And then Junior came along and Adam came along. The whole familys continued to carry on that legacy. 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. "That's helped me to understand what it takes to do this.". He made 16 starts in 2021 with his best finishbeing 20th at Charlotte Road Course. Jeffrey drove in two Nationwide races for Curtis Key in 2009, finishing 24th and 31st. Earnhardt, whose father is Kerry Earnhardt,has run 131 NASCAR Xfinity races over the last nine years. Its not easy to get a ride out there. 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. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. It was always a big deal at the track. We didnt talk much about racing. He just nailed it everywhere he went. The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. Earnhardt Jr. holds his broadcast duties and a weekly podcast show,The Dale Jr. Download, where he often interviews guests associated with NASCAR. Dave Marcis (2020 interview with NBC Sports): We were at Darlington one time and I wanted to ask him to sponsor my car at North Wilkesboro. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. Dale Earnhardt Jr. goes ballistic and yells at Teresa about a breach of contract While the company had found success and sustained it through 2004, Junior saw signs of trouble at the end of 2003. He wasnt letting anything get in his way. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. The 30-minute discussion touches many topics including how Jeffrey has learned to utilize social media of late in order to connect with the fans, represent his sponsors better and show Earnhardt nation who he is. We would talk a while, and I would go to work and he would go out on the farm. 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. So to me, that meant a lot. "I'm also going to have to have the right opportunity. 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. 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.". 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. 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 didnt understand what I had. 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. You know what I mean? Since the 2018 season, Earnhardt Jr. has been in the booth covering races in the second half of the season for NBC Sports. During a rain delay at the Nashville race weekend, Junior went out with friends and ran into Jeffrey. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jeffrey said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. 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 team also fields a No. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. (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. 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. It would also be a first victory for Earnhardt, whos actually a fourth-generation racer great-grandfather Ralph was a short-track ace throughout the Carolinas who also entered 51 NASCAR races between 1956-66. Dale Beaver (Motor Racing Outreach chaplain from 1999-2005): MRO did this thing called the Fathers Day Olympics (each year at the track). 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. 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.. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. Im talking about competitively. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". 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. Did that ruffle feathers? He did it right. 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. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep 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. Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. 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. But he knew the Earnhardt name enough to know Jeffrey had bloodlines. He's getting his head on his shoulders, acting a lot more mature and being responsible about his career. It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. The Daytona 500 features a unique qualifying format that is not used anywhere else on the NASCAR calendar. "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. 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. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. 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. Man, we found ourselves talking about what they had done at Myrtle Beach or what this had happened because they raced together some times. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. On this weeks edition of Dirty Air, the guys discuss:How to deal with parenting frustrations (2:00)The final NASCAR Cup race at the 2-mile Fontana (12:50)Possible reconfigurations of the trackKyle Busch and Richard Childress Racings strong 2023 start (32:30)When the line of questioning was turned over to the listeners on Youtube Live for Ask Jr., they sent in questions about: (54:10)If social media existed in the early 2000sWho inspired Dale when he was growing upThe best concerts Dale has ever been toNaming race cars To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. It wasnt an act. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Teresa have had a contentious relationship for years. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. 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. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. However, there is one area that he remains jealous of his former Hendrick Motorsports teammate. ", There is some irony here. His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track 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. The fight drew national media attention, as well as the newfound respect of his uncle. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. 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. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. ", I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. But he never went through training so rigorous as this. Alpha Prime Racing is owned by Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. Although they talked a bit about the future, the two Earnhardts also dove into the past when Jeffrey was "young and stupid" -- his words. He said he didn't remember much from that time at all, seeing as he was still very young when his dad left to pursue his career in racing. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. When he emerged his body was buff enough to compete with Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson for the cover of fitness magazines. Jeffrey Earnhardt 's throwback scheme for next month's Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway will pay tribute to the Olympic-themed car Dale Earnhardt drove in the 1996 All-Star Race. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the ring, the only thing protecting him was him. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. 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 Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. During that span, Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. developed a strong friendship that extends well off the track. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. At the gate, this man gets out and is standing at the gate looking, and Earnhardt says, Huh. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. (9:20) Dale, Kelley, and producer Alex Timms share their most recent playlist song additions. Full name/real name: Jeffrey L. Earnhardt Gender: Male Date of birth: 22 June 1989 Age: 32 years (as of 2022) Zodiac sign: Cancer Place of birth: Mooresville, North Carolina, United States Nationality: American Ethnicity: Caucasian Religion: Christian Sexuality: Straight Height in feet: 5' 7" Height in centimetres: 172 Weight in pounds: 165 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. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. The practices were the hardest part. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. 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. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. "It wasn't a lot of fun. But Jeffrey doesn't use that . 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. But it wasn't his driving that got him this opportunity. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? 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 was young and I was stupid. I haven't asked anyone for help. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. 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 weekend's Cup race at Auto Club Speedway.. 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. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. His first mixed martial arts sparring practice wasn't going well at all. 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. In retirement, he has extended himself even further into other avenues involved with the sport. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. While he was a part-time driver in. Dale, who was then married to Teressa Earnhardt, left a legacy and was honored with an "Earnhardt Tower" in the seating section at Daytona International Speedway. I tried to emulate it and thats what got me in trouble early in my career. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason, complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing, MORE: NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, speaks with the media without a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series patch on his firesuit during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. 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 familys unique dynamics. 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. Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion, Dale Jr. on Next Gen's 'surgical' steering and the challenge it presents, Dale Jr. tests Next Gen at Daytona 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. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. 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. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. 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. The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. NASCAR. But most people who are amateur fighters don't approach it like Jeffrey and get right in there with the pros.". Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. "I know somewhere inside of him is that mentality that he needs to be able to succeed in this sport. This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. Said Jeffrey Earnhardt in a statement from the team: What a dream come true. Dale Earnhardt celebrates his fourth Cup Championship with wife Teresa Earnhardt and daughter Taylor Earnhardt after the Atlanta Journal 500 on Nov. 18, 1990. 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