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. He still felt the pressure. And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. Allen was there the day Jeffrey had his first sparring practice. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. Im talking about competitively. 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. 18 Xfinity Series car. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. 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. 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 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. Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. 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. But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. I think that you like me and I like you. 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. 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 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. "The MMA stuff was a huge step in learning who I am and how hard I'm willing to push to be successful in something the whole dedication it takes to go in the gym and get beat up, and wake up the next morning knowing you've got to go back in there and get beat up again," Jeffrey says. He did it with the officials. Were so excited to have Jeffrey with us next season, Martins said. You just talked about junk and how Junior was doing and how Adam was doing. Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR Motorsports | FOX Sports Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR. "I've never really been the fighting type, but I guess once someone hits you hard enough and makes you mad enough you're going to hit him back, eventually. Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. 44 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. 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 So that speaks volumes. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 Copyright 2013-2021 Dirty Mo Media, LLC - All rights reserved. On Friday, he will take the fight to Richmond International Raceway (7:30 p.m. He was asked to do things such as take inventory to encourage his maturity and help with focus on and off the track. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 3 that his grandfather Dale made . Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. Then yet another. He left both races after accidents. The upcoming introduction of the Next-Gen car may open the door to JR Motorsports fielding a driver shortly. I took it upon myself to go out and find other opportunities. It set the stage for Friday's race, which he hopes will lead to more. It's a huge, huge jump and huge excitement as a driver to know you have the opportunity to go out and do your job.". " Jeffrey said. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. 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. 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. 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. 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 fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. 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. And then Junior came along and Adam came along. Thats where he had a heart of gold. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. (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. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Dale Earnhardt Jr. is giving his nephew the biggest break of his NASCAR career, but it isn't because of what he saw from him in a car. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. As his parents had already mortgaged their home to support his racing endeavors, his father and some local businessmen started an investment corporation that would sell shares of Scotts potential career earnings to help keep him on track. (She broke down crying) big time. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. He. In his first Nationwide race after the fight last year at Daytona, he was running fourth before being caught in a late crash. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. The fight drew national media attention, as well as the newfound respect of his uncle. And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. "I thought the streets were paved with gold and it would all be that easy. Hes proved that by coming to see us. 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. 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? As Kelley said, Imma use this forum, cause he (Dale Jr) knows how I feel about thisjust to say that families dont last forever., Its important to try to get together with family members as often as possible. The whole familys continued to carry on that legacy. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. He said that wasnt enough. 3 car is cherished by a lot of people, and I know how much it means to him. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. "Uncle Junior" won 15 times at Daytona, including a pair of 500s. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. And its important to cherish the relationships that we have, even if it is not always easy. Its something that is certainly on his bucket list as a broadcaster and will come to fruition at some point down the line. 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. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. I can remember him telling me, One more payment, Bill, and Ill have this farm paid off.. 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? 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. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. 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. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeffrey Earnhardt took one punch. It's all a blur. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". (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. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). 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. Kelley opened up about their familys background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. 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