SeriesRackley Roofing 200 will be run June 24 at 8 p.m. and the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 will be run June 26 at 4 p.m. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on Twitter @MikeOrganWriter. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. Since emerging on the American open-wheel racing scene in 1999, Dixon has written his name into the history books (between Foyt and Andretti, mind you) by winning six IndyCar championships, 52 races, and the 2008 Indianapolis 500. Jeffrey was born to father Kerry Earnhardt, who is the son of great Dale Earnhardt. And thats cool to see, and that, to me, is what makes our last name so special and knowing what it means to other people. I like to think those days are past. Thats where he had a heart of gold. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. Dale Earnhardt Jr. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. So that speaks volumes and thats cool to see, and that, to me, is what makes our last name so special and knowing what it means to other people. Then another. All rights reserved. 0:43. The vast changes in the landscape from the desert to the red rocks to mountain terrain paint the most vivid and breathtaking scenes, which I believe are best experienced on a motorcycle. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandsonofseven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of multiple NASCAR most popular driver winner Dale Jr., will race at Nashville Superspeedwayon June 25. After ranking fifth as a K&N rookie in 2007, Jeffrey finished 15th in 2008, the final year for DEI, and his career stalled out. "I definitely didn't appreciate the opportunity I had enough. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Larson's long way round to Cup glory "Getting punched in the face is not a natural occurrence, and to a lot of people it comes as a shock," Allen says. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. Others compared him to James Dean, whose time ended well before it should have. We didnt talk much about racing. He wasnt letting anything get in his way. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. Hopefully yall will cover the great racing in NC Va SC Ga and Fl this summer.Also like Letart review the cup races it was great . "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. The 30-minute discussion touches many topics . But Jeffrey doesn't use that as an excuse. I don't want to say it was given to me, because I want to think I earned it being the driver I am. "Uncle Junior" won 15 times at Daytona, including a pair of 500s. But he never went through training so rigorous as this. 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. The fight was the easiest. Along the way, riders are scheduled to visit the Bonneville Salt Flats, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Capitol Reef National Park and the Legends Motorcycle Museum. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. Man, we found ourselves talking about what they had done at Myrtle Beach or what this had happened because they raced together some times. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. We looked at it and kind of laughed about it and Im like, You just ruined my cowboy boots. You've got to be focusing on your car, around your car, understanding who you're working with, dealing with the people you're working with. Earnhardt Jr. holds his broadcast duties and a weekly podcast show,The Dale Jr. Download, where he often interviews guests associated with NASCAR. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. He left both races after accidents. Since 2009, hes competed in 68 XFINITY Series races, plus 75 Cup Series events since 2015. 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. "It's awesome what Papaw Dale's built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dale's half-brother). But I feel like because you grow up in it, you kind of understand how to channel that pressure and not let it sit on your shoulders. This was for real. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. When it was over with and we got everything off, my pants were ripped from just below my knee and all the way down. He said, Come here, I want to ask you about that trip youre going to take Taylor on. We talked for a few minutes about just being dads and how its very important that Taylor was going to be somewhere she was going to be secure, who all was going to be there. "He was young and just not really wanting to put in the dedication and the focus," Dale Jr. says. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. He did it with the manufacturers. Moreover, the Earnhardt family is a reminder that even the most successful families have their own struggles. "Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career," said Junior. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. In a 2007 USA TODAY Sports story, Earnhardt Jr. questioned the commitment of his nephew to running the K&N East Series for Dale Earnhardt Inc. "He won't come around me because he knows I'll jerk a knot in his (butt)," Earnhardt Jr. said then. The Petty family built the camp in honor of Kyles son, Adam, who was killed in a crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2000. NASCARs 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hosts his very own podcast, The Dale Jr Download on Dirty Mo Media. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. However, there is one area that he remains jealous of his former Hendrick Motorsports teammate. On this weeks edition of Dirty Air, the guys discuss:How to deal with parenting frustrations (2:00)The final NASCAR Cup race at the 2-mile Fontana (12:50)Possible reconfigurations of the trackKyle Busch and Richard Childress Racings strong 2023 start (32:30)When the line of questioning was turned over to the listeners on Youtube Live for Ask Jr., they sent in questions about: (54:10)If social media existed in the early 2000sWho inspired Dale when he was growing upThe best concerts Dale has ever been toNaming race cars To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Dixon seemed destined for success as he won his way through the kart and lower Formula ranks in Australia and New Zealand, but with every progression came exponential budget growth. Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. A graduate in Direction from Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. Felix Sabates (former car owner in a 2006 interview): In a way, Dale dying did a lot for the sport. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. While Dale Earnhardt Jr. is recognized for his on-track accomplishments and his work as one of NASCAR's greatest ambassadors, he's shown a much more personal side on his podcast through the years. Thats been true. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. I think we get along really well. That would be fun. Said Jeffrey Earnhardt in a statement from the team: What a dream come true. "It wasn't a lot of fun. He left both races after accidents. Dale, who was married three times, lost his life in the racing track on 18 February 2001. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. But that's my goal, to keep the Earnhardt name alive and keep the legacy going. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. 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