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. These will set the field from spots three through 40. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". 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. Jeffrey had some experience in this arena. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. He left both races after accidents. 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 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. He was able to win championships [two in the Nationwide Series] while doing it.". And then Junior came along and Adam came along. 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. 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. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. You just never knew what to expect from him. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. 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. 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. 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. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. About two weeks later, the mail came and he sent me $5,000. He told us he would never forget us and never would forget where he had come from. 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. 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. The chance to be behind the wheel of the No. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. Jeffrey said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) "You can get hurt doing anything. 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. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. 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. That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". Jimmie Johnson to join Danica Patrick on Indy 500 coverage, Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale then shared an anecdote that illustrated his relationship with Jeffrey, and how their family issues have affected their relationship. 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 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). The No. Earnhardt, 32, will start the season with Sam Hunt Racing at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 19 and end it at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sept. 16. 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. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. "That was not where I wanted to be in life. Jeffrey drove in two Nationwide races for Curtis Key in 2009, finishing 24th and 31st. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. 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. "The way I see it, in order to build something and be successful, you have to have a passion for it. He was so proud of it. It was always a big deal at the track. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. 3 Chevrolet. Unfortunately, in 2001 Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a tragic accident at the Daytona 500 race. He was regretful that he squandered the chance he had in DEI's equipment, admitting, "I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. 5 Chevrolet with CorvetteParts.net sponsorship for Jeffrey Earnhardt in Friday night's Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway, it'll mark another example of the team's commitment to showcasing younger talent. (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. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. 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. Reveals Deep-Seeded Reason Why He Will Never Leave NASCAR. ", There is some irony here. Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 I was young and I was stupid. 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. Earnhardt Jr., who often is asked by fans why he hasn't put Jeffrey or half-brother Kerry in a JRM Chevy, is hoping the team might find another start for Jeffrey, or a solid finish at Richmond might attract interest from other teams, "I'd sure like to see him get some opportunities," Earnhardt Jr. said. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. Felix Sabates (former car owner in a 2006 interview): In a way, Dale dying did a lot for the sport. Jeffrey is currently racing part-time in the second-tier XFINITY Series for Joe Gibbs Racing, and the 29-year-old driver stopped by his uncles podcast, the Dale Jr. Download, this week. His average finish in 10 Truck series races for Ware from 2010 to 2011 was 24.8. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. That was the kind of guy he was. The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. 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. I've learned that if you want something, you've got to really work for it.". 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. He is a real good guy.". It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. "I wanted to make sure this time no one could use that as an excuse. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. Yeah, you could do it, but you could only do it if you were Dale Sr. . 3 that his . "Hopefully our car is going to drive well, and it will run all night and give him an opportunity to really enjoy that. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be that easy. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. Jeffrey said he had several offers to continue fighting but has put MMA on hold while racing remains the priority. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. 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. That would be fun. Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. 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. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. 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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. Man, we found ourselves talking about what they had done at Myrtle Beach or what this had happened because they raced together some times. It's all part of growing up.". We didnt talk much about racing. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. 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. Kelley opened up about their familys background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. That was the big question mark I had with Jeffrey was whether he had (that) type of motivation, and if he's got into MMA fighting, he certainly has that approach to his racing.". Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Teresa have had a contentious relationship for years. I think we get along really well. 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. Since 2009, hes competed in 68 XFINITY Series races, plus 75 Cup Series events since 2015. 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 relationship between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister Kelley is well-documented. 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. 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. When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. They are making major moves to strengthen their program and they made me feel welcome, Earnhardt said. I forget exactly what the object of the game was, but then he gets up from the chair, we all had a big laugh and Taylor is having a ball because now her dad is chasing Miss Jackie, trying to get whipped cream or shaving cream on her. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. It also highlights the importance of maintaining relationships, even if it is not always easy. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep Don't ask him many details about the fight, though. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. Dale Sr. and his first wife Latane (Kerry's mom) were married when they were 18 years old, and got divorced a few years later when Kerry was just 3 years old. Dale Earnhardt won six of his seven Cup titles with RCR. 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. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. He did it with the manufacturers. 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track 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. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. An aspiring Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. 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. His best career finishes have come in the Xfinity Series, where he finished third at Charlotte in 2019 and second last year at Talladega after winning the pole. Although they talked a bit about the future, the two Earnhardts also dove into the past when Jeffrey was "young and stupid" -- his words. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. 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. So, somewhere it bothered him that he had messed up those cowboy boots. (9:20) Dale, Kelley, and producer Alex Timms share their most recent playlist song additions. 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 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 Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. ET, ESPNEWS) to drive the No. 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. And that makes you proud and happy.. 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.. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? The four-time Cup Series champion has had the privilege of covering the Daytona 500 and other races in the broadcast booth since 2016 with NASCAR on Fox. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. Some looked at him as the sports Babe Ruth for being among the best at what he did. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. So to me, that meant a lot. I would pull in. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. He was asked to do things such as take inventory to encourage his maturity and help with focus on and off the track. "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. 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. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. All rights reserved. Earnhardt Jr. drove the last decade of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he became teammates with Jeff Gordon. 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. A new home for Michael Thomas? I haven't asked anyone for help. He credited her with keeping him straight and being the mentor he needed. To give me this opportunity is something Ill never forget.. We were friends. Dale, who was married three times, lost his life in the racing track on 18 February 2001. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/03/dale-earnhardt-jr-jeffrey-nascar-legacy, Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s grandson has an epic photo of the late legend on NASCAR helmet, Several fans cried at his last NASCAR Cup Series race, Dale Earnhardt Jr. misses racing more than he anticipated, but he likes it that way, A hungry Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took the Daytona 500 trophy to Waffle House. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The 30-minute discussion touches many topics . Dale Beaver (Motor Racing Outreach chaplain from 1999-2005): MRO did this thing called the Fathers Day Olympics (each year at the track). 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. He left both races after accidents. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. Told him I thought it was legitimate. Earnhardt Jr. holds his broadcast duties and a weekly podcast show,The Dale Jr. Download, where he often interviews guests associated with NASCAR. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. Just the openness of them to give me the opportunity to develop myself and make myself a better driver meant a lot to me.". 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. It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. 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. He didnt tiptoe in. We could see out, they couldnt see in. Let me feel it out first. . Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. In retirement, he has extended himself even further into other avenues involved with the sport. He was everybody who ever had a dream. "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. 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. "I didn't see myself being a guy standing there doing inventory," Jeffrey says. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. But he knew the Earnhardt name enough to know Jeffrey had bloodlines. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? He was only 17 at the time he signed a multiyear deal that was structured to serve as a regular job beyond his driving ability. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. 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. He still felt the pressure. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. 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Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? But one particular question many Earnhardt fans still have is how the fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. "Half the people were telling me, 'You're stupid to go do it, what if you get hurt?' Jeffrey Earnhardt's 2023 season will start at Daytona, where the family name is practically on the mailbox in Victory Lane. (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. 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. But in 2020, he hopes to be full-time in the Cup Series with Extreme Concepts Racing, depending on sponsorship. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. The setup alone hasnt allowed Dale Jr. to cover the event he won twice in his Hall of Fame career. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. 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 I took it upon myself to go out and find other opportunities. 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.. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. 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. 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. This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. 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