(Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) 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. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. That was the kind of guy he was. He was able to win championships [two in the Nationwide Series] while doing it.". Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. He still felt the pressure. 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 . It's all part of growing up.". The fight was the easiest. In his first Nationwide race after the fight last year at Daytona, he was running fourth before being caught in a late crash. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. 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. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. So that speaks volumes. "It wasn't a lot of fun. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. He literally drove the same way. Dale Earnhardt celebrates his fourth Cup Championship with wife Teresa Earnhardt and daughter Taylor Earnhardt after the Atlanta Journal 500 on Nov. 18, 1990. I didn't want to stay there stacking boxes.". 5 on Friday night at Richmond Jeffrey says of his uncle%3A %27We definitely . "It was pretty exciting, actually, to step out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. His first mixed martial arts sparring practice wasn't going well at all. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. 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. I also want to thank Mr. Childress for making this possible. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. 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. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be that easy. 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. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. " Jeffrey said. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. It marks the first start for Earnhardt, the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, with Richard Childress Racing. Then yet another. Jeffrey Earnhardt's 2023 season will start at Daytona, where the family name is practically on the mailbox in Victory Lane. 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. His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. 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. You thought he didnt have a conscience, but he had a conscience. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. 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 retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. We found ourselves in positions and places a lot. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. '", "I'm pretty sure everyone knows about Junior's wild side as a kid," he says. and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. 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. 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 order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. 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. 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. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. Thats been my whole life around you, that D*mmit for once I wish we could meet! The setup alone hasnt allowed Dale Jr. to cover the event he won twice in his Hall of Fame career. "It was a lack on both parts to really reach out, but it's cool. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. 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. "Most people freak out. 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.". A new home for Michael Thomas? Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. WATCH THIS STORY |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 conversation was a reminder that the Earnhardts, just like most other families, have their own struggles and challenges. He didnt tiptoe in. We didnt talk much about racing. 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. He did it right. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. He told me in 2006 - when Teresa Earnhardt still owned the car he drove - that sometimes. His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. 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. Dale Jr. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. Lets check that out.. I've learned that if you want something, you've got to really work for it.". 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. 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. That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. Kelley opened up about their familys background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. And that makes you proud and happy.. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. Did that ruffle feathers? 3 that his . 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. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. When it comes to what the family name means to the now 33-year-old Jeffrey Earnhardt, one word sums it up perfectly: legacy. Jeffrey said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. I think that you like me and I like you. 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. 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 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. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. "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. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the son of Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Jr.'s half-brother. 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. 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. 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. He gladly left. 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. "Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career," said Junior. 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. The upcoming introduction of the Next-Gen car may open the door to JR Motorsports fielding a driver shortly. 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. 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. 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. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. 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. And I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. Jeffrey Earnhardt is a fourth-generation driver RELATED: Richard Petty's First Encounter With Dale Earnhardt Sr. Involved a 9-Car Wreck and a Finger-Pointing Confrontation The first of three marriages for Dale Earnhardt Sr. took place in 1968 when he was 17 years old. 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 Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. ", 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., fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. Transfer Talk: Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes on Real Madrid's radar, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, F1 season preview: Who's hot and who's not. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. 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. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. 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. 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. 0:04. 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. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. But he never went through training so rigorous as this. Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. 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. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. "To get better you've got to be near it. He told us he would never forget us and never would forget where he had come from. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Teresa have had a contentious relationship for years. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the It also highlights the importance of maintaining relationships, even if it is not always easy. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep 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 I compare him to Elvis. 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. 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 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. Dale, who was married three times, lost his life in the racing track on 18 February 2001. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. 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. You know what I mean? 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. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. 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. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. Fans have told him how cool it is to see an Earnhardt driving an Earnhardt car. "He was young and just not really wanting to put in the dedication and the focus," Dale Jr. says. "That's helped me to understand what it takes to do this.". (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. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. We looked at it and kind of laughed about it and Im like, You just ruined my cowboy boots. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. 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. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Kyle Petty: Were out in Riverside (in 1980) riding go-karts with all the R.J. Reynolds people one night. 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. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. 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? Jeffrey Earnhardts father, Kerry, competed in the Xfinity Series from 1998-2009. 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. When JR Motorsports fields a No. 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. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. He's a fighter, too, and not just in the MMA sense. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. Hailie Deegan got the votes, but now she needs a ride; Ford Performance looks for a fit, NASCAR's little bother IMSA delivers a French kiss to hybrid auto power | KEN WILLIS, NASCAR hit the road 75 years ago with Big Bill France at the wheel | KEN WILLIS, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. But Jeffrey doesn't use that . But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. 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. Man, we found ourselves talking about what they had done at Myrtle Beach or what this had happened because they raced together some times. 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 Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. 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 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. 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