Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. 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. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Riders will visit Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas in Nevada and Cedar City, Moab and Salt Lake City in Utah. 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. NASCAR. 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 know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. 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. It was always a big deal at the track. Limited by sponsorship, he has started five of six races in 2013 with a best finish of 20th at Phoenix International Raceway. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. Man, we found ourselves talking about what they had done at Myrtle Beach or what this had happened because they raced together some times. 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. The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. I just dont ever remember, especially it from Dale. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. Hes proved that by coming to see us. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). Dale Earnhardt Jrs Nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt Bags Full-Time Ride With JD 3 car is cherished by a lot of people, and I know how much it means to him. 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. Really enjoyed Jeffery.Great podcast!! 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. 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. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). 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? "Coming over here, you have every chance of running in the top five. 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. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. 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. Its incredible to see fans. 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 . He told us he would never forget us and never would forget where he had come from. I didn't want to stay there stacking boxes.". Don't ask him many details about the fight, though. Kelley opened up about their familys background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. But most people who are amateur fighters don't approach it like Jeffrey and get right in there with the pros.". 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 she just bawled like crazy when I walked up and hugged her, and she did the same thing this weekend. 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. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. 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. Jeffrey has been a competitor and a friend to me for a few years now. Unfortunately, in 2001 Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a tragic accident at the Daytona 500 race. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. "I don't think he grew up anticipating to be a race car driver. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. Earnhardt, whose father is Kerry Earnhardt,has run 131 NASCAR Xfinity races over the last nine years. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Supercars decides on Gen3 weights He credited her with keeping him straight and being the mentor he needed. His best career finishes have come in the Xfinity Series, where he finished third at Charlotte in 2019 and second last year at Talladega after winning the pole. 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. He would pull in. "Over the years, Ive tried getting help here or help there from other manufacturers and Im not knocking them but you know, I asked for help whether it was sim time or whatever, and never would get it. You just talked about junk and how Junior was doing and how Adam was doing. 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. " Jeffrey said. 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.. In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. 3 that his . "That kid is a brick. He was asked to do things such as take inventory to encourage his maturity and help with focus on and off the track. 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. 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. And that makes you proud and happy.. He is a real good guy.". Thats where he had a heart of gold. 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. I also want to thank Mr. Childress for making this possible. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasnt earned his place. 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. Many continue to try to explain who Earnhardt was to those who didnt witness his greatness on the track and the person off it. Just the openness of them to give me the opportunity to develop myself and make myself a better driver meant a lot to me.". 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. Im fortunate to have my sponsors from last season continuing their support and weve got some new partners on board. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. 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. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) "It wasn't a lot of fun. 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. 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.". 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. 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. 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. The surprise call Jeffrey received to drive for JRM a few weeks ago was the latest of increased interaction this season with his uncle (who texted, "Nice beard" after watching Jeffrey in a TV qualifying interview at Phoenix). Feb. 23, 1928-Sept. 26, 1973 Ralph Earnhardt had a successful racing career in NASCAR's early years. Its something that is certainly on his bucket list as a broadcaster and will come to fruition at some point down the line. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. He was that John Wayne character that wasnt a fictitious character on the screen. 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. He never said another word the rest of the weekend to me about it. Fans have told him how cool it is to see an Earnhardt driving an Earnhardt car. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. The Daytona 500 features a unique qualifying format that is not used anywhere else on the NASCAR calendar. But it wasn't his driving that got him this opportunity. We would talk a while, and I would go to work and he would go out on the farm. I tried to emulate it and thats what got me in trouble early in my career. Dale Earnhardt celebrates his fourth Cup Championship with wife Teresa Earnhardt and daughter Taylor Earnhardt after the Atlanta Journal 500 on Nov. 18, 1990. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". Can the Lions fix their defense? 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. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the son of Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Jr.'s half-brother. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. 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. "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. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. He was everybody who ever had a dream. That was the kind of guy he was. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. NASCAR's 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. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. He provides great insight to listeners on the differences between top-dollar teams and smaller operations in NASCAR, and what hes learned from his time spent with both. Earnhardt Jr. saw nephew%27s potential during MMA event in Charlotte Jeffrey Earnhardt will run JR Motorsports%27 No. He would talk about his family, and I would talk about our family. 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. So that speaks volumes. It's What's For Dinner. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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 didnt tiptoe in. 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.. Then another. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car rac. 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.. 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. 300: The best or worst NASCAR race name? 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2013-2021 Dirty Mo Media, LLC - All rights reserved. ", KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, No. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. Finally a segment on short track racing. 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. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. I compare him to Elvis. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. He definitely didn't know much about Jeffrey. He told me in 2006 - when Teresa Earnhardt still owned the car he drove - that sometimes. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. 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. In his first Nationwide race after the fight last year at Daytona, he was running fourth before being caught in a late crash. 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. He. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. 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. Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. "I know somewhere inside of him is that mentality that he needs to be able to succeed in this sport. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. ", 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. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. Im not you, Im not Pawpaw Dale.. 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. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. "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. But there was a time it seemed far from likely Jeffrey would have a chance to carry on the legacy. But one particular question many Earnhardt fans still have is how the fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. I was a kid growing up in Vegas watching races. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. "Most people freak out. ' he said. The four-time Cup Series champion has had the privilege of covering the Daytona 500 and other races in the broadcast booth since 2016 with NASCAR on Fox. 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. "It was a lack on both parts to really reach out, but it's cool. 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. During that span, Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. developed a strong friendship that extends well off the track. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. He's getting his head on his shoulders, acting a lot more mature and being responsible about his career. He was so proud of it. 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. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. 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. 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. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. I told him $2,500. 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. 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 will drive the No. "I'm not telling you anything," Jeffrey tells Dale Jr. during the podcast. I cant thank (sponsor) ForeverLawn enough for making my dreams come to reality and for being such a big part of my career. 44 Chevy entry for Alpha Prime Racing.While he is an Earnhardt, Jeffrey has made it a point to earn his opportunities in racing based on hard work and merit, not his namesake. 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. The pressure of living up to your last name when youre the descendant of a GOAT athlete is unimaginable for most people in large part because most of us are not, in fact, related to legends. The practices were the hardest part. There were those who viewed Earnhardt as NASCARs Elvis for the fervor his fans showed. 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. I've done it myself. But he knew the Earnhardt name enough to know Jeffrey had bloodlines. 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), 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, MORE: NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): This man came to the gate of DEI, back in the old days before Garage Mahal, it was just a chain-link fence gate. media personality who loves to ride along the fast pace of life just like Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. 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. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. I think that you like me and I like you. 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. "So we're happy to see that happen.". Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. The team also fields a No. 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. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Its kind of mind-blowing really., 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.. He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. 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. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. has a keen acumen to research new topics introduced to the field. Its not easy to get a ride out there. 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. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. 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. Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. Several fans cried at his last NASCAR Cup Series race before retiring in November 2017. The guy said, Yeah, I took it over, and we park right there in the grass. Dale said, What do you mean you park in the grass? He said, We cant afford a parking lot, but thats OK. We get done talking, Dale takes the guy for a ride around the property, brings him back in my office, and says, Talk to Hawk for a couple of minutes, Ill be back., He comes back in with a brown bag full of cash and said, Turn that grass into a parking lot and dont tell anyone I gave it to you.. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. This was for real. I like to think those days are past. He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. "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. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. 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. Many people said the same thing about Dale Jr. early in his career. When JR Motorsports fields a No. Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent two-plus decades behind the wheel on the NASCAR track, where he experienced a respectable amount of success. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images) Alpha Prime Racing is owned by Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella. 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. 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