Dale Earnhardt Jr. provides unique perspective on the Ryan Newman crash | Motorsports on NBC

[@JohnReedy07163]

I don't care if Ryan ever drives again. I'm just glad a 42 year old father of 2 gets to continue being that.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

They divorced.

[@JohnReedy07163]

@@socialjusticewarrior9601 He's still got kids, you don't just stop being a dad, and who knows if they will go through with the divorce after an experience like this.

[@SoapsLuvr]

They are separated, not divorced. And agree that after this they probably won't be.

[@brandongustafson7497]

Amen

[@lordofthewoods]

Amazing that he WALKED OUT of the hospital today. I'll be shocked if he doesn't get back in the car soon, absent any lingering neurological effects.

[@jakahl1470]

U can have non life threatening injuries, but still have life altering injuries. Hopefully Ryan Newman will have a speedy and complete recovery to 100% health. Thousands racing fans are praying for him.

[@deediddy]

You said a mouthful there. I suffered a TBI after a motorcycle accident. I was lost for years and did not even know it.

[@justind4763]

Thats what I was thinking too. I'm hoping his brain is okay.

[@alisadavis9635]

I totally agree. I pray for a good outcome for him, but fear that “non life threatening” announcement, that leaves a myriad of other issues.

[@rstilwell1981]

Jr talked like he knew something already.

[@billymc2681]

You are right...Robert Wickens suffered non-life threatening injuries but is still struggling to walk.

[@snappy452]

Dale Sr.'s sacrifice saved another life.Godspeed, Ryan. Get well soon.

[@romaholcomb7768]

We'll put sir, we'll put.

[@Roystothecoolkid]

The Guardian Angel of Daytona denied another death yesterday.

[@ticktock5019]

🎯

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

@@iDAV8 agreed

[@Roystothecoolkid]

@@iDAV8 either way I dont think he would have survived. There was also the loose seatbelt too.

[@alexcurrie4514]

Bruh hearing Jr. talking about Sr's death and Michael waiting for him to show up in victory lane hurt.

[@mikecummings4715]

Yeah it did

[@Alicia-yh6kc]

Michael is still affected by it.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I relive that crash every February! I've been a Dale Sr fan since my first trip to Daytona as an 11 year old kid in 1979 and I still am. I was also at there in 1998 when he FINALLY won it all, and again in 2001, when NASCAR changed forever!

[@kevinkinney5445]

I don't know Anyone that wasn't crying for hours when Dale Sr. was killed. Even more than Kobe.

[@patrickedison2097]

It does hit you right there in the feels button

[@bparks_5095]

Man... The way Dale was talking about Ryan you'd think he didn't survive. Thank god for the many safety innovations over the last 20 years. Ultimately progress made after Dale Sr's death undoubtedly saved Ryan Newman life.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Spooky, yet true...

[@kyleewright9477]

It's also somewhat similar to his dad's and Austin Dillons crash that one year that jr won the July daytona race so it was close to his heart in a way

[@keyboardwarrior327]

Well, we really don't know for sure what his condition is mentally, yet. The updates we've gotten have been very carefully worded and vague. We know he's awake and has spoken to family and doctors, but we really know nothing about his physical and mental condition other than that as of now. I don't want to speculate, but his condition as far as those standards go other than what they said could be just about anything. That's why I'm still pretty worried about how he's doing, and I'm sure some others in the media and in Nascar are thinking along the same lines I am. I just hope he can recover to have a meaningful and fulfilling life.

[@doubleaalanderson4571]

It makes you think that Dale knows more info than he's letting on and that the injuries are severe enough that Newman is done racing.

[@burdman1954]

@@doubleaalanderson4571 i agree, jr is talking in past tense as ryan being a race car driver , like he don,t think ryan will race again

[@rangerxlt3]

Dale Jr survived a plane crash. Dale is pure heart when he's talking about Ryan's wreck.

[@iankhan4614]

3:01 dale jr reflecting on the similarity of his father's wreck in 2001

[@94nolo]

Man, Dale Jr is such a great speaker. What a titan of our sport. Love him to death man. I love who he's become after racing.

[@planb2222]

He speaks to ya just like a friend.

[@donswain7859]

A titan without a championship hhahahahahahaha

[@94nolo]

@@donswain7859 calm down sir

[@donswain7859]

@@94nolo whatever that means.

[@Moore_Power]

I totally agree with you. The download is amazing. His approach and insite is much needed for the sport.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I'm not, and never will be, a Denny Hamlin fan. With that said, once he and his team realized what had happened behind him, their celebration toned down quite a bit. I have to respect them for that. Edit 1 day later...WOW! This little comment sure lit people up! I never said that the 11 team didn't have a right to celebrate the victory. Obviously they had every right to celebrate. I also never said that they knew what Newmans condition was during their time of victory celebration. I also never said anything about any of the various teams, drivers or manufacturers being better than any of the others. I have my favorites and others have theirs. I also never made any political statements. I have my views and others have theirs. That's a right that we have as Americans. That's a lot of also(s) that people seem to think that I said, but didn't! What I DID say is that I respect Denny Hamlin and the entire 11 crew for toning it down and showing concern for a fellow competitor when NOBODY knew exactly what was going on.

[@jimadams8182]

Agreed!

[@jeremyc9593]

It should be pretty obvious that Denny wouldn't be celebrating if he instantly knew how bad it was. He's not an animal.

[@addisonroos5663]

He didn’t realize how bad it was, so people shouldn’t get mad at him for not knowing how bad it was.

[@seth4567]

I'm not a hamlin fan either, hes a great racer and yeah this shows hes a good person too.

[@lordofthewoods]

I'm just not sure how you can have a front-row seat to a crash like that, and not realize that it was deadly serious...

[@jeremiahcole2542]

Little E is so genuine. He's a great driver and a great human. I'm so thankful to have watched him and his dad race.

[@haydenmoore3421]

MotorcycleMan how dare someone have a different opinion that you

[@haydenmoore3421]

MotorcycleMan that’s what the first amendment is all about

[@iankhan4614]

​@@haydenmoore3421 3:01

[@topangachronic9463]

So glad that fuel didn't light off

[@ericshimer6669]

Praise the onboard fire suppression system for that. I seen the water shooting out of it. Helped keep it down. Did what it was supposed to do.

[@jaystone766]

On board fire suppression is not water.

[@bparks_5095]

I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure that was fuel leaking out of the ruptured fuel cell... Fire suppression systems don't leak clear fluid... It's a miracle that it wasn't ignited by the fire.

[@twoblacklabs904]

Topanga chronic ...thank goodness there were firefighters and EMS there within seconds after the track was accessible to them. There was enough fire already occurring for Newman to get severely burned in that short amount of time, and we probably shouldn’t be too surprised to hear he’s been treated for burns...

[@abedanielspictures]

It seems strange. I'm no expert, but if that was fuel right by that fire... One thinks of God.

[@tMatt5M]

Jr is very interesting and insightful person to listen to. I've never considered drivers taking mental breaks during superspeedway races.

[@robertharker9010]

Just so unreal about Ryan. This was his race, he had it.

[@EthanC_09]

Nobody knows a situation like this like Dale Jr does... I’m sure he’s been in contact with Ryan’s family and Ryan himself. Glad he’s planning on getting back behind the wheel after he recovers fully.

[@seth4567]

Right now, were all full Ryan newman fans. Pray he will have a full, speedy recovery

[@andrewheritage425]

I have always been a fan of Ryan as a person, and who he was in the sport. I am not selfish, honestly I would love to see him race again, but first and foremost I want him to be there for his little girls! That’s a bigger gift than anything racing will ever give him!

[@DaytonasSurf]

Well said Andrew. His daughters need their Daddy more..

[@KennyVee]

Andrew, you have a good head on your shoulders. Thank you for saying this. His daughters need him more than race fans do. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised to see Ryan on the track again if he is able to be. It's just the way NASCAR drivers are wired. They go into every race KNOWING that this is a possibility but do it anyway because they love the sport. But whether it's possible for Ryan to return to being a racer or not, family HAS to come first.

[@ChrisHayworth100]

Well said

[@riidge4177]

Kenny Vee agreed Ryan’s had a fantastic career including a Daytona 500 win and a brickyard 400 and is financially secured for the rest of his life a crash like that especially being in his 40s now will make you question is it still worth it?

[@yamahaguy1732]

Nigel Hart I’m just glad he’s fine

[@robertruggles6067]

Man, it was such an interesting race to watch up till Ryans crash. Thinking about and praying for you buddy.

[@alexwilliams8960]

It was honestly such a great race to watch up until the last 250 feet...

[@charlestinsman6814]

Man Jr sounds like his dad having the same mentality to stay up front as Sr did

[@andenwest4871]

He WALKED out of the hospital today.

[@earnhardt3613]

THANK GOD he's alive Ryan is such a CLASS ACT................... My Prayer's to Ryan and his family.

[@ScottXC91]

God, hearing Junior talk about his dad’s accident almost brought me to tears. I don’t think I’ve ever actually heard him actually say “accident” or “dads crash” he always just skirts around it. That was a deep perspective.

[@JPascal61]

19 years ago today

[@dalegroves1918]

Ryan Newman's a great guy without a doubt, hope for his speedy recovery and prayers for his family. Thanks for your insight Dale Jr.

[@cillastricklnd2988]

i appreciate y'all giving Jr the "moment" on complimenting newman. Their comradery shows that character. the REAL part of their true hearts. good for jr. i always KNEW my NASCAR guys were REAL!!!!

[@bryanmulligan5319]

What they're not saying about Newman's injuries is scarier than what is being said at this point.

[@dawsonwise3519]

Bryan Mulligan I’m taking the same approach as several others at this point: that no news is a good thing. If some terrible complication or other event were to happen we would have already gotten word. The fact that we haven’t is at least a little positive

[@bryanmulligan5319]

@@dawsonwise3519 I hope I am 100 percent wrong, but if it were a few broken bones or something like that, we'd have heard to put everyone at ease. I'm afraid it's a life altering injury and both Ryan and his family need time to digest it before it's made public. Again, I hope I'm wrong.

[@bryanmulligan5319]

Just listening to Juniors tone about when the time is right for them to see him just didn't give me a warm fuzzy. You could tell he knows there's something bad, but obviously couldn't elaborate on it.

[@dawsonwise3519]

Bryan Mulligan No matter the injury, it is up to the family. We will know when they want us to know. I’m not speculating anything until I hear something official. At this point, I’m just glad he is still with us.

[@bryanmulligan5319]

@@dawsonwise3519 I completely agree that it's not up to us, nor are we owed an explanation.

[@genemartin6962]

I am not a doctor but I spent 15 years running short tracks. That lick he took was a one in a billion shot. NO ONE has ever planned for a car bumper to come in the window opening on the drivers side. The Ryan Newman that climbed into that car ain't the same guy they took to the hospital. That was a BAD wreck. Dale knows it. Anybody that has ever been around circle track cars knows it. I just hope that he did not lose too much brain function. That was a bad wreck folks, a bad wreck.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Where did you hear about the entry into the cockpit window?

[@dned23]

I think the wall hit was worse.

[@markkeller9378]

I agree Gene Martin getting hit at 200 mph right in the side is devastating. It’s a miracle he is alive. It’s a miracle he wasn’t “critical”, now we hope for one more miracle and that somehow he was protected far more than we fear. The wall hit was nothing. The vehicle hit was the most violent and direct hit I have ever seen in racing. I thought he was killed instantly.

[@zacharycook2674]

According to randy lajoie that nascar said the impact was 55G's and the top driver halo was 6ins above the steering wheel...

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@Colton Hamilton Actually Mr.Hamilton I've been following racing for some 30 years and seen the cars before sheetmetal is added. In this wreck however, the car was hit inverted.

[@OpenRoader]

Dale JR is always respectful and humble. Best of luck to Ryan

[@papasmurf1904]

Thank you......for this interview with *Dale Jr* on his unique perspective about Rocket Man *Ryan Newman!*

[@raymiller6351]

Thank you Dale Jr for being willing to talk about DE crash. It had that vibe to it.

[@fitzspicy122]

I grew up watching nascar and was a Ryan Newman fan. I watched all the races and even though he was never the best one, I stuck with him. As of late I’ve fallen out of love with the sport and haven’t really watched the past 3 or 4 seasons. For some reason I turned on the 500 last night with 20 laps left. It’s like something told me to be there with him. Just wild that this is how it played out. Praying he gets better, he was a big part of my childhood.❤️

[@mommy2kitty]

I don't know what happened in the Newman's marriage nor is it ANY of my business BUT I do hope and pray this will lead to them reconsidering their decision to seperate and that they can reconcile.Many prayers for a full recovery Ryan.

[@mikelavin9704]

Amen!

[@TheForeverRanger]

The wreck I keep going back to is Austin Dillon's in 2015. Very similar wreck and almost a similar result. Dale won that race and I can't remember if his spotter or Ives mentioned anything to him on the radio. The ones I really feel bad for in all of this is LaJoi and Blaney. Blaney was visibly torn up but there wasn't anything he could have done differently and I don't think Newman would have wanted him to do anything differently really.

[@Thegeneralms1]

ForeverRanger 91 Austin got out of the car really fast. That’s the difference

[@roboompa2465]

There is video, his spotter did talk to him.

[@Reiku78]

@@roboompa2465 You hear Dale go " Oh my God!" And then his Spotter " Huge wreck stop on the back straight"

[@dawsonwise3519]

I guess the feeling in 2015 was different because of how fast he got out. This was the closest experience I’ve had to the feeling that people had when Dale passed. I’ll tell you that the feeling I had was awful. I thought we lost him, I really did..

[@Johnsor21]

Jr saw it in has mirror

[@michaelfrink9128]

Ryan is in my Prayers 1st , that said I have just Gained as much respect for Dale Jr. as one can have for a human .

[@richardmalone4721]

Dale is right where he’s needed most. The insight, the level of respect and straight talk he brings is desperately needed ‘Oxygen’ to the sport of NASCAR. As a father, both’ HIS couldn’t be prouder.

[@Yugiman94]

We all need to pray for him. God is good y'all.

[@bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb77]

i went right back to Darrell saying is dale ok

[@glennprince9983]

The Quick Brown Fox Darrell knew that wreck was bad. You could see it in his face and hear it in his voice

[@glennprince9983]

Just watched a video of him walking out of hospital today holding hands with his daughters

[@glennprince9983]

About a hour ago is when I watched it

[@glennprince9983]

That I don’t know. Just glad he is ok

[@debrapolenz4962]

I knew, when Darryl was speaking, his manner and expression, his reaction, it was not good, he knew something bad and could express it, he knew he just lost his best friend. I won't ever forget

[@Thebot-yg1ge]

Pray for him

[@lordoftime1586]

@6 6 You got a better idea?

[@jeremyc9593]

@6 6 Yeah, I see your little not-so-subtle "666". No one cares what you think, idiot.

[@chriswebster24]

6 6 You can say that praying is doing nothing if it makes you feel better, but we both know you’d be doing it yourself if you ever thought your life was in danger. You can’t openly admit that, of course, because doing so would take courage, which you don’t have because you are lost, but it really makes no difference if you admit it or not. What matters is that you know deep down inside, just as well as I do, that what I said is true, and there’s absolutely no doubt that you do. We both know that if you only had seconds left to live, you’d most definitely apologize to God for the ignorance and blasphemy you’ve spewed, all for the sake of hopefully being seen by other people as the edgy rebel that you want them to think you are. Unfortunately for you, you won’t be able to say that you never had the opportunity to acknowledge the truth, if you end up waiting until it’s too late, but, if that happens, I seriously hope your sad attempt to look cool on the Internet will have been worth it to you. Unfortunately, it appears as though that attempt didn’t even succeed, anyway, which means there was absolutely no benefit to it, whatsoever, and that makes it even worse. In my opinion, at least, the fact that you failed so miserably, and yet got nothing out of it, at all, is the saddest, most pathetic part about it. To be honest, I’d probably feel kind of bad for you if you didn’t deserve it, but, you do, so, nah. Better luck next time. God bless.

[@Thebot-yg1ge]

Dang I actually have jesus

[@sherip.5258]

Thank you Dale for your insite

[@JameyCampbell_54]

Sheri P. Insight *

[@jeremyc9593]

@@JameyCampbell_54 *I-used-to-be-like-you-but-glad-I'm-not-anymore-as-I-now-see-how-annoying-it-is

[@thunderanderson]

What a great sight seeing Newman WALK out of the Hospital with his 2 girls ! THAT got the water works going ! Thanks JR for giving the perspective on the Victory lane thing, people just got to hate... :(

[@darrellwright3574]

Praying for ryan newman to make a speedy and full recovery !📿

[@theanimator1029]

The way that Jr. is talking about Ryan makes it seem as though things are not looking too good. I hope he makes a speedy recovery and gets back on the track in the future.

[@deanswart8477]

TheAnimator10 19 years ago his dad died maybe that had something to do with it

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Ryan Newman is not going to Vegas. That is for sure.

[@deanswart8477]

TheAnimator10 On February 18 of 2001 I believe

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@@deanswart8477 Yeah, today is the day Senior died.

[@theanimator1029]

@@WALTERBROADDUS For sure. It's going to be a while probably.

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Thank you for taking the time to ask Dale Jr. to provide his comments & observations concerning the last lap incident at Daytona. No one has better insight, or carries more on-track-cred here as Dale. His insights on Ryan are welcome & absolutely invaluable. Everyone is well aware of how extremely difficult passing Ryan on-track can be, but I really believe what Dale Jr. said about him not holding a grudge, is true, and is an essential element of who Ryan is as a person, and a driver. He's extremely competitive, but fair, to a fault.

[@virg7340]

Just goes to show that each of us should always care and respect our fellow human beings. Never know when things like this can happen. Love you Ryan and get well soon.

[@ericfarrell3227]

im so glad he mentioned ryans " hardest guy to pass" thats awesome

[@dned23]

I knew the severity immediately. My stomach turned, heart dropped and it started racing. That wall hit was absolutely brutal.

[@gyro727]

With a comment like this makes it hard for me to believe denny crew did not know the severity of newmans crash. How could the crew not see it.

[@sbuser4208]

First thing I thought of was Dale Earnhart. He hit the wall the same, and the crash was a lot less severe, and passed. This man got lucky.

[@rickr5205]

In car sounded brutal

[@johnnyo3fan]

Thanks to the efforts of people like Jeff Burton, racing has been made a lot safer, but it's time people like Brad and Joey figure out that this can be a deadly sport, especially at the super speedways. I think Kyle learned that a few years ago at Daytona, and became a better driver for it. Prayers for Ryan's speedy recovery.

[@kellybolton6218]

LOVE TO HEAR HOW JR THINKS WHEN RACING AND WINNING LOVE HIS CONCERN FOR RYAN PRAYERS LOVE AND LIGHT TO RYAN AND FAMILY ❤💯

[@donnm6811]

Knowing now that Ryan walked out of the Hospital, things are great. But JR's insight into this is good to hear.

[@michaelpiecewicz9748]

Really! Does anyone think Joe Gibbs would allow anyone to be anything but respectful if he knew how bad it looked for Newman!

[@williamboyle8918]

Totally agree, the last person that would be disrespectful would be Joe Gibbs. People who have said that, have no knowledge of the sport. His son passed not long ago, he is a man of god. Get well ROCKETMAN

[@17forever64]

Dale jr. what a class act!

[@kylewagoner]

The biggest bummer (on top of the obvious injuries) is that he was sooo close to kicking off perhaps his final year or one of his final seasons with a Daytona 500 victory. Would have been such a huge moment for his career, for Roush, for the 6 car which hasn't won since Mark Martin. Just to end in tragedy. EDIT: Forgot David Ragan won in the 6. Still a long time ago.

[@moparedtn]

Good on NBC for giving Dale the time he needed to speak his mind about Ryan. Newman is one of the few I actually keep track of on the rare occasion I watch a race these days. He's a throwback, a man amongst all the cookie cutter little pretty boy racers NASCAR seems to churn out these days. All the best and prayers for Ryan and his family. That's all that really matters here. -Ed on the Ridge

[@mikelavin9704]

My sentiments exactly regarding Newman as a throwback and one of the few, if only reasons I watch NASCAR, though I attend local short tracks for modifieds when I can here in New England. I think there are many more of our ilk out here than the media know, or if they know, will acknowledge. Best, my friend!

[@rogerdeloach7994]

Get rid of the bump and run, that is what causes most of the wrecks. Build the sport around passing without moving someone out of the way.

[@williambranham6249]

I agree. 100%. My wife and I were talking about that. They don't let the Infinity series bump and run. Obviously it creates a lot of issues. If NASCAR is dedicated to safety than this would be a good start. I would like to hear what the drivers are saying. I did hear a few drivers comment during the rain delay that basically you have to hope the driver behind is lined up perfectly. There are tracks that offer demolition derby but at a much lower speed.

[@OMG_No_Way]

Anyone else catch the way Jr was talking in past-tense? That didn’t make me feel comfortable. 🙏

[@TheJer1963]

He was talking about the time they were racing against each other.

[@OMG_No_Way]

TheJer1963 - Yeah, I can absolutely see that way as well. Just glad Ryan was ok and released. Absolutely incredible how far safety has come since Sr died.

[@jimmyjack6393]

Why wouldn't he talk that way, remember jr is retired.

[@ggpotata8773]

Update for anyone reading: Ryan has left the hospital walking out. Truly a resilient man

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

Do you know what time he got released?

[@ggpotata8773]

@@SamuelDuplessis12 No but his wife has a post on twitter.

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

@@ggpotata8773 ok thanks.

[@jimmcfadden1438]

GOD bless Ryan and his family.I hope he has a 100% recovery.I hope he can race again if he wants to. It was a wicked bad wreck.I am glad he is still with us . my thoughts and prayers are with Ryan and his family. Thanks for the years of hard racing Ryan.👍🇺🇸

[@donniechristian8467]

I see comments on everything saying I hope Ryan makes a full recovery and gets back on track. I want him to make a full recovery too but as far as getting back on track it would be nice to see him race again and at the same time I could understand if he decided not to race again. So how about we all just be thankful he's still here for his 2 little girls and the rest of his family. Also people need to lay off of Hamlin and that team! They did nothing wrong as far as celebrating!

[@kennethayers5624]

in the 90's,you had mid 30's to early 40's drivers,last lap you usually had half the field withina half second at the end and great races.,heck,look at the fall dega race in 2000..still had 25-30 cars runing

[@dned23]

Yup. It's a bunch of kids out there with no business being in Nascar.

[@Turn0vers]

The bright side on Ryan's part if he's done racing is he's an engineer. He can really put that into use into the Nascar world off the track. And I just hope to see him be able to make the best decision forward after this for himself.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

When the wife files for divorce, maybe it's time to hang up the helmet?

[@dillonjohn3976]

Jared Storr there is no more engineering in nascar it’s just bolt parts on

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@@dillonjohn3976 That is a broad oversimplification.

[@Turn0vers]

dillon ridling Clearly you don't know the characteristics of a vehicle that well. There's always margin for improvement into anything whether or not it's safety or performance wise. Mechanics like me can appreciate once in a while if something was made right or what not because we'll flip out at doing certain jobs due to the way something was made.

[@thomaskauser8978]

HARDEST man to pass in racing!

[@mrwest5552]

Thank You Mr. Burton & Mr. Latarte.

[@ashketchumsdad]

Keep fighting Newman. If anyone can defy the odds, its him.

[@haydenmadigan8186]

Newman’s crash almost looks worse than dales and he’s walking 2 days later, goes to show how much safety equipment is in those things

[@michaelault9334]

Maybe I'm too closed minded but I don't how you take the danger out of getting hit in the window net at 190mph. The fact that Ryan did survive is a testament to the improvements nascar has made in their cars.

[@bsabes5750]

Michael Ault it’s not really a 190mph hit. It’s the net difference in the two vehicles speed. First car at 160 mph, second car at 195 = a 35 mph hit.

[@levicox2246]

k Sheehan with the next gen car the driver is a little more centered. Not completely in the center but a couple more inches.

[@rezracer6986]

i think its safe to say that all of these damned stage races and mandatory caution flags for no reason but to form everyone up for a bad wreck only ten laps later are to blame, and that its a good time to get rid of those gimmicks. no more green checkered, no more cautions for no reason, no more advertising wrecks. no more

[@aaronkristofer18]

Been a Roush fan since the early 2000's, was really hoping that he could've won. I will say, I didn't think it could get any more classic than the Wyndham Rewards car, but it did. I know Folgers was his original sponsor, but that Koch Industries scheme is BADASS and puts that car back in Mark Martin blue. Hope he ccontinues to race as Roush has a real strong team this year.

[@steviejoesampson5428]

Ryan has been in the Hospital almost two days and we still don’t know what his injuries are. Nascar has set the race up that a drive is willing to run through another driver in the last lap even if it kills him. It’s all on NASCAR. Ryan Blaney run through Newman to try to win. Let’s find out what Ryan’s injuries are instead of Dale Earnhardt dying ok.

[@annbering5035]

Dale you continue to amaze me. Your insight is like none other. I love you so much.

[@dned23]

A lot of inexperienced young drivers in Nascar now. That's a big problem on these tracks. They don't have the maturity and patience the older guys do.

[@Krangkus]

Patience doesn't exist when you're going 200mph, football field in a second fast, last lap of the Daytona 500. Things move too fast for all of the front drivers to calculate and make the best possible move last 5 seconds when fighting for a win.

[@tmcorey1]

nitrodjinn Not true. In the 90’s, drivers would race for hours straight with no cautions and never wreck. They realized that wrecking doesn’t pay. Only finishing does. These kids today can’t run 10 laps without wrecking half the field. Ridiculous. The last 6 laps, that’s when it’s time to go, but with finishing in mind. Not wrecking everything you’re in.

[@Krangkus]

@@tmcorey1 And that's how these drivers raced. Last 16 laps it was a mad dash to the win. You can tell they weren't trying to wreck anybody, just rookie mistakes, but they've got to start somewhere. Logano got a big run and he bump drafted, unfortunately, Keselowski was in front and he got turned. Chastain was 10 mph faster and the 37 blocked too late. Blaney was caught loose by Denny and went low, and at that point when he was blocked it was simply too late, not Blaney's fault he got blocked. He was going to push Newman to the win but they got caught in the wrong spot and locked bumpers. And you forget how uneventful the first 2 stages were. There was one caution after 59 laps of nothing but clean racing, and he was turned by a driver who had been in the sport for around 10 years. The second wreck a rookie was turned by Aric Almirola, a 12-year veteran. They race hours without caution these days, too, just this ending was a bit more aggressive and rightfully so.

[@tmcorey1]

nitrodjinn In the 80’s and 90’s, there were no “the big one” where 20 cars were demolished. I recall a big one monday night, just like every other 500 for the last 20 years. They need to learn that to finish first, first you must finish. Being on a wrecker with 20 laps to go don’t get the big check or the trophy.

[@Krangkus]

@@tmcorey1 You're entirely right, the "big one" is a recent event. But I think it's unreasonable to blame these on rookies or young drivers all of the time. They have to get started somehow in the cup series.

[@joelreardon8954]

Poor Jr. All he can think about is his dad right now. So similar. He cares so much for his friend's well being and he's taken aback to his dad's death. I can feel it in he's voice. He's hurting

[@sharkyuno]

Am starting to think about the 2001 accident with dale

[@whyzup6593]

NASCAR died with his Dad RIP God Bless Tim Richmond Greed has won the championship for the last 2 decades

[@leroyhelander1980]

Great interview however it bothered me very much that all three kept referring to Ryan Newman in past tense.

[@JPascal61]

Reason being, they know he likely will not race again.

[@mr.joseph7806]

Dale Jr is a spokesman for Truvada. Good for him for coming out.

[@mytoytoo]

Jr talking past tense about Newman's racing...makes me think Newman will not be returning to the track. Prayers for Newman

[@levicox2246]

Kelly Farmer he’s not talking about Newman’s racing in the past tense he’s talking about his racing with Newman in the past tense.

[@lynncorbit9607]

With all of your traumas in the last few years, I would think that it bothers you when you saw Ryan go up and over I to got 2 knocked my self out about 7 months after you retired and I have flash backs. I bought your book and I started to let go of the things that throw me off. I am grateful for being able to come back as a fun loving grandma who is not so depressed then waiting for something else that came about. I am still praying for Ryan. He still needs to rest.

[@kristintallie]

He is an awesome guy no publicity and no religion just racing. Best of the best!

[@badmonkey2222]

Think they were all driving over thier heads the whole race the risk factor was more than pretty high it was off the charts, bumping all through the corners, swerving all over the track, i mean nothing wrong with being aggressive but it was just insane how they were driving, it's a miracle that there wasn't more bad wrecks or more people getting hurt i called it while the race was on, I said if they keep driving like idiots somebody's going to get hurt and what happened?.?

[@intellidog58]

Thank You Dale Jr For Your Incites ; You Are Tha Man and Your Dad Was Tha Man Within The NASCAR Motor Sports Racing !!!! Glad You Got Out Of Racing Brother !! Martin Truex Is My Favorite, I Also Like Little Buddy Chase Elliot !! He Knows How To Drive A Car And Always Works Himself Back Up To The Front !! God Bless 🙏🙏

[@nancymcgee4776]

Nice to hear DJs perspective.

[@geneillebaker6986]

Prayers healing for his loving family and friends

[@chadedwards7689]

Ill refer to Tony Stewart...... “ Something has to change..... I don’t know what...... but something has to change “.......

[@GT47179]

Good interview

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

I REALLY hope Ryan is ok. Also, I hope he returns to the track soon. But the last few minutes of this interview kind of sound like their talking "PAST TENSE". I hope I'm wrong. ANYBODY else think it sounded that way ?

[@doubleaalanderson4571]

100% ...Dale knows insider info that isn't promising based on the way he worded that.

[@antz350]

He almost broke up talking about him, I’m hoping he didn’t injury his brain or spine

[@williamboyle8918]

I agree

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@doubleaalanderson4571 Yes, I agree on the inside information. If Dale doesn't know, then MARTIN TRUEX Jr would.

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@antz350 Me too.

[@petermemmelaar6236]

well said jr. all the best to ryan and his family

[@DupontandLowesWarrior]

Jr. Talking about his Dad hurts us even more

[@katiazayats977]

First of all i was stricken by presenters ' reaction ... The way they comment in live transmission ...

[@brenhall529]

Prayers for Ryan and his Lovely family!! Dale Jr I'm glad you retired to spend time with your wife and daughter!! Will Ryan give it some thought??

[@jerry7433able]

2007 Ryan ask to put a bar up above driver side door that he made yrs later it saves his life!!!

[@dennyhyer2163]

Glad Newman is doing well ..... I'm not a newman fan but that wreck was heartbreaking ..

[@NPC_5120]

Hope he's ok....

[@michaelstamper3096]

He's awake and talking to doctors and family

[@NPC_5120]

@@michaelstamper3096 so I've heard

[@morgangrey4020]

i get the feel that newman's racing days are over..they are not talking about any injuries he sustained..that makes me wonder ok he survived and is talking....but does that mean he can race again?...

[@TheJer1963]

Sure it means he will race again. Been a fan of the sport since 1975 and saw a lot of way worse wrecks at Daytona. Rodney Orr comes to mind back in 1994 during a practice run over in turn 2. This was 2 days after Neil Bonnett was killed in a practice crash. I would be willing to bet more than 90% of the kids posting on here have never even heard the name Rodney Orr.

[@TheDartblockstang]

this i like a darn race derby where hitting is allowed, of course there are going to be crashes. I had no idea it was this bad with almost every car hitting each other.

[@zzach6146]

Well said Dale Jr.!!!!!!

[@JayBando213]

Awesome Words

[@lamarmcalister2449]

You will never stop flips. End of story

[@qz2026]

Dale uses the term "accident". This didn't look like an accident to me... Anything to win, right? Not only are these cars on the edge, so are a lot of the drivers. And this type of driving is legal... I pray for all of these guys. Some, however, will need to do some major explaining when the time comes..

[@WhittyPics]

Newman has a history of going airborne in these races before. I hope he has a full recovery. I don't blame Denny for celebrating. He had no idea what was going on at the time.

[@chochoobaca55]

Ryan Newman probably saved his own life. If not for the Newman bar I’m sure that roll cage fully collapses on him and we’d be having a very different discussion right now.

[@twoblacklabs904]

iTwerkley ...it’s called the Earnhardt bar, and became standard roll cage reinforcement after Dale wrecked at Talladega in 1996.

[@chochoobaca55]

Two Black Labs There’s another bar that Ryan helped engineer after his wreck in 2009 with Harvick. When he was trapped inside the car, they redesigned the roll cage and added the Newman bar, which further keeps the roll cage in tact.

[@lynpharr]

@@twoblacklabs904 the hans device became mandatory after dale srs death

[@williamboyle8918]

@@chochoobaca55 Did not know that.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

what is his current condition? like right now 02/20/2020 --- 11:58pm (I know, a lot of zeros and twos in that date)

[@TheTheratfarmer]

i watched it as it happened, man, that was are hard hit on the drivers side. his car stopped (at this specific angle on the track), the rear bumper was still on fire and the fuel was pouring out of the fuel tank. some how, some way gravity was the key. glad he's ok.