For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasnt earned his place. (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. 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 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. Unfortunately, in 2001 Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a tragic accident at the Daytona 500 race. 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. The No. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. I've done it myself. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. 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.. He told me in 2006 - when Teresa Earnhardt still owned the car he drove - that sometimes. "That kid is a brick. 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. The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, How Cindric won the Daytona 500 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. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. 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. In his first Nationwide race after the fight last year at Daytona, he was running fourth before being caught in a late crash. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. The practices were the hardest part. Teresa and Dale launched Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 1998, and for the next few years enjoyed success by winning the Busch Series in 1998 and 1999, and Craftsman Truck Series as well. The team also fields a No. It set the stage for Friday's race, which he hopes will lead to more. 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. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. Im here, you gotta make room. Thats kind of the way Darrell came in. "Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre going to win races. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. 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. Earnhardt Jr. saw nephew%27s potential during MMA event in Charlotte Jeffrey Earnhardt will run JR Motorsports%27 No. It's all part of growing up.". 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. 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. It was always a big deal at the track. He was so proud of it. Hes proved that by coming to see us. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. "The way I see it, in order to build something and be successful, you have to have a passion for it. Dale Earnhardt Jr. goes ballistic and yells at Teresa about a breach of contract While the company had found success and sustained it through 2004, Junior saw signs of trouble at the end of 2003. He doesn't realize what kind of future he could have.". The relationship between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister Kelley is well-documented. Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. 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. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. They . "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. Yeah, it might be a bigger risk, but it might come out to be a huge gain. Dixon seemed destined for success as he won his way through the kart and lower Formula ranks in Australia and New Zealand, but with every progression came exponential budget growth. 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. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). "Well I don't know if we will get that far ahead of ourselves just yet," Dale Jr. says. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. I haven't asked anyone for help. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? 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. He made 16 starts in 2021 with his best finishbeing 20th at Charlotte Road Course. His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. "I definitely didn't appreciate the opportunity I had enough. The NASCAR Hall of Famer developed a strong bond early in life after a devastating house fire. Please check your email for a confirmation. Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. Earnhardt, whose father is Kerry Earnhardt,has run 131 NASCAR Xfinity races over the last nine years. Kyle Petty: Were out in Riverside (in 1980) riding go-karts with all the R.J. Reynolds people one night. Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. Because theres a side of him that was so cool, and Ive seen personal things that hes done to help people or churches or stuff like that, and youd go, Wow. A new home for Michael Thomas? Jeffrey had some experience in this arena. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. It wasnt an act. 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. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". "I wanted to make sure this time no one could use that as an excuse. Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. 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 "It was a lack on both parts to really reach out, but it's cool. 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. 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. He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. 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.. 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. "I know somewhere inside of him is that mentality that he needs to be able to succeed in this sport. That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". Feb. 23, 1928-Sept. 26, 1973 Ralph Earnhardt had a successful racing career in NASCAR's early years. He never said another word the rest of the weekend to me about it. He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? 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. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. I like to think those days are past. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. 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. "Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career," said Junior. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. NASCAR suspends two JGR crew members after Truex loose wheel, Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion, Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. 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. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut Said Jeffrey Earnhardt in a statement from the team: What a dream come true. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. Dale . 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. 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. I took it upon myself to go out and find other opportunities. Let me feel it out first. . "It's awesome what Papaw Dale's built and you and Daddy (Kerry Earnhardt, Dale's half-brother). Obviously, it did.". Told him I thought it was legitimate. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. He. But he never went through training so rigorous as this. He said that wasnt enough. If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". 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. "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. "You can imagine how dedicated you have to be to the training. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. "Getting punched in the face is not a natural occurrence, and to a lot of people it comes as a shock," Allen says. 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. How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Larson's long way round to Cup glory He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. 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. Eric Jacuzzi, NASCAR vice president of vehicle performance, said Tuesday on SiriusXM Speedway that the diffuser strakes are pieces that hang from the center of the diffuser underneath the car. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. (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. Kelley opened up about their familys background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. 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. In retirement, he has extended himself even further into other avenues involved with the sport. He also maintains a considerable role with JR Motorsports through the decision-making process alongside his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. 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. We were friends. 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? 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