Dale Jr. Download: Earnhardt's One-Armed Track Record

[@tonywalker8421]

Dr. Jerry Punch is a NASCAR treasure.

[@jackolson8775]

Dr Punch isn't just a NASCAR treasure, he's been in all forms of racing for a long, long time. Great man, for sure.

[@MRosati5000]

Dr Jerry and stories about senior is the heart of the sport.

[@rickyrudd28texacohavolinef2]

Great man & physician. Was a little sad when he reached retirement age.

[@williambillwaynerobertson930]

One of the greatest NASCAR should have hired him as a trauma physician

[@mlt3820]

Indeed and a National Treasure to be sure!

[@MD21037]

The ESPN broadcast team of Bob, Ned, Benny, Jerry, and John, were my favorite team of telecasters, ever. I dearly, miss those guys.

[@gem7107]

Dr. Jerry Punch is an ingrained part of NASCAR as any driver. Miss those days.

[@adamtereska8734]

Could not have said it better. I got ti chat with him a few times when I crewed for the late James Hylton in ARCA. Class act all the way.

[@easyenetwork2023]

He started out as a hobby stock racer I guess.

[@adamUDavies]

Dr Jerry Punch , Alan Beswick , Benny Parsons , Buddy Baker , Ned Jarrett and Barney Hall were the most amazing commentators that Nascar ever had.

[@DixietheGoat9]

Dont forget Bob Jenkins, Mike Joy and Ken Squier

[@DixietheGoat9]

Also Eli Gold

[@adamUDavies]

@@DixietheGoat9 Mike Joy 's time has come and gone , just like D Waltrip. He needs to join D Waltrip in retirement.

[@sammylacks4937]

These podcasts and the cool things I've learned are the best thing I have enjoyed since 01. Thanks to Jr.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

For future reference; it is "Buddy" Baker, as in, Elzie Wylie "Buddy" Baker, Junior.

[@stolnpckup]

The doc should be in the hall of fame.

[@NASCARFAN93100]

Dr. Jerry Punch is a true NASCAR Legend

[@cabobcarpenter8026]

Jerry Punch needs to be back on the broadcasts, more specifically, in the booth

[@DennyDeliversYT]

Awesome that you guys got Dr Jerry Punch on the show! Such a great person who had a major help on the sport

[@markstrock6999]

Love hearing these old Earnhardt stories. He sure was a special dude. Hard racer, badass, but a huge heart. He was genuinely a great guy

[@robholmes2129]

That Watkins Glen pole is the stuff of legends,I remember that like it was yesterday

[@johnriggle5336]

I have that race on an old vhs tape ,need to get switched on a dvd . that was a badass race .alot different than today's

[@JSchaffer214]

That wreck at Dega in 1996 happened right in front of me. It was the scariest thing I've ever seen at the track.

[@soyouknowme9582]

Dale and Dr. Punch were tight the memories are evident!

[@patrickchristie5261]

Listening to these story's means the world to me.Thanks everyone.

[@leebritt1434]

When Jerry was saying what Dale and Richard talked about I had cold chills all over...Damn I miss him so much 🏁

[@MCS_Tol84]

Dr. Jerry Punch is a treasure. Loved hearing him on the podcast. Miss seeing him on television.

[@GangsterBoogieInc]

As I was listening to this podcast today I was listening to the part when Jerry was there when Bobby Isaac died of a heart attack and how it changed his life. And I was thinking about Kurt Busch cursing Dr.Punch out one time at Homestead when his car broke and he was in a bad mood and how disrespectful that was. Dr.Jerry Punch has saved drivers lives and watched drivers die and has given us so much great racing coverage over the years and to be treated that way by Kurt Busch ticks me off to this day. Thank you Dr.Punch for so many great years of reporting and for your service to mankind as a doctor. We need more guys like this. And I'm sure we can all agree that the Dale Jr. Download is the best show on racing matters! Thanks Dale Jr. and crew for a great job!

[@KarenFields64]

Aww How I loved Jerry, Ned, Benny and Bob.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Dale Sr had a heart of gold especially to kids and Make a Wish Foundation, but what a lot of people don"t know he also had a deep respect and gratitude for those who served in the US Armed Forces......

[@daleirish6682]

I remember Dale setting the course record that day with the injuries. That man was amazing for sure

[@JJA1987]

Jerry must have Hundreds upon Hundreds of stories about Dale

[@Slinger43]

Doc has hundreds of stories on everyone from his era 😉

[@johnwillis12454]

Damn ! You need to have the Doc on some more !

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Hope you've listened to the full show. So many stories!

[@nikbier4197]

His voice 😳 , my brain 🧠 automatically inserts the soundtrack of stock cars whipping by when he talks

[@slwsnowman4038]

It just isn't the same if there isn't race cars roaring past.

[@TheJTTaylor000]

I know Dr. Punch and Dale Sr. were very close friends. My heart aches for him. I wish he would write a book of the stories he has. Not only about him and Dale. But all the ones I’m sure he has from his days in the sport.

[@scottmiller6167]

Drr.Jerry Punch is so dang good !! Bless Him ....

[@craigparrish3582]

People have no idea how good of a guy dale Sr was to kids . Even before fame.

[@jessejames2546]

My little brother and I have our picture with him, infield at Bristol, Dale sr has an arm around each of us, I may have been 12, brother 10, Jr was a year or two younger than me. Good guy, missed

[@bobblack6816]

So is Jr!! So much behind the scenes!! I have so much respect for Jr!

[@Intabih]

The Rusty story was the one that got me. My mouth was hanging open.

[@daleshowers2691]

Dr. Jerry is a Nascar treasure. I'm sure he has intimate knowledge of not only Dale Sr.'s struggles with injuries, but other drivers as well. Thanks Dr. Jerry for sharing a little bit about Dale. I can't (and I don't think anyone else can either) put my finger on why the racing just has not been the same since his death. There has been glimmers of good racing here and there, but it's just not the same. They can keep changing the cars, the drivers, the tracks, but it just isn't the same. I'm still a fan and always will be. Still watch every week, hoping for some on track energy like it used to be. Thanks Dale and Dr. Jerry for bringing this to us.

[@georgetincher7859]

I've concluded that it is the personalities (or lack thereof) more than any other single factor that makes current day NASCAR less interesting. While I don't like the playoffs/point system, stage racing, the visual aspect of the modern cars and a whole bunch of other things, there just aren't any interesting or unique drivers anymore. It seems like they are all the same. What became of the good old boys, the guys who grew up on farms or worked blue collar jobs? All the drivers are too polished these days, too manufactured. They almost seem robotic, as if they are nothing more than a spokesperson for their sponsors. I want to see more guys that are a bit rough around the edges, guys that aren't so polished, guys who don't have such a squeaky clean image. Guys like Dale Earnhardt Sr., Sterling Marlin or Bill Elliott were interesting and compelling because they were REAL and unique. What you saw with them was what you got. They didn't come across as trained public speakers with marketing degrees. They were just race car drivers, and damn good ones I might add! I could sit and listen to guys like Earnhardt, Marlin or even Mark Martin tell stories all day long. But the current generation of drivers can't hold my attention for 5 minutes. They just seem bland, boring, and uninteresting in comparison, and far too much alike. Where is the variety? I don't mind having some west coast or big city boys around. But we could use some tobacco chewing southern boys that talk with a drawl too. But we don't see drivers like that anymore because they aren't "marketable".

[@tripledotter9520]

Wow. The Dr.Jerry Punch is one from the vault.........good job

[@ladyh4727]

I just watched the episode on TV. I could have listened for hours.

[@matthewhicks1725]

Dr. Jerry Punch IS NASCAR!! I Miss his voice on Raceday!

[@jamesjr31]

I grew up on Dick Berggren and dr Jerry Punch. NASCAR hasn’t been the same without these guys. Could listen to him all day.

[@michaelsorrentino7409]

Dr. Jerry is getting chocked up over these stories!!

[@3sons66]

I could sit here and listen to Dr. Jerry Punch's stories all day long. What this man has seen and has personally done for the sport is no less than amazing. What a class act all the way.

[@larrywt656]

I watched the NBC show and was VERY impressed with this interview. I always knew that Dr. Punch was a legend, but I really had NO IDEA how much he has actually done for the sport!!

[@tkfaf15]

I listened to the whole interview & that was one of the best interviews I've ever heard. Having been in the medical field for about 30 years now, although never anywhere near the level Dr Punch achieved, I totally understand flipping the switch from what you're doing to being hyper focused on the patient in front of you. I had one situation in all those years where I took one look at the person & KNEW they were going to pass out in the next 1-2 seconds. I totally dropped what I had been doing, caught the person to keep them from slamming their head into the desk & the training kicked in. Afterwards, I just picked up what I had been working on & everyone looked at me like I had a third head. What seemed 2nd nature to me seemed to amaze those around me. When Dr Punch described the situation with Rusty, I felt like I could understand a little bit what must have been going through his mind. What an amazing man and Jr is right - Dr Punch has had a HUGE impact on Nascar.

[@hopeless__-ut6tg]

Man, if you guys can get Allen Bestwick to come on the show, that would be epic. One of the best voices of NASCAR that is missed so much!

[@darthkso3745]

UH OH TROUBLE ELLIOT SADLER ONCE AND A HALF AND ON HIS ROOF!

[@easyenetwork2023]

And Mike Joy.

[@hopeless__-ut6tg]

@@darthkso3745 "BUT IS GONNA BE DALE EARNHARDT JR., USING LESSONS LEARNED FROM HIS FATHER.." timeless calls!

[@hopeless__-ut6tg]

@@easyenetwork2023 especially Mike Joy! He goes back about half a century or more!

[@kevineakman8586]

And Dave Despain.😎

[@jasonwoodward3697]

First lol, that shows you how tough Dale Sr was. I remember rooting for Sr. when I was 10. Keep these memories alive. Thank you for sharing these stories with us !!!

[@rjkeenan8955]

Dr Jerry Punch your the best there ever was......the best there ever is. I could listen to you talk about any subject.

[@timmcgee7974]

Damn the stories u hear on this is amazing damn I get emotional listening to them

[@anjaandmichael]

I have the utmost respect for Dr. Jerry Punch. I remember seeing him in Atlanta, I was standing in Carl Edwards trailer with friends and he walked up and talked to me as if he'd known me his whole life. Just as plain in person as you see on TV. Good dude and have always respected what he says. I could sit and listen to this all day. Great interview!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

The man, the myth, the legend! Intestinal fortitude, guts, grit, even just plain old stubbornness, call it what you want, Dale Earnhardt Sr had it in spades! Wrangler hit the nail square on the head back in the day when they called him "One Tough Customer!

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

I miss Jerry Punch. Him and Allen Bestwick were the only good part of ESPN covering NASCAR

[@darthkso3745]

Them BP and Wally D

[@bclautz]

The second time around

[@MeettheCreatives]

@@darthkso3745 glory days!!

[@easyenetwork2023]

And Bob Jenkins.

[@TheLocalLt]

@@darthkso3745 I think the commenter meant in 2007, when espn ruined the coverage in various other ways

[@KSCFIRE]

Another great episode. A definite person to have back. Dr. Jerry Punch should be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, for all of his contributions to the sport. Dale, I love the to hear all the unheard history that comes out on your show. Thank you.

[@douglashayes3167]

Best Podcast in the World.... no close second.... Jr.... This is your calling

[@markcraig3702]

Dr Jerry has always been one of my favorite Personalities, He is a National Treasure.

[@FloridaManRacer]

Jerry's ability to bring in the medical aspect to the commentary crew was the single most unique thing NASCAR ever had broadcast wise. His knowledge wasn't just about the cars. He could explain and rationalize injuries to drivers in a way that helped a LOT of people process some very horrible moments. His ability to translate the medical aspect to the race fan was a hidden gem because that was an era where the danger was VERY real still (yes it still is, but even more so pre 2001) and as a kid I had a huge level of trust in the fact that Jerry did such an amazing job of Explaining the normal racing stuff (pit stops, the Quaker State Track Facts segment etc) but also in the fact that he literally saved Rusty Wallace's life and aided MANY an injured crew member. He was one of the biggest assets NASCAR ever had who had nothing to do with the actual competition.

[@collinblack8474]

Dale jr, your father was hard as nails, but had a heart of gold. I love these behind the scenes stories. Keep the stories coming. One happy Aussie here.🇦🇺🇺🇸👍✌️

[@scottstewart3586]

By far the best guest ever! His story needs to be told! The guy is amazing and we could listen to him for hours! So much life lived and greatest stories!!!

[@chrispollock7507]

Dr Jerry Punch one of the warm voices of NASCAR. Really miss him on NASCAR Broadcast. I Met him at California speedway in the late 90s as he was coming out of the media boot just one of the nicest guys you could meet.

[@restandrefit122]

One of my favorites, could listen to his stories all day.

[@JorbyTinky]

I can't decide if Doc or DW is my favorite guest, such amazing stories

[@gregkihm5168]

Doc Jerry Punch... No decision to be made!!

[@JasonNation72]

Dale finished sixth in that Watkins Glen race. I know Jr said second but still, considering how hurt he was, that's still impressive.

[@jimhigbee2672]

I’m old enough to remember those races. I get choked up hearing Dr.Jerry tell the details and full story of the bits and pieces I knew. Yes, Dr. Jerry and Dale Jr preservation of our sports history is the treasure.

[@daviclar867]

It literally took death to keep Dale from racing. All the herrendous wrecks he survived and broken bones and other injurys and nothing scared him or made him slow down in speed. Him getting emotional at Indy was because he wanted to compete so bad to win that race again but couldn't.

[@adamtereska8734]

I was never a fan of Dale Sr., but I respected him in his ability to wheel a racecar and how he was off the track. That said, I'll also say that Dale Earnhardt Sr. carried his balls in a wheelbarrow, they were so big. You summed it up perfectly. It took death to get him out of a racecar.

[@daviclar867]

@@adamtereska8734 very well said yourself!

[@johnriggle5336]

He stayed up night before watching Clint Eastwood movies cause he was tuff .I could bet one was outlaw josey wales !

[@terryfuller310]

You said that rite! Dale Earnhardt sr was the outlaw josie whales of his era. My favorite movie and my favorite driver of all time. Dale & clint BOTH THE Goats🐐 in what they did.

[@terrilane2140]

Please have him back to share that whole other story of things Ralph said!

[@markbimson3442]

Dale, thank you for your pod cast. Dr. Punch is someone who may never have had the moment the Cup spot light. You bring so many wonderful individuals to the spot light and do such a great job of interviewing them. Thank you and keep showing us people we would see on the broadcast, but never get to know how the effected the sport and drivers.

[@5124ever]

Dr. Punch is the best, sure do miss him.

[@mroptical1982]

Hello Dale and Mike and Dr Jerry Punch I always enjoyed listening and watching Dr Punch when he was being the Nascar broadcasts. Wishing everyone there well Take Care Guys

[@moone50]

The entire team at Dirty Mo is absolutely killing it with the content! Strong Work Folks! Strong Work Indeed!......Wishing all of you continued Success!

[@robd3747]

I was at the Brickyard for that race. Huge Dale fan so it was hard to watch him get out of the car but with those injuries it was a miracle he even got in the dang thing. Incredible memories.

[@benjaminrizzo6573]

I'm speechless.....that was the best interview I've ever seen in my life!

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Go listen to the full podcast!!

[@epdk9sn]

I’ve now watched this video, the TV show and listened to the whole podcast. Best guest to date! Thanks for bringing Dr Punch on!

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daxvolfan]

Doc is just pure class. He does a weekly spot on a local talk radio show and he's awesome taking calls, talking to fans of racing and football. Just a class guy.

[@Hamlet-wp2ri]

Watched the episode earlier today, Dr. Jerry Punch had some amazing stories. 🙏

[@johnnydobbs1736]

Dr punch is the greatest I love his candor and professionalism added with his incredible storytelling skills absolutely amazing can't get enough of this

[@DC322]

DYK: Dr. Punch did save a driver's life after a horrific wreck at AMS during an ARCA race.

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Saved Rusty Wallace’s life too. Oh yea... Dale had a part in it too... up on the hood pulling the windshield off and holding Rusty’s head up. He had choked on something during a wreck in qualifying

[@tacoenvy]

He talked about that on the full episode.

[@justlucky8254]

Yep. That's the one where he had to lie about the driver being stable in order to get the medivac to come thru. I think it was included in part of this interview with Dale Jr.

[@dirkdigler9336]

Thank you I have been asking for Dr. Jerry Punch interview for a while. I love the story about Dale getting Jerry home for birth of his child on Dales private jet.

[@bradklingensmith]

Can you imagine the stories and things Dr Jerry knows and will never tell.

[@rong.769]

Dale I sure do apricate all these story's

[@leenorthcutt8421]

Love this Man, I'm so happy to see him again!

[@lucianaustin5036]

What an incredible interview. We need more people like Doc!

[@MarlHellbringer]

Dale was tougher then nails. Even Chuck Norris is afraid of him.

[@Zues120]

My first introduction to Jerry Punch was a super nintendo racing game where he announced himself introducing you to the game and damn its always a great thing. Always enjoyed Dr Punch. I think there is a timelessness with him, these stories, if that was the modern day and age they would hear about it! I feel he had an absolute respect with the drivers because he would give them great advice and help them but not control them

[@donaldduncan4755]

There's no ore like Sr. an Dr. Punch great show

[@BeazleyStudios]

So glad to see this. Jerry Punch was always one of my favorites behind the microphone. I loved playing ESPN Speedworld on the Super Nintendo because Dr. Jerry Punch was featured in it.

[@PVC-ic7jp]

Have a whole mew respect for Doc. Have always been a fan & enjoyed his work but man this is amazing

[@toddbowser9415]

My absolute favorite Dale moment!

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Dr. Jerry Punch is a legend! Great stores! Thanks for a great pod cast boys!

[@tylersanders6018]

Dr. Jerry Punch, you are one of many who I'd love to meet someday.

[@KonwTheTrut]

That broken collar bone story was really cool to hear again. I was on Andrettis team in '96 and saw the talladega crash from our pit box. Side note: I also remember the ricky craven crash that year at talledega. It was insane being at Watkins Glen when Sr. broke that track record. I knew he was hurt but I didn't remember the extent of it until now.

[@ravenheaven2425]

That's a side of Dale I never knew about. Got me welled up tears hearing that story.

[@joshhefner8179]

Doc doesn't age looks the same from when i was a kid watching him the late 80s

[@drofnoise555]

weird, huh?

[@josephgabello3214]

His old rival Geoff Bodine won that race and forever changed the way NASCAR teams approach road course pit strategy.

[@Slinger43]

You are right about Bodine winning & changing road-course strategy, but "Rival" 😂 More like Dale's personal whipping boy! Wasn't a Bodine fan, nor a Dale Sr fan, but even I felt sorry for Geoff when it came to his dust-ups with Ol' Iron-head 😆

[@tacoenvy]

This was such an amazing episode. Jerry is so awesome!

[@jdgeibe]

What a story 😳👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@htalbott1899]

Damn just watched the jerry punch, what a show the best yet, your dad was my hero and the dr told some great storys

[@tipperytom]

Dr Punch is definitely a gift from God.

[@christopherweise438]

Bob Jenkins, Ned Jarrett, Benny Parsons, John Kernan, and Dr. Jerry Punch. That for me was the best NASCAR broadcast team.

[@jameskim62]

DR. PUNCH, YOU ARE GREAT GUY and MUCH MUCH MORE !!!!!!!!!!!...............>>>>>>>>>

[@bryancaddy561]

I have the "Hurt so good" t-shirt, worn out but still in a drawer.

[@-BigMike-]

Hahaha! Same here. White shirt with Dale's autograph right under the hurt so good part. I cut the sleeves off about 15 years ago. But after he died, I knew I would keep it forever.

[@raulcarrillo2226]

Always wanted that shirt but it was sold out!..

[@Nickearl1]

That voice is one of my favorites ever

[@daehtop8889]

Need to get Bob Jenkins in the studio

[@adamUDavies]

I think it might be too late. He's battling illness now , didn't sound good for him. 🙏

[@derekstutz2024]

@@adamUDavies Brain cancer from what I heard!!

[@markbrown9838]

Wish Dr. Jerry Punch would write a book on all of his experiences in NASCAR.

[@SliderRacingTx]

Man that Make-A-Wish story with Dale...Im not crying, you are crying...

[@ecldinc]

Absolute LEGEND

[@easyenetwork2023]

I am surprised Teresa allowed Jerry Punch to talk about Dale this candidly.😂

[@ryanburkett3227]

I almost thumbs up this video without watching. Great stuff.

[@MeettheCreatives]

ICON LIVING. PERIOD.

[@craigparrish3582]

Remember that . Sr. Hated so bad to get out of car at indy. Dale loved racing so much.

[@DixietheGoat9]

Really he would had gone as long as he could had he survived

[@JBeck-kd3sb]

I’ve never met him but, you can just tell he’s a great man.