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. Just five years ago, Rajah Caruth had zero racing experience. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. 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. 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. Jeffrey has taken all the punches life has thrown at him and is ready to show the world he belongs in NASCAR. And its important to cherish the relationships that we have, even if it is not always easy. Started that same year although I was 10 or 12 years younger or whatever, but we talked just like all drivers talked. Dale . If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". But he never went through training so rigorous as this. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. "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. 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. ", There is some irony here. "Well I don't know if we will get that far ahead of ourselves just yet," Dale Jr. says. There is not an inch of wasted space on his body. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. He doesn't realize what kind of future he could have.". During that span, Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. developed a strong friendship that extends well off the track. 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. Thats where he had a heart of gold. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. 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. Man, we found ourselves talking about what they had done at Myrtle Beach or what this had happened because they raced together some times. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. 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. 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. The No. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). In the ring, the only thing protecting him was him. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track 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. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! But that's my goal, to keep the Earnhardt name alive and keep the legacy going. Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. Whistling Woods International, he has been a keen follower of Motorsports and We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. I've done it myself. 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. That was the kind of guy he was. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. 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. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. Its kind of mind-blowing really.. Many have tried to define Dale Earnhardt, explain the essence of the man behind the reflective sunglasses and thick mustache, whose mill town upbringing resonated with the everyday man even as Earnhardt did remarkable things with the black No. 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. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. 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. The practices were the hardest part. Earnhardt Jr. holds his broadcast duties and a weekly podcast show,The Dale Jr. Download, where he often interviews guests associated with NASCAR. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. 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. Im talking about competitively. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. She said, There are similarities in our family, all the way from Dad down, that weve all been through and grown up with.. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. 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 was born to father Kerry Earnhardt, who is the son of great Dale Earnhardt. Reveals Deep-Seeded Reason Why He Will Never Leave NASCAR. It was always a big deal at the track. 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. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. "That's helped me to understand what it takes to do this.". Others compared him to James Dean, whose time ended well before it should have. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. She got him to sit down and put like a tablecloth around his neck and Taylor put whip cream or shaving cream all over his face and stuck Capn Crunch cereal or whatever it was on. "Getting punched in the face is not a natural occurrence, and to a lot of people it comes as a shock," Allen says. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Dale Earnhardt Jrs Nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt Bags Full-Time Ride With JD Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. 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 compare him to Elvis. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. 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. Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. Just the openness of them to give me the opportunity to develop myself and make myself a better driver meant a lot to me.". Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. "Hopefully our car is going to drive well, and it will run all night and give him an opportunity to really enjoy that. 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. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. 3 that his grandfather Dale made . 18 Xfinity Series car. 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