Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. He did it with the manufacturers. Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. 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. ", There is some irony here. "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. Maybe one time we should switch just for fun., Gordon quickly responded, stating, Id like to check that out. Im not you, Im not Pawpaw Dale.. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. In the ring, the only thing protecting him was him. Kyle Petty: Were out in Riverside (in 1980) riding go-karts with all the R.J. Reynolds people one night. Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. ET, ESPNEWS) to drive the No. 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. Ricciardo would have cried if hed heard Earnhardts comments, Jimmie Johnson to join Danica Patrick on Indy 500 coverage, Jimmie Johnson part of Indy coverage Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. 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.". 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. 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. These will set the field from spots three through 40. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. But one particular question many Earnhardt fans still have is how the fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. Alpha Prime Racing is owned by Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella. 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. He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. And I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Man United's FA Cup win proves Garnacho is a key player and Maguire must leave. Dale Jr. 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. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasn't earned his place. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. 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. "You can get hurt doing anything. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. "The way I see it, in order to build something and be successful, you have to have a passion for it. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. 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. 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. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. He did things his way. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut 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. Jeffrey was born to father Kerry Earnhardt, who is the son of great Dale Earnhardt. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. 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. The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, How Cindric won the Daytona 500 Just five years ago, Rajah Caruth had zero racing experience. 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 When it comes to what the family name means to the now 33-year-old Jeffrey Earnhardt, one word sums it up perfectly: legacy. 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. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. Several fans cried at his last NASCAR Cup Series race before retiring in November 2017. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". 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. Norris spoke about one incident in December 2003 when Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip showed up at his office, and they weren't happy. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 He told us he would never forget us and never would forget where he had come from. This is the 27th anniversary ride. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. 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. Then he had that swagger and that smirk to know what he was capable of at all times. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. Im here, you gotta make room. Thats kind of the way Darrell came in. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandsonofseven-time, Speedway Motorsports finalizes deal to purchase Nashville Superspeedway, Why Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series race will be 1 of 3 aired on NBC outside playoffs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Finally a segment on short track racing. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. 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. 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. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. When it was over with and we got everything off, my pants were ripped from just below my knee and all the way down. Earnhardt will be racing at an 0.75-mile oval with plenty of family history. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. Hes proved that by coming to see us. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR We were friends. I compare him to Elvis. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. Meanwhile, Gordons experience driving in place of his teammate in the 2016 season gave him a greater understanding of the pressures that come with that territory. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. 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. I definitely think had I worked a little harder for it, I definitely would have went about it differently. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". "That was not where I wanted to be in life. 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. "That kid is a brick. 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. Adjustments will be made to the car that will create a significant reduction in downforce, and based on driver feedback and what we saw from the January test in Phoenix, were excited to see the results of these efforts.. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. 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. 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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. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. 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 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. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. Then yet another. Moreover, the Earnhardt family is a reminder that even the most successful families have their own struggles. 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.. Yeah, you could do it, but you could only do it if you were Dale Sr. . 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. 3 Chevrolet. That would be fun. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. I took it upon myself to go out and find other opportunities. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. My dad loved his driving style. 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. He left both races after accidents. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the life of a broadcaster, celebrated racer. The man proceeds to explain to him, Dale, I know the last time you saw me was over 15 years ago, and I was a drunk. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. Dale Jr. gave Jeffrey this opportunity because of the dedication he showed in training for and winning his first -- and so far only -- MMA fight last May. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . And she just bawled like crazy when I walked up and hugged her, and she did the same thing this weekend. But Jeffrey doesn't use that . His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent two-plus decades behind the wheel on the NASCAR track, where he experienced a respectable amount of success. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. 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. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Its incredible to see fans hell, this past weekend, I was just hanging out at the (Las Vegas Motor Speedway) track, but I ran into a lady that I ran into last year. They are making major moves to strengthen their program and they made me feel welcome, Earnhardt said. He also maintains a considerable role with JR Motorsports through the decision-making process alongside his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. "It was pretty exciting, actually, to step out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says. I just dont. 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. (18:26) A new segment centered on short-track racing is introduced featuring Hannah Newhouse. 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. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). Richard Childress: Not only did he impress me on the race track, he impressed me with so many things that hed done for people away from the track that people would never ever know about. It set the stage for Friday's race, which he hopes will lead to more. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. ' he said. 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. Reveals Deep-Seeded Reason Why He Will Never Leave NASCAR. 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. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. 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. He reminded it's not unusual for newcomers to be initially stunned and take punches, and that the sparring partner was two-time Golden Gloves champ Derek Hyatt. 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. Our goal is to have the best racing possible everywhere we race, so during the offseason, we went to work on adjustments to strengthen the racing on short tracks and road courses. 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. "I don't think he grew up anticipating to be a race car driver. Jeffrey led 29 laps in his first race with JGR at Daytona and placed a career-best of sixth at Atlanta the following week. 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. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. The team also fields a No. All rights reserved. Fans have told him how cool it is to see an Earnhardt driving an Earnhardt car. Im talking about competitively. 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. 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. The NASCAR Cup Series Camping World Truck SeriesRackley Roofing 200 will be run June 24 at 8 p.m. and the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 will be run June 26 at 4 p.m. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on Twitter @MikeOrganWriter. 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.". 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? 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 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. Beef. That was the big question mark I had with Jeffrey was whether he had (that) type of motivation, and if he's got into MMA fighting, he certainly has that approach to his racing.". Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. There is not an inch of wasted space on his body. Many people said the same thing about Dale Jr. early in his career. 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 rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. 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. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. 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. But most people who are amateur fighters don't approach it like Jeffrey and get right in there with the pros.". The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 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. The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. "To get better you've got to be near it. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. 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. Unfortunately, in 2001 Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a tragic accident at the Daytona 500 race. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. You just talked about junk and how Junior was doing and how Adam was doing. Full name/real name: Jeffrey L. Earnhardt Gender: Male Date of birth: 22 June 1989 Age: 32 years (as of 2022) Zodiac sign: Cancer Place of birth: Mooresville, North Carolina, United States Nationality: American Ethnicity: Caucasian Religion: Christian Sexuality: Straight Height in feet: 5' 7" Height in centimetres: 172 Weight in pounds: 165 "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". It's What's For Dinner. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. Some looked at him as the sports Babe Ruth for being among the best at what he did. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. I cant thank (sponsor) ForeverLawn enough for making my dreams come to reality and for being such a big part of my career. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. 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The whole family's continued to carry on that . 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. Jimmie and Chad also discuss Garage 56 and the car that's being built that will run at Le Mans. 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. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. Since 2009, hes competed in 68 XFINITY Series races, plus 75 Cup Series events since 2015. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. 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. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. So that speaks volumes and thats cool to see, and that, to me, is what makes our last name so special and knowing what it means to other people. Because Burt has the personality Dale had. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. But the Richmond debut of the fourth-generation driver (the second to compete in a NASCAR national touring series since Adam Petty) also will signal the thawing of a once-frosty relationship between Earnhardt Jr., 38, and his nephew, 23. "Half the people were telling me, 'You're stupid to go do it, what if you get hurt?' It's all part of growing up.". Its awesome what Papaw Dales built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dales half-brother). 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. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. 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