That was just over a year ago. 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 The son and nephew of the late Dale Earnhardt, they are nearly constantly told theyve only received their opportunities in NASCAR because of their last name regardless of how much thats true or not. 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. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. Thats been my whole life around you, that D*mmit for once I wish we could meet! In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. He was so proud of it. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. 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. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. Until then, NASCAR's most popular driver hadn't seen anything that warranted giving his nephew the chance to drive top equipment for the organization he and his sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, run. But that's my goal, to keep the Earnhardt name alive and keep the legacy going. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. "Hopefully our car is going to drive well, and it will run all night and give him an opportunity to really enjoy that. 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. Lets check that out.. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr ., and grandson of the . 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. "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 Jr. has helped shape the brand into a more significant part of the NASCAR scene, which may see the company finally jump to the Cup Series. You know what I mean? His average finish in 10 Truck series races for Ware from 2010 to 2011 was 24.8. 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. 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. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. 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. 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 NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. Jeffrey has taken all the punches life has thrown at him and is ready to show the world he belongs in NASCAR. ' he said. Jeffrey Earnhardts father, Kerry, competed in the Xfinity Series from 1998-2009. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? 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. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. But he remembers the vulnerability. I can remember him telling me, One more payment, Bill, and Ill have this farm paid off.. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. But Jeffrey doesn't use that . So that speaks volumes. The practices were the hardest part. The interview covers Scotts early life and introduction to auto racing, which came thanks to his fathers own racing endeavors and the family promoting a dirt track in Townsville, Australia. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. Opportunities didn't come easily. He reminded it's not unusual for newcomers to be initially stunned and take punches, and that the sparring partner was two-time Golden Gloves champ Derek Hyatt. Its kind of mind-blowing really., As for people at the other end of the spectrum who believe he didn't earn his way and say he's only here because of his name, Jeffrey says that he hears those criticisms "every day" before later adding, "at the end of the day, that dont matter.. 0:43. Im not you, Im not Pawpaw Dale.. Then he had that swagger and that smirk to know what he was capable of at all times. 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. 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. 44 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. And she just bawled like crazy when I walked up and hugged her, and she did the same thing this weekend. It marks the first start for Earnhardt, the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, with Richard Childress Racing. media personality who loves to ride along the fast pace of life just like Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. 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. 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. 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. 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. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . 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.". How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR, Why Wallaces win is huge for NASCAR 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. (22:55) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". Earnhardt will be racing at an 0.75-mile oval with plenty of family history. 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. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. Norris spoke about one incident in December 2003 when Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip showed up at his office, and they weren't happy. Jimmie and Chad also discuss Garage 56 and the car that's being built that will run at Le Mans. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. (18:26) A new segment centered on short-track racing is introduced featuring Hannah Newhouse. You just never knew what to expect from him. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. 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. When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. Twenty years after his death in a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500, Earnhardt remains a relevant figure in NASCAR that time has enhanced, not forgotten. Jeffrey has been a competitor and a friend to me for a few years now. 3 that his grandfather Dale made . When DEI merged with Chip Ganassi Racing late in 2008, the organization released him. Last night all 42 cars that are entered in the race did one full turn at full speed to determine the two front-row spots with Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman claiming the top spots for Sunday's race. And that makes you proud and happy.. 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 just dont. My dad loved his driving style. 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. Humpy Wheeler (former general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2006 interview): Dale Earnhardt was the last working-man driver that we had. Jeffrey has been fighting back ever since, doing all he can to prove he's more than a spoiled kid with a famous last name. The man proceeds to explain to him, Dale, I know the last time you saw me was over 15 years ago, and I was a drunk. ET, ESPNEWS) to drive the No. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. Its incredible to see fans. "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". You thought he didnt have a conscience, but he had a conscience. "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. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. 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 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. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. He just nailed it everywhere he went. Jeffrey said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. As Kelley said, Imma use this forum, cause he (Dale Jr) knows how I feel about thisjust to say that families dont last forever., Its important to try to get together with family members as often as possible. But Jeffrey should get used to hearing the constant criticism because Dale Jr, a two-time winner of the Daytona 500 with 26 career Cup wins still hears them. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. "So we're happy to see that happen.". I didn't want to stay there stacking boxes.". 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. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. About two weeks later, the mail came and he sent me $5,000. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. A new home for Michael Thomas? 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. Fantasy basketball: How concerning is LeBron James' injury? Richard Childress: Not only did he impress me on the race track, he impressed me with so many things that hed done for people away from the track that people would never ever know about. Many have tried to define Dale Earnhardt, explain the essence of the man behind the reflective sunglasses and thick mustache, whose mill town upbringing resonated with the everyday man even as Earnhardt did remarkable things with the black No. 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. 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. 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. He's putting in the work. It can be frustrating, but youve just gotta 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. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. 1, Past at Las Vegas: Finished top three in both races last year, Past as Las Vegas: Has a win and two top 10s in past five races, Past at Las Vegas: Won in March 2021 and was runner-up last March, Past at Las Vegas: Three consecutive finishes of seventh or better, Past at Las Vegas: Best career finish is fifth, Past at Las Vegas: Five consecutive finishes of 16th or worse. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. 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. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. 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 Thats been true. We didnt talk much about racing. He gladly left. "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. 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. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. Told him I thought it was legitimate. 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