The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. His average finish in 10 Truck series races for Ware from 2010 to 2011 was 24.8. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. 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. He literally drove the same way. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. Its kind of mind-blowing really.. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. 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. "All I've had is the smaller team's equipment and going into every race understanding we don't have a winning car," Jeffrey says. Started that same year although I was 10 or 12 years younger or whatever, but we talked just like all drivers talked. Just five years ago, Rajah Caruth had zero racing experience. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. The whole family's continued to carry on that . 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. "That was not where I wanted to be in life. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. Don't ask him many details about the fight, though. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? 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. 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. We looked at it and kind of laughed about it and Im like, You just ruined my cowboy boots. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. "But we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr ., and grandson of the . Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. You know what I mean? I took it upon myself to go out and find other opportunities. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. He said that wasnt enough. 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. He. He admits he threw away early opportunities that could have changed his path. I remember looking at him saying, Dale, Ive got two boys and I dont even want them walking across the street without them holding my hand. Hes like, Youre exactly right. He got to talking to me that just the fact that you blink and they grow up and theyre not kids anymore. I dont ever remember my dads feathers being ruffled. I didnt understand what I had. He just nailed it everywhere he went. He would pull in. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the son of Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Jr.'s half-brother. His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Copyright 2013-2021 Dirty Mo Media, LLC - All rights reserved. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. The son and nephew of the late Dale Earnhardt, they are nearly constantly told theyve only received their opportunities in NASCAR because of their last name regardless of how much thats true or not. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. Jeffrey had some experience in this arena. His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. The NASCAR Hall of Famer developed a strong bond early in life after a devastating house fire. In his first Nationwide race after the fight last year at Daytona, he was running fourth before being caught in a late crash. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. "It's awesome what Papaw Dale's built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dale's half-brother). Earnhardt will be racing at an 0.75-mile oval with plenty of family history. "Most people freak out. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". 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. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. And that makes you proud and happy.. Ravens GM says he covets QBs, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, Montana SB jersey breaks Brady's auction record, Colts GM pins moving up to 'guy worthy of it', Spring batting averages, runs up amid shift limits, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. He left both races after accidents. 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. 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. "Getting punched in the face is not a natural occurrence, and to a lot of people it comes as a shock," Allen says. ", KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, No. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be that easy. 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. He still felt the pressure. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has followed a similar path to Jeff Gordon by taking up broadcasting duties in racing retirement. My dad raced. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. Im talking about competitively. 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. '", "I'm pretty sure everyone knows about Junior's wild side as a kid," he says. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. You've got to be focusing on your car, around your car, understanding who you're working with, dealing with the people you're working with. Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. But there was a time it seemed far from likely Jeffrey would have a chance to carry on the legacy. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. 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. 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. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". 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. 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. Gordons duties have squarely laid with taking the first half of the seasons schedule, while Earnhardt Jr. has taken over the second half. 0:04. Man, we found ourselves talking about what they had done at Myrtle Beach or what this had happened because they raced together some times. 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. Since the 2018 season, Earnhardt Jr. has been in the booth covering races in the second half of the season for NBC Sports. "It was a lack on both parts to really reach out, but it's cool. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. " Jeffrey said. 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. "That kid is a brick. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. ' he said. I just dont. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason, complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing, MORE: NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. There were those who viewed Earnhardt as NASCARs Elvis for the fervor his fans showed. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. He gladly left. Finally a segment on short track racing. 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. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? ", I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. But he never went through training so rigorous as this. This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? He did it with the manufacturers. Lets check that out.. 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. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. 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. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). Listen to this episode from The Dale Jr. Download on Spotify. He credited her with keeping him straight and being the mentor he needed. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? When it was over with and we got everything off, my pants were ripped from just below my knee and all the way down. Jimmie and Chad also discuss Garage 56 and the car that's being built that will run at Le Mans. Can the Lions fix their defense? Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. 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. So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. 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. 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. Dale Beaver (Motor Racing Outreach chaplain from 1999-2005): MRO did this thing called the Fathers Day Olympics (each year at the track). He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. All of those things. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. I just dont ever remember, especially it from Dale. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandsonofseven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of multiple NASCAR most popular driver winner Dale Jr., will race at Nashville Superspeedwayon June 25. He was everybody who ever had a dream. We found ourselves in positions and places a lot. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. We raced. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. He would talk about his family, and I would talk about our family. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . ", There is some irony here. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. And I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. In retirement, he has extended himself even further into other avenues involved with the sport. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. I didnt understand what I had. Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. Many people said the same thing about Dale Jr. early in his career. Senior had always run DEI with a "common-sense approach." 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.". They are making major moves to strengthen their program and they made me feel welcome, Earnhardt said. And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. 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. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. 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. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track 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. He did it right. 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. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. Jeffrey explained that the relationship began last year when he drove a Toyota Camry for the Gaunt Brothers in select Cup races. Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. 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. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. 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? It's all part of growing up.". But in 2020, he hopes to be full-time in the Cup Series with Extreme Concepts Racing, depending on sponsorship. "I'm also going to have to have the right opportunity. So I know inside him he has that discipline. 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. "I sat there and let the kid hit me about five times before I hit him back," the 23-year-old grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt says. He did it with the officials. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. But most people who are amateur fighters don't approach it like Jeffrey and get right in there with the pros.". He also maintains a considerable role with JR Motorsports through the decision-making process alongside his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. The four-time Cup Series champion is one of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? I've learned that if you want something, you've got to really work for it.". He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. (She broke down crying) big time. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011. And he knew enough about training MMA fighters to know "the kid is an athlete. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck . Jeffrey said he had several offers to continue fighting but has put MMA on hold while racing remains the priority. 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. I think the fans are pretty pumped about it.". 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. 5 on Friday night at Richmond Jeffrey says of his uncle%3A %27We definitely . But with that last name comes high expectations and Jeffrey has felt that pressure quite a bit as he struggled to find a competitive ride to showcase his abilities. 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. He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. 3 that his . Dale Earnhardt Jr. "It wasn't a lot of fun. Not surprisingly, everything changed on that tragic day in February 2001 when Dale Sr. died on the last lap of the Daytona 500. "That's helped me to understand what it takes to do this.". I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. Its something that is certainly on his bucket list as a broadcaster and will come to fruition at some point down the line. 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. 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. 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. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. 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. Fans have told him how cool it is to see an Earnhardt driving an Earnhardt car. 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.. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. "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. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. 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. 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. But he remembers the vulnerability. 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