Jeffrey Earnhardt's 2023 season will start at Daytona, where the family name is practically on the mailbox in Victory Lane. 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 The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. 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. Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. 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. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. I just dont. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. They are making major moves to strengthen their program and they made me feel welcome, Earnhardt said. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be 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. Dale Earnhardt Jrs Nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt Bags Full-Time Ride With JD 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. 3 that his grandfather Dale made . We could see out, they couldnt see in. Felix Sabates (former car owner in a 2006 interview): In a way, Dale dying did a lot for the sport. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. 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. (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. 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. Earnhardt Jr., who often is asked by fans why he hasn't put Jeffrey or half-brother Kerry in a JRM Chevy, is hoping the team might find another start for Jeffrey, or a solid finish at Richmond might attract interest from other teams, "I'd sure like to see him get some opportunities," Earnhardt Jr. said. In the ring, the only thing protecting him was him. Opportunities didn't come easily. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. This is the first in an oral history series that remembers The Intimidator though the voices of those who knew the seven-time Cup Series champion, who remains one of the biggest icons in NASCAR history. Please check your email for a confirmation. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. 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. He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. Its incredible to see fans. Jeffrey explained that the relationship began last year when he drove a Toyota Camry for the Gaunt Brothers in select Cup races. You are all over the place, Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. 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. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. 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 And that makes you proud and happy., Brad Keselowski spotter Coleman Pressley works hard from above. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. 44 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. Lets check that out.. Just the openness of them to give me the opportunity to develop myself and make myself a better driver meant a lot to me.". He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. Get a look at the starting lineup and flashy paint schemes of the 2023 Daytona 500. He was able to win championships [two in the Nationwide Series] while doing it.". 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). In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. The fight was the easiest. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut The Daytona 500 features a unique qualifying format that is not used anywhere else on the NASCAR calendar. A graduate in Direction from 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. You got the Toyota relationship and you look at what Christopher Bell did last year and it was pretty impressive Its just incredible what they have available for drivers thru TRD and Toyota. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. He just walked over the next week to the truck and said, I got these for you, and that was the end of the conversation. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. That would be fun. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. "Half the people were telling me, 'You're stupid to go do it, what if you get hurt?' 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. I just bought these cowboy boots. We laughed about it and we joked about it and he never said anything. 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. Since emerging on the American open-wheel racing scene in 1999, Dixon has written his name into the history books (between Foyt and Andretti, mind you) by winning six IndyCar championships, 52 races, and the 2008 Indianapolis 500. Kelley opened up about their familys background, 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. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". Dale Jr. on Next Gen's 'surgical' steering and the challenge it presents, Ricciardo would have cried if hed heard Earnhardts comments, Ricciardo emotional over Earnhardt Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. He is a real good guy.". Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. 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. Hailie Deegan got the votes, but now she needs a ride; Ford Performance looks for a fit, NASCAR's little bother IMSA delivers a French kiss to hybrid auto power | KEN WILLIS, NASCAR hit the road 75 years ago with Big Bill France at the wheel | KEN WILLIS, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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Dale Beaver (Motor Racing Outreach chaplain from 1999-2005): MRO did this thing called the Fathers Day Olympics (each year at the track). But one particular question many Earnhardt fans still have is how the fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. 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. 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. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. 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. 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. 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. 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 . Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. Many continue to try to explain who Earnhardt was to those who didnt witness his greatness on the track and the person off it. He told me in 2006 - when Teresa Earnhardt still owned the car he drove - that sometimes. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. It can be frustrating, but youve just gotta 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, 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. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. There were those who viewed Earnhardt as NASCARs Elvis for the fervor his fans showed. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. He left both races after accidents. 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. 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. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. 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. 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. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. 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. "I wanted to make sure this time no one could use that as an excuse. 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. "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. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. Im here, you gotta make room. Thats kind of the way Darrell came in. 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