"That was not where I wanted to be in life. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? "That kid is a brick. You know what I mean? Earnhardt Jr., who often is asked by fans why he hasn't put Jeffrey or half-brother Kerry in a JRM Chevy, is hoping the team might find another start for Jeffrey, or a solid finish at Richmond might attract interest from other teams, "I'd sure like to see him get some opportunities," Earnhardt Jr. said. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. 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 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. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. 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. That was just over a year ago. 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 An aspiring 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. Although they talked a bit about the future, the two Earnhardts also dove into the past when Jeffrey was "young and stupid" -- his words. Its kind of mind-blowing really., 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.. 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. 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. It's all part of growing up.". Jeffrey had some experience in this arena. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. He made 16 starts in 2021 with his best finishbeing 20th at Charlotte Road Course. ", There is some irony here. 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. His first mixed martial arts sparring practice wasn't going well at all. He said that wasnt enough. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. They are making major moves to strengthen their program and they made me feel welcome, Earnhardt said. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. But that's my goal, to keep the Earnhardt name alive and keep the legacy going. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. (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. Earnhardt, whose father is Kerry Earnhardt,has run 131 NASCAR Xfinity races over the last nine years. Im talking about competitively. His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. And she just bawled like crazy when I walked up and hugged her, and she did the same thing this weekend. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. "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. 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. So to me, that meant a lot. 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. In a recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr was joined by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, and they talked about the familys unique dynamics. It's What's For Dinner. After ranking fifth as a K&N rookie in 2007, Jeffrey finished 15th in 2008, the final year for DEI, and his career stalled out. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. 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. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be that easy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. The 30-minute discussion touches many topics . "So we're happy to see that happen.". Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Humpy Wheeler (former general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2006 interview): Dale Earnhardt was the last working-man driver that we had. The adjustments tested at Phoenix Raceway in late January and confirmed Feb. 13 in a wind tunnel test include a 2-inch spoiler (from the current 4-inch spoiler) and the removal of three diffuser strakes and engine panel strakes. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. Maybe one time we should switch just for fun., Gordon quickly responded, stating, Id like to check that out. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jeffrey has been fighting back ever since, doing all he can to prove he's more than a spoiled kid with a famous last name. He did it with the officials. 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. Yeah, you could do it, but you could only do it if you were Dale Sr. . They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. 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. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. 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. When it comes to what the family name means to the now 33-year-old Jeffrey Earnhardt, one word sums it up perfectly: legacy. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? 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? He wasnt letting anything get in his way. Hes probably the best driver Ive ever raced against, and certainly the way he left the sport is something thats only going to leave his persona at an even higher level. 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. 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. 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. 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. "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. Reveals Deep-Seeded Reason Why He Will Never Leave NASCAR. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. He just nailed it everywhere he went. 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. He would pull in. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. 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. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. The four-time Cup Series champion is one of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history. Its awesome what Papaw Dales built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dales half-brother). Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. 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. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. 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