Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Id driven by the church, and it was old and rough. How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car 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 He was only 17 at the time he signed a multiyear deal that was structured to serve as a regular job beyond his driving ability. During that span, Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. developed a strong friendship that extends well off the track. Kshitij is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. 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. 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.. 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 NASCAR Cup Series Camping World Truck SeriesRackley Roofing 200 will be run June 24 at 8 p.m. and the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 will be run June 26 at 4 p.m. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on Twitter @MikeOrganWriter. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. Maybe one time we should switch just for fun., Gordon quickly responded, stating, Id like to check that out. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. 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 Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). So, of course, he was raised with a love of fast cars in his blood. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasnt earned his place. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". 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. 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. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. 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. When Jeffrey Earnhardt made his mixed-martial arts debut last year at a honky tonk in Charlotte and emerged victorious from the steel cage, his uncle witnessed a force of will he thought was lacking. 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.. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. 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. Earnhardt's primary time behind the wheel has been in the Xfinity Series. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. It's all a blur. He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? 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 think that you like me and I like you. 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. Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR 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. He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. Adjustments will be made to the car that will create a significant reduction in downforce, and based on driver feedback and what we saw from the January test in Phoenix, were excited to see the results of these efforts.. The 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. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. "He was young and just not really wanting to put in the dedication and the focus," Dale Jr. says. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. He's a fighter, too, and not just in the MMA sense. 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. 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. Beef. He. has a keen acumen to research new topics introduced to the field. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. 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. I didnt understand what I had. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. This is the 27th anniversary ride. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. 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. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. "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. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. 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. 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 It just mattered to me to come tell you that. Dale asked about what kind of church. Earnhardt Jr. saw nephew%27s potential during MMA event in Charlotte Jeffrey Earnhardt will run JR Motorsports%27 No. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. We looked at it and kind of laughed about it and Im like, You just ruined my cowboy boots. Although he didnt share any similar stories, Dale Jr. probably knows what thats like. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. I just dont. "So we're happy to see that happen.". Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. 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. 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. Jeffrey explained that the relationship began last year when he drove a Toyota Camry for the Gaunt Brothers in select Cup races. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. It's What's For Dinner. and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. Its great to have an Earnhardt back in one of our cars, said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of RCR, in a statement from the team. How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR, Why Wallaces win is huge for NASCAR "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. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. A graduate in Direction from That was just over a year ago. Finally a segment on short track racing. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. Allen was there the day Jeffrey had his first sparring practice. He was who we rooted for. Jeffrey was born to father Kerry Earnhardt, who is the son of great Dale Earnhardt. He got up somehow on top of my go-kart and we kind of got hung together. You know what I mean? He was able to win championships [two in the Nationwide Series] while doing it.". His first mixed martial arts sparring practice wasn't going well at all. 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. Dale Sr. and his first wife Latane (Kerry's mom) were married when they were 18 years old, and got divorced a few years later when Kerry was just 3 years old. " Jeffrey said. 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. 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 man proceeds to explain to him, Dale, I know the last time you saw me was over 15 years ago, and I was a drunk. And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. "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. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. Not surprisingly, everything changed on that tragic day in February 2001 when Dale Sr. died on the last lap of the Daytona 500. You just talked about junk and how Junior was doing and how Adam was doing. When it was over with and we got everything off, my pants were ripped from just below my knee and all the way down. "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. 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. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. I just dont ever remember, especially it from Dale. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. 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. And not just in the park graduate in Direction from that was really what got me really interested know! And strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights of course, was... 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