"You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. Dale . 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 in 2020, he hopes to be full-time in the Cup Series with Extreme Concepts Racing, depending on sponsorship. 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. 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. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has followed a similar path to Jeff Gordon by taking up broadcasting duties in racing retirement. With the rule change debuting at Phoenix, Cup teams will be given a 50-minute practice session on March 10, two days before the Cup race there. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, The Future of Fontana; Kyle Busch is a Fan Favorite, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his co-host Mike Davis are reunited in the Bojangles Studio and it's time for another episode of the Dale Jr. Download. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy 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. ", There is some irony here. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. "Half the people were telling me, 'You're stupid to go do it, what if you get hurt?' ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. Our goal is to have the best racing possible everywhere we race, so during the offseason, we went to work on adjustments to strengthen the racing on short tracks and road courses. Jeffrey would like nothing more than to advance someday to the Cup level, where his grandfather won seven titles, and be good enough to carry the Earnhardt name in the sport long after Dale Jr. retires. Last year, crew members and the crew chief were each suspended four races each for the violation but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason. 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. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. "Anytime you have any Earnhardts racing at your track it'sa good thing as far as I'm concerned," said Nashville Superspeedway president Erik Moses. "Getting punched in the face is not a natural occurrence, and to a lot of people it comes as a shock," Allen says. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? "He was young and just not really wanting to put in the dedication and the focus," Dale Jr. says. "So we're happy to see that happen.". Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. NASCAR has suspended tire changer Danny Olszowy and jackman Kellen Mills two races each for a tire coming off Martin Truex Jr.s car during last weekends Cup race at Auto Club Speedway. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. I wish I had done things different, but at the same time it made me understand hard work and how these opportunities dont come easy. 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. 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The first of two annual races at the 1.5-mile track finds Chevrolet driver Ross Chastain atop the point standings, trailed by Joey Logano, Alex Bowman, Kevin Harvick and Daniel Suarez. Im talking about competitively. Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. Then he had that swagger and that smirk to know what he was capable of at all times. So that speaks volumes. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 The No. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. He was so proud of it. 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. I dont ever remember my dads feathers being ruffled. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. Earnhardt Jr. drove the last decade of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he became teammates with Jeff Gordon. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. The fight drew national media attention, as well as the newfound respect of his uncle. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. Its incredible to see fans. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. Its great to have an Earnhardt back in one of our cars, said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of RCR, in a statement from the team. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . He made 16 starts in 2021 with his best finishbeing 20th at Charlotte Road Course. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. ' he said. Dale Jr. gave Jeffrey this opportunity because of the dedication he showed in training for and winning his first -- and so far only -- MMA fight last May. Its incredible to see fans hell, this past weekend, I was just hanging out at the (Las Vegas Motor Speedway) track, but I ran into a lady that I ran into last year. But Jeffrey doesn't use that as an excuse. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). This is the first in an oral history series that remembers The Intimidator though the voices of those who knew the seven-time Cup Series champion, who remains one of the biggest icons in NASCAR history. Dale Beaver (Motor Racing Outreach chaplain from 1999-2005): MRO did this thing called the Fathers Day Olympics (each year at the track). Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR Motorsports | FOX Sports Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. He was that John Wayne character that wasnt a fictitious character on the screen. In 15 Nationwide races the past five years he has an average finish of 25.5 with no finish better than 19th for Rick Ware. This is the 27th anniversary ride. Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 He wasnt letting anything get in his way. He gladly left. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis are live from the Daytona 500 at the Chevy Experience, joined by 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports VP of Competition Chad Knaus. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". When Jeffrey Earnhardt made his mixed-martial arts debut last year at a honky tonk in Charlotte and emerged victorious from the steel cage, his uncle witnessed a force of will he thought was lacking. Earnhardt's primary time behind the wheel has been in the Xfinity Series. His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. I haven't asked anyone for help. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? Several fans cried at his last NASCAR Cup Series race before retiring in November 2017. It marks the first start for Earnhardt, the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, with Richard Childress Racing. 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. We didnt talk much about racing. But the Richmond debut of the fourth-generation driver (the second to compete in a NASCAR national touring series since Adam Petty) also will signal the thawing of a once-frosty relationship between Earnhardt Jr., 38, and his nephew, 23. Also this year, if a wheel comes off a car while the vehicle is still on pit road, the vehicle restarts at the tail end of the field. Listen to this episode from The Dale Jr. Download on Spotify. I can remember him telling me, One more payment, Bill, and Ill have this farm paid off.. That was just over a year ago. We could see out, they couldnt see in. 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. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? I was young and I was stupid. My dad loved his driving style. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. 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. He did things his way. " Jeffrey said. This is the 27th anniversary ride. But he remembers the vulnerability. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. Also this year, if a wheel comes off a car while the vehicle is still on pit road, the vehicle restarts at the tail end of the field. His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. It was a big character-builder knowing how deep in the water you're willing to go to make something happen.". 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. 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Had Bristol and Dover been added, it would have essentially created four different rule packages intermediate tracks, superspeedways, short tracks/road courses with wet weather equipment and short tracks/road courses without wet weather equipment. Hell, this past weekend, I was just hanging out at the track (LVMS), but I ran into a lady that I ran into last year and she just bawled like crazy whenever I walked up and hugged her, and she did the same thing this weekend. Then another. Jeffrey was born to father Kerry Earnhardt, who is the son of great Dale Earnhardt. "Over the years, Ive tried getting help here or help there from other manufacturers and Im not knocking them but you know, I asked for help whether it was sim time or whatever, and never would get it. 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. It also highlights the importance of maintaining relationships, even if it is not always easy. Just the openness of them to give me the opportunity to develop myself and make myself a better driver meant a lot to me.". And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . The relationship between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister Kelley is well-documented. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? I didnt understand what I had. He definitely didn't know much about Jeffrey. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. I think we get along really well. "I don't think he grew up anticipating to be a race car driver. The adjustments will be in place at: Charlotte Roval, Chicago Street Course, Circuit of the Americas, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Martinsville, New Hampshire, North Wilkesboro, Phoenix, Richmond, Sonoma and Watkins Glen. Jeffrey led 29 laps in his first race with JGR at Daytona and placed a career-best of sixth at Atlanta the following week. has a keen acumen to research new topics introduced to the field. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. 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. Eric Jacuzzi, NASCAR vice president of vehicle performance, said Tuesday on SiriusXM Speedway that the diffuser strakes are pieces that hang from the center of the diffuser underneath the car. While he was a part-time driver in. He did it with the officials. "There's really no better combination than to be driving for your family and being involved in the family business," says Kelley, who says there's open inventory on the car for a few more races this year if sponsorship can be found. NASCAR announced Tuesday that it will make changes to the Cup car for road course events and a majority of races at tracks 1.058 mile and less. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeffrey Earnhardt took one punch. And I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". When DEI merged with Chip Ganassi Racing late in 2008, the organization released him. Jeffrey can't help but feel sad every time he drives past the empire his grandfather built off Highway 3 just outside of Mooresville, N.C. "It sucks to see something my grandfather built kind of be destroyed by the wrong people running it," he says of DEI. "The MMA stuff was a huge step in learning who I am and how hard I'm willing to push to be successful in something the whole dedication it takes to go in the gym and get beat up, and wake up the next morning knowing you've got to go back in there and get beat up again," Jeffrey says. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the No. "That kid is a brick. The practices were the hardest part. Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. Who is this 22-year-old punk acting like hes going to move people out of the way and then just lip off afterwards and walk away? I wish I had done things different, but at the same time it made me understand hard work and how these opportunities dont come easy. Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. It's What's For Dinner. "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. He also maintains a considerable role with JR Motorsports through the decision-making process alongside his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Ricciardo would have cried if hed heard Earnhardts comments, Jimmie Johnson to join Danica Patrick on Indy 500 coverage, Jimmie Johnson part of Indy coverage He was everybody who ever had a dream. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track We raced. Its not easy to get a ride out there. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. The Earnhardt family dynamic is also a topic of discussion, as well as Jeffreys memories of Dale Sr. and his relationship with his father Kerry. It was the focus Dale Jr. saw in the MMA training, that he saw when Jeffrey was in the parking lot helping to rebuild his Go Green Racing Nationwide car between the Phoenix and Las Vegas races. Ravens GM says he covets QBs, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, Montana SB jersey breaks Brady's auction record, Colts GM pins moving up to 'guy worthy of it', Spring batting averages, runs up amid shift limits, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. "You can get hurt doing anything. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. Gordons duties have squarely laid with taking the first half of the seasons schedule, while Earnhardt Jr. has taken over the second half. I just dont. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. Dale, who was married three times, lost his life in the racing track on 18 February 2001. But that's my goal, to keep the Earnhardt name alive and keep the legacy going. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. NASCAR suspends two JGR crew members after Truex loose wheel, Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion, Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. Also, the crew chief is no longer penalized unless they are one of the two crew members responsible for putting on the tire that comes off. I was young and I was stupid. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Im fortunate to have my sponsors from last season continuing their support and weve got some new partners on board. Dale Jr. asked his nephew a question he often faces and has always wanted to ask someone else: Whats it like to carry the Earnhardt name in NASCAR? It can be frustrating, but youve just got to remember, and I know that Jeffrey does this, because we get a lot of practice, that you just think about what youre doing, think about what youre in control of and remind yourself of what youve done to be where you are. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr ., and grandson of the . He's a fighter, too, and not just in the MMA sense. You know what I mean? 3 that his grandfather Dale made . Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How NASCAR had to learn harsh lesson Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason, complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing, MORE: NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. But there was a time it seemed far from likely Jeffrey would have a chance to carry on the legacy. Dale Beaver (on the first time he met Earnhardt, asking Earnhardt to sign a permission slip so Taylor could go on a MRO camping trip in 1999): Hes about to qualify. These will set the field from spots three through 40. Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! Adjustments will be made to the car that will create a significant reduction in downforce, and based on driver feedback and what we saw from the January test in Phoenix, were excited to see the results of these efforts.. "It's awesome what Papaw Dale's built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dale's half-brother). "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. The adjustments tested at Phoenix Raceway in late January and confirmed Feb. 13 in a wind tunnel test include a 2-inch spoiler (from the current 4-inch spoiler) and the removal of three diffuser strakes and engine panel strakes. Hes probably the best driver Ive ever raced against, and certainly the way he left the sport is something thats only going to leave his persona at an even higher level. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. Fantasy basketball: How concerning is LeBron James' injury? You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. (3:00) Due to popular demand, the segment where Dale is quizzed on how well he knows his wife Amy is brought back for another round of questions. Our goal is to have the best racing possible everywhere we race, so during the offseason, we went to work on adjustments to strengthen the racing on short tracks and road courses. ET, ESPNEWS) to drive the No. He didnt tiptoe in. 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. He is a real good guy.". I cant thank (sponsor) ForeverLawn enough for making my dreams come to reality and for being such a big part of my career. 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