I told him $2,500. has a keen acumen to research new topics introduced to the field. 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. Kyle Petty: Were out in Riverside (in 1980) riding go-karts with all the R.J. Reynolds people one night. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. And he knew enough about training MMA fighters to know "the kid is an athlete. "Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career," said Junior. 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. Jeffrey would like nothing more than to advance someday to the Cup level, where his grandfather won seven titles, and be good enough to carry the Earnhardt name in the sport long after Dale Jr. retires. Jeffrey explained that he hears criticism from people about not earning his ride in NASCAR every day, but he tries to tune it out. 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. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. Thats been true. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car rac. 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 . "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. He still felt the pressure. ' he said. "I'm also going to have to have the right opportunity. 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. Copyright 2013-2021 Dirty Mo Media, LLC - All rights reserved. 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. It wasnt an act. 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. 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? The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. 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. 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. 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. And then Junior came along and Adam came along. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. His average finish in 10 Truck series races for Ware from 2010 to 2011 was 24.8. "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. 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. He definitely didn't know much about Jeffrey. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the life of a broadcaster, celebrated racer. I remember looking at him saying, Dale, Ive got two boys and I dont even want them walking across the street without them holding my hand. Hes like, Youre exactly right. He got to talking to me that just the fact that you blink and they grow up and theyre not kids anymore. I tried to emulate it and thats what got me in trouble early in my career. 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 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasn't earned his place. 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. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. 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.. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. 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. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Jeffrey had some experience in this arena. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. The NASCAR Hall of Famer developed a strong bond early in life after a devastating house fire. "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. The No. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. EDITORS NOTE: NBC Sports will take a look at the life, legacy, and long-lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt, who died on the last lap of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, 2001. 0:04. I've done it myself. The whole familys continued to carry on that legacy. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. 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. 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. "I know somewhere inside of him is that mentality that he needs to be able to succeed in this sport. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the No. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Id driven by the church, and it was old and rough. 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, The Future of Fontana; Kyle Busch is a Fan Favorite, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his co-host Mike Davis are reunited in the Bojangles Studio and it's time for another episode of the Dale Jr. Download. 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 also maintains a considerable role with JR Motorsports through the decision-making process alongside his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. 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. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. 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. 3 that his . Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. 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. But it wasn't his driving that got him this opportunity. We could see out, they couldnt see in. He's a fighter, too, and not just in the MMA sense. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. 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. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. Its something that is certainly on his bucket list as a broadcaster and will come to fruition at some point down the line. Dale Jr. Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. All of those things. 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. 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. 3 Chevrolet. The setup alone hasnt allowed Dale Jr. to cover the event he won twice in his Hall of Fame career. But most people who are amateur fighters don't approach it like Jeffrey and get right in there with the pros.". 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. Thats where he had a heart of gold. 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. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. 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 . This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. While he was a part-time driver in. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. 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. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. This is the 27th anniversary ride. He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. "I'm not telling you anything," Jeffrey tells Dale Jr. during the podcast. "So we're happy to see that happen.". 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. As he told Playboy magazine in a 2001 interview, "Me and my friends used to party all the time, and my dad would get mad and say, 'Quit that. Let me feel it out first. . NASCAR suspends two JGR crew members after Truex loose wheel, Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion, Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion "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. 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. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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. "Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre going to win races. He admits he threw away early opportunities that could have changed his path. Fans have told him how cool it is to see an Earnhardt driving an Earnhardt car. 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. So to me, that meant a lot. 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. Obviously, it did.". 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. 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. Since the 2018 season, Earnhardt Jr. has been in the booth covering races in the second half of the season for NBC Sports. I would pull in. A new home for Michael Thomas? "I don't think he grew up anticipating to be a race car driver. But he never went through training so rigorous as this. media personality who loves to ride along the fast pace of life just like The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. He didnt tiptoe in. 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. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. 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. Jeffrey Lee Earnhardt was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on June 22, 1989. (9:20) Dale, Kelley, and producer Alex Timms share their most recent playlist song additions. 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. Not surprisingly, everything changed on that tragic day in February 2001 when Dale Sr. died on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Jeffrey drove in two Nationwide races for Curtis Key in 2009, finishing 24th and 31st. Kshitij is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. Jeffrey led 29 laps in his first race with JGR at Daytona and placed a career-best of sixth at Atlanta the following week. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. It also highlights the importance of maintaining relationships, even if it is not always easy. 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. There were those who viewed Earnhardt as NASCARs Elvis for the fervor his fans showed. NASCAR fans were thrilled when it was announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be returning to racing full-time in 2018 after missing the final 18 races of the 2017 season due to concussion-like symptoms. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. He did it with the manufacturers. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. 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 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. I just bought these cowboy boots. We laughed about it and we joked about it and he never said anything. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Said Jeffrey Earnhardt in a statement from the team: What a dream come true. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. 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.. Kelley opened up about their family's background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. He did it right. 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. They . His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. 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 Caesar and I started this team last year, we both talked about having Jeffrey at the top of our roster so to see this all come together for 2023, he and I both feel like we finally got our guy.. 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. He would pull in. 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 Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. "It was pretty exciting, actually, to step out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, its 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. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. All rights reserved. But he knew the Earnhardt name enough to know Jeffrey had bloodlines. The team also fields a No. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. The Daytona 500 features a unique qualifying format that is not used anywhere else on the NASCAR calendar. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. ", I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. "I didn't see myself being a guy standing there doing inventory," Jeffrey says. 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 Then another. I've learned that if you want something, you've got to really work for it.". In his first Nationwide race after the fight last year at Daytona, he was running fourth before being caught in a late crash. If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". 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. However, there is one area that he remains jealous of his former Hendrick Motorsports teammate. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. And I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. 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. He did things his way. Told him I thought it was legitimate. They are making major moves to strengthen their program and they made me feel welcome, Earnhardt said. Dale . "To get better you've got to be near it. 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. 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. He's putting in the work. "Obviously, I have a lot of work to do as a driver," Jeffrey says. He got up somehow on top of my go-kart and we kind of got hung together. Thats the same guy? Yeah, thats the same guy. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). He was able to win championships [two in the Nationwide Series] while doing it.". The whole family's continued to carry on that . Alpha Prime Racing is owned by Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella. 3 that his grandfather Dale made . Just five years ago, Rajah Caruth had zero racing experience. Jeffrey explained that the relationship began last year when he drove a Toyota Camry for the Gaunt Brothers in select Cup races. 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. My dad raced. 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. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. 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