Unfortunately, in 2001 Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a tragic accident at the Daytona 500 race. Fantasy basketball: How concerning is LeBron James' injury? 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. 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is giving his nephew the biggest break of his NASCAR career, but it isn't because of what he saw from him in a car. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Supercars decides on Gen3 weights Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. 18 Xfinity Series car. 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. Obviously, it did.". Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. (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. 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. His dad raced. 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. He just nailed it everywhere he went. Many people said the same thing about Dale Jr. early in his career. It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. The team also fields a No. We would talk a while, and I would go to work and he would go out on the farm. "That kid is a brick. I've done it myself. 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? When he emerged his body was buff enough to compete with Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson for the cover of fitness magazines. Its awesome what Papaw Dales built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dales half-brother). 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. I think the fans are pretty pumped about it.". Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandsonofseven-time, Speedway Motorsports finalizes deal to purchase Nashville Superspeedway, Why Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series race will be 1 of 3 aired on NBC outside playoffs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. He just walked over the next week to the truck and said, I got these for you, and that was the end of the conversation. 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 . You just talked about junk and how Junior was doing and how Adam was doing. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. Dale Jr. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. He left both races after accidents. 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. 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. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. He was who we rooted for. This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. WATCH THIS STORY |We Never Talked About It Afterwards Dale Earnhardt Jr Reveals He Never Talked About Death Threats Again With Sterling Marlin After Doing Him an Initial Favor, The conversation was a reminder that the Earnhardts, just like most other families, have their own struggles and challenges. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. ' he said. He said that wasnt enough. The chance to be behind the wheel of the No. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. Thats been my whole life around you, that D*mmit for once I wish we could meet! "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 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. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. As his parents had already mortgaged their home to support his racing endeavors, his father and some local businessmen started an investment corporation that would sell shares of Scotts potential career earnings to help keep him on track. Let me feel it out first. . Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. Fans have told him how cool it is to see an Earnhardt driving an Earnhardt car. 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. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. So that speaks volumes. It wasnt an act. Started that same year although I was 10 or 12 years younger or whatever, but we talked just like all drivers talked. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Recapping the Daytona 500 with Steve Letarte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by his fellow NBC commentator and host of Dirty Mo Dough, Steve Letarte this week for episode 415 of the Dale Jr. Download. He doesn't realize what kind of future he could have.". And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. 0:43. Kelley opened up about their familys background, We Never Talked About It Afterwards Dale Earnhardt Jr Reveals He Never Talked About Death Threats Again With Sterling Marlin After Doing Him an Initial Favor. The relationship between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister Kelley is well-documented. 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. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasn't earned his place. He was that John Wayne character that wasnt a fictitious character on the screen. 44 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. 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.. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. It's a huge, huge jump and huge excitement as a driver to know you have the opportunity to go out and do your job.". But Jeffrey doesn't use that as an excuse. Jeffrey has taken all the punches life has thrown at him and is ready to show the world he belongs in NASCAR. 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. 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. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. Jeffrey Earnhardt is a fourth-generation driver RELATED: Richard Petty's First Encounter With Dale Earnhardt Sr. Involved a 9-Car Wreck and a Finger-Pointing Confrontation The first of three marriages for Dale Earnhardt Sr. took place in 1968 when he was 17 years old. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. They are making major moves to strengthen their program and they made me feel welcome, Earnhardt said. "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. 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. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. 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. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Transfer Talk: Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes on Real Madrid's radar, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, F1 season preview: Who's hot and who's not. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasnt earned his place. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. 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). He told us he would never forget us and never would forget where he had come from. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Billy Scott (a friend of Earnhardt in a 2000 interview with the News & Record of Greensboro, N.C.): Really back when Dale was young and we really didnt have money to go out and eat steak, wed eat a lot of tomato sandwiches and stuff like that back in them days. Were so excited to have Jeffrey with us next season, Martins said. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. 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. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. Family is what NASCAR was born on, from the Pettys to the Allisons to the Earnhardts. 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. 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. "It wasn't a lot of fun. And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Meanwhile, Gordons experience driving in place of his teammate in the 2016 season gave him a greater understanding of the pressures that come with that territory. You hear it all the time, you know? said Jeffrey, who earned his career-best finish at sixth at Atlanta Motor Speedway two weekends ago. Jimmie and Chad also discuss Garage 56 and the car that's being built that will run at Le Mans. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. I finally got the nerve to go up to him and told him, Dale, you need to sponsor my car at Wilkesboro with Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet. He asked how much did I want. About two weeks later, the mail came and he sent me $5,000. During that span, Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. developed a strong friendship that extends well off the track. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be that easy. Hailie Deegan got the votes, but now she needs a ride; Ford Performance looks for a fit, NASCAR's little bother IMSA delivers a French kiss to hybrid auto power | KEN WILLIS, NASCAR hit the road 75 years ago with Big Bill France at the wheel | KEN WILLIS, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "Coming over here, you have every chance of running in the top five. Although he didnt share any similar stories, Dale Jr. probably knows what thats like. I had a pair of cowboy boots and whatever was sharp was under that thing slit my cowboy boots from the top to the bottom like a razor. Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. 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. "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. Earnhardt Jr. saw nephew%27s potential during MMA event in Charlotte Jeffrey Earnhardt will run JR Motorsports%27 No. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, speaks with the media without a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series patch on his firesuit during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Had Dale Earnhardt Inc. not folded soon after Dale Jr. left for Hendrick Motorsports following the 2007 season, Jeffrey might have had some of those advantages, too. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck . (18:26) A new segment centered on short-track racing is introduced featuring Hannah Newhouse. 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 2023 at Las Vegas schedule, entry list, and how to watch, NASCAR suspends two JGR crew members after Truex loose wheel, NASCAR issues Fontana penalties 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut Feb. 23, 1928-Sept. 26, 1973 Ralph Earnhardt had a successful racing career in NASCAR's early years. Yeah, you could do it, but you could only do it if you were Dale Sr. . 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. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? The fight was the easiest. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. "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. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. The guy said, Yeah, I took it over, and we park right there in the grass. Dale said, What do you mean you park in the grass? He said, We cant afford a parking lot, but thats OK. We get done talking, Dale takes the guy for a ride around the property, brings him back in my office, and says, Talk to Hawk for a couple of minutes, Ill be back., He comes back in with a brown bag full of cash and said, Turn that grass into a parking lot and dont tell anyone I gave it to you.. He literally drove the same way. But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). 3 that his grandfather Dale made . I was young and I was stupid. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. I dont ever remember my dads feathers being ruffled. At the gate, this man gets out and is standing at the gate looking, and Earnhardt says, Huh. I was young and I was stupid. This is the 27th anniversary ride. 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. Jeffrey explained that the relationship began last year when he drove a Toyota Camry for the Gaunt Brothers in select Cup races. 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. 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. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. 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. 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. 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. media personality who loves to ride along the fast pace of life just like 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. 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. We could see out, they couldnt see in. 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 family's unique dynamics. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR Gordons duties have squarely laid with taking the first half of the seasons schedule, while Earnhardt Jr. has taken over the second half. He wrestled as a freshman and sophomore in high school until it was apparent he couldn't devote the time it took to succeed in that as well as racing. 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. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. "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. That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. He's a fighter, too, and not just in the MMA sense. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. A graduate in Direction from He wasnt letting anything get in his way. He definitely didn't know much about Jeffrey. 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. The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, Pros and cons of Next Gen Cup car Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). 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. So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. 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. I cant thank (sponsor) ForeverLawn enough for making my dreams come to reality and for being such a big part of my career. We found ourselves in positions and places a lot. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, How Cindric won the Daytona 500 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. The changes to the car were made after complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing at many short tracks and road courses last year. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". I want you to know Ive been a dozen years sober, Im now a preacher at this small church, and I just wanted you to know that I was such a bad example to you, what happened in my life. She said, There are similarities in our family, all the way from Dad down, that weve all been through and grown up with.. But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? 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. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. Lets check that out.. Can the Lions fix their defense? He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. He did things his way. Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion, Dale Jr. on Next Gen's 'surgical' steering and the challenge it presents, Dale Jr. tests Next Gen at Daytona Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? He was so proud of it. 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. Earnhardt Jr.s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. This is the 27th anniversary ride. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. I had a pair of cowboy boots and whatever was sharp was under that thing slit my cowboy boots from the top to the bottom like a razor. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. During a rain delay at the Nashville race weekend, Junior went out with friends and ran into Jeffrey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. I just dont ever remember, especially it from Dale. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. Its something that is certainly on his bucket list as a broadcaster and will come to fruition at some point down the line.
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