Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reflects on his lifelong connection to Daytona, from growing up at the track to racing in the Daytona 500 and competing alongside his father in the Rolex 24, while also sharing insight on the next generation of NASCAR stars and the future of driver development. On this episode of SPEED With Harvick and Buxton, Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton sit down with Earnhardt Jr. to discuss what Daytona means to him after all these years, how the experience of racing there has evolved, his memories of competing with his father at the Rolex 24, whether he wishes he had raced more outside of NASCAR, his thoughts on rising talents like Connor Zilisch, and how development paths differ between stock car racing and open-wheel series. CHAPTERS: 0:00 INTRO 1:20 DALE EARNHARDT JR JOINS 1:40 COMING BACK TO DAYTONA 4:40 1ST DAYTONA 500 6:30 DRIVING ROLEX 24 WITH DALE SR. 10:25 RACING IN EVENTS OUTSIDE OF CUP 11:40 KIDS GETTING INTO RACING 15:10 ARE NASCAR DRIVERS UNDERRATED? 16:40 CONNOR ZILISCH 18:00 MAX VERSTAPPEN IN NASCAR? 19:30 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twenty-five years ago, the racing world lost Dale Earnhardt at Turn 4 on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, but while the man may not be here physically, his legacy remains an integral element of NASCAR — and American motorsport as a whole — to this day. But how exactly did that happen? How did Earnhardt — who started his career during an era where stock-car racing was still a niche sport — evolve into a cultural phenomenon and a household name still regularly evoked decades after his death? How did Dale Earnhardt: The Man become Dale Earnhardt: The Myth? That's exactly what we're going to find out on this month's episode of “Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys”. We'll start at the very beginning, with the racing legacy of Ralph Earnhardt followed by Dale Earnhardt's fitful early career and the professional polish applied by his third wife Teresa, which transformed one man's life into a myth that has withstood the test of time. #daleearnhardt #earnhardt #nascar #nascarcupseries #motorsport #motorsporthistory #doitfordale To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys: https://linktr.ee/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Subscribe on Substack: https://deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/ Follow DPTJ on BlueSky: @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social Follow DPTJ on Instagram: @deadlypassionsterriblejoys Follow DPTJ on Twitter/X: @terriblejoy_pod Watch on YouTube: @eliz_blackstock Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on BlueSky: @elizablackstock.bsky.social Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Instagram: @elizablackstock Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Twitter/X: @eliz_blackstock Order Racing with Rich Energy: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/racing-with-rich-energy Episode Bibliography: Earnhardt Nation: The Full-Throttle Saga of NASCAR's First Family by Jay Busbee Dale Earnhardt: Rearview Mirror , collated by The Charlotte Observer The Earnhardt Collection The Search for Meaning by Dennis Ford Earnhardt (2025, Amazon Prime Video) Becoming Earnhardt Series (YouTube; Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Dirty Mo Media) https://www.nbcsports.com/nascar/news/nascar-dale-earnhardt-business-marketing-savvy-empire-stars https://www.earnhardtchevy.com/about-us/ https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/motorsports/2011/02/12/ten-after-3-dale-earnhardt-built-incredible-marketing-machine/112235368/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z114401v114401d--44--b--44--&gca-ft=217&gca-ds=sophi https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=121597 https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/auto-anthro-dale-earnhardt-and-the-myth-of-the-american-west/ https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/august-2025/34/dale-earnhardts-nascar-legacy-the-long-shadow-of-the-man-in-black/ <a href="https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/30823393/dale-earnhardt

Dale Earnhardt Jr welcomes in his father's championship-winning crew chief Doug Richert for a special edition of the Dale Jr Download. On the heels of the Becoming Earnhardt: 1980 series, the two dive into Dale Earnhardt's sophomore season & first Cup Championship. Doug was only 20 years old at the time, but he has plenty of stories to tell. Doug's relationship with Dale Earnhardt went beyond the race track, as he shares stories of the two of them spending time waterskiing on the lake in between race weekends. The #2 team started the season swinging, winning the Busch Clash in Daytona. From there, the team won races at Atlanta & Bristol and were early contenders for the Winston Cup Championship. In the middle of the season, Crew Chief Jake Elder leaves the team, suddenly putting Doug in charge. He talks about the abrupt transition to the Crew Chief role and what challenges he and the team faced. Dale and Doug discuss the #2 team's main opponents and how they weren't afraid to ruffle feathers along the way. Doug also shares the story of winning the championship at Ontario and why he got in trouble for taking an unauthorized victory lap in Dale's car. If you loved the newest season of Becoming Earnhardt, you're going to love this. And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Arby’s : Arby’s Cheesesteak is Here! Use code DALE to redeem $0 Delivery on any order in the Arby’s app. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with legendary director and film producer Ron Howard to learn more about his involvement in the Amazon Prime series Earnhardt, as well as a deep dive into Ron's storied career. After finding stardom as a child actor on the Andy Griffith Show and becoming an icon as part of the famed Happy Days series, Ron made the decision to move behind the camera and began a sterling career as a director and producer. Dale Jr. was curious about Ron’s process of picking a project to work on, which Ron explains can be different every time but relies a lot on his gut feeling. Ron says that the Earnhardt story checked many boxes of great storytelling as it was relatable and had larger-than-life characters that faced challenges. Ron recalls moving into projects that dealt with real-life events, which began when he took on Apollo 13. Although he originally felt that historical subjects might limit creativity, he found telling the stories in a film setting to be liberating, and it helped him step into the documentary world. The guys also chat about the films that surprised Ron with how they were received, and what he feels his greatest accomplishments in his career have been so far. Ron talks about the process of getting nominated for Best Director and how technology has evolved filmmaking and the art of storytelling on screen. Dale also inquires about Ron’s decision to leave acting and move into the world of directing, likening it to a race driver’s decision to retire from behind the wheel. Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff. And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recorded: March 24th, 2025 Will Compton and Taylor Lewan are back with a heater of an episode featuring none other than Dale Earnhardt Jr. But not only are The Boys back, but their bus is back to the OG paint job. We kick things off with some heavy March Madness talk, including behind-the-scenes stories from streaming the games with Delanie Walker and Clay Matthews. Will then celebrates his midwestern roots with a little NCAA College Wrestling Championships talk. In other news, Bussin’ merch drop is this THURSDAY. Will Compton reminds Tier 1's to make sure to check out BWTB.com and sign up for some early bird savings. To close the intro Will Compton finishes with some Severance Season 2 finale talk for all the Milchick Army sickos out there. Then, Dale Jr. hops on the bus, and things go full throttle. From stories about his early days rocking Budweiser colors to hilarious behind-the-scenes moments like having to poop mid-race. Dale talks about pre-race nerves, mental hurdles, and what it really takes to get a car into the Daytona 500. He also dives into what it feels like to carry the Earnhardt name, the NASCAR rule he’d change, and his thoughts on free agency in racing (yeah, it’s a thing). We also get the lighter side of Dale—from his biggest purchase regrets to his obsession with EA's College Football 25 and being a high-key gamer. Add in a little Bud Light talk, a passionate breakdown of being a Commanders fan, and some last-minute March Madness bets, and you’ve got a full-blown classic Bussin' episode on your hands. Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that bell because it's always big hugs and a lil tiny kiss, boys! 0:00 Intro 2:19 March Madness Streams 18:17 March MATness 32:56 Shoutout Bo Free Shoutout 36:05 New Merch Is HERE 37:21 Have You Leveled Up Your Life? 42:46 NFL/CFB news 45:15 Severance Finale 55:16 DALE JR. INTERVIEW STARTS 56:05 The Bus Is Back 57:34 The Old Branding Of Alcohol 1:00:42 Being A Budweiser Driver 1:06:07 A Win Finishing Mid Pack? 1:10:47 Was Dale Superstitious? 1:12:32 Having To Pee/Poop During The Race 1:26:56 Dale Is Not A Shot Guy 1:29:03 Pre-Race Jitters? 1:32:35 Getting Settled In During A Race/Game 1:36:27 Mental Hurdles While Driving 1:39:16 Coaching His Drivers 1:43:40 Weekly Routine For NASCAR Driver 1:46:58 Getting Mad At Your Crew 1:58:21 What NASCAR Rule Would Dale Change? 2:02:36 Getting A Car Into The Daytona 500 2:14:49 Feeling Ownership Over His Last Name 2:27:27 His Biggest Purchase Regret 2:47:53 Dale Is A CFB 25 Sicko 3:10:02 Dale is A Gamer 3:17:09 Bud Light, What Would You Do Anything For? 3:21:35 Being A Die Hard Commanders Fan 3:36:31 Does NASCAR Have Free Agency? 3:38:22 What He Misses Most From Racing 3:43:38 March Madness Bets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and NASCAR on Fox analyst, Larry McReynolds. In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox), Brandon and Larry discuss a wide range of topics including how Larry became a crew chief, winning the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, remembering Earnhardt's death and the way Mike Joy led the broadcast, and more. -:49: Jalen Hurts winning Super Bowl -1:32: Chiefs fatigue -1:57: Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show reaction -4:17: Super Bowl and Daytona 500 -6:25: 25 years at NASCAR on Fox -7:09: Larry’s current position on broadcast -8:41: Studio role compared to booth role -10:51: Instant chemistry with Mike Joy and Darrell Waltrip -12:15: Media aspirations? -14:55: Workload between being a crew chief and being a broadcaster -16:20: Comfort of speaking to camera -17:50: Being “America’s Crew Chief” -18:35: Larry’s racing origin story -25:12: Becoming a crew chief -30:53: Was Larry’s career trending to be a crew chief? -31:29: Qualities needed to be a successful crew chief? -32:43: Most meaningful win of Larry’s career as a crew chief? -34:18: Becoming Dale Earnhardt’s crew chief -37:24: Were changes made to get Dale over the hump to get 1998 Daytona 500 win? -39:25: How much did Daytona 500 win mean to Earnhardt? -40:36: Entering that 1998 race knowing Earnhardt had a great chance to win? -42:16: How much can you celebrate winning Daytona with a race next week? -43:38: Calling 2001 Daytona 500/Dale Earnhardt’s death -47:48: Finding out Earnhardt died -49:32: Kevin Harvick winning weeks after -50:24: Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning at Daytona the first time back -52:28: Best driver in NASCAR right now? -53:48: Hélio Castroneves making his NASCAR debut in the Daytona 500 -54:47: NASCAR going international with a Cup points race in Mexico -57:00: Relationship between Michael Jordan and NASCAR amid lawsuit -59:54: Is NASCAR “missing out” on embracing Jordan due to the lawsuit? -1:01:12: Larry’s Daytona 500 pick Download the Awful Announcing Podcast: Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Awful Announcing on X Awful Announcing on Facebook Awful Announcing on Instagram Awful Announcing on Threads Awful Announcing on BlueSky Awful Announcing on LinkedIn Awful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Earnhardt discusses what it was like growing up as Amy Reimann, a cheerleader in Texas, studying interior design at the University of Kentucky & how she met Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a young professional. Who made the first move? How did Dale Jr. propose? Who wins the most arguments around the house? Amy Earnhardt gives you a great behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being inside the Earnhardt household in this episode of “Kenny Conversations.” Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.👇 shop.dirtymomedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Dale Earnhardt’s best friend, Donnie Rives. Donnie has kept these stories to himself, until today. It’s a heartfelt conversation swapping stories about the Intimidator from two people who knew him best. Donnie's first connection with the Earnhardt’s was through Ralph. Ralph’s signature “Earnhardt grin” left a lasting impression on those who knew him. Donnie shares moments of bird hunting with Ralph, along with the valuable racing advice he passed along to him. Both Dale Jr. and Donnie reminisced about hunting experiences with Sr. and came to an agreement that the Intimidator was an exceptional deer tracker, showcasing his skills in the great outdoors. With as strong of a friendship the two had, Rives shares why he turned down opportunities within the industry, particularly a position at DEI. The two finish off the conversation talking about Rives’ relationship with Teresa Earnhardt, where he details his respect for both her and Dale’s legacy. They discuss Dale Earnhardt’s passing and share heart-to-heart moments talking about what Dale Sr means to both of them. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss. 21+ and present in North Carolina. Opt in req. Wager requirements apply. Bonuses awarded as nonwithdrawable bonus bets or profit boost tokens. Restrictions apply including bonus expiration. See terms and conditions at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why the 2004 season was a crossroads of so many eras beginning and ending for NASCAR (1:30); former NASCAR on NBC announcer Allen Bestwick and sports journalist Brant James recall the impact of a visit by President George W. Bushto the Daytona 500 (5:30); the scene as President Bush arrived at the track (9:30); the president’s prerace interview (11:00); the delayed opening ceremonies and the command to start engines (12:30); how this was different from previous presidential visits to Cup races (15:00); Ben Affleck’s Daytona 500 appearance and NASCAR as a place to “see and be seen” (16:30); the debut of Nextel as the new title sponsor of the NASCAR Cup Series (20:00); how Nextel changed the approach to NASCAR commercials and marketing (22:30); the origins of the Chase for the Nextel Cup Championship format and NASCAR’s reasons for making the major change (26:00); how NASCAR introduced the controversial new playoff-style system and fended off criticism from fans and the industry (28:00); why Dale Jr. was an overwhelming prerace favorite to win his first Daytona 500 (35:30); the prerace twists between Dale Earnhardt Inc. teammates Dale Jr. and Michael Waltrip and the tension between their teams (38:30); the massive wreck that took out Waltrip in the Daytona 500 (40:30); the surprising wingman bromance between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart (42:30); the surprising way the Daytona 500 ended with 300 consecutive miles under the green flag (45:00); the winning pass and the jubilant aftermath for Dale Jr. (47:30); how Dale Jr. tied all of the emotions together in his typically confessional and emotive postrace interviews (50:00); the congratulatory phone call from President Bush to Dale Jr. after the race (55:00); the Busch Series win postscript for Dale Jr. (58:00); how Earnhardt Jr.’s victory on Feb. 15, 2004 at Daytona closed the loop on his July 7, 2001 triumph at the same track (1:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Brandon Contes interviews Steve Letarte, NASCAR on NBC analyst and former Daytona 500 winning crew chief for Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Brandon and Steve discuss a wide range of topics including working for Hendrick Motorsports, improving as a broadcaster, previewing the NASCAR Championship 4, the New England Patriots rebuilding, and more. For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing. -:47: Adrenaline of calling a championship race -1:38: Working for Hendrick Motorsports at 16 -4:39: How people become crew chiefs -5:52: “Pinch me” moments -7:39: What was more special? Winning the Daytona 500 with Jeff Gordon or with Dale Earnhardt Jr. -8:58: Interactions between a crew chief and a driver during a race -10:46: Steve’s interactions between Gordon and Dale Jr. -12:24: Watching the race as a crew chief on the pit box -13:03: Watching the race as an analyst in the broadcasting booth -14:35: Finding the balance in broadcasting to diehard and casual race fans -16:54: Does Steve have the itch to go back to being a full-time crew chief? -17:39: Ending up at NBC -19:03: Dale Jr. as a media personality -19:57: Working with Dale Jr. -21:17: How has Steve improved as a broadcaster? -24:09: NASCAR viewership -26:28: Rightsholders helping NASCAR reach younger demographics -28:45: Shortening races -31:05: “Dirty Mo Dough/Has betting changed NASCAR broadcasts? -35:00: Favorite bet for the final race -36:14: Are the Championship 4 the best four drivers of this season? -37:35: Internal competition among teammates -38:55: Differences of Phoenix Raceway since last March -40:50: The “race car drivers aren’t real athletes” argument -43:28: Mac Jones -44:35: Bill Belichick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the video: https://lifeminute.tv/celebrity/video/racing-legend-dale-earnhardt-jr-releases-new-childrens-book-buster-gets-back-track Third-generation NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one busy guy. The 15-time consecutive NASCAR most popular driver, Busch Series champ two years in a row, and two-time Daytona 500 winner still races professionally to “keep himself current.” He is also a champion team owner, an analyst for NBC Sports, a podcast host, the author of three bestselling books, and a brand new children’s book, Buster Gets Back on Track , that was just released, to help parents teach kids about not letting their emotions get the better of them. We recently caught up with this mega powerhouse and devoted husband and dad of two at the LifeMinute Studios to hear all about what fuels his winning drive on and off the track. This is a LifeMinute with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Since its inception in 1948, NASCAR has built a cult of loyal fans whose interests surpass the races. Side bets, Race Cards, Diecast cars, and other Memorabilia became integral parts of the game as fans sought to connect with the Drivers. Both Dale Earnhardt Snr and Dale Earnhardt Jr earned stellar reputations as champion drivers of their generation before an untimely fatal crash killed the former. In return, fans and sponsors traded mementos of their success on the race track stands. These valuable racing mementos are some of the rarest left in the world today. An autographed Rookie Auto RC DNA retails for $75,000 on eBay. Although racing fans aren’t as stoked to buy souvenirs as in the 1980s, some names still sway collectors. Here are the ten most valuable Dale Earnhardt collectibles. Check Images: Valuable Antique Detector(https://www.txantiquemall.com/dale-earnhardt-collectibles/) Pin: https://www.pinterest.com/valuableantiquedetector/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/valuableantiquedetector/ TW: https://twitter.com/antiquedetector Ins: https://www.instagram.com/valuableantiquedetector/