As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. At the gate, this man gets out and is standing at the gate looking, and Earnhardt says, Huh. ET, ESPNEWS) to drive the No. "All I've had is the smaller team's equipment and going into every race understanding we don't have a winning car," Jeffrey says. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". 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. He was so proud of it. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. Started that same year although I was 10 or 12 years younger or whatever, but we talked just like all drivers talked. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. "I sat there and let the kid hit me about five times before I hit him back," the 23-year-old grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt says. He was everybody who ever had a dream. A graduate in Direction from I was like man, this is a walk in the park. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. Many continue to try to explain who Earnhardt was to those who didnt witness his greatness on the track and the person off it. This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. 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. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. "That was not where I wanted to be in life. He said that wasnt enough. Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. 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.. 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 . 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 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. 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. (18:26) A new segment centered on short-track racing is introduced featuring Hannah Newhouse. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. 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. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. Although he didnt share any similar stories, Dale Jr. probably knows what thats like. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. 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. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. These will set the field from spots three through 40. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. I just dont. 3 that his grandfather Dale made . Allen was there the day Jeffrey had his first sparring practice. Man United's FA Cup win proves Garnacho is a key player and Maguire must leave. 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 It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? 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. The chance to be behind the wheel of the No. The No. Since emerging on the American open-wheel racing scene in 1999, Dixon has written his name into the history books (between Foyt and Andretti, mind you) by winning six IndyCar championships, 52 races, and the 2008 Indianapolis 500. Dale Jr. on Next Gen's 'surgical' steering and the challenge it presents, Ricciardo would have cried if hed heard Earnhardts comments, Ricciardo emotional over Earnhardt Team did an outstanding job with the broadcast with Steve. 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. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. I was young and I was stupid. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasnt earned his place. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. 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. 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. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck . 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. 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.. 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. "But we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. So to me, that meant a lot. Alpha Prime Racing is owned by Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. 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. Jeffrey Lee Earnhardt was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on June 22, 1989. It's a huge, huge jump and huge excitement as a driver to know you have the opportunity to go out and do your job.". He wasnt letting anything get in his way. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. Jeffrey Lynn Earnhardt [1] (born June 22, 1989) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Im not you, Im not Pawpaw Dale.. 5 Chevrolet with CorvetteParts.net sponsorship for Jeffrey Earnhardt in Friday night's Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway, it'll mark another example of the team's commitment to showcasing younger talent. 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. Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . The team also fields a No. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. He credited her with keeping him straight and being the mentor he needed. Lets check that out.. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". I dont ever remember my dads feathers being ruffled. But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. 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. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut "You can get hurt doing anything. 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. Then yet another. "That's helped me to understand what it takes to do this.". CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeffrey Earnhardt took one punch. The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. The upcoming introduction of the Next-Gen car may open the door to JR Motorsports fielding a driver shortly. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. So I know inside him he has that discipline. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. Family is what NASCAR was born on, from the Pettys to the Allisons to the Earnhardts. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Larson's long way round to Cup glory He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. I would pull in. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. 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.. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? "I didn't see myself being a guy standing there doing inventory," Jeffrey says. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. 3 Chevrolet. Jimmie Johnson to join Danica Patrick on Indy 500 coverage, Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test Im here, you gotta make room. Thats kind of the way Darrell came in. 3 that his . Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. 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. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. Im fortunate to have my sponsors from last season continuing their support and weve got some new partners on board. 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. "Over the years, Ive tried getting help here or help there from other manufacturers and Im not knocking them but you know, I asked for help whether it was sim time or whatever, and never would get it. The whole familys continued to carry on that legacy. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. 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. 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. Its not easy to get a ride out there. "That kid is a brick. We found ourselves in positions and places a lot. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. The Tennessee Lottery 250 will take place during the NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. I've learned that if you want something, you've got to really work for it.". ", 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. You just never knew what to expect from him. "It wasn't a lot of fun. Listen to this episode from The Dale Jr. Download on Spotify. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. Felix Sabates (former car owner in a 2006 interview): In a way, Dale dying did a lot for the sport. 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. Earnhardt Jr. saw nephew%27s potential during MMA event in Charlotte Jeffrey Earnhardt will run JR Motorsports%27 No. So that speaks volumes. 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 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. Earnhardt Jr. holds his broadcast duties and a weekly podcast show,The Dale Jr. Download, where he often interviews guests associated with NASCAR. He never said another word the rest of the weekend to me about it. How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. "Hopefully our car is going to drive well, and it will run all night and give him an opportunity to really enjoy that. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? 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. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. 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. Moreover, the Earnhardt family is a reminder that even the most successful families have their own struggles. "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. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. And that makes you proud and happy.. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. 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. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. "The way I see it, in order to build something and be successful, you have to have a passion for it. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. I told him $2,500. Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. "So we're happy to see that happen.". Several fans cried at his last NASCAR Cup Series race before retiring in November 2017. Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. 5 on Friday night at Richmond Jeffrey says of his uncle%3A %27We definitely . 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. 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. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. "Half the people were telling me, 'You're stupid to go do it, what if you get hurt?' On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. 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. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. "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. Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. 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. When it was over with and we got everything off, my pants were ripped from just below my knee and all the way down. He told us he would never forget us and never would forget where he had come from. His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. 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. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. 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. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. "I'm not telling you anything," Jeffrey tells Dale Jr. during the podcast. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images) He also maintains a considerable role with JR Motorsports through the decision-making process alongside his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. It was a big character-builder knowing how deep in the water you're willing to go to make something happen.". "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. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Dale, who was married three times, lost his life in the racing track on 18 February 2001. The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. He was who we rooted for. Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent two-plus decades behind the wheel on the NASCAR track, where he experienced a respectable amount of success. 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. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. 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 was only 17 at the time he signed a multiyear deal that was structured to serve as a regular job beyond his driving ability. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. He doesn't realize what kind of future he could have.". "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . 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. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. 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. 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. 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. As Dale Jr said, Im happy to see him despite his busy schedule, and its that kind of love and respect that keeps the Earnhardt family strong. Did that ruffle feathers? 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the son of Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Jr.'s half-brother. ", There is some irony here. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. The fight was the easiest. Looking ahead to 2019, he and his partners found themselves in conversations with Joe Gibbs Racing, which had nine races available in their No. I think we get along really well. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. 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. ", I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is giving his nephew the biggest break of his NASCAR career, but it isn't because of what he saw from him in a car. Whistling Woods International, he has been a keen follower of Motorsports and 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. "To get better you've got to be near it. He made 16 starts in 2021 with his best finishbeing 20th at Charlotte Road Course. I think the fans are pretty pumped about it.". 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. It's all part of growing up.". Beef. Fantasy basketball: How concerning is LeBron James' injury? 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