Jeffrey can't help but feel sad every time he drives past the empire his grandfather built off Highway 3 just outside of Mooresville, N.C. "It sucks to see something my grandfather built kind of be destroyed by the wrong people running it," he says of DEI. 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. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. Let me feel it out first. . We would talk a while, and I would go to work and he would go out on the farm. "Obviously, I have a lot of work to do as a driver," Jeffrey says. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. He would talk about his family, and I would talk about our family. "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. 3 Chevrolet. Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. Its incredible to see fans. 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. He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). An aspiring Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. The Daytona 500 features a unique qualifying format that is not used anywhere else on the NASCAR calendar. (18:26) A new segment centered on short-track racing is introduced featuring Hannah Newhouse. 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. The setup alone hasnt allowed Dale Jr. to cover the event he won twice in his Hall of Fame career. 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. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. He was everybody who ever had a dream. Jeffrey said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. "You can get hurt doing anything. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. Jeffrey has been a competitor and a friend to me for a few years now. Whistling Woods International, he has been a keen follower of Motorsports and Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. Hes proved that by coming to see us. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. 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. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, speaks with the media without a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series patch on his firesuit during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis are live from the Daytona 500 at the Chevy Experience, joined by 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports VP of Competition Chad Knaus. 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. 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. Not surprisingly, everything changed on that tragic day in February 2001 when Dale Sr. died on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". 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. Jeffrey had some experience in this arena. It was always a big deal at the track. Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. "I definitely didn't appreciate the opportunity I had enough. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): This man came to the gate of DEI, back in the old days before Garage Mahal, it was just a chain-link fence gate. 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. When it comes to what the family name means to the now 33-year-old Jeffrey Earnhardt, one word sums it up perfectly: legacy. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. 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. I didnt understand what I had. But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. NASCARs 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hosts his very own podcast, The Dale Jr Download on Dirty Mo Media. It was a big character-builder knowing how deep in the water you're willing to go to make something happen.". About two weeks later, the mail came and he sent me $5,000. Man, we found ourselves talking about what they had done at Myrtle Beach or what this had happened because they raced together some times. 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. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. Jeffrey drove in two Nationwide races for Curtis Key in 2009, finishing 24th and 31st. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Were so excited to have Jeffrey with us next season, Martins said. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? 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.. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. 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. He credited her with keeping him straight and being the mentor he needed. Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, appeared on the Dale Jr. Download this past week with his famous uncle to discuss his current season, what lies ahead and the Earnhardt name. Then yet another. I dont ever remember my dads feathers being ruffled. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. "I didn't see myself being a guy standing there doing inventory," Jeffrey says. 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. "I'm not telling you anything," Jeffrey tells Dale Jr. during the podcast. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. 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. 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. 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. 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. Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. His dad raced. He would pull in. Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR Motorsports | FOX Sports Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR. 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. That was just over a year ago. When JR Motorsports fields a No. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . 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. 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 passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. Earnhardt Jr. drove the last decade of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he became teammates with Jeff Gordon. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. (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 guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. 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. 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? He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. Humpy Wheeler (former general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2006 interview): Dale Earnhardt was the last working-man driver that we had. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. Dale then shared an anecdote that illustrated his relationship with Jeffrey, and how their family issues have affected their relationship. We raced. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be that easy. 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. 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.. 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.. 0:43. "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". 0:04. I don't want to say it was given to me, because I want to think I earned it being the driver I am. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. And then Junior came along and Adam came along. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. 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. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. This was for real. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. When DEI merged with Chip Ganassi Racing late in 2008, the organization released him. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. Moreover, the Earnhardt family is a reminder that even the most successful families have their own struggles. It was the focus Dale Jr. saw in the MMA training, that he saw when Jeffrey was in the parking lot helping to rebuild his Go Green Racing Nationwide car between the Phoenix and Las Vegas races. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. Dale Earnhardt celebrates his fourth Cup Championship with wife Teresa Earnhardt and daughter Taylor Earnhardt after the Atlanta Journal 500 on Nov. 18, 1990. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. 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). For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. Team did an outstanding job with the broadcast with Steve. 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 Gordons duties have squarely laid with taking the first half of the seasons schedule, while Earnhardt Jr. has taken over the second half. You are all over the place, Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? 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. He got up somehow on top of my go-kart and we kind of got hung together. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. "Half the people were telling me, 'You're stupid to go do it, what if you get hurt?' 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. During that span, Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. developed a strong friendship that extends well off the track. I tried to emulate it and thats what got me in trouble early in my career. I compare him to Elvis. 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. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, appeared on the Dale Jr. Download this past week with his famous uncle to discuss his current season, what lies. Kelley opened up about their family's background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. 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. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. Im here, you gotta make room. Thats kind of the way Darrell came in. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. This is the 27th anniversary ride. I definitely think had I worked a little harder for it, I definitely would have went about it differently. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. I think the fans are pretty pumped about it.". 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. "That's helped me to understand what it takes to do this.". 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). Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. (She broke down crying) big time. ' he said. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . I haven't asked anyone for help. 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.". 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. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. Man United's FA Cup win proves Garnacho is a key player and Maguire must leave. 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 Earnhardt Jrs Nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt Bags Full-Time Ride With JD 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. The pressure of living up to your last name when youre the descendant of a GOAT athlete is unimaginable for most people in large part because most of us are not, in fact, related to legends. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. And its important to cherish the relationships that we have, even if it is not always easy. His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. 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.". 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 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. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. 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. He never said another word the rest of the weekend to me about it. 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. 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. So I know inside him he has that discipline. They . Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. 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. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. "Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre going to win races. It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. Can the Lions fix their defense? He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. 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. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has followed a similar path to Jeff Gordon by taking up broadcasting duties in racing retirement. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. Its something that is certainly on his bucket list as a broadcaster and will come to fruition at some point down the line. Im talking about competitively. I was young and I was stupid. A graduate in Direction from 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, during the 2001 broadcast of Earnhardts memorial service, MORE: NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. 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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 Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. 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. 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. Earnhardt Jr. holds his broadcast duties and a weekly podcast show,The Dale Jr. Download, where he often interviews guests associated with NASCAR. 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. He didnt tiptoe in. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. 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 like to think those days are past. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. Since the 2018 season, Earnhardt Jr. has been in the booth covering races in the second half of the season for NBC Sports. "They gave me sim time and then they started giving me notes and advice and all kinds of other stuff to help me develop as a driver. "It was pretty exciting, actually, to step out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says. Told him I thought it was legitimate. 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. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. Dale, who was married three times, lost his life in the racing track on 18 February 2001. "So we're happy to see that happen.". He did it with the manufacturers. 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. 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 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. The practices were the hardest part. 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