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. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. 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.. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. 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 Check out this great listen on Audible.com. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. Kyle Petty: Were out in Riverside (in 1980) riding go-karts with all the R.J. Reynolds people one night. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. And that makes you proud and happy., Brad Keselowski spotter Coleman Pressley works hard from above. 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. 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. It's all a blur. 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. So that speaks volumes and thats cool to see, and that, to me, is what makes our last name so special and knowing what it means to other people. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. "But we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. He was who we rooted for. Jeffrey has been a competitor and a friend to me for a few years now. 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 think the fans are pretty pumped about it.". Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. Jeffrey Earnhardt is a fourth-generation driver RELATED: Richard Petty's First Encounter With Dale Earnhardt Sr. Involved a 9-Car Wreck and a Finger-Pointing Confrontation The first of three marriages for Dale Earnhardt Sr. took place in 1968 when he was 17 years old. " Jeffrey said. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. 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. Although he didnt share any similar stories, Dale Jr. probably knows what thats like. But Jeffrey should get used to hearing the constant criticism because Dale Jr, a two-time winner of the Daytona 500 with 26 career Cup wins still hears them. Dale Earnhardt celebrates his fourth Cup Championship with wife Teresa Earnhardt and daughter Taylor Earnhardt after the Atlanta Journal 500 on Nov. 18, 1990. And that makes you proud and happy.. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. NASCAR announced Tuesday that it will make changes to the Cup car for road course events and a majority of races at tracks 1.058 mile and less. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. 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. 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. Its incredible to see fans. Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. Several fans cried at his last NASCAR Cup Series race before retiring in November 2017. '", "I'm pretty sure everyone knows about Junior's wild side as a kid," he says. I just dont. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. 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. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut The fight drew national media attention, as well as the newfound respect of his uncle. The 30-minute discussion touches many topics . Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. 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. 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Recapping the Daytona 500 with Steve Letarte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by his fellow NBC commentator and host of Dirty Mo Dough, Steve Letarte this week for episode 415 of the Dale Jr. Download. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. 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. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. Bill Malcolm (He told the News & Record in 2010 that he often stopped at a gas station for coffee on his way to work in the mid-1980s. Dave Marcis (2020 interview with NBC Sports): We were at Darlington one time and I wanted to ask him to sponsor my car at North Wilkesboro. Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. I haven't asked anyone for help. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. We raced. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Supercars decides on Gen3 weights And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy 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. Hes proved that by coming to see us. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. 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. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. I compare him to Elvis. The upcoming introduction of the Next-Gen car may open the door to JR Motorsports fielding a driver shortly. Jeffrey Earnhardts father, Kerry, competed in the Xfinity Series from 1998-2009. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Teresa have had a contentious relationship for years. 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Many people said the same thing about Dale Jr. early in his career. I took it upon myself to go out and find other opportunities. His dad raced. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. It was a big character-builder knowing how deep in the water you're willing to go to make something happen.". Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. Thats the same guy? Yeah, thats the same guy. 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. "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. 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. 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. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR, Why Wallaces win is huge for NASCAR ET, ESPNEWS) to drive the No. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. 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. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. 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. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. Jeffrey has taken all the punches life has thrown at him and is ready to show the world he belongs in NASCAR. 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. Jeffrey explained that he hears criticism from people about not earning his ride in NASCAR every day, but he tries to tune it out. 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 Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". This was for real. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. 0:04. Its not easy to get a ride out there. The Earnhardt name is synonymous with stock car racing, but what many fans dont know is that there are some similarities that run in the family, beyond just their love of the sport. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. Feb. 23, 1928-Sept. 26, 1973 Ralph Earnhardt had a successful racing career in NASCAR's early years. If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". Kelley opened up about their family's background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. "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. 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. 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. Id driven by the church, and it was old and rough. Don't ask him many details about the fight, though. "Obviously, I have a lot of work to do as a driver," Jeffrey says. 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. Since 2009, hes competed in 68 XFINITY Series races, plus 75 Cup Series events since 2015. 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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. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. Senior had always run DEI with a "common-sense approach." The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. 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. 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. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. You thought he didnt have a conscience, but he had a conscience. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. 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. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. 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 has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. During a rain delay at the Nashville race weekend, Junior went out with friends and ran into Jeffrey. Im fortunate to have my sponsors from last season continuing their support and weve got some new partners on board. Dale . It's all part of growing up.". The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. 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. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. 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Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. I finally got the nerve to go up to him and told him, Dale, you need to sponsor my car at Wilkesboro with Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet. He asked how much did I want. 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. He didnt tiptoe in. 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. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. 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. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. We could see out, they couldnt see in. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. "There's really no better combination than to be driving for your family and being involved in the family business," says Kelley, who says there's open inventory on the car for a few more races this year if sponsorship can be found. Told him I thought it was legitimate. Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent two-plus decades behind the wheel on the NASCAR track, where he experienced a respectable amount of success. 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 weekend's Cup race at Auto Club Speedway.. He was so proud of it. 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. "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. "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. But Jeffrey doesn't use that . 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Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. 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. 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. But there was a time it seemed far from likely Jeffrey would have a chance to carry on the legacy. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. Ricciardo would have cried if hed heard Earnhardts comments, Jimmie Johnson to join Danica Patrick on Indy 500 coverage, Jimmie Johnson part of Indy coverage Jeffrey drove in two Nationwide races for Curtis Key in 2009, finishing 24th and 31st. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. 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. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. 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. And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. 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. 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. 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. 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 average finish in 10 Truck series races for Ware from 2010 to 2011 was 24.8. Then he had that swagger and that smirk to know what he was capable of at all times. Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. The whole family's continued to carry on that . 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 . Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. He also maintains a considerable role with JR Motorsports through the decision-making process alongside his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. All of those things. Earnhardt Jr. saw nephew%27s potential during MMA event in Charlotte Jeffrey Earnhardt will run JR Motorsports%27 No. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. But he knew the Earnhardt name enough to know Jeffrey had bloodlines. 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. "Well I don't know if we will get that far ahead of ourselves just yet," Dale Jr. says. "I don't think he grew up anticipating to be a race car driver. 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