Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reacts to Hearing Stories About His Father | Dale Jr. Download

After hearing some of the stories from Tony Furr about his dad's younger days, Dale Earnhardt Jr shares what it's like to hear them and has a few of his own to tell afterward.
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[@janetbarnette4472]

My husband, Tommy used to work on Dale's equipment at the farm. Dale needed to talk to Tommy one afternoon so he came by the house. Tommy wasn't home yet so we sat out on the back deck waiting and talking. Dale was in the old white farm truck. He got to telling me how he had welded that tank into the bed of the truck. I was shocked and I stupidity said " you can weld ?". He laughed and said "damn Janet, I used to have to work for a living ". He really got a kick out of that ! When I retold the story to Tommy he informed me that your dad used to weld INSIDE of tanks on trucks. I heard a lot of stories from Cruse too, he was my cousin. In all of his stories Dale was the hero. It's a wonder not only that they lived into adulthood but also they stayed out of jail. I've really enjoyed todays podcast. Reminds me of every weekend at the dirt tracks, getting to know people and watching some of the best racing ever !

[@54raceman]

World didn’t used to be the way it is now you used to be able to get away with stuff instead of getting the book thrown at you for the stupidest little thing like you do now. Hell I can’t count the stories I’ve heard from my great grandparents about stuff my great grandpa did just screwing with the law everything from running from them in his old hotrods because he was bored to him and a couple buddies getting drunk and deciding to race each other around the track down where the golf course is now and grandma’s friends dad having to drag his car back to the house for him that night with his work truck that night with multiple flat tires and every body panel smashed in

[@ASDF84.0]

so was dale really that awkward at times being the guy he was??

[@terrybenson3632]

"Hell, everyone needs a traffic cone in their bedroom." Hilarious!!..

[@sherrymartin2486]

😂😅❤

[@Woodie-xq1ew]

If you haven’t drunkenly stolen a traffic cone on your way back from somewhere then you’re missing out on something. Even better if you wear it as a hat 😂

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Tony Furr was one of the best guest you have had your show. The stories he told were incredible. That was an amazing interview.

[@ttwert21]

I assume Dale Sr. prob regretted many of these moments, but it's these moments that shaped the man he became... Love these stories Jr.

[@stevensaxon8888]

Dale Sr said many times after his 7th championship that he did things personal/professional that he wasn't proud of. But he was making them right. I believe Dale knew his time was up. I live in the town where monument are made. A woman called up to buy one an gave her birth & death date. She died of natural causes.

[@davidrice3337]

When I was 19 yrs old Dale got mad at me - I went to see him at Bachman Chev (dealership) My Girlfriend's papaw had a mild heart attack - & couldn't go with me - I asked Dale for another picture and he asked why I needed 2 - I told him & he asked "" what's he is name ?" I said " Hell I don't know - I know him by "papaw" He was going to write him a note I reckon - but he got pissed off - He signed like 4 or 5 and flipped them at me as he signed - I felt terrible ! I picked them up - My girlfriend's papaw didn't like him and he laughed his ass off - That was in 1989 Edit - I still feel bad about it !

[@samrumade9429]

The story about the lug nuts…my dad hauled produce back and forth from Evansville in to Benton harbor Michigan mid 30’s to mid 40’s. If a car was behind him with brights on,he kept some gravel on the floor of truck and would drop a hand full out,take out a headlight.

[@etodd568]

@@samrumade9429 I had a friend that kept the "old sharpie aluminum round marker" in his truck for people that pissed him off driving (early 80's) those old shapies put a hurting on anywhere they hit let me tell you...hahahaha

[@ShawnCaldwell11]

AGREED

[@wheelgunwilly-4009]

Dale Jr. is doing lots of amazing things but it’s absolutely remarkable how he is preserving his father’s legacy by learning everything he can about his life and sharing the stories with the world. I’m not sure I quite realize how beautiful a thing this is.

[@adampatterson5475]

Can't believe it's been over 20 years. I'm 99% sure if Jr got what he asked for, DEI still be running today

[@RichieWilliams97]

Well yeah of course considering how well he and Kelly have ran JRM.

[@aRedFrog]

Oh absolutely, to be fair to Theresa that would be like if Ty Gibbs Gma was just his step gma and Joe passed away and Ty said the same thing. Dale was just extremely too young like Tony Eury said Jr wasnt at that point yet.

[@daviclar867]

Him and Kelly were too young and inexperienced to run DEI at that point.

[@RichieWilliams97]

@@daviclar867 not the reason

[@aRedFrog]

@@daviclar867 Yep thats exactly it, i also think people forget JR Nation came and went before JR Motorsports was born so who knows maybe it wouldn't have worked.

[@johngray5360]

These shenanigan stories are the bread n butter on Nascar/ Racing of good ole days! Let'em all hang out! New Nascar and many racing series are dead to me😢.

[@johnhale9892]

Tony Furr, what creative engineer. These stories intrigue me. Love hearing about the old days. Nowadays, NASCAR seems vanilla in the three big series, Craftsman, Xfinity, Monster. I miss the old days.

[@chrisnewton9325]

Love the Dale sr story’s. I’m from the same kind of mill town in North Carolina. The Earnhardt family was just like mine and all the other mill families. People has no idea what hard times are. Thanks Jr

[@dezfan]

I miss your Dad and his generation. Great men. Thank you for sharing.

[@DavidOkelley]

This is the best down load yet. It show the human side of your dad. The guy from that time was tough.

[@BrianHoff04]

Jr. does an amazing job discussing his father. He recognizes that his Dad had some issues, did some stuff that was crazy, not things that are going to sound like they are a smart thing to do. That Dad would even do something that could get folks hurt. That Jr. also relates to doing some goofy stuff. Yet he also knows his Dad was amazing at being a driver, a car owner, how to have very good friends, how to make promises and keep them. The conflicted feelings Jr. has had and might still have are understandable. Love is love. It tries to figure out how to take the good & the bad and still feel connected in a special way. Good job, Jr.

[@lloydstewart3057]

I love to hear the stories about Sr. It’s what made him loved by so many. He was relatable to the common man. He made it and I enjoyed watching him do it.

[@neilballard1794]

I have lost interest in watching the Nascar races over the last few years, but I really enjoy listening to these stories by Dirty Mo Media about his father.

[@bonesdoes6142]

I got my license suspended “indefinitely” when I was 15 and didn’t get them until I was 32. I drove all over,I’m 49 now. I was a maniac before I had my daughters in my mid 20s. Did a ton of dumb stuff before that(& some after) but as a guy who did everything I did,and regret doing,I would come down hard on my kids and nieces and nephews every time I caught them acting like I did. I loved this video guys.

[@frankhollein7093]

Something that always stuck in my mine, was when somebody like Mark Martin, DW, Dale Sr. or other old timers was when they won, they didn't do the victory burn out. They came from a time when money wasn't there. So they took extra care of their equipment.

[@tupole272]

They wanted to tear the motor down and check how the parts were worn. When you redline the motor doing burnouts you’re basically destroying that valuable information. But engines today are a lot more bullet proof than they use to be

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

Seems like you saved money by not going to literacy school.

[@frankhollein7093]

@@DIARRHEA-PANIC 😆

[@teresagoodwin7458]

AMEN 🙏

[@kennethdrew9970]

The victory celebrations change over time, when someone thinks of and does something cool, you're gonna see copy cats. When Kulwicki did Polish victory lap, then someone started burnouts, now they've combined the two. They used to Kiss the Track queens at the end of the race, but that's no longer an 'in thing' It'll keep changing..

[@imhereforagoodtime]

Dale Jr is genius, he's so real and comfortable with himself and friendly that you immediately feel like a friend. Yes, I met the man once and he was just awesome! Made me feel like his friend right away and just talked to me like an old buddy, even bought me a beer....thanks Dale and congrats on all of your success since that day in Biloxi, Easter weekend '03 Beau Rivage Brew Pub, Chance 2 Motorsports.

[@etodd568]

I always was a Dale Earnhardt fan....because he was the toughest man on the track and his driving proved that...Getting to hear these stories of the very hard beginning of his career makes me have even more respect of how bad he wanted it....and he achieved it. Thank you Dale Jr for sharing your family history with facts and not fiction.

[@michaelsclark]

I watched him growing up. I think subconsciously Dale Sr is the reason why I'm a proud owner of an 86 monte Carlo ss then one day when I was doing body work on my first mc ss I realized they have similar body lines to a 55 Belair which was my original childhood dream car

[@chrismooremusic4383]

It's with a teary eye I say they'll never be another dale Earnhardt it's such a shame someone so iconic won't ever get to see his legacy he knew who he was don't get me wrong but not who he'd become in today's time the legend the intimidator the common man rip dale Sr you died on my birthday I'll never forget it

[@ScottXC91]

Man. It makes me downright emotional to sit here and Actuslly realize how much Dale Jr has done, and continues to do for the sport of NASCAR. He is a legend off the track just as big as his father was on the track. Nobody can deny that.

[@michaelsclark]

He needs to hook up with Garrett aka cleetus McFarland and race at the freedom factory. Cleetus's whole thing is do it for Dale. So idk why these 2 haven't collaborated and broken the internet yet

[@raybell3525]

I love hearing these stores

[@aRedFrog]

Listening to Dales story really puts things into a normal perspective, his family was just North Carolina hillbillies like the rest of us and SR just had a big break which changed the family course. Thats really awesome!

[@0Heeroyuy01]

Sr did have a break he was a hard working man and put his nose to the grinder to make something he wanted happen he was willing to WORK FOR IT.

[@judyturner3850]

TOTALLY AGREE

[@blpadge2]

Totally agree. Plenty of Carolina racers no different than Dale never made it past the local bullring. Love or hate (mostly hate) Teresa, she was the guiding force between him being a greasy kid and the champ who gave the Top 10 list on Letterman.

[@aRedFrog]

(Prediction: Jr, Chip Ganassi and Spire are going to merge into a team much like tricon garage.) You heard it hear first

[@blpadge2]

@@aRedFrog Ganassi sold out to Trackhouse. You are a week late.

[@debrawardlaw4558]

Met Dale when he was first starting cup. He has grown into a man his daddy would be proud of.

[@shafferjoe1962]

Please have Tony back on, and get more old stories about Dale's early life.

[@ericmclaughlin4459]

Love the stories! It's like we are sitting out on the front porch listening to stories!

[@nascarisawesome5018]

This was probably one of the best Dirty Mo has offered. The Download was fantastic and DBC was also great this week.

[@ronaldschoolcraft8654]

"She would never throw anything away..." That was my grandmother. She used to dare the electric meter to move. She had a family of four kids during the worst of the depression with her fifth born in 1940. Her husband left her in late 1940 or early 1941. She kept her family together and survived through WW2 while keeping the farm. Some of her relatives tried to take her kids from her but she never yielded. It was a life defining experience for her and has affected me to this day.

[@ku4uv]

My grandmother used to have old Reader's Digest issues and old Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs in his attic. I used to love to go look through the old catalogs from the 70's to see the old toys and stuff they had for sale back then back that I remember wanting as a kid.

[@klk1900]

My grandmother is the same. We have multiple oil wells on the family farm. and 300’ wind turbines so we pull in plenty but she sits in the heat because how she was raised. Well now the electric company. If you try to save power. They will charge you more per KW so if you use a small amount the bill will be the same being they jack the price up. Anyways she complains daily about that even though she’s more than set.

[@judyturner3850]

It's called Growing Up Poor and wanting BETTER for YOUR family ❤ No matter the cost to yourself. BIG LOVE 😊

[@DDS029]

My wife's grandparents kept everything too. When they downsized as they got older, all of their stuff ended up here. Us, now in our mid-60's, and forty years later, we still can't find room for our own stuff, and too old to move all of the crap out.

[@kennethdrew9970]

she was lucky to have an electric meter during the depression.

[@rockygasque6333]

My dad was part of the crew that paved Myrtle Beach Speedway. He met Dale Sr in the late 80’s there and that where he became a fan. They stopped at western steer and ate after the practice session. He said that Dale Sr was just one of the good ole boys. He was a Dale Sr fan to the core.

[@grizz2702]

It's not just Dale Sr that made the best of those hard times...in all aspects of life that happens in people's struggles... but unless you become famous your looked apon as a heal ...I admire your dad's accomplishments... people do what they have to do and try to give their children a better life

[@raysmith7335]

Love hearing these stories. I could sit for hours listening. Simply amazing!! Thanks for sharing

[@tonybrown737]

Love hearing those stories!!

[@kennethfuller8347]

I was a diehard fan of Dale Sr., and it's stories like this, a man from humble beginnings with the passion and determination to be the best, and did whatever he had to do to get there that made me love him ... all the man wanted to do was race. One of my best memories watching him race was at Charlotte ('86 or '87) .. him and Tim Richmond ran door to door, nose to tail, for 20 or 30 laps swapping the lead several times. Obviously his hard work, determination, and talent paid off. He was a hell of an advocate for the sport. I love your podcasts, keep 'em coming.

[@REVTrackStaff]

This show was one of the best, IMO. Right up there with Tony Jr. I am so happy some light gets shed on how the Earnhardt family came up from absolutely nothing.

[@BMAC-qu8tc]

In " DALE" the movie documentary, Dale is fishing, red shirt , talking about fearing NOT ever having a ride , losing his ride . I think that's what Mike is referring to when he talked about Dale not knowing anything else. I've watching that docu. Tons of times . Your mind is always as it was in you most significant emotional events in your life .

[@JKUOff-Road]

Always love hearing stories about Dale. Great podcast.

[@macknall]

🎉😮 😊😊

[@jeffdysert5549]

I so appreciate the stories that are shared by the guys and gals that built the sport we call NASCAR. It sounds like Big E was a bit of an outlaw but times were different and those guys did what ever they had to do to chase their dream. Dale Jr please continue to talk to the old timers and share the stories of the golden age of NASCAR. Those guys will always be my heroes. 3

[@ryanwalker1593]

Great interviews with Tony. Awesome stories. And let's be honest, Dale Earnhardt sounds like all of us in these situations. We were all young and fearless at one point. This guy became a legend off of these experiences. I wish he was still here to talk about it though. Thanks Jr. This podcast is a treasure.

[@tsomers01]

Love to hear stories about Dale.

[@ShawnCaldwell11]

I am a huge Wrestling and NASCAR fan. I could sit for hours listening to stories of the good old days!

[@tmcorey1]

I’ve been there, trying to juggle bills and money daily, (as opposed to weekly, bi-weekly or monthly). It’s not brasen, it’s desperation. It’s survival. NOTHING will motivate you to do things you don’t want to do like seeing your kids without medicine, heat or food. You tell yourself if I can just get through this moment, it will get better. Next thing you know, you’ve been doing it for years and your marriage eventually falls apart. It typically takes an opportunity to come along, someone to step in and give you a break, to get out of that cycle. And when that happens, the desperate man will almost always be very successful, but so scared of going back, never lets up or relaxes.

[@sherrymartin2486]

This made me cry 😢 so sad, but I completely understand..a man has a lot of pressure on him from the time he gets married all through the the rest of his life!!! Women don't have that same amount of pressure, people will come to the aid of a woman but not a Man 😢

[@MRosati5000]

Best stories ever! Love it.

[@gcrauwels941]

Gives you a new perspective of Sr. and how it molded him into what he was. This was great.

[@dacks14]

I think this is some insight into how Dale parented Jr. He really did everything dumb thing you can think of and didn't want that for Jr. But rather than talk about it and tell his story he was "firm" with his kids. It's interesting to remember that he was human like the rest of us. Thanks for the stories.

[@kevingraham3317]

Dale Earnhardt was truly a man amongst men a guy who made the American dream happen he was a hell of a race car driver but also more importantly one hell of a man RIP intimidator I’ll never forget all the memories of watching you win when you won Daytona I was so happy for you. It was like watching a kid on Christmas morning and man I cried right after September 11 then you are country died then NASCAR died.

[@edwardhester2865]

Tony: “we fogged it”. Great interview

[@robfranke1]

The harder you had it. The more you appreciate what you have now! It's probably what made the Greatest Generation. My parents went thru th depression and were the same way..I learned the word No! If I wanted it I found a way. I'm sure that's what drove SR to success and why he was a hardass to Jr. Like I was to my sons..They are grown have great work ethics and out of my WALLET... my oldest told me he now understands why and is raising my grandson right...I think that's what's wrong nowadays..kids are spoiled..too easy to say yes. SR was my hero. I cried when I signed th car hauler wall. I think you've done your dad proud with what you've done Jr! Love th podcast !

[@rickarra1833]

The crazy stories about the younger Sr. may seem a little crazy now, but, everybody was doing the same thing. Fortunately, your crazy, was more just for fun. His crazy was for a dream. Great shows. I love all the fun stories

[@tnwhiskey68]

I'm glad he stayed committed because we got Junior out of the deal. Not many people get to experience the regular hometown life while also getting to experience elite athlete status, being on tv and living a wealthy life too. I k how you have helped a lot of people out and I'm proud of who you have become!

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Just makes me love senior even more. He was just a neat old guy that made it BIG!!!!

[@brianhavey]

I loved yesterday's show, it was the most insightful look into who Senior was and why he became the man he was.

[@bristolpistol7860]

It’s great to hear these stories man. We were certainly blessed to have grown up at the time we did in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Feels like a totally different world from those days now. And heck yes we all egged some cars and mashed some mail boxes Dale. And any young boy wanted a few road signs and traffic cones for his bedroom🤣. Keep up the good work folks, love listening to the guys from the good ole days of Winston Cup racing!

[@jimgillett1184]

Dale Sr was my hero and this was the best download yet! As for the cone story I am from Appalachia and grew up poor and took a cone off of the road when I was probably 16 and my ole man was pissed asf and was going to whip my ass for stealing lol. Like Dale Sr he was tough on us and I heard stories about him later that he was doing the same kinda crap when he was young. Lol great podcast keep it up Dale Jr you are the best thing to happen to Nascar since your daddy!❤

[@travishart600]

Dale Sr. The man the myth the legend. Heroes fade in time but legends live for ever

[@earleholt4380]

Amazing insight. TYSM for allowing us behind the curtain so to speak.

[@onionhead5780]

I could listen to these old time stories all day long.

[@richardflowers8073]

You just keep doing what you are doing. These stories are great!!! I deeply appreciate your openness about you and your dad!!!

[@rickmoyerjr2845]

Tony Furr! I could listen to this man, tell stories all day! I loved em. Thanks Dirty Mo for all these great guests!

[@georgecameron7788]

It’s a complete joy to hear these stories. And to this day , Jr, your dad is still entertaining me and my family. He was our hero. There ain’t no words to describe it. He knew what he wanted. He did what it took to get there. Built a empire that is a Dynasty. I understand more people also sacrificed It wasn’t just him. But buddy, all I can say is “ damn he was the best race car driver that ever touched a steering wheel”. If you doubt that , just look who we’re still talking about. Enough said I think.

[@UncleRandy73]

I lost my drivers license when I was 161/2 and didn’t decide to get them back until I was 47. Drove to work and up and down every backroad on my to the lake or the bar. Drove to Florida in 09 and met a bunch of my heroes at the Daytona 500 without a drivers license. I’ve had mine now for three years and quit drinking. The only dui I ever was accused of was thrown out of court because I was on a mule. I’m not bragging about being stupid and careless but I’ve always felt a kindred spirit with Dale. I turn 50 in a few days on the 29th of April. Happy birthday Dale 🎉

[@doorbash5680]

Tony Furr tells it the way it was call it what you want. But I think it was what had to be done at the time he was just a little smarter than other people. It still happens today so what happened 20 - 60 years ago is just amazing to hear now a days.👍👍

[@lucyhallis9814]

Interesting stories about your dad. In a lot of cases, you made due with what you had and sometimes you found ways to do so creatively.

[@dougstraining4999]

Racing changed when drivers quit having to race to put food on the table, Freddie Query and I had this conversation on an air plane several yrs ago. It was great to hear Tony Furr talk about his dad and mom I worked for Henry at the race track on 601after school, some of the best yrs of my life. Sundays after a big race weekend Henry would pick me up and to Badin lake we would go to fish, me Henry and Monk. Loved me some Henry & Yvonne.

[@steventweed3599]

Mike's insight on how The Intimidator was created is one of the most astute observations I've ever witnessed in NASCAR, if not just flat out #1.

[@edmundsmith7199]

It occurred to me that there were probably guys out there who scrimped, scrapped, sacrificed and fought for a niche in racing just like Dale Sr, but never got their program off the ground. They’re still out there. Raced the small dirt tracks their whole career, but nobody ever heard of them. Could have happened to Dale Sr very easily, absent a few breaks.

[@mntlblok]

My thoughts, precisely. What percentage of the success was talent, what percent percentage persistence, what percentage getting enough "breaks". Life is just weird. Google Henry Moseley. 😞

[@michaelriddle889]

Tony Furr 's stories blew my mind Jr. I had no idea your dad and i had so much in common except for the success part of life .😢

[@danielwooldridge7969]

Dale.jr is so damn relatable and the shadow he was under and pressure he had the dudes a legend in his own right

[@rickarra1833]

The stories from your dad's young years are hilarious. I grew up in the 70s as well. The stupid things we did, would definitely put us in jail today. It was definitely a different time.

[@54raceman]

In jail hell the stories I’ve heard from my grandparents they’d put you under the damn thing today

[@clarkvillers8995]

Interesting how you brought up the Great Depression and being a saver. Dale went through similar issues racing because of having to save equipment so he could race again the following weekend without having to invest extra money to compete. He carried that into his Cup career. He had some accidents that would tear his vehicle up, but he had many more situations that he knew at the last second how to avoid an accident to keep his equipment in racing condition and be competitive to the end of the race. Even when he had money to replace a car, he kept that mindset to not destroy his car. One of the additional things that made him such an awesome driver.

[@LivingCommonSense]

These guests and stories are absolutely great! Please continuing bringing in the "old guard" guests to tell their stories and experiences, before the legends were great. Bring them to the table while we have them and before their stories are lost forever.

[@jimb_28]

Love these stories , some great history being talked about, just imagine if they had a few hours to talk

[@trudyedwards5825]

Love you show...love all the different people you have on. I loved to see your dad race..I Use to go with my dad to the races..and he was my man..I know so.e hated him but for me as a kid an till he passed Sr. Was my man then you came along an I pulled for you till you retired an to this dad would love to see an meet you...I go anytime I hear you are going to be at Hickory Motor Speedway..keep up the awesome work on this show GOD BLESD...TAKE CARE

[@nealieanderson512]

He knew he needed to keep you from making his mistakes man. Thats what good parents do. The creativity gave the sport its spice.

[@libertarianman69]

Holy s*** I didn't know he worked at Great Dane I work for Great Dane in the Indianapolis body shop not the factory. We have a factory in the town I'm from in Brazil Indiana. I have been to the Great Dane in North Carolina to pick up a newer truck because I drove a truck for them to pick up damage trailers and deliver them once they are fixed. An old guy met me at the airport and I asked him what he does at Great Dane and he told me that he's a welder and that he had worked with Dale Earnhardt and I never believed the old fart. I am very stunned with my jaw open when you told us your dad worked at Great Dane. I'm so glad you told us that. 😁

[@rustysracing.]

What a Great man, those stories and ways are what it took.... to end up great. Im so happy the to hear new stories surfacing. Keeps his memories alive. The real deal aint always pretty. But what a great story. Ty DJ

[@stephendemellojr9049]

Love hearing things like this it's awesome it truly tells a story

[@terrybeasley7505]

I loved your dad, met him once at Charlotte. After his death I never watched another complete race. His struggle was real to race but he was a great guy and especially in his later life would do anything to help people. Probably because he knew where they were coming from.

[@pfflyer4973]

As a bit of a wayward teen, my brother in law ran dirt track in georgia during late '50s. Fast forward to around late '80s I guess, on fishing trip to outer banks. He met Dale Sr and they got to talking about racing dirt in georgia against Ralph Earnhardt back in the day. I heard that Dale Sr really enjoyed hearing about his own dad and racing history. I can only imagine it was the same joy Dale Jr has about history. Thanks Jr for sharing with all of us.

[@steveharvey1876]

Thanks for the stories! These stories have so much more flavor when you hear someone like Tony Furr tell them in person. Cheers!

[@oneworldonegoal17]

Holy Canoli this was an earful in a good way! Going to hear the whole thing now (caught the videos first) Glad you did the Earnhardt family event last week, carrying on the traditions and inventing new ones - Happy Easter everybody 🐰 M in Miami : )

[@MichaelBivens-j2k]

great show, just a real man he was. just like us.

[@bassinbob1965]

I love the Earnhardt family even though I never met any of them because I come from an abusive upbringing and watching Dale, from the beginning, kept me going and taught me to never give up and about respect and a bunch of other things. I looked at Dale as my own father that I just couldn’t be with because he was a racer. It’s funny how we are when we were kids. I sure do miss him and Dale Jr if you read this, you helped me also man. Getting through the loss of him was tough so I thank you

[@josephvalentjr7677]

Jr You are one of the Most open Humble Guy out there. Thanks. Jr and Everyone at Dirty Mo

[@seangoodman665]

Sr never forgot what it was like to be broke. It’s something that stays with you no matter how successful you become. It makes you who you are. It certainly did with him.

[@debrawardlaw4558]

seangoodman665 You are so right. You grow up poor, it does something to you and you never forget what it's like to not have much. That is why so many people were fans. They knew what he came from. Of course, then others the Intimidator persona. He took it and built on it. Met him twice and he didn't act like some of the other drivers I met. He acted like an ordinary person. Even called me "mam". Miss him so much.

[@roywerth5756]

I always enjoy the intricacies of the stories, and history of the Earnhardt's. The family friends and folks who knew and loved Dale Sr. and everything behind the scenes prior / post his tragic death. All these years later still very moved by this Man and American Legend. God Bless Dale Jr. , Kelley, and Kerry and the Crews Current and Past.

[@ridgerunnerperformance-jas5418]

Tony Furr was one of the best episodes I have ever seen. These old guys lived the life good and bad.

[@teresagoodwin7458]

Dale this podcast is PURE 24CARAT GOLD!!! BEST PODCAST EVER!!! I have always loved the stories behind the stories and your Dad knew he could drive a race car and WIN and he loved it because he excelled at it. I'm certain he was a great welder and mechanic and lot's of other things too but racing was his passion. And I firmly believe that he was tough on you because he didn't want you to make the same dumb/dangerous decisions he made!! He definitely wanted a better life for you and Kelly especially and his other kids but he saw HIMSELF IN YOU and THAT'S WHY HE WAS EXTRA HARD ON YOU!!! I'm also certain that he had regrets from some of his behaviors and shenanigans when he was younger but everything he went through, ultimately MADE HIM THE GREATEST RACE CAR DRIVER TO EVER RACE🏁🏆🏁 Petty may have the same number of championship's but he's not even a tenth of the man your precious Daddy is and was🙏 Your DAD COMMANDED RESPECT AND HE GOT IT EVEN THOSE HE PISSED OFF ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS!! WHEN HE WON DAYTONA, EVERY PERSON FROM EVERY TEAM WAS THERE CONGRATULATING THE INTIMIDATOR BECAUSE THEY WERE TRULY HAPPY HE FINALLY WON DAYTONA 🏁🏆🏁 NO OTHER RACE CAR DRIVER HAS EVER BEEN SHOWN THAT MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT, EVER 🏁🏆🏁 This just makes me love and respect your precious Dad even more!! Was ALWAYS AN EARNHARDT FAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!! SO HAPPY YOU'RE CARRYING ON THE FAMILY TRADITION !!💞🤗💞 WHILE YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RACE FULL TIME, YOU'RE DOING AMAZING THINGS AND I KNOW YOUR PRECIOUS DAD IS SMILING DOWN FROM HEAVEN, TELLING EVERYONE WITHIN EAR SHOT ,"THAT'S MY SON!" Keep these awesome podcasts going because they are PURE PRICELESS TREASURED BLESSINGS AND MEMORIES FOREVER 🙏🙏🙏💞🤗💞🙏🙏🙏

[@dee73]

That is exactly right

[@kennethdrew9970]

he wasn't really tough on Jr, he wasn't really around him until Jr was almost grown. Thank Jr's mother for making him what he is.

[@ItzMzJulez2U]

Man, this brought back memories. Lived it with my dad. Ridin in the ol’ Chevy pickup with no AC to the junk yard. Parents fussing over bills they couldn’t pay cause the race car needed tires. Mike is correct too, those times mold us into the adult we become. I vowed never to fuss over bills/money, and still can’t pass a junk yard without thinking back to those trips with dad. Which also made me the car girl I am today! 🏁❤️

[@54raceman]

Can’t count the amount of times growing up i heard that bill will still be there next week we gotta have these parts this week (not gonna lie that way of thinking never left me but as usual i always figure out a way to find the money to pay the bill or work it off the next week)

[@craigm.9070]

It can be cathartic as children to find out information about your mom and dad as young people, and the struggles they had - overcame some, went around others in their lives to carry them into adulthood. Many of these we never hear about until after they have passed on; me included. My mom and dad were children of the depression as well; you look back with now 60 year old eyes and values at their words, values, behaviors, approaches to money and finances and are in awe of what they accomplished in their lives with what resources they had available to them. I miss my mom and dad, just like Jr. misses his dad; had I known then what I know now I would have asked A LOT more questions about life. Thanks for your time guys - love the podcast!

[@judyturner3850]

GOD So so true

[@jamessimms415]

My late Father had his Father leave shortly after his birth & his Mother died not long after that. He was passed from relatives to relatives who didn’t want him. Eventually joined the Navy after Pearl Harbor, serving behind Japanese lines in China. Went to school on the GI Bill. Mom had it a little better but not by much.

[@mntlblok]

Reminds me that I pulled out a video camera and tripod and recorded an interview with my mother late in her life before the dementia set in. I need to dig that out and watch it. . .

[@kaleta036]

Really enjoyed these stories. Not sure if I’m proud or not but, very relatable 😅

[@philliplangley9302]

I love these old stories.

[@Wklambert]

LOL, I once took a flashing light off the top of a barricade once. I was probably 15 or so. It was three months before I figured out there was an on/off switch on the damn thing. But yeah, "Do as I say, not as I do" doesn't work anymore like it used to. We were rowdy as hell back then. If pops only knew... 🤣🤣

[@jamieday6602]

He sure did a great job with determination to turn it all around, he took care of Jr when he could!

[@christopherespinosa7319]

I sure do miss his father... I was 5 years old in 1978 when I first watched him in Nascar with my grandpa Leo. From that moment on I was hooked. I watched his father until his death in Feb. 2001. I later became a Jeff Gordon fan because I saw him with Dale at the track in the early 90's. My Honda Civic 2011 has Dale Earnhardt #3 decals and above my driver & passenger doors at decals of Dale's signature. Intimidator decal on my front windshield & a #3 decal on the back window with the year he was born & died.. & a 7XCHAMP license plate. I've had California Highway patrol pull me over to just ask me if I was a Dale Earnhardt fan & if I put on these decals or did the car come with them? No matter how many years he's been gone, my entire bedroom is Dale Earnhardt Sr. Memorabilia & cars. To me he will always be the greatest Driver simply because I watched him all my life & got to witness all his 7 championships spread out over 2 decades. I think he was gunning for his 8th Title when he died because his cars were fast & he was focused & proud to have Dale Jr by his side. We never know what could've been... Forever a Fan #3 INTIMIDATOR

[@brianmiller3227]

"Who doesn't need a traffic cone for their bedroom" 😂 Mine was a crosswalk sign.

[@Joe___R]

It is always nice to hear how your parents really were. It just let you understand them that much better, especially after they have passed, and can no longer tell you those stories. It is often difficult to truly know and understand your parents until you have lived a full life yourself. Even then, if they have passed before that time, you may never get the opportunity to. These stories from his close friends seem to be helping you with that. I am glad you are willing to share some of this with us.

[@jamesupton143]

Mike my grand parents were 10 and 12 years old in the great depression. They never threw any thing away that could be used. This mindset was passed down to their kids and into me.

[@Jim-op3kg]

Boy o’ Boy it was a different time and way of living back in those days Dale

[@pauljohnson7382]

Yep...CB'S have a PA switch - "Public Announcement"...Can only imagine how colorful Dale Sr's "Color Commentary" was...Legendary 👊!

[@susangolden4001]

My dad and his siblings as well as my mom's family grew up during the great depression. We as a new generation have no idea of what it took to survive day to day. You learn what love is or isn't enduring what it takes to try to keep the family alive. Not just getting by, but surviving. The guestion you ask yourself is what you wouldn't do for your family to survive. The enormous pressure your dad lived with providing for his family and trying to succeed in an industry that was insanely competitive speaks volumes of your dad's ruthless tenacity to survive and eventually succeed. So, don't judge to harshly, but try to walk a mile in his shoes and try to comprehend if you have the balls/tenacity and ruthlessness to do what he did out of his love for his family and career. J.Au-en

[@rustloversgarage]

Sr. IS the last of the greats. No one since has the grit to dedicate his whole existence to anything the way Dale did. The drivers we have now are and will continue to be soft and entitled. I would rather listen to stories about any of the old drivers, the Allisons, Trickle, Farmer, Gant, than watch a single interview from anyone today. I love what you guys are doing here and Jr.s dedication to keeping the old days in the current conversation!

[@leviedwards7809]

Dale was a peoples champion, beloved by any real race fans deservedly so for just being Dale Earnhardt. We’ve all done things we maybe wish we hadn’t but not one of us thinks of that when we’re DOING IT FOR DALE!! Keep up the great work Jr