Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. But in 2020, he hopes to be full-time in the Cup Series with Extreme Concepts Racing, depending on sponsorship. When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. 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. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. Dale, who was married three times, lost his life in the racing track on 18 February 2001. 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. Id driven by the church, and it was old and rough. I just dont ever remember, especially it from Dale. His first mixed martial arts sparring practice wasn't going well at all. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. Team did an outstanding job with the broadcast with Steve. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Jeffrey has been fighting back ever since, doing all he can to prove he's more than a spoiled kid with a famous last name. Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. 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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. This is the 27th anniversary ride. I've done it myself. Earnhardt Jr. holds his broadcast duties and a weekly podcast show,The Dale Jr. Download, where he often interviews guests associated with NASCAR. 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. Earnhardt's primary time behind the wheel has been in the Xfinity Series. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. Lets check that out.. 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. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. 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. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? 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. 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. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. "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. Dale Earnhardt celebrates his fourth Cup Championship with wife Teresa Earnhardt and daughter Taylor Earnhardt after the Atlanta Journal 500 on Nov. 18, 1990. He literally drove the same way. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. ' he said. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. Because Burt has the personality Dale had. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. 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. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. It would also be a first victory for Earnhardt, whos actually a fourth-generation racer great-grandfather Ralph was a short-track ace throughout the Carolinas who also entered 51 NASCAR races between 1956-66. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. 3 that his grandfather Dale made . It's all part of growing up.". Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. 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 did it right. 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. 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. "Hopefully our car is going to drive well, and it will run all night and give him an opportunity to really enjoy that. 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. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. 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. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. 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. 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. Did that ruffle feathers? Kshitij is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, The Future of Fontana; Kyle Busch is a Fan Favorite, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his co-host Mike Davis are reunited in the Bojangles Studio and it's time for another episode of the Dale Jr. Download. "The way I see it, in order to build something and be successful, you have to have a passion for it. 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. And he knew enough about training MMA fighters to know "the kid is an athlete. "It was a lack on both parts to really reach out, but it's cool. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? 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. 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. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. 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. "To get better you've got to be near it. Jeffrey Earnhardt's 2023 season will start at Daytona, where the family name is practically on the mailbox in Victory Lane. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. We didnt talk much about racing. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. I didnt understand what I had. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck . 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 I was like man, this is a walk in the park. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. He doesn't realize what kind of future he could have.". Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. 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. 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. Although they talked a bit about the future, the two Earnhardts also dove into the past when Jeffrey was "young and stupid" -- his words. "I wanted to make sure this time no one could use that as an excuse. During a rain delay at the Nashville race weekend, Junior went out with friends and ran into Jeffrey. 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. 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.. 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.. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. I tried to emulate it and thats what got me in trouble early in my career. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. "It was pretty exciting, actually, to step out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. Jeffrey explained that the relationship began last year when he drove a Toyota Camry for the Gaunt Brothers in select Cup races. This was for real. He didnt tiptoe in. 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. 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 Earnhardt Jr. drove the last decade of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he became teammates with Jeff Gordon. Can the Lions fix their defense? Don't ask him many details about the fight, though. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". Richard Childress: Not only did he impress me on the race track, he impressed me with so many things that hed done for people away from the track that people would never ever know about. Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. I was young and I was stupid. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. About two weeks later, the mail came and he sent me $5,000. Earnhardt Jr. saw nephew%27s potential during MMA event in Charlotte Jeffrey Earnhardt will run JR Motorsports%27 No. I don't want to say it was given to me, because I want to think I earned it being the driver I am. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. You hear it all the time, you know? said Jeffrey, who earned his career-best finish at sixth at Atlanta Motor Speedway two weekends ago. "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". 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. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. media personality who loves to ride along the fast pace of life just like 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. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. 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 What's For Dinner. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. Maybe one time we should switch just for fun., Gordon quickly responded, stating, Id like to check that out. "It wasn't a lot of fun. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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. 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. 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. And that makes you proud and happy., Brad Keselowski spotter Coleman Pressley works hard from above. 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. She got him to sit down and put like a tablecloth around his neck and Taylor put whip cream or shaving cream all over his face and stuck Capn Crunch cereal or whatever it was on. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. I think the fans are pretty pumped about it.". But there was a time it seemed far from likely Jeffrey would have a chance to carry on the legacy. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? 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. 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.". Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. 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. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. ", I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. 3 that his . He admits he threw away early opportunities that could have changed his path. 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. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. 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. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. 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 The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasn't earned his place. "But we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. 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. 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. When it comes to what the family name means to the now 33-year-old Jeffrey Earnhardt, one word sums it up perfectly: legacy. 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. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). Thats where he had a heart of gold. 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. 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. The vast changes in the landscape from the desert to the red rocks to mountain terrain paint the most vivid and breathtaking scenes, which I believe are best experienced on a motorcycle. 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. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. The adjustments will be in place at: Charlotte Roval, Chicago Street Course, Circuit of the Americas, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Martinsville, New Hampshire, North Wilkesboro, Phoenix, Richmond, Sonoma and Watkins Glen. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. 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. 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. The Earnhardt family dynamic is also a topic of discussion, as well as Jeffreys memories of Dale Sr. and his relationship with his father Kerry. An aspiring NASCAR 2023 at Las Vegas schedule, entry list, and how to watch, NASCAR suspends two JGR crew members after Truex loose wheel, NASCAR issues Fontana penalties But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? I told him $2,500. And I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. I definitely think had I worked a little harder for it, I definitely would have went about it differently. He shared more about his experiences after Jeffrey told his side of it: Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. 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. 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 He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. 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