(22:55) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. 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. Then another. 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. NASCAR fans were thrilled when it was announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be returning to racing full-time in 2018 after missing the final 18 races of the 2017 season due to concussion-like symptoms. He still felt the pressure. Dale Jr. The result was Dixon moving stateside in the late 90s, wowing Stefan Johansson in a test at Sebring and taking a seat in the Indy Lights Series, where he would win the championship in resounding fashion in 2000, beginning his dominance in American open-wheel racing.The interview also discusses Scotts tenure at Chip Ganassi Racing, his family life, and the comparability of stock cars and championship cars. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. Earnhardt Jr. drove the last decade of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he became teammates with Jeff Gordon. 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. So, somewhere it bothered him that he had messed up those cowboy boots. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. And its important to cherish the relationships that we have, even if it is not always easy. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. "Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career," said Junior. An aspiring "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". 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. I dont ever remember my dads feathers being ruffled. Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. Earnhardt will be racing at an 0.75-mile oval with plenty of family history. 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. 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 Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. 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. 3 that his . When JR Motorsports fields a No. 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.. "Getting punched in the face is not a natural occurrence, and to a lot of people it comes as a shock," Allen says. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 0:43. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. "Uncle Junior" won 15 times at Daytona, including a pair of 500s. 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. We always knew he was a solid guy , the backstory confirmed that. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. Did that ruffle feathers? '", "I'm pretty sure everyone knows about Junior's wild side as a kid," he says. (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. 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. 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? Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. Jeffrey Earnhardt 's throwback scheme for next month's Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway will pay tribute to the Olympic-themed car Dale Earnhardt drove in the 1996 All-Star Race. Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre gonna win races. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. "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. "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images) Kshitij is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. He definitely didn't know much about Jeffrey. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. And that makes you proud and happy.. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". You just talked about junk and how Junior was doing and how Adam was doing. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. The fight was the easiest. But in 2020, he hopes to be full-time in the Cup Series with Extreme Concepts Racing, depending on sponsorship. He was that John Wayne character that wasnt a fictitious character on the screen. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Allen was there the day Jeffrey had his first sparring practice. "I definitely didn't appreciate the opportunity I had enough. The Daytona 500 features a unique qualifying format that is not used anywhere else on the NASCAR calendar. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. And then Junior came along and Adam came along. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr ., and grandson of the . The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. 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. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. "There's really no better combination than to be driving for your family and being involved in the family business," says Kelley, who says there's open inventory on the car for a few more races this year if sponsorship can be found. 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 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. He won his first sportsman title in 1956 after making it to Victory Lane 32 times that year.. Dale Beaver (Motor Racing Outreach chaplain from 1999-2005): MRO did this thing called the Fathers Day Olympics (each year at the track). 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. "Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre going to win races. He literally drove the same way. Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. 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.. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. Yeah, it might be a bigger risk, but it might come out to be a huge gain. "Obviously, I have a lot of work to do as a driver," Jeffrey says. 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 Dale Jr. gave Jeffrey this opportunity because of the dedication he showed in training for and winning his first -- and so far only -- MMA fight last May. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. Dale Beaver (on the first time he met Earnhardt, asking Earnhardt to sign a permission slip so Taylor could go on a MRO camping trip in 1999): Hes about to qualify. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. The four-time Cup Series champion is one of the most decorated drivers in NASCAR history. His father Kerry made 13 career starts at Daytona, with a 14th-place Xfinity Series finish being his best showing. And unfortunately, wins dont come 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. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 I thought the streets were paved with gold man. 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is once again joined in the studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt-Miller where they react to the episode 416 chat with their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. Im jealous that you get to do the Daytona 500, Earnhardt Jr. said. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. Since 2009, hes competed in 68 XFINITY Series races, plus 75 Cup Series events since 2015. And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. He was who we rooted for. But it wasn't his driving that got him this opportunity. "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. I would pull in. We raced. It would also be a first victory for Earnhardt, whos actually a fourth-generation racer great-grandfather Ralph was a short-track ace throughout the Carolinas who also entered 51 NASCAR races between 1956-66. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. "You can get hurt doing anything. 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. 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. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. It's all part of growing up.". 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. ET, ESPNEWS) to drive the No. But Jeffrey should get used to hearing the constant criticism because Dale Jr, a two-time winner of the Daytona 500 with 26 career Cup wins still hears them. 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. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. Dale Jr. credits Gordon and his other Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson for helping him become a better driver. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. Just around that time, too, he's just starting to go girl crazy. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. 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. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the No. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. "That kid is a brick. 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. "To get better you've got to be near it. His average finish in 10 Truck series races for Ware from 2010 to 2011 was 24.8. Dale Jr. certainly understands that feeling. I just bought these cowboy boots. We laughed about it and we joked about it and he never said anything. Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How NASCAR had to learn harsh lesson Obviously the Cup opportunities just werent there and I said alright, what better place than Gibbs? 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 He never said another word the rest of the weekend to me about it. Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. Ken Squier (during the 2001 broadcast of Earnhardts memorial service): Ive always thought part of the magic of Dale Earnhardt was that he was the common man who did uncommon things. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "The way I see it, in order to build something and be successful, you have to have a passion for it. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. Reveals Deep-Seeded Reason Why He Will Never Leave NASCAR. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. He was everybody who ever had a dream. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. 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 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). And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. 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. I was young and I was stupid. 3 car is cherished by a lot of people, and I know how much it means to him. 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. He said he didn't remember much from that time at all, seeing as he was still very young when his dad left to pursue his career in racing. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. Fantasy basketball: How concerning is LeBron James' injury? It wasnt an act. More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. Yeah, you could do it, but you could only do it if you were Dale Sr. . He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. 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. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. 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. "That's helped me to understand what it takes to do this.". He did it with the manufacturers. On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, it's 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. "Most people freak out. 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 Many people said the same thing about Dale Jr. early in his career. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. 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. 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 Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of multiple NASCAR most popular driver winner Dale Jr., will race at . Team did an outstanding job with the broadcast with Steve. 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Just the openness of them to give me the opportunity to develop myself and make myself a better driver meant a lot to me.". Lets check that out.. EDITORS NOTE: NBC Sports will take a look at the life, legacy, and long-lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt, who died on the last lap of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, 2001. 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. But that's my goal, to keep the Earnhardt name alive and keep the legacy going. 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.". We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep "I just don't think the passion was there when I left.". Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. Dale, to me, has never forgotten where hes come from. 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 On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, it's 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. This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. 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. The whole family's continued to carry on that . 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. He said that wasnt enough. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. The practices were the hardest part. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. Its not easy to get a ride out there. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? Jeffrey would like nothing more than to advance someday to the Cup level, where his grandfather won seven titles, and be good enough to carry the Earnhardt name in the sport long after Dale Jr. retires. "I wanted to make sure this time no one could use that as an excuse. 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. Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. When it comes to what the family name means to the now 33-year-old Jeffrey Earnhardt, one word sums it up perfectly: legacy. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. He wrestled as a freshman and sophomore in high school until it was apparent he couldn't devote the time it took to succeed in that as well as racing. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, speaks with the media without a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series patch on his firesuit during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. 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. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Earnhardt's primary time behind the wheel has been in the Xfinity Series. 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. We looked at it and kind of laughed about it and Im like, You just ruined my cowboy boots. Whistling Woods International, he has been a keen follower of Motorsports and But he knew the Earnhardt name enough to know Jeffrey had bloodlines. Until then, NASCAR's most popular driver hadn't seen anything that warranted giving his nephew the chance to drive top equipment for the organization he and his sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, run. In 15 Nationwide races the past five years he has an average finish of 25.5 with no finish better than 19th for Rick Ware. 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. 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 But Jeffrey doesn't use that . The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Teresa have had a contentious relationship for years. All rights reserved. Im talking about competitively. He was asked to do things such as take inventory to encourage his maturity and help with focus on and off the track. Among those scheduled to participate on the ride are drivers Richard Petty, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Max Papis, former football star and senatorial candidate Herschel Walker and NBC Sports broadcaster Rick Allen. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Nashville Tennessean. He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. 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. 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