Chapter 4: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Practices and Qualifies at North Wilkesboro Speedway | Roots & Revival

[@hazyperspective]

I love how so much of this was just sounds from the track. Dirty Mo is killing it right now.....

[@lordsatan1473]

Jr. your father would be so proud of the man you are. Keep up the good work.

[@garybattle7805]

Dale would turn over in his grave if he knew jr was one of Hendricks puppets.

[@davidblack1829]

@@garybattle7805 Somehow i dont think so..Rick and Sr were friends and im sure he is happy that Rick took care of his boy.

[@dancrafton89]

What would make him turn over in him grave would be knowing what his wife did to DEI and the way she treated his kids.

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

I love that Dale is doing everything in his power to shine a spot light on the track and local drivers themselves. It's so nice to see someone who's actually doing it for the love of the sport.

[@stevetipton7151]

The open mic, just showing the ambient sounds of the track...thats what gives me chills

[@runswithbeer]

I am loving this series. No TV announcers talking, no ads, just the sounds of the track like we'd hear at a race, plus bonus content of being near the asphalt and close to the drivers. And Dale Jr out there right alongside his people like any other guy, not sitting lofty in the box watching while others do the work. Thank you Dale!

[@dougkaylor2528]

JR made a lot of people's year by a simple picture with him, maybe their lifetime, Dale you made your Daddy proud of the man you turned into !

[@nba3199]

So cool to see Dale hands on and racing like any local racer around this country!

[@joshbrown5938]

You know I did not use to like Dale Jr but after what I have seen him do here I really look him different he put a lot of time to see that track come back and look what has happened here well done Dale Jr my hats off to you

[@SJSpode114]

The shots of Jnr turning up in his truck he looked just like any fan, let alone a driver, let alone a NASCAR Hall of Famer… 😎👍

[@charlesmoore5840]

To everyone who had anything to do with bringing racing back to North Wilkesboro I would like to say thank you so much

[@johnmccallum9542]

x2

[@davidblack1829]

@@johnmccallum9542 x3

[@ChoochContrino]

Good stuff. It’s awesome to see how Dale is really trying to promote this track. It’s really important to him and it shows.

[@trenawawrzyniak4397]

Dale Jr running the #3 brought tears to my eyes . Dirty Mo Media is doing so many things right. Thanks to Dale Jr. We get to see racing at North Wilksboro. Any time the fans get to see Dale Jr. behind the wheel of a race car we are blessed. But this was some sort of extraordinary special. Thanks Jr. For what you do for RACING.

[@kimberlymcclellan3590]

Love the video Dale....I am so glad that you started this by wanting to put the track on I racing. There's nothing better than bringing back this old tracks. That's what Nascar is all about! Very proud to be a fan of yours especially now. Your daddy would be very proud of you!

[@ZekenStreak]

There’s so many cool things about this video. 1) North Wilkesboro has official races once again; 2) The stands are full; 3) Everyone looks so happy & enjoying themselves; 4)Dale gets to run a Late Model race & at NWilkesboro; 5) Sun Drop came onboard for Dale; & 6) Dale runs the #3 once again. It’s like a throwback weekend, but during the week. I bet Junior Johnson is looking down with a huge smile on his face! Well done to all those involved to make these races happen. Thank you

[@2LowDenali]

wait til you see it tonight

[@TC-dw6wg]

Well said!

[@honda86tb]

I get chills when I see Dale behind the wheel. It’s just makes everything feel right.

[@cindyfeldman7390]

So true 👍

[@hhollyd66]

It's just so beautiful to see cars on the track at North Wilkesboro again! Something I never thought I'd see again in my lifetime.

[@beckystewart4423]

Love to hear the sound of the engines. Wish I could be there!! I bet Dale Jr. and many felt like "Back In The Day". Dale seemed like he was in there doing as much as his crew before the practice. This takes some of us way back. Yay for Sun Drop!! Thank you for this recording. All of you are the bomb!!!

[@Nebraska93]

He’s definitely living the best of his life! 🏁

[@militantnormal428]

Dale Jr. carries a lot of weight around on his shoulders and a greater amount of attention but he handles it better than anyone else could! Awesome job!

[@bobbytaylor3177]

The cinematography has really been on point lately. This was a great video

[@tnwhiskey68]

That paint scheme and fire suit is one of the best I've ever seen!

[@crappysockpuppet]

Love that he’s in the number 3! Thank you Dale Jr!

[@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372]

Man that was outstanding! Really nice seeing Dale Jr in his natural habitat.

[@jimknarr4209]

Thanks for all the smiles you have gave to my family.

[@CHAINSAWLOVE77]

I can imagine Dale Sr sitting right next to junior with a big smile on his face about there being racing again at North Wilkesboro!!!!

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Man that is exciting stuff. My dad use to run Late Models for years and raced against drivers like Mark Martin back in the day. Brings back so many memories of being at the racetrack with dad.

[@seanbillings8088]

Awesome job by the production team - really felt like I was there - very exciting!

[@randytritt4610]

Good to see you back behind the wheel brother!! I was at this track in 1991 or 92 a holly farms race where your dad won! I still got the ticket stub!! 1st and last race I ever went to! Keep that sundrop car rocking brother!

[@waydebaker33]

Was it awesome?

[@randytritt4610]

@@waydebaker33 it was the best!🔥🔥🔥

[@waydebaker33]

@@randytritt4610 HELL YEAH

[@novanut1964]

a true ambassador of the sport, thanks for your dedication to the fans and sponsers

[@oldschool1993]

A real feel good video. Dale Jr. is what all Cup drivers should be, a real racer supporting local short tracks not because he has to, but because he loves to. Makes the local guys feel like they could rub fenders with him and also rub shoulders.

[@eddyblackburn8092]

Dale jr brought his Crew out way back to clean this place up and look where it is now! Huge Dale Sr fan all those years at 50 years old now I am but Dale Jr is one hell of a humble ordinary man ! I respect the hell out of him ! How can u not love the man?

[@kblack861]

I'm almost at a loss for words! To all involved with bringing North Wilkesboro back to life, Thank You!! These videos, all of them, from the track cleaning in order to get it scanned to the excitement of seeing cars and so many fans at the track....you rocked this Dirty Mo!!!

[@bevnracin]

WICKED COOL DALE JR 💚

[@Left-Foot-Brake]

So happy to see cars on-track at this speedway.... so thankful for all the work that's been done.

[@Jameswaldo]

It's amazing what they've done here. Dale definitely knows how to make things happen.

[@scpatriot4786]

Awesome. Love it! The sound of a LMS wound tight, just awesome!

[@jolenew9595]

Dale Jr. Is the guy next door, that moonlights as a pure BADASS! You can't help but like him! I love Dale Junior and the way he gives back to the community and NASCAR as a whole!

[@KurthardtJr]

Jr that was awesome. Thank you so much for bringing this track back your amazing run was just icing on the cake. The run that showed the racing world North Wilksboro is back

[@vickiemanthei47]

Brought this old girl back too life again 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@GaryLX870D]

Awesome job all around.. thank you Dale.🇺🇸🏁

[@MrHamAndPrepper]

JuneBug is just making this Old School Race Fan Smile again .... Love ya Dale !

[@fearandloathingmedia2051]

So happy I got one of the shirts!

[@mikesupthn18]

Theirs no one in NASCAR today that has more influence than Dale" Badass" Earnhardt Jr. Love you just as much as Dale " Badass" Earnhardt!!!!!!

[@boostin4life906]

I grew up and still live about 25 minutes from the track, the last 3 years I made it a point to go up there and just walk around the history is held within the walls of that place. I walked under the grand stands on turn 2 I was the only person there that day, it was silent the amount of work gone into that place is un real. There’s so many people who are thankful for what you have done! Having this track back is something car freaks like me dreamed of

[@rustloversgarage]

Glad to see Landon and Moonhead getting some airtime!! The atmosphere surrounding this revival is what racing is all about!!!

[@Barleywine14]

I was there last night. It was great to see the track have life again but it was really special to see how many people turned out. Glad I could take my boys over there like Dad took me years ago.

[@scottthompson5884]

What an ambassador for the sport. Props to Dale Jr.

[@brucekimmel7475]

Thanks Dirty Mo, almost like being there without all the sweat.

[@bassingman9911]

As much as I rooted against OL Ironhead and Jr. it's great to see an Earnhardt back on the track at North Wilkesboro.

[@michaeloneal3643]

Im from Wilkesboro nc and I would like to say thank you 😊Dale Jr Earnhardt, if not for you I don't think any of this would be happening at nw speedway. U THE MAN.

[@dmeemd7787]

This is SO great for so many reasons! Most things are just gone, so awesome!

[@steveperyer4850]

Thank You Dale, and Dirty Mo, for the content. I live in the northeast, but have been very interested in reviving this track, and keeping it running

[@ethangaddes3071]

I believe SR’s legacy is what he’s done to keep drivers alive JR’s legacy is what he’s done to keep these tracks and the sport alive!

[@johnmanley7859]

Seeing the vintage racecars was cool.

[@markmccormick9902]

Thanks! Our group is called Stock Car Classics on Facebook. Log on and check out our videos from some of the tracks we've run including Rockingham Speedway, Little Rock, Darlington Raceway, Charlotte, and more!

[@jimmiejohnson4856]

thats awsome man. if it wasnt for dale this would have never happened

[@828AdrenalineFlunkies]

Cant wait for tonight! That Sundrop car looks awesome on the track!

[@michaelsheets6851]

Thank you for getting racing back here. I know it's going to be a long road ahead to get it back to a cup race. We had a blast last night. It was a late race last night the LM finish between the 51 and 81 was a top 10 finish I've ever seen. I had a blast can't wait for the dirt races in October.

[@brandencurtin4210]

Sir do you know the night schedule for the late October weekend race? I’m driving down to martinsville from New Hampshire and would like to attend it says about 1 hour 30 minutes and idk if I could make it there after the xfinity race. But if they run some good stuff Friday I will attend that night.

[@michaelsheets6851]

@@brandencurtin4210 October 3 Monday Practice October 4 Tuesday SCDRA FWD / Monster Mini Stock Association / Mid-East 602 Late Models / Blue Ridge Late Models October 5 Wednesday SCDRA FWD / Monster Mini Stock Association / Mid-East 602 Late Models / Blue Ridge Late Models October 6 Thursday Practice October 7 Friday Iron Man Super Late Models / Ultimate Mid East Street Stocks / Thunder BombersOctober 8SaturdayIron Man Super Late Models / Ultimate Mid East Street Stocks / Thunder Bombers October 20 Thursday Practice October 21Friday Mid-East 604 Late Models / Steel Block Bandits / Sport Mods / Modifieds October 22 Saturday Mid-East 604 Late Models / Steel Block Bandits / Sport Mods / Modifieds October 27 Thursday PracticeOctober 28 FridayXRSS Super Late Models / Carolina Sprint TourOctober 29SaturdayXRSS Super Late Models / Carolina Sprint Tour

[@danhiggins7798]

It was great to see you spend so much time with your fans.

[@datruth9872]

THANK YOU for gettin Wilkies Blastin again. An absolute Apipheny ! 🤠

[@axelillopr]

Love the athmosphere and sounds of this video, awesome work by everyone involved

[@chaseblack81pv]

Loving the old Baja look on Jr’s truck.

[@Tim72-m5c]

It freaking awesome to see you back at the track in a car and racing. Wish a the best of luck and of course I hope you WIN… God bless you and all the other drivers 🙏

[@ShawnCaldwell11]

I hope Dale realizes he is the one who started all of this.....Thank you, Jr.

[@RAIDERPATTON71]

It has been far to long for this. Thank You Dale Earnhardt Jr, Roots to Revival & all involved in this great race track being revived. North Wilkesboro is a beautiful place great country side

[@tb9579]

After watching this, it’s easy to understand why Jr was the Cup Series Most Popular Driver for 15 straight years. Thank you for what you do, and more importantly, how you do it.

[@johnpenn8444]

Man what a race Wednesday night! You raced the wheels off that car tonight, you and Carson both. So proud to say I’m a son of Wilkesboro, thank you so much for all you’ve done.

[@keithjrisk]

I am gonna crack open a nice cold Sun Drop and toast the return of North Wilkesboro!

[@guppy2129]

That's one sharp lookin' car. Good luck & have a blast!!

[@waterfowl_fanatic_4914]

Best episode of dirty mo media yet

[@brandonkelly9887]

Dale, you left your key in the truck man! At 0:29 lol Man I'm so stoked about all of this.

[@ponypwr]

Jr. Looks like a kid again! Id bet emotions are sky high! Sundrop is the most fitting sponsor for this new old school NC event series imo! My favorite looking car is the early 90s Kyle Petty Mellow Yellow style car!

[@chrishuddleston7652]

I remember being there for the last cup race in September of 1996. Remember working at WCYB in Bristol and interviewing Dale Sr on walking talking after race that Jeff Gordon. I remember taking my daughter here in 2011 in our way to Charlotte. I cried when I showed her this track because of all the history. I cry now because it’s such a blessing to see it come back to life after so many attempts. Can’t wait to see what the future holds. Need more short track racing. Loved this Video Dale!

[@BuckysCustoms]

Dam! He's like Elvis! Thank you for all you do!

[@bobbycrumbley1555]

Always been one of my FAVORITE drivers because he just Acts like he's one of the GUYS and not someone who is better or knows more than you he's just a DOWN to earth guy.

[@cameronheidelauf9623]

I am glad that Dale Earnhardt Jr bring back the original number 3 onto the Chevy NASCAR I am glad that he is paying tribute to his late father Dale Earnhardt Sr

[@brinleynicholson4588]

One of the coolest things in racing I've seen in a long time. And how bad ass is it that they had old country music blaring in the infield during qualifying lol

[@dwaynealexander8637]

I think watching behind the scenes is as cool as watching the race. Bring it on!

[@mikecallan8346]

From a little blonde kid who just wanted to be like his Daddy and race to the person he is now and the things he's doing and done. No question the most popular person that stock car racing will ever see! Awesome episode.

[@leonardoholanda2250]

NORTH WIKESBORO restaurada! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@johnnydogg746]

Nice truck Jr....... I love seeing that track back up and running and thanks impart to you brother.......3 .....sun drop...YES!!!!!!

[@billlevassiur5891]

The world needs more of these good times. Race fast - stay safe & humble.

[@gothard5]

Those old Petty cars look and sound amazing.

[@markmccormick9902]

Thanks! Our group is called Stock Car Classics on Facebook. Log on and check out our videos from some of the tracks we've run including Rockingham Speedway, Little Rock, Darlington Raceway, Charlotte, and more!

[@kenworland1865]

Just awesome!!!

[@dalerobbins4737]

Love it ‼️‼️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👏👍👏

[@kellybolton6218]

I love this True Racing at its soul keep it up

[@murdiesel]

Bringing back the 70s 80s rainbow sunset scheme! Pretty badass truck!

[@chriscarter9264]

.... racing at it's purest, Jr is loving getting back in.

[@bigg7013]

Don't know the dude but I knew I like him for a reason very humble person love that, I'm a fan forever.

[@markrobison2030]

I love the car and the #3

[@schafflandscaping]

Thats really awesome. Especially seeing Jr in the 3 and seeing North Wilkesboro come alive live that. Great video.

[@stinkybeagle]

Outstanding. Just beyond words. Thanks for doing this and posting.

[@Mark-xh9um]

Love seeing this kind of footage of the track and Dale.

[@BSUxFAN29]

Jr single handedly keeping me interested in racing

[@gentjim5007]

Great video Jr! Nothing better than short track racing!! The first of many more to come at North wilkesboro.

[@Airsally]

That was awesome. Reminded me of crew chief's a spec truck at old Mesa Marin high banked 1/2 mile in Bakersfield. Best thing ever to brink back north Wilkesboro....

[@pat36a]

Dale has a huge impact on bring this together and supporting it once it happened. Same there arn't more Nascar Drivers or top name Short track names on the grid .

[@TheGreatWildOne]

This is a good start though. The fact that this is even happening is great. And they still have dirt races to do there in October.

[@pat36a]

@@TheGreatWildOne in Virginia, would love to go to that 1 .

[@tonykickerkomp1653]

Thanks to anyone who was involved with bringing the track back

[@Mountain.man85]

Hell yeah! Great shout out for Landon Huffman! Glad you are supporting him!

[@jeffbryant2052]

The editing was superb!

[@thespicemelange.1]

I'd say you deserve a good pat on the back it wasn't for you this place wouldn't be alive. It's amazing how far this place has come since you started getting involved. With a little more revenue they really make this place shine. Great job.

[@robertengster5643]

Well Sure Glad You grabbed some of my advice, And went for the opening of this track...Ya done good Jr. Keep rebuilding and doing what's needed. Try and keep it affordable. Building sponsors around you. Your on the right track, and buddy sure Glad to know you, all these years.. Love all you do, and who you become.

[@Darwin-ey5le]

Jr relaxed and having fun driving no pressure