"I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the 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. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. 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. And that makes you proud and happy.. 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. Jeffrey Lee Earnhardt was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on June 22, 1989. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. Dale Jr. 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. Thats been my whole life around you, that D*mmit for once I wish we could meet! If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. He's getting his head on his shoulders, acting a lot more mature and being responsible about his career. ' he said. "You can imagine how dedicated you have to be to the training. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. "Coming over here, you have every chance of running in the top five. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. 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.". 18 Xfinity Series car. 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 Did that ruffle feathers? Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of multiple NASCAR most popular driver winner Dale Jr., will race at . "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. 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. The setup alone hasnt allowed Dale Jr. to cover the event he won twice in his Hall of Fame career. "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. 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 a blur. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. That was just over a year ago. So that speaks volumes. Its kind of mind-blowing really.. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. 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. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. Its awesome what Papaw Dales built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dales half-brother). The Tennessee Lottery 250 will take place during the NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. Kshitij is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. 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 fight was the easiest. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. Teresa and Dale launched Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 1998, and for the next few years enjoyed success by winning the Busch Series in 1998 and 1999, and Craftsman Truck Series as well. 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. When he emerged his body was buff enough to compete with Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson for the cover of fitness magazines. Then yet another. Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. 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. All rights reserved. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. "I wanted to make sure this time no one could use that as an excuse. Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. He gladly left. He still felt the pressure. 5 on Friday night at Richmond Jeffrey says of his uncle%3A %27We definitely . 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 worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. 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. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. However, there is one area that he remains jealous of his former Hendrick Motorsports teammate. 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. "Uncle Junior" won 15 times at Daytona, including a pair of 500s. Let me feel it out first. . It's all part of growing up.". 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. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. Im jealous that you get to do the Daytona 500, Earnhardt Jr. said. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. About two weeks later, the mail came and he sent me $5,000. "It was pretty exciting, actually, to step out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says. 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. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. 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 thought the streets were paved with gold man. (She broke down crying) big time. Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. And its important to cherish the relationships that we have, even if it is not always easy. Thats the same guy? Yeah, thats the same guy. He shared more about his experiences after Jeffrey told his side of it: Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career. Although they talked a bit about the future, the two Earnhardts also dove into the past when Jeffrey was "young and stupid" -- his words. In the ring, the only thing protecting him was him. Jeffrey explained that he hears criticism from people about not earning his ride in NASCAR every day, but he tries to tune it out. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. 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.". He wasnt letting anything get in his way. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. Some looked at him as the sports Babe Ruth for being among the best at what he did. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. 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. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. I cant thank (sponsor) ForeverLawn enough for making my dreams come to reality and for being such a big part of my career. Scott Dixon - The Unconventional Road to Indy, The Bojangles Studio is graced by IndyCar royalty this week as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his co-host Mike Davis sit down with Scott Dixon. But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. I just dont ever remember, especially it from Dale. Jeffrey led 29 laps in his first race with JGR at Daytona and placed a career-best of sixth at Atlanta the following week. "I've never really been the fighting type, but I guess once someone hits you hard enough and makes you mad enough you're going to hit him back, eventually. It was always a big deal at the track. That was the kind of guy he was. 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. 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. 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. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. DONE DEAL: Speedway Motorsports finalizes deal to purchase Nashville Superspeedway, NATIONAL TV:: Why Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series race will be 1 of 3 aired on NBC outside playoffs. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. "It was a lack on both parts to really reach out, but it's cool. "I didn't see myself being a guy standing there doing inventory," Jeffrey says. Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! I can remember him telling me, One more payment, Bill, and Ill have this farm paid off.. I think that you like me and I like you. Said Jeffrey Earnhardt in a statement from the team: What a dream come true. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. Jeffrey said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. I think the fans are pretty pumped about it.". But it wasn't his driving that got him this opportunity. "I'm not telling you anything," Jeffrey tells Dale Jr. during the podcast. ", I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeffrey Earnhardt took one punch. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? Among those scheduled to participate on the ride are drivers Richard Petty, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Max Papis, former football star and senatorial candidate Herschel Walker and NBC Sports broadcaster Rick Allen. You thought he didnt have a conscience, but he had a conscience. A new home for Michael Thomas? He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. You just never knew what to expect from him. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. 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), Drivers to watch in NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR suspends pit crew members for wheel coming off car, NASCAR makes rule changes for road courses, many tracks 1 mile or less, Kyle Petty Charity Ride scheduled to visit Nevada, Utah, MORE: NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. Earnhardt, whose father is Kerry Earnhardt,has run 131 NASCAR Xfinity races over the last nine years. 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. media personality who loves to ride along the fast pace of life just like 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track Others compared him to James Dean, whose time ended well before it should have. 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. Not surprisingly, everything changed on that tragic day in February 2001 when Dale Sr. died on the last lap of the Daytona 500. 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 "I definitely didn't appreciate the opportunity I had enough. "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. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). Obviously, it did.". A graduate in Direction from "The way I see it, in order to build something and be successful, you have to have a passion for it. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. 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 You know what I mean? 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 did it right. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. Among those scheduled to participate on the ride are drivers Richard Petty, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Max Papis, former football star and senatorial candidate Herschel Walker and NBC Sports broadcaster Rick Allen. 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. And then Junior came along and Adam came along. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. Humpy Wheeler (former general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2006 interview): Dale Earnhardt was the last working-man driver that we had. Senior had always run DEI with a "common-sense approach." Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. He initially "wasn't sure I'd enjoy getting punched in the face" after a high school wrestling coach said Jeffrey showed enough promise for MMA. "I know somewhere inside of him is that mentality that he needs to be able to succeed in this sport. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. Yeah, it might be a bigger risk, but it might come out to be a huge gain. Copyright 2013-2021 Dirty Mo Media, LLC - All rights reserved. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". Nashville Tennessean. 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. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. 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. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. 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. (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. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. Team did an outstanding job with the broadcast with Steve. That would be fun. He literally drove the same way. 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. 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. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. Its not easy to get a ride out there. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". 0:04. Listen to this episode from The Dale Jr. Download on Spotify. 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 When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. 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 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the grandson of 7 Time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of this generation's most popular driver, Dale Jr. Jeffrey began his race career piloting a silver 4 cylinder Yugo on the dirt tracks of Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia. 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. Because Burt has the personality Dale had. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. 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. She got him to sit down and put like a tablecloth around his neck and Taylor put whip cream or shaving cream all over his face and stuck Capn Crunch cereal or whatever it was on. 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. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. 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. 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. Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Supercars decides on Gen3 weights The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. "To get better you've got to be near it. You are all over the place, Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. I think we get along really well. Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. 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. 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. 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.. "Most people freak out. 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. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. has a keen acumen to research new topics introduced to the field. 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