3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has followed a similar path to Jeff Gordon by taking up broadcasting duties in racing retirement. And he knew enough about training MMA fighters to know "the kid is an athlete. She said, There are similarities in our family, all the way from Dad down, that weve all been through and grown up with.. 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. 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. It's only a one-race deal for JR Motorsports, but it's one Jeffrey understands is an important and possibly defining moment in his racing career. Because Burt has the personality Dale had. 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. So, somewhere it bothered him that he had messed up those cowboy boots. He literally drove the same way. 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. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. 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. But with that last name comes high expectations and Jeffrey has felt that pressure quite a bit as he struggled to find a competitive ride to showcase his abilities. 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. So I get this opportunity with Gaunt Brothers to drive a Toyota and they were like, alright lets see if we can get you some sim time. 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. Jeffrey led 29 laps in his first race with JGR at Daytona and placed a career-best of sixth at Atlanta the following week. Yeah, it might be a bigger risk, but it might come out to be a huge gain. The chance to be behind the wheel of the No. "So we're happy to see that happen.". 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 Moreover, the Earnhardt family is a reminder that even the most successful families have their own struggles. 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. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. When DEI merged with Chip Ganassi Racing late in 2008, the organization released him. I've done it myself. "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. We found ourselves in positions and places a lot. Some looked at him as the sports Babe Ruth for being among the best at what he did. 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. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. Since 2009, hes competed in 68 XFINITY Series races, plus 75 Cup Series events since 2015. 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. 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. 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. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . The interview covers Scotts early life and introduction to auto racing, which came thanks to his fathers own racing endeavors and the family promoting a dirt track in Townsville, Australia. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. ", There is some irony here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. It set the stage for Friday's race, which he hopes will lead to more. Kelley opened up about their familys background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. "He was young and just not really wanting to put in the dedication and the focus," Dale Jr. says. Humpy Wheeler (former general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2006 interview): Dale Earnhardt was the last working-man driver that we had. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. Jeffrey said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. 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. 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. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck . If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. 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 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. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): This man came to the gate of DEI, back in the old days before Garage Mahal, it was just a chain-link fence gate. The whole family's continued to carry on that . 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. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. 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. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. I also want to thank Mr. Childress for making this possible. 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? Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. 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. That was the kind of guy he was. Although he didnt share any similar stories, Dale Jr. probably knows what thats like. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. (18:26) A new segment centered on short-track racing is introduced featuring Hannah Newhouse. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. Earnhardt Jr.s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. My dad loved his driving style. I definitely think had I worked a little harder for it, I definitely would have went about it differently. Thats been true. I dont ever remember my dads feathers being ruffled. 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. This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. "I definitely didn't appreciate the opportunity I had enough. 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. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. (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. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car rac. 44 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. 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 has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. 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. 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. He did it with the officials. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. I like to think those days are past. Dale Jr. 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. 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 there was a time it seemed far from likely Jeffrey would have a chance to carry on the legacy. 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. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. A graduate in Direction from Thats the same guy? Yeah, thats the same guy. Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR 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. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". I was young and I was stupid. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. 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. It marks the first start for Earnhardt, the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, with Richard Childress Racing. 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. 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. His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. 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. Its kind of mind-blowing really.. We didnt talk much about racing. Jeffrey had some experience in this arena. 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. 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. 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. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. 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. 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. 0:04. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the son of Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Jr.'s half-brother. 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 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. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. The No. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. 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 whole familys continued to carry on that legacy. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. 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. Earnhardt will be racing at an 0.75-mile oval with plenty of family history. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? While he was a part-time driver in. He gladly left. Im not you, Im not Pawpaw Dale.. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track 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. 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. 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. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. Jeffrey explained that the relationship began last year when he drove a Toyota Camry for the Gaunt Brothers in select Cup races. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". 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. But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. The guys have a lot to unpack from the Daytona 500 weekend, and topics of discussion include:Stenhouses big victory (3:19)Stock car racing is growing in the right direction (31:18)Race broadcast frustrations (9:28)JR Motorsports Daytona Recap (40:00)Previewing Fontana (49:52)When the Download crew plugged into Youtube Live for Ask Jr, listeners sent in questions regarding: (56:13)Driver-to-driver radio communication during racesThe new driver-eye camerasDale running the All-Star race at North WilkesboroJimmie Johnson and Travis Pastranas Daytona runsThe prospect of hosting Saturday Night Live To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. He never said another word the rest of the weekend to me about it. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. 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. There is not an inch of wasted space on his body. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. Hes proved that by coming to see us. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). Jeffrey Earnhardt's 2023 season will start at Daytona, where the family name is practically on the mailbox in Victory Lane. After ranking fifth as a K&N rookie in 2007, Jeffrey finished 15th in 2008, the final year for DEI, and his career stalled out. 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. 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. We looked at it and kind of laughed about it and Im like, You just ruined my cowboy boots. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. And I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. "You can imagine how dedicated you have to be to the training. 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