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. 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. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? 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. Get a look at the starting lineup and flashy paint schemes of the 2023 Daytona 500. 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. 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. (18:26) A new segment centered on short-track racing is introduced featuring Hannah Newhouse. 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. 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. He was asked to do things such as take inventory to encourage his maturity and help with focus on and off the track. My dad raced. The practices were the hardest part. 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. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. The NASCAR Hall of Famer developed a strong bond early in life after a devastating house fire. Team did an outstanding job with the broadcast with Steve. But he knew the Earnhardt name enough to know Jeffrey had bloodlines. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. 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. You thought he didnt have a conscience, but he had a conscience. "You can get hurt doing anything. There is not an inch of wasted space on his body. Kyle Petty: Were out in Riverside (in 1980) riding go-karts with all the R.J. Reynolds people one night. The whole familys continued to carry on that legacy. Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent two-plus decades behind the wheel on the NASCAR track, where he experienced a respectable amount of success. "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". ", 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., fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. When JR Motorsports fields a No. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. Its incredible to see fans. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. You know what I mean? 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. Dale . Senior had always run DEI with a "common-sense approach." 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. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? 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. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". "Getting punched in the face is not a natural occurrence, and to a lot of people it comes as a shock," Allen says. "But we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. "To get better you've got to be near it. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. Let me feel it out first. . Dale Earnhardt celebrates his fourth Cup Championship with wife Teresa Earnhardt and daughter Taylor Earnhardt after the Atlanta Journal 500 on Nov. 18, 1990. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. Family is what NASCAR was born on, from the Pettys to the Allisons to the Earnhardts. It marks the first start for Earnhardt, the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, with Richard Childress Racing. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. 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. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. And he knew enough about training MMA fighters to know "the kid is an athlete. Jeffrey was born to father Kerry Earnhardt, who is the son of great Dale Earnhardt. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. Many continue to try to explain who Earnhardt was to those who didnt witness his greatness on the track and the person off it. Please check your email for a confirmation. Im jealous that you get to do the Daytona 500, Earnhardt Jr. said. The guys have a lot to unpack from the Daytona 500 weekend, and topics of discussion include:Stenhouses big victory (3:19)Stock car racing is growing in the right direction (31:18)Race broadcast frustrations (9:28)JR Motorsports Daytona Recap (40:00)Previewing Fontana (49:52)When the Download crew plugged into Youtube Live for Ask Jr, listeners sent in questions regarding: (56:13)Driver-to-driver radio communication during racesThe new driver-eye camerasDale running the All-Star race at North WilkesboroJimmie Johnson and Travis Pastranas Daytona runsThe prospect of hosting Saturday Night Live To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. NASCAR fans were thrilled when it was announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be returning to racing full-time in 2018 after missing the final 18 races of the 2017 season due to concussion-like symptoms. 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. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. Looking ahead to 2019, he and his partners found themselves in conversations with Joe Gibbs Racing, which had nine races available in their No. 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 During a rain delay at the Nashville race weekend, Junior went out with friends and ran into Jeffrey. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. Kelley opened up about their family's background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. 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.". Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. 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, 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. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. He. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car rac. "Uncle Junior" won 15 times at Daytona, including a pair of 500s. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. Jeffrey led 29 laps in his first race with JGR at Daytona and placed a career-best of sixth at Atlanta the following week. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. 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. Im here, you gotta make room. Thats kind of the way Darrell came in. 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. Im fortunate to have my sponsors from last season continuing their support and weve got some new partners on board. I can remember him telling me, One more payment, Bill, and Ill have this farm paid off.. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. While Dale Earnhardt Jr. is recognized for his on-track accomplishments and his work as one of NASCAR's greatest ambassadors, he's shown a much more personal side on his podcast through the years. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. I didnt understand what I had. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. He wasnt letting anything get in his way. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. 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. ' he said. I think that you like me and I like you. The No. That was just over a year ago. Nashville Tennessean. It's all part of growing up.". He was that John Wayne character that wasnt a fictitious character on the screen. Last night all 42 cars that are entered in the race did one full turn at full speed to determine the two front-row spots with Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman claiming the top spots for Sunday's race. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. 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. An aspiring Im talking about competitively. While he was a part-time driver in. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . Jeffrey Earnhardt is the grandson of 7 Time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of this generation's most popular driver, Dale Jr. Jeffrey began his race career piloting a silver 4 cylinder Yugo on the dirt tracks of Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia. "Half the people were telling me, 'You're stupid to go do it, what if you get hurt?' So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. Jeffrey is currently racing part-time in the second-tier XFINITY Series for Joe Gibbs Racing, and the 29-year-old driver stopped by his uncles podcast, the Dale Jr. Download, this week. Kshitij is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. I don't want to say it was given to me, because I want to think I earned it being the driver I am. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. You just talked about junk and how Junior was doing and how Adam was doing. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. 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 one particular question many Earnhardt fans still have is how the fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. has a keen acumen to research new topics introduced to the field. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. "Most people freak out. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? 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. So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. 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. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. (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. I took it upon myself to go out and find other opportunities. 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 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. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. "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. 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 Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of multiple NASCAR most popular driver winner Dale Jr., will race at . The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. About two weeks later, the mail came and he sent me $5,000. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. 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. Copyright 2013-2021 Dirty Mo Media, LLC - All rights reserved. Moreover, the Earnhardt family is a reminder that even the most successful families have their own struggles. 3 that his . Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. 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 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. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. He got up somehow on top of my go-kart and we kind of got hung together. He is a real good guy.". The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. 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. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. Scott Dixon - The Unconventional Road to Indy, The Bojangles Studio is graced by IndyCar royalty this week as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his co-host Mike Davis sit down with Scott Dixon. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. Jimmie and Chad also discuss Garage 56 and the car that's being built that will run at Le Mans. 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. 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 worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. Full name/real name: Jeffrey L. Earnhardt Gender: Male Date of birth: 22 June 1989 Age: 32 years (as of 2022) Zodiac sign: Cancer Place of birth: Mooresville, North Carolina, United States Nationality: American Ethnicity: Caucasian Religion: Christian Sexuality: Straight Height in feet: 5' 7" Height in centimetres: 172 Weight in pounds: 165 I also want to thank Mr. Childress for making this possible. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. At the gate, this man gets out and is standing at the gate looking, and Earnhardt says, Huh. DONE DEAL: Speedway Motorsports finalizes deal to purchase Nashville Superspeedway, NATIONAL TV:: Why Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series race will be 1 of 3 aired on NBC outside playoffs. 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 just bought these cowboy boots. We laughed about it and we joked about it and he never said anything. 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. NASCAR 2023 at Las Vegas schedule, entry list, and how to watch, NASCAR 2023 Las Vegas how to watch Humpy Wheeler (former general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2006 interview): Dale Earnhardt was the last working-man driver that we had. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. 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). His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. I would pull in. This was for real. 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. It was always a big deal at the track. 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. 44 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. Did that ruffle feathers? 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. I've done it myself. 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. 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. 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. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . He didnt tiptoe in. And its important to cherish the relationships that we have, even if it is not always easy. I compare him to Elvis. (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. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. We raced. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. 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). I was young and I was stupid. 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 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. I just dont. "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. He would pull in. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. 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. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. He definitely didn't know much about Jeffrey. Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. 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. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. Dale then shared an anecdote that illustrated his relationship with Jeffrey, and how their family issues have affected their relationship. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardts father, Kerry, competed in the Xfinity Series from 1998-2009. Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. He said that wasnt enough. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Earnhardt Jr.s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. 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 has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. So, somewhere it bothered him that he had messed up those cowboy boots. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. 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. 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. Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. I want you to know Ive been a dozen years sober, Im now a preacher at this small church, and I just wanted you to know that I was such a bad example to you, what happened in my life. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, its 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. You just never knew what to expect from him. 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