Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. 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. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. 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. "Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre going to win races. 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. "Most people freak out. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. "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. Really enjoyed Jeffery.Great podcast!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Please check your email for a confirmation. Jimmie Johnson to join Danica Patrick on Indy 500 coverage, Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test 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? Its incredible to see fans. He's a fighter, too, and not just in the MMA sense. 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. Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. Whistling Woods International, he has been a keen follower of Motorsports and Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? 5 on Friday night at Richmond Jeffrey says of his uncle%3A %27We definitely . 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. He did it with the manufacturers. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck . Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. 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. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. "It was a lack on both parts to really reach out, but it's cool. Jeffrey Lee Earnhardt was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on June 22, 1989. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. 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. They . The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, Pros and cons of Next Gen Cup car But he never went through training so rigorous as this. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. So that speaks volumes. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. He wrestled as a freshman and sophomore in high school until it was apparent he couldn't devote the time it took to succeed in that as well as racing. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). I was like man, this is a walk in the park. The fight was the easiest. And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. "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. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. "I will be the first to admit I didn't appreciate the opportunities I had in the past," says Jeffrey, the son of Dale Jr.'s half brother, Kerry. (9:20) Dale, Kelley, and producer Alex Timms share their most recent playlist song additions. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be that easy. Looking ahead to 2019, he and his partners found themselves in conversations with Joe Gibbs Racing, which had nine races available in their No. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. Family is what NASCAR was born on, from the Pettys to the Allisons to the Earnhardts. Kshitij is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. 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. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). "But we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. 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. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. These will set the field from spots three through 40. In a car, Jeffrey feels invincible with all the safety innovations that have come about since his grandfather was killed on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Thats been my whole life around you, that D*mmit for once I wish we could meet! Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. 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. Listen to this episode from The Dale Jr. Download on Spotify. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. 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. 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. Started that same year although I was 10 or 12 years younger or whatever, but we talked just like all drivers talked. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. "I've never really been the fighting type, but I guess once someone hits you hard enough and makes you mad enough you're going to hit him back, eventually. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. You just never knew what to expect from him. 3 Chevrolet. Feb. 23, 1928-Sept. 26, 1973 Ralph Earnhardt had a successful racing career in NASCAR's early years. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. The NASCAR Hall of Famer developed a strong bond early in life after a devastating house fire. 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 thought he didnt have a conscience, but he had a conscience. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. That was the kind of guy he was. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. They are making major moves to strengthen their program and they made me feel welcome, Earnhardt said. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. I can remember him telling me, One more payment, Bill, and Ill have this farm paid off.. A graduate in Direction from "I'm not telling you anything," Jeffrey tells Dale Jr. during the podcast. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. "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. Team did an outstanding job with the broadcast with Steve. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. "I know somewhere inside of him is that mentality that he needs to be able to succeed in this sport. Im not you, Im not Pawpaw Dale.. 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. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. I compare him to Elvis. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? Were so excited to have Jeffrey with us next season, Martins said. 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. During that span, Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. developed a strong friendship that extends well off the track. But that's my goal, to keep the Earnhardt name alive and keep the legacy going. And its important to cherish the relationships that we have, even if it is not always easy. The chance to be behind the wheel of the No. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. There is not an inch of wasted space on his body. 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. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. "You can imagine how dedicated you have to be to the training. Hes proved that by coming to see us. In a recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr was joined by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, and they talked about the family's unique dynamics. The practices were the hardest part. An aspiring The interview covers Scotts early life and introduction to auto racing, which came thanks to his fathers own racing endeavors and the family promoting a dirt track in Townsville, Australia. Then he had that swagger and that smirk to know what he was capable of at all times. 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. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. I also want to thank Mr. Childress for making this possible. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandsonofseven-time, Speedway Motorsports finalizes deal to purchase Nashville Superspeedway, Why Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series race will be 1 of 3 aired on NBC outside playoffs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. 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. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. Earnhardt Jr.s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. "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. 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.". "He was young and just not really wanting to put in the dedication and the focus," Dale Jr. says. Jeffrey said he had several offers to continue fighting but has put MMA on hold while racing remains the priority. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. 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. You know what I mean? He was able to win championships [two in the Nationwide Series] while doing it.". The upcoming introduction of the Next-Gen car may open the door to JR Motorsports fielding a driver shortly. 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. 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. His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. 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. That would be fun. He said, Come here, I want to ask you about that trip youre going to take Taylor on. We talked for a few minutes about just being dads and how its very important that Taylor was going to be somewhere she was going to be secure, who all was going to be there. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. He is a real good guy.". 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.. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. Reveals Deep-Seeded Reason Why He Will Never Leave NASCAR. "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". When it was over with and we got everything off, my pants were ripped from just below my knee and all the way down. 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. 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