Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. 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. I finally got the nerve to go up to him and told him, Dale, you need to sponsor my car at Wilkesboro with Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet. He asked how much did I want. Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. 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. Its incredible to see fans. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. He. The pressure of living up to your last name when youre the descendant of a GOAT athlete is unimaginable for most people in large part because most of us are not, in fact, related to legends. This is the 27th anniversary ride. Humpy Wheeler (former general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2006 interview): Dale Earnhardt was the last working-man driver that we had. (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images) Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. 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. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. Jeffrey drove in two Nationwide races for Curtis Key in 2009, finishing 24th and 31st. I tried to emulate it and thats what got me in trouble early in my career. NASCAR. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. He would pull in. The whole family's continued to carry on that . But one particular question many Earnhardt fans still have is how the fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. All rights reserved. He did it right. "Coming over here, you have every chance of running in the top five. 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. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. A graduate in Direction from To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". It's all part of growing up.". Dale Jr. 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. "That was not where I wanted to be in life. He credited her with keeping him straight and being the mentor he needed. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr ., and grandson of the . 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. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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.. They . 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. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. "Well I don't know if we will get that far ahead of ourselves just yet," Dale Jr. says. Can the Lions fix their defense? Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. That was the kind of guy he was. It wasnt an act. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut 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. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. 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. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. 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. NASCAR's 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hosts his very own podcast, The Dale Jr Download on Dirty Mo Media. "It wasn't a lot of fun. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. Im looking forward to putting on that bow-tie and leading this team to their first victory next season., HAILIE DEEGAN:Hailie Deegan got the votes, but now she needs a ride; Ford Performance looks for a fit, NEW ERA:NASCAR's little bother IMSA delivers a French kiss to hybrid auto power | KEN WILLIS, 75th anniversary:NASCAR hit the road 75 years ago with Big Bill France at the wheel | KEN WILLIS. Dale Earnhardt Jrs Nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt Bags Full-Time Ride With JD Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. Yeah, it might be a bigger risk, but it might come out to be a huge gain. It can be frustrating, but youve just gotta remember and I know that Jeffrey does this, because we get a lot of practice that you just think about what youre doing, think about what youre in control of and remind yourself of what youve done to be where you are. "It was pretty exciting, actually, to step out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says. 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. He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. Dale Jr. asked his nephew a question he often faces and has always wanted to ask someone else: Whats it like to carry the Earnhardt name in NASCAR? Allen was there the day Jeffrey had his first sparring practice. The four-time Cup Series champion is one of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history. 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. Copyright 2013-2021 Dirty Mo Media, LLC - All rights reserved. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. Although he didnt share any similar stories, Dale Jr. probably knows what thats like. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. 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. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. Because theres a side of him that was so cool, and Ive seen personal things that hes done to help people or churches or stuff like that, and youd go, Wow. It was a big character-builder knowing how deep in the water you're willing to go to make something happen.". I think we get along really well. 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.". 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. His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. "The MMA stuff was a huge step in learning who I am and how hard I'm willing to push to be successful in something the whole dedication it takes to go in the gym and get beat up, and wake up the next morning knowing you've got to go back in there and get beat up again," Jeffrey says. She said, There are similarities in our family, all the way from Dad down, that weve all been through and grown up with.. 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. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. Dale then shared an anecdote that illustrated his relationship with Jeffrey, and how their family issues have affected their relationship. Since the 2018 season, Earnhardt Jr. has been in the booth covering races in the second half of the season for NBC Sports. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. But most people who are amateur fighters don't approach it like Jeffrey and get right in there with the pros.". 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. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. And then Junior came along and Adam came along. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . 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. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. Don't ask him many details about the fight, though. The practices were the hardest part. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. Some days, Malcolm arrived before it opened at 6 a.m. Earnhardt was there early now and then, buying a Sundrop): At first, I really didnt realize who he was. NASCAR 2023 at Las Vegas schedule, entry list, and how to watch, NASCAR suspends two JGR crew members after Truex loose wheel, NASCAR issues Fontana penalties 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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. There were those who viewed Earnhardt as NASCARs Elvis for the fervor his fans showed. Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. 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. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. A new home for Michael Thomas? 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011. 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. Others compared him to James Dean, whose time ended well before it should have. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. The team also fields a No. When JR Motorsports fields a No. But Jeffrey doesn't use that as an excuse. 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. Jeffrey has taken all the punches life has thrown at him and is ready to show the world he belongs in NASCAR. He never said another word the rest of the weekend to me about it. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. 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.. 3 car is cherished by a lot of people, and I know how much it means to him. I didnt understand what I had. However, there is one area that he remains jealous of his former Hendrick Motorsports teammate. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. Nashville Tennessean. The interview discusses his time spent in the NASCAR ranks over the last 16 years and the path that has led him to be in a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series, driving the No. Last night all 42 cars that are entered in the race did one full turn at full speed to determine the two front-row spots with Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman claiming the top spots for Sunday's race. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. 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. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. 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. He was asked to do things such as take inventory to encourage his maturity and help with focus on and off the track. 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. I can remember him telling me, One more payment, Bill, and Ill have this farm paid off.. "Its frustrating because, just like Jeffrey hes had to work and theres times when hes had to sacrifice and do things differently than maybe his dad would have done or Papaw Dale would have done. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. Jeffrey Lee Earnhardt was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on June 22, 1989. I don't want to say it was given to me, because I want to think I earned it being the driver I am. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. 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 didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. 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. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. The Tennessee Lottery 250 will take place during the NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. ", There is some irony here. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck . "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the Listen to this episode from The Dale Jr. Download on Spotify. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). Also, the crew chief is no longer penalized unless they are one of the two crew members responsible for putting on the tire that comes off. It marks the first start for Earnhardt, the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, with Richard Childress Racing. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning 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. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. 44 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. Earnhardt's primary time behind the wheel has been in the Xfinity Series. 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. 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. Maybe one time we should switch just for fun., Gordon quickly responded, stating, Id like to check that out. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. Im fortunate to have my sponsors from last season continuing their support and weve got some new partners on board. He said that wasnt enough. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". 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. 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. 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. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. And that makes you proud and happy.. So I know inside him he has that discipline. You just never knew what to expect from him. 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. While he was a part-time driver in. Hes proved that by coming to see us. "You can get hurt doing anything. 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