300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? 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. 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. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. In his first Nationwide race after the fight last year at Daytona, he was running fourth before being caught in a late crash. Not surprisingly, everything changed on that tragic day in February 2001 when Dale Sr. died on the last lap of the Daytona 500. All of those things. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. Jeffrey Lee Earnhardt was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on June 22, 1989. "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. And that makes you proud and happy.. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the son of Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Jr.'s half-brother. "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The whole family's continued to carry on that . NASCAR. "He was young and just not really wanting to put in the dedication and the focus," Dale Jr. says. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. It also highlights the importance of maintaining relationships, even if it is not always easy. Earnhardt will be racing at an 0.75-mile oval with plenty of family history. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. 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. This is the 27th anniversary ride. 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. ", I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. 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 said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. We found ourselves in positions and places a lot. Kelley opened up about their familys background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. The Tennessee Lottery 250 will take place during the NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. He was so proud of it. My dad loved his driving style. "You can imagine how dedicated you have to be to the training. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. 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. Listen to this episode from The Dale Jr. Download on Spotify. Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Supercars decides on Gen3 weights Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. 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. He said he didn't remember much from that time at all, seeing as he was still very young when his dad left to pursue his career in racing. He definitely didn't know much about Jeffrey. "Coming over here, you have every chance of running in the top five. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". Alpha Prime Racing is owned by Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella. 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. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. 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. 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. 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. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. That would be fun. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. 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). I think the fans are pretty pumped about it.". Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. 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. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. I was young and I was stupid. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. Then yet another. 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. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. We didnt talk much about racing. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. But it wasn't his driving that got him this opportunity. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. We would talk a while, and I would go to work and he would go out on the farm. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr ., and grandson of the . 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. 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 . Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeffrey Earnhardt took one punch. Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. We were friends. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the No. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. I definitely think had I worked a little harder for it, I definitely would have went about it differently. 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 made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. He would talk about his family, and I would talk about our family. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. But Jeffrey doesn't use that as an excuse. 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. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. Let me feel it out first. . Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. "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. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. 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 surprise call Jeffrey received to drive for JRM a few weeks ago was the latest of increased interaction this season with his uncle (who texted, "Nice beard" after watching Jeffrey in a TV qualifying interview at Phoenix). You are all over the place, Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. 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. "I will be the first to admit I didn't appreciate the opportunities I had in the past," says Jeffrey, the son of Dale Jr.'s half brother, Kerry. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. (9:20) Dale, Kelley, and producer Alex Timms share their most recent playlist song additions. But there was a time it seemed far from likely Jeffrey would have a chance to carry on the legacy. "You can get hurt doing anything. He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. You know what I mean? And its important to cherish the relationships that we have, even if it is not always easy. "I'm also going to have to have the right opportunity. 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. Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. 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. Unfortunately, in 2001 Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a tragic accident at the Daytona 500 race. 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. 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. He provides great insight to listeners on the differences between top-dollar teams and smaller operations in NASCAR, and what hes learned from his time spent with both. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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.". 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 can remember him telling me, One more payment, Bill, and Ill have this farm paid off.. The upcoming introduction of the Next-Gen car may open the door to JR Motorsports fielding a driver shortly. 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. 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. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. You thought he didnt have a conscience, but he had a conscience. Its awesome what Papaw Dales built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dales half-brother). I didnt understand what I had. Did that ruffle feathers? Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, The Future of Fontana; Kyle Busch is a Fan Favorite, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his co-host Mike Davis are reunited in the Bojangles Studio and it's time for another episode of the Dale Jr. Download. 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. "Hopefully our car is going to drive well, and it will run all night and give him an opportunity to really enjoy that. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. 5 on Friday night at Richmond Jeffrey says of his uncle%3A %27We definitely . 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Teresa have had a contentious relationship for years. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. He just nailed it everywhere he went. 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.. Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. 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. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. Obviously, it did.". 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 This is the 27th anniversary ride. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. We looked at it and kind of laughed about it and Im like, You just ruined my cowboy boots. 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 And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. 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. I was young and I was stupid. Many continue to try to explain who Earnhardt was to those who didnt witness his greatness on the track and the person off it. She said, There are similarities in our family, all the way from Dad down, that weve all been through and grown up with.. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. The No. 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. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". I like to think those days are past. 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. Kelley opened up about their family's background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. Allen was there the day Jeffrey had his first sparring practice. A graduate in Direction from Its not easy to get a ride out there. And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . So that speaks volumes. 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. "Obviously, I have a lot of work to do as a driver," Jeffrey says. 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. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. The whole familys continued to carry on that legacy. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. 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 He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. Many people said the same thing about Dale Jr. early in his career. To give me this opportunity is something Ill never forget.. (22:55) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". 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. Yeah, you could do it, but you could only do it if you were Dale Sr. . The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. 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. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. He still felt the pressure. 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 At the gate, this man gets out and is standing at the gate looking, and Earnhardt says, Huh. 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. 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. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. 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 Can the Lions fix their defense? I told him $2,500. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. Thats been my whole life around you, that D*mmit for once I wish we could meet! But he never went through training so rigorous as this. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. 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. He doesn't realize what kind of future he could have.". 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. This was for real. There were those who viewed Earnhardt as NASCARs Elvis for the fervor his fans showed. Really enjoyed Jeffery.Great podcast!! 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. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. 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. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. Copyright 2013-2021 Dirty Mo Media, LLC - All rights reserved. (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. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. 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. Dale, who was then married to Teressa Earnhardt, left a legacy and was honored with an "Earnhardt Tower" in the seating section at Daytona International Speedway. But he knew the Earnhardt name enough to know Jeffrey had bloodlines. You just never knew what to expect from him. 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. 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. As he told Playboy magazine in a 2001 interview, "Me and my friends used to party all the time, and my dad would get mad and say, 'Quit that. 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