Dale Jr. & Tony Eury Sr. Reflect on DEI’s Peak Years Together

[@ShaneMartin-v2s]

Dale never stop reflecting on the past , memories are all we have & we love hearing about them .

[@Carlos-r5n2b]

I've heard the worst form of conversation is" remember" "when". But as bad as Nascar has got JMO the memories and 25 year old race replays are much more entertaining. Rich kids with big money? I haven't watched a race since the first Bristol dirt race 2018? terrible idea JMO. It's like bubba Wallace is different. Not for the reason you'd think. His father is a multi millionaire not a billionaire. I listened to races on the radio and recorded ones on wide world of sports. Watched first flag to flag 1979 age 11 and never missed one till 2018 if I wasn't around a tv always had radio. The knockoffs Lugs The LA clash I never watched? Idk just fell out of love. Dale jr is my only news. Or I'll read results on Wed or Fri when I remember. The cars do look more stock with low profile tires, but who drives a car with knockoffs? And a Toyota Camry is fwd. Ive lost 7 short tracks all an hr or less away in 15 years. 6 are golf courses with memberships only the wealthy can afford. All were packed every race. The Rich hate seeing blue collar people have a good time .

[@billbunting769]

Absolutely love hearing about the amazing partnership between the team!!

[@kjprodouctions9050]

​@Carlos-r5n2b the first Bristol dirt race was in 2021

[@Carlos-r5n2b]

@@kjprodouctions9050 yeah I thought it was 2018 . I thought they had a dirt race in early 90s too but it was 2000. Now that time was pretty cool. They ran the Sprint cars wasn't dusty like 2021

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@Aaron25thinfantry]

First the Bud 8 and now Tony Sr!!! Awesome week for us Earnhardt fans.

[@RodimusPrime]

The DEI years were some of my favorite in decades of being a fan.

[@orion848]

That 2004 season was incredible. Thank you for bringing back the Bud 8. I had a tough time watching NASCAR for a few years when that car left the track.

[@Rob_Moilanen]

I'm thinking, if Jr. wants Sr. to come back to work on that car, and I know he does, why don't he just open his mouth and ask him ? I mean Jr. has the keys to his own shop, he just needs to make Sr. a set of keys and turn him loose. That's all that needs to happen, FFS he is the only Dale Earnhardt still alive walking the earth, he needs to act like it. If he believes that Hailey Deegan was done wrong, put her ass in one of his cars and see what she can do with it. He owns his own shop, he needs to stop hem hawing around and run it like his dad ran DEI. For that matter DEI is still sitting there like somebody just forgot about it, and Theresa just shut the lights off and never went back. That 8 car belongs at the DEI shop it needs parked over by the 3 car in the front lobby. It just needs somebody to turn the lights on and go to work. I mean Taylor isn't her mom, but she is still an Earnhardt, and maybe she needs to take over and run that shop, and Kelly needs to stay put at JR MOTORSPORTS. The phones still work don't they? Taylor can call Kelly if she needs her help.

[@jeffreyroth7517]

I am blessed to have worked for and with Pops. He was tough and didn't play any junk, but He was fair, and you could tell he cared about his people. I appreciate every conversation and interaction we had. Thanks Pops!

[@MrGibble64]

Dale jrs honesty is . . wow . Such an awesome kid . . talks like this are the reason he was and is the most popular driver ever in Nascar . . His and Kellys decentcy is so apparent . . DJ s skills are not just on the track . . this clip is proof . Love tony sr too . . old school awesome . . wadda guy . .

[@jeremyfisher8782]

He is 50 ... pretty sure he hasn't been a kid in a longtime.

[@CSDonohue11]

@@jeremyfisher8782 Ok genius

[@timchilders3535]

​@@CSDonohue11Surely you can admit, that referring to a 50 year old guy as an "awesome kid", is a little strange.

[@CSDonohue11]

@@timchilders3535 lol Naw , not to a 75yo Man that’s been watching him since a kid Still that kid to Him in so many ways Jr.

[@timchilders3535]

@CSDonohue11 He's 50 years old. That isn't a kid.

[@tylerdilley9872]

These conversations are what I love hearing as a long time Jr. fan. Loved the conversation with Eury Jr. last year and this one with Sr. definitely didn't disappoint. What those two guys did for Jr's career will never be truly understood. Love these. Thanks Jr for sharing

[@brycebarnhart2607]

Feels like hanging out with an ole buddy. I just love hearing Jr. just talking about racing. Would enjoy seeing him back in a race car.

[@mountainmandale1587]

I got to see him at Bristol in September! He was certainly the crowd favorite!

[@timchilders3535]

@@brycebarnhart2607 You can watch him in a Late Model. He ran the SC 400 a few weeks back, with a beautiful red Budweiser #8 car, and ran really well, until bad luck struck.

[@barryreid8877]

One of your best interviews yet Dale Jr

[@ronaldlewis6612]

Can't help being touched by Dale's sincerity with those from his past who help lead him to be who he has become. He always gives credit to those involved in positive ways and is very willing to express his shortcomings. This is why he is so popular.

[@stevenkent8529]

I barely know how to put gas in my car. I’ve never been to a race. But, I never miss a Dale Jr download. Dale’s honesty, interest in other people’s talents and ideas, and reverence for the greats in the sport is awesome to hear!

[@jasonfields2798]

I love hearing stories from Pops

[@laurieerickson7205]

The story about Rusty’s #2 car tires when y’all had no more at the caution w 8 laps to go 🤣😂😂😂🤣!!! Benny Parsons talking about limiting tires, damn this takes me back. Thank you Tony Sr for telling us some of your stories today, we appreciate you!

[@kingdavidc88]

I remember being at Talladega for the last time Jr ran the Budweiser #8 and thinking “man nothing will ever be the same.” Thanks for bringing it back!

[@daverenfroe3645]

Once again.......this show connects dots and educates me on memories that I have of past racing and specific races. Man just a great show!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!

[@teresagoodwin7458]

I'm so thankful that Dale brings in people who worked with his Dad and/or was friends with his Dad and he gets to learn things that he didn't pay as close attention to and it helps him fill the void of losing his Dad as a fairly young man himself and remembering stories he either didn't know or he was part of the story and wanted the other people involved sides of the stories of how they remembered them. It's a great thing Dale is doing and he also heals from the trauma of losing his Dad. Plus I'm sure the concussions may have clouded his memory some and this helps him tremendously. Either way , these stories are truly PRECIOUS PRICELESS TREASURED BLESSINGS AND MEMORIES FOREVER AND THEY NEED TO BE TOLD AND HEARD ESPECIALLY BY SOME OF THE YOUNG DRIVER'S THAT DON'T KNOW HOW HARD IT WAS TO RACE BACK WHEN RALPH WAS RACING IN THE 50'S WHICH IS WHEN I MET HIM AT THE OLD COLUMBIA SPEEDWAY IN CAYCE SOUTH CAROLINA EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!!! ANYONE WHO WAS THE BEGINNERS IN NASCAR RACED AT THIS HISTORIC TRACK AND I MET EVERY DRIVER BECAUSE WE PARKED IN THE INFIELD AND WE WERE PARKED NEAR RALPH NUMEROUS TIMES ALONG WITH OTHER GREATS TINY LUND, LEE PETTY AND BUCK BAKER, CALE YARBROUGH, BOBBY AND DONNIE ALLISON, FIREBALL ROBERTS, HASKELL WILLINGHAM, SAM ARD, SAM SOMERS, BOBBY ISAAC, BUDDY BAKER, RICHARD PETTY, DAVID PEARSON AND SO MANY OTHERS. IT WAS AWESOME AND THE BEST SPORT ON THE PLANET 🏁🏆🏁 WE ALSO WENT TO DARLINGTON TWICE EVERY YEAR AND BACK THEN IN THE INFIELD YOU HAD EASY ACCESS TO ALL THE DRIVER'S AND CREW MEMBERS. NOT LIKE NOW, where you have to have connections to get near pit road and forget about meeting all the driver's!!! Not there's any driver I really want to meet except DaleJr. and Amy and Kelley 🏁🏆🏁

[@pjh1776]

I could listen to the revival of these stories forever. I love seeing the connection with people who shape your growth in life and profession. For us on this end, you, your dad, and the Eurys were our heroes. We watched yall in amazement for so long. To see your heroes reflect back is just amazing. We miss those days, too, not just for the nostalgia what you guys did but for the times yall represented.

[@BrianTaylor-v6q]

Compared to the other teams back then, they did so much more, with so much less. Just brilliant people!

[@158shm]

Your Memories of all these interviews are unbelievable, your saving memories that are so important to all of us fans that never were able to get to involved roll on Man ❤️🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@IrvingForPresident]

I think what gets me the most about Dale Jr is what a genuinely good person he is. He just seems like such a good guy

[@dylanlilley1491]

Exactly what I was thinking this whole episode, he could of turned out to be a spoiled punk cause of his daddy’s name but, he did the exact opposite, and to see how much he loves reminiscing on his past is so relatable man.

[@davidwilliams4387]

I drove by DEI the other day and it definitely made me feel sad seeing that place all closed and locked up. It is such a beautiful facility to be sitting there with nothing going on. It used to be bustling and alive as the epicenter of one of NASCAR's growing powerhouse teams of the sport. It was an incredible time to be a race fan when these men, Dale Sr and others were in that place working trying to become the best. I love hearing these old stories and keeping those great memories alive!

[@dylanlilley1491]

Only if Teresa would get off her high horse, shits ridiculous that his own kids can’t even go see his stuff in the deer head shop, there’s an episode talking about how Kelly and jrs military school uniforms are in a closet in that deer head shop and they can’t get them out because once again Teresa has to keep everything to herself, we all know damn wells that’s not what Sr would of wanted, it’s just a sad story all the way around

[@landstormer4884]

Dale Jr. I am so glad you can think back to the past and appreciate the tough relationship times within your family and you can admit that you weren’t doing the right thing at times. Sometimes we just want the good or easy times to carry us when in reality it’s the times that challenge us as people that end up mattering just as much as the good times.

[@edwardhester2865]

Another one out of the park , maybe the best interview yet , senior always , always mentioned Tony Eury sr. When he had a chance , always , “he fogged it “

[@chrissnaproll26]

Thanks Dale and Tony, was riveted to every word, I am an old sucker and can relate to those times, what a time to be alive.

[@BrianTaylor-v6q]

Yes indeed.

[@montecarloss305]

We appreciate these reflections! It seems to be one of the primary ways that the stories of the past can be expressed, catalogued, and remembered for the future.

[@darrellstark8566]

Thank you!!Dale jr and Tony sr

[@Bigfella59]

WOW. Incredible. I'm mostly impressed by your comments and the way you opened up. Pop's was way more open than I thought he'd be too.

[@collinjamesguitar]

Glad Jr realizes that the most action the channel is going to ever get is always going to be DEI people and stories. What an iconic time. Any of us who loved them were and are STILL heavily invested in that damn company. Love this!

[@inVAINwetrust]

This episode gonna run up 7 figures quickly

[@Carlos-r5n2b]

Yeah more interesting than any cup race this year i guess? I personally haven't watched one.

[@errolg88]

Jr. I just love how you are able to articulate and share your feelings. Guys like Sr. And your father are a different generation, few words. I'm 64 and enjoyed this show a whole lot.

[@BrianTaylor-v6q]

The older generations implied more. Today, you have to verbalize so much more. They were tougher on us too. A look said volumes.

[@alrad5686]

Great show, I really enjoy the old timers talking about the glory days of racing. Thanks for sharing these great memories.

[@oneted8]

Great show, i love it when the Eurys are on and yall talk about the past. I could listen to yall all day long

[@joewarner2064]

Another awesome show, damn! Maybe the best yet... The stories about the work done to the bodies and engines that the 8-car had in the early 2000's is incredible. No wonder why they were so dominate. Just awesome! Thank you!

[@kenmahon711]

I love hearing these behind the scenes stories. They are so interesting. Thank you for being so open with all of them. It allows fans to feel like we know you personally. I'd love to see you and Tony Sr and Jr working together again

[@pamelamaloy9778]

Wow some Gr8 stories DaleJr,alot of Gr8 memories please don't ever stop wondering about the history of our sport you are a true ambassador,and I appreciate everything you do I've learned a lot from you,Thank y'all for bringing back the #8,can't wait to see it at Florence,Tony Sr looks very healthy ❣️🥰

[@douglaspell3764]

I love this! It was Great! Thanks, Pops, for coming in and talking to us all! I love listening to the Eurys; what talents! It's good to know, Jr., that you could have been a Champion had things been just a little different! At least you and they know it could have been!

[@jefesman]

I so enjoy listening to Eury Sr. Thanks!

[@chrisschemmer1978]

Such a great interview! The respect, love, and camaraderie between y’all is so freaking good!

[@HST19874]

I love it when you guys get people like pops to talk about the old DEI days!

[@Carlos-r5n2b]

Oh yeah name one cup race this year more interesting... I sure can't 🤷

[@Blackswan19874]

How I wish the garage had more Tony Eury’s ! This was a great interview,Tony seemed willing to be very open about all you asked him ! He and Tony Jr. would still clean the competitions clocks !

[@daleoplinger3577]

This episode along with so many are awesome and touching.

[@kaitlynjones2697]

I loved hearing about the superspeedway builds, they always said it was the DEI motors but I always remembered those cars flew through the corners! I remember in 04 Jamie Mac was talking about how the cars were driving and everyone was really tight and only Micky and Dale Jr were loose! Some of the best memory's I have as a kid were watching Dale Jr run Daytona and Talladega!

[@Grandpadew]

What a most enjoyable time spend listening to you and Tony Sr.....Thank you for giving us an insight into a side of our sport that few will ever know or experience.

[@keithwicks6828]

Thank you for all the great family/Racing stories.

[@mikesowers]

Great job Jr! Your Dad knew Tony Sr would take care of you and that is why he put you together. So good together too! 🏁

[@duanequam7709]

Your interviews are just the best. Thanks for the memories Dale!!

[@joshvanblarcom4728]

You cannot beat the Eury’s! Absolute class act men and I cannot get enough of everything they have to say, and all the knowledge that they share!

[@HighGearAutomotive]

When Sr. Talks about the car not slowing down in the corner at Daytona is exactly what Larry Mac talked about with the 500 winning car in 98.

[@fatpatlives1998]

Exactly said they built that 98 winner in the fall of 97 in the wind tunnel.

[@CSDonohue11]

You are Tha Man, Dale Jr. Great ep Showing The World Your appreciation for Tony and in general Congratulations on another Xfinity Championship 🏆 🏁

[@shannon3n8]

Once your uncle, ALWAYS your uncle. It's like steps, halfs, divorced, widoweds, deaths-and-remarrieds, never-marrieds-but-always-togethers... family is what we define it. Nice to see Pops again! ❤✌🌮

[@777HPNEXTGEN]

One of the best crew chiefs ever

[@racegrubb2152]

Way an amazing episode. Could listen to this all day

[@ryanmfussner]

Time flew by listening to this

[@tommyking-gl5xb]

Thank you sir, and your staff and Mr Tony Sir , can't wait for the next show, thank you.

[@tonyhorsman1154]

Wow. Best show yet! These flashback episodes are amazing.

[@keithhatfield2119]

EXCELLENT PODCAST JR. ONE OF YOUR BEST YET...AND I'VE SEEN A LOT OF THEM!!! TONY SR. ROCKS.

[@craigparrish3582]

Never gets old hearing these stories. If only could have stray together. A little longer . At least one cup championship.

[@BrianTaylor-v6q]

Would've LOVED to see that. If they'd won a championship, maybe DEI would still be here.

[@derbf1]

Great show Dale thanks for getting Tony Sr on and hopefully he will be back to share more cool stores about you and your Dad.

[@nickcarroll9982]

October 6th 2002....my 12th birthday my dad took me to my first Talladega race. *The last caution free race *3rd Dega win in a row *No Bull 5 Winner *dad's a Tony Stewart fan he finished 2nd and took the points lead for good that year I finally got the raced version die cast of that car earlier this year That's my favorite Bud 8 memory

[@nickcarroll9982]

Man I wanna come on the show so bad I could talk racing all day past and present that would be so cool and so much fun

[@MrWrestling2]

1:06:00 During this era I watched the in-car telemetry like a hawk. Michael and Dale were constantly running off the throttle while the rest of the field was full throttle the entire race. The cars in restrictor plates were absolutely head and shoulders above the competition.

[@davidcampfield7934]

Been waiting on this one for awhile

[@miriam23774]

Great video. Love hearing Tony Sr. Story’s. I love how close he was to Dale Sr. 🇺🇸🏁

[@The_DiamondDave88]

Dale, This is just plain Damn AWESOME. LOVE THESE FAMILY CONVERSATIONS .AMAZING 💯💯💯💥💥💥💥👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@Blacktooth_iRacing]

Awesome ep. Thanks Dale and Dirty mo team! 🙏🏼

[@jameswarwick3661]

Could listen to these podcasts for days, great work guys

[@shullln]

I was at the 2000 Winston and was listening to Dale Jr's radio at the end of that race. Here's what I remember that backs up a few things Dale said during the interview. I remember him telling Tony Sr that the right front was "Bouncing like a basketball in turn 3. I mean a full on basketball bounce". I also remember after he passed DJ him cuing the radio and saying, "Hell YES!!!" Almost 25 years ago, and I remember it like it was yesterday. In fact other than a pit road incident at Bristol with another driver ("jerk his @$$ outta there boys"), it's the only distinct radio conversation I ever remember in all my years of going to the races.

[@TracksideViews]

This needs to be a multi part mini series

[@Redwood-vi8ho]

Really miss the Busch AC DELCO #3 love those days and the Bud 8, saw U win at the fall Busch Richmond race in 99 still have the Ticket stub and your on it. I still go back and watch those old races.

[@BrianTaylor-v6q]

Great days! I miss the 80's and 90's myself. I miss Neil Bonnet. A really great driver, great man. That driver of the #3 liked him too.

[@Redwood-vi8ho]

@BrianTaylor-v6q O yea him and Dale were really good friends, I liked Neil aswell he was a dam good driver before he got hurt, that video of him and Dale fishing is classic when Dale throws his fish back.

[@BrianTaylor-v6q]

@Redwood-vi8ho a southern gentleman who raced hard! 👍

[@backwoodswildman]

One can only imagine the amount of championships and wins this group could of had if Sr. didn't pass away.

[@rickyshawl508]

Hell, I love Tony Sr like a grandfather. Really glad to hear you are doing well tony.

[@Evil_rook]

Great episode. Loved the conversation!

[@thegonz7833]

Tony Jr. was one of my favorite past podcasts. He may be willing again.

[@Rev1Kev]

My favorite win with You and Tony Sr and Jr would have to be Daytona and the 2001 Pepsi 400, could not have scripted a better finish, you Michael, and the Eurys. I watch the replays of that finish, and I get teary watching the celebration, and seeing Michael finally getting to celebrate.

[@RayDiehl]

Dude… I think he just explained how he and your dad absolutely loved to watch you race but like my dad… in those times… didn’t show the emotion or positivity!!! Awesome interview

[@mmckee58]

That was awesome. Thanks Jr. You're an American treasure and a joy.

[@Redwood-vi8ho]

You need more time with Tony, I have one of his racing cards from the 90s , I love hearing the old stories

[@kodiak2005]

JR. one of your best shows. So heartfelt.

[@oneworldonegoal17]

Maybe a reunion might happen with the Eurys and you on a car Junebug in the near future - how wonderful you have these memories - always cherish that time! 🎉 ❤ 🏁 M.

[@jamesstead1496]

That is one awesome session for you and me! Keep it comw!!!

[@carguy0000]

Great job Dale , always like the stories from the past and behind the scenes . >> I know a lot of us wish we could do certain things all over again >> if i locate that time machine, I will give you a call >> I hope there's a part 2 😀😀

[@gfarmer4606]

Thank for all the history

[@bevnracin]

Awesome seeing Pops again with you Jr ❤

[@anthonyplanas3606]

Great interview Dale keep up the good work. I always love your stories.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Hell yeah!

[@chadraper6418]

Great episode! I definitely want to hear more stories from the Bud days! 👍 I want to see the old band back together!

[@randallwells9800]

Great interview with Tony Sr……. When we going to get an episode about Robert Gee??? Come on Dale……would love to have a historical run down on Robert!!!!

[@danobrien8295]

Great show!! Tony Sr. Special guy…. Can’t wait for the next one👍

[@stevengilbert8861]

Longtime Earnhardt/Jr fan here. Would love to see that Bud 8 on a GNSS car and Earnhardt Jr piloting it, along with Eury Sr/Jr wrenching on it.

[@oneworldonegoal17]

I listened to this again as it popped up after "Stacking Kenny's" show, haha - my tablet just really loves Junebug + DirtyMo - this was lovely and kind of heartfelt, like you were sitting on the front porch swing at Mamaw's house (mine had that exact same style White Clapboard House ; ) where many life conversations could be had of past, present, and future 😍 🏡 🤗 M in Miami ; )

[@TroySteele17]

Tony Sr. Is living life like a boss I’m sure, fishing at high rock slamming the crappies

[@mols89]

Pops is baaack!

[@towdjumper5]

Great stuff to get Tony Sr. In there.

[@danagibbons9643]

Great interview. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@rickdupere-lu8gw]

This was one of your best shows 👏

[@bruceplumisto]

You need to invite him to co-host a show or 2, spending that time with family before they are gone! He may be able to ask some amazing questions

[@SteveSutherland-k5k]

That was awesome! Maybe the next interview should be around a picnic table with some budweisers.

[@jeremydyer4929]

I grew up around the Bolens, they are great people

[@michaelxr2460]

Pops looks damn good! Such a genuine man. Love it!

[@prescotttirepros1513]

Great show!! Thanks for sharing.

[@jackely8140]

You need to have master engine builder and mechanic Danny Glad on your Show. He was instrumental in Alan Kulwicki Success, both Geoff, Bodine, and Michael Waltrip Winston wins and the development of Dodgers return to NASCAR. he has a wealth of knowledge and plenty to share

[@LeeHunter-ez7dz]

Man I miss those days Dale you had a fast car a lot of times back in the early 2000s that new bud car looks like a hot rod for Florence