Andy Petree: Butting Heads with Dale Earnhardt

[@alanhyde1261]

Andy is telling the truth, I worked at RCR in 98 and 99 with Larry and Kevin. RCR was a great place to work, I'm retired now. Sure like your show Dale.

[@joshuafarmer3467]

And I remember TV mentioning your name once in 99. Related to Harry Hyde? (correct?)

[@alanhyde1261]

@@joshuafarmer3467 Harry's side of the Hyde clan settled in Kentucky, my side settled in Northern New York.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@alanhyde1261 I worked at Daytona, Darlington, and Talladega 1996-2006 as part of the security/safety teams. Dale Sr had a huge integrity level and cheating was never part of the program with him. He always personally inspected every race car that he ever drove, anything not right got corrected or he'd refuse to drive it. 1998 Daytona #3 car, Dale Sr insisted that the car wasn't right on Saturday morning. By Sunday's race, he was satisfied. He would later state that race car was the best race car that he ever drove. Dale Sr had the abilities to drive a crappy race car and still do well with it. One Saturday morning, he and Neil Bonnet were out on the Daytona track, by themselves, for an IROC practice. It was foggy/cloudy but they did it anyway. Dale Sr saw how the foggy air reacted when close to Neil's car in different situations. That day, Dale Sr learned how to use airflow as an advantage.

[@carloscrawford2454]

Man! That’s awesome enjoy your retirement!

[@NCSRFSH]

This IS the best racing show across all media.

[@durango8882]

Absolutely and Jr let’s people talk instead of interrupting 👏🏻

[@johnbrads5340]

I absolutely the Dale jr download it’s awesome

[@Jzxql]

I agree so much brother. I’m not much in to podcasts but this is the first one that I watch consistently. I love this Earnhardt family and all of the friends that are associated

[@forearmshiver8819]

Thank God JR “GETS IT”. There are literally millions of fans of SR and JR and he’s willing to bring in people that know a lot about both SR and JR to let the fans in on it. Hands down the best racing show/pod cast on the air. Love how relaxed JR and Mike are no matter who the guest is. Keep up the good work, us fans are loving it and want more of it.

[@kidwave1]

Are there any OTHER racing shows/pod casts on the air?! Nothing that comes close to this! Dale Jr is amazing at this!

[@DaveNull311]

I wish I could find a way to get paid for listening to these stories all day long. I imagine that's kind of what Heaven must be like!

[@daviclar867]

My dad volunteered back in 1973-4 to work on Ed Wittacker's car in Bristol. He said when he first got there tools were everywhere/out of place. So the first thing he did was clean every tool and organize them in the tool boxes so he could grab a tool instead of spending time looking for it! Lol. He really helped Ed improve his car and team by showing them how to be organized. My dad was 25-6 years old at that time. He went on to lease and run Plaza Exxon just a few miles north of Bristol Motor Speedway. I worked there on Saturdays pumping gas. I was 10-14 working there.

[@GretaVanZeppelin1996]

Dale Earnhardt stories are the best

[@kidwave1]

Imagine if HE was alive to tell a few! Ive always said, we got jipped out of having Dale Sr around in his post race career.

[@bkschieler]

LOVED the Andy Petree interview. BRING HIM BACK TO TELL MORE DALE STORIES!!

[@joshuafarmer3467]

"we're gonna bond." LOL Dale Sr was being hilarious. I love seeing Jr's reactions to stories about Sr.

[@kidwave1]

Ive always said, we got jipped out of having Dale Sr around in his post race career. Could you imagine Dale Sr in the Booth, or with a show, ..or even ON Dale Jrs podcast?! Oh, the stories we would hear! We got jipped!

[@joshuafarmer3467]

@@kidwave1 We got "gipped" but he died doing what he ALWAYS wanted to do. Live up to Ralph and his own ambition. I sure wished he were here. He'd be 68 this year and I imagine he would have drove well into his 50s. But from an inside source, he wanted to retired at 55. He was the king of car control (take the "pass in the grass" out because he passed no one). I was never a Sr fan until I met him in 1999 at his dealership in Kannapolis. He had 500 people or more in line and spent 10 minutes talking to me about Kevin Harvick and Mike Skinner. I wished I would have had a god-awful cellphone to record it. He autographed a wooden clock of him and Davey Allison crouching on the bricks (Indy) in 1993 for a tire test. His last win....F****** epic. But of course, my man, now, is Harvick, who Sr chose to be his teammate in 2002. And in 2007 Harvick CLOSED the deal at the Daytona 500. I hated to see Martin lose but as a Harvick fan for 24 years, it was bliss. I can only imagine what Sr would tell Jr on the podcast...but we have stories and history. He would have won at least 30 more races and an 8th. I think Jimmie Johnson retired for that sole purpose and went to Indy (though no wins in 3 years because of rule changes). Kevin H winning in the third race of hi...s career at the third race after Sr died is legendary. You cannot script NASCAR. You cannot script a 3400 lb car. Stone Cold can script something or any of the AFW guys, but not racing. They WON and WON off of skill determination and courage. I hope that Harvick runs a white and orange numbered paint scheme again. And ironically, as I write for a few racing websites, I see the #4...that Ernie I vacated for the #28. Do any of you know that he specifically wanted to drive the car because he killed Davey's championship in 92'? So ironically, my man is in the #4 and Sr picked well. Allgaier is awesome and should have a CUP ride. Hornaday was great, and Jeff Green in 2000. Let us always CELEBRATE and not denigrate our love--racing. Sr is smiling at Jr now for what he does.

[@jcearnhardt393]

This stuff is absolutely priceless to us ole school diehard earnhardt fans.

[@bigelile07]

Yes it is!

[@durango8882]

💪🏻👏🏻

[@dekeg.6795]

That's for sure!😁👍

[@jmoney6893]

I'm too young to have remembered much of him but I love these stories about him just the same. They're pure gold.

[@gotemlookin20]

That’s how we bond right here

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Andy:”Heavy cars”..... Jr’s face ..... priceless

[@drumminsonlive9199]

These conversations are pure gold...

[@craigparrish3582]

This is so cool. Hearing about what different drivers like Harry and Dale like in car . Also bonding story was great.

[@ajayc10]

Been a fan of racing. But never really got deep into nascar. But this podcast has opened a lot for me and I been going down the nascar rabbit hole. Love how chill and real JR. Is

[@jsimm4587]

If it’s a Sr story I’m in , these are the best !

[@kidwave1]

Ive always said, we got jipped out of having Dale Sr around in his post race career. Could you imagine Dale Sr in the Booth, or with a show, ..or even ON Dale Jrs podcast?! Oh, the stories we would hear! We got jipped!

[@jsimm4587]

@@kidwave1 you are so right ! The things he could lay insight to and dish his side of the story ! A half hour on the pass in the Grass !

[@jsimm4587]

Exactly and so much more !

[@vegas2254]

I feel like everyone is learning about Dale Sr. as well as Jr. and I love it that he wants to share it.

[@mattkinney5618]

He is that’s why he had these guys on the podcast. We’ve all heard jr say they were just starting to get close. Man that would be tough. I’ve fought for dads attention forever. Still don’t get it. Had to just let it go and make my best effort to stay in contact call anc go see him. All I can do.

[@jojomcgee3430]

Without this podcast, so much great history would be lost. Thank you for these podcasts!!!!!!

[@davidpeterson9287]

These shows make me smile, laugh, and makes me feel like a fly on the wall. The world needs more Jrs

[@ferdterguson124]

Petree is 100%class act

[@aroara3455]

Dale this is awesome. Love what you are doing. I can't get enough Sr stories

[@aroara3455]

Actually thank you Mike Davis for the vision of this year's ago

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Winning = bonding Neutral = loose

[@toddbowser9415]

😂 Lol!!!

[@easyenetwork2023]

That amazes that Dale wanted a car that was tight. I figured he would want a loose car because you can make more speed with a loose car. Unless he wanted long run speed.

[@fivestar8337]

@@easyenetwork2023 Dale was talking about how much effort he was putting into the wheel to get the car to turn.

[@joeyjohnson4826]

@@easyenetwork2023 you sure done want to be lose at rockingham... the rock was tough... you had to conserve tires for long runs, or you would just smoke them, so which each lap is stock car at the The Rock would get looser and looser LOL turn those tires into liquid rubber. That was Rockingham

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@joeyjohnson4826 I know man. Watched a race or two there on TV. Hard to compare to seeing it live though. The Rock was also a hard track to drive without the tire wear. Why do many good drivers won there.

[@RoyBaty]

I love all the stories. We're going to look back one day at Jr. and appreciate him for all the history he's been able to capture in this podcast. I hope he continues with some of the older drivers and people who founded and built NASCAR.

[@snoman003]

After decades of being an Earnhardt fan, to hear some of the behind scenes stuff, is awesome. TYVM.

[@dalegarey7824]

I’ve gained a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for Jr. An outstanding host and broadcaster!!!

[@d-raypunrox5245]

This is so cool to listen to. Earnhardt stories never gets old I love this show God bless dale jr and all involved . Andy is awsome as well

[@apriliaguy4life198]

I could listen to Petree all day. What a wealth of knowledge and a great story teller. Legend!!!

[@mattkinney5618]

One of the best podcast by far. Love hearing stories about the old man!

[@radius75]

I absolutely LOVED this interview! AP is great at telling stories along with Larry Mac & Ken Schrader!

[@larryk1978]

Very cool story!!! I could listen to Dale SR stories forever!!

[@jamesscully529]

There are probably enough stories out to do that. You watch enough of these, you can see Dale Jr's eyes light up when he learns something new, something he didn't know.

[@larrywt656]

I thoroughly enjoyed both parts of the Petree shows. Andy is a helluva entertaining storyteller!

[@thegonz7833]

One of the best Mo Media shows right here with Andy.

[@williamobrien3476]

Of all people YOU come up on my youtube home page as suggested watching! Nice job Andy

[@davidschmude]

There ain’t many things NASCAR to smile about any more but this stuff sure is. Priceless conversations.

[@Greg-nq4dj]

So dam true harley watch Nascar anymore but the Dale Jr podcast every time great bench racing

[@d.k.9328]

Love hearing these Petree stories. Great interview.

[@tacoenvy]

Man I love it, could listen for hours and hours.

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Love hearing Dale Jr being so open to letting people talk about the REAL Dale Earnhardt, warts and all and not just the deification of Dale since his tragic death

[@scottwolf497]

A real innovator. What a crew chief Andy was. Very very underrated,savvy. Extending the tires to get the most stable setup without sacrificing speed, amazing. Winning 4 in a row with a 51 yr old driver, amazing. "That's how you bond, right there." LOL.

[@daxvolfan]

"That's you bond right there!" Love it

[@billschepers2696]

Great show!!

[@Scubasteve22]

I love these old stories about Dale! So funny

[@donaldthomason4588]

Man, so many great stories people have about the LEGEND!

[@lis8814]

Such great stories.. Love this this show.🏁🍾

[@daviddial2636]

I love hearing stories about Dale sr and jr. Great show I’ve watched every episode!!

[@TheJagjr4450]

Thats how you bond... right there.

[@jefferynorris3898]

I love these memories of your dad just as much as I love him .

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Dale Sr always wanted his "ride" to be built his way despite what the crew chief, or the team, wanted. Usually, Dale Sr was right. He could do things with the #3 cars that other drivers thought were impossible to do.

[@randallfloyd4476]

andy is the best guest ever....this is just awesome.

[@christopherweise438]

As a huge Harry Gant fan......it's nice to know Harry was as laid back and adaptable as he seemed.

[@theintake8961]

Andy Petree is an awesome interview!

[@OkieGrower75]

Love these stories! We need a Wifes edition!!! Would be interesting hearing theire take on some of Nascars history.💚💚

[@timwilliams9163]

interesting.....

[@teresagoodwin7458]

This is PRECIOUS PRICELESS TREASURED BLESSINGS🙏🤣🤣🤣🤣 PURE GOLD!!!!! Dale these stories are more valuable than all the money and gemstones in the universe!!!! LOVE your podcasts and could listen forever to all the stories!! The stories are HISTORICAL TREASURE 💞🤗💞🙏

[@sandiwalker761]

I watched the 2nd half Andy Petrie interview yesterday. Great interview. Loved story Dale Jr told about getting to test the car & thinking he's going to get to drive it but Petrie drove it. Really added to Andy's side of the story. Sandi

[@joshuafarmer3467]

Sandi, it's Andy Petree. No offense meant.

[@sandiwalker761]

Joshua Farmer... ...........and I misspelled it twice!! My apologies to Andy Petree. S

[@joshuafarmer3467]

@@sandiwalker761 lol it's all good. Kyle Busch..98 Busch, Nationwide and Xfinity wins...wow.

[@NonNein-bn6ni]

Andy is a king. Great show.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video!

[@durango8882]

#3 💪🏻 I miss that man. Andy has wonderful stories 👏🏻😆

[@daviclar867]

Oh man this was good!

[@kylefunderburk4194]

What's it going to take to get Petree back in the commentary booth?

[@GoodJobBuddy]

I could listen to these stories for days on end😊😅

[@jimrobidoux8286]

All I can say is I love the show

[@garthschneider7363]

Man this one is awesome

[@sammyweed4771]

Thanks JR . We love Dale story’s !!!

[@TonyWud]

The good stuff. Post another one

[@alanatwood7995]

Now thats what we call bonding.....what a hoot!!

[@traceystanley3554]

It has to be great for Jr to hear all of the stories about his dad

[@zigwil153]

Jr is the ambassador of today's NASCAR.

[@richardmalone4721]

Wow, “Bonding” is 👍🏻!

[@brianbice2819]

Andy Petree helped Earnhardt win 2 big things in his career. His 7th championship and his last race.

[@DougHanchard]

Amazing memories shared. 👍

[@codystout5353]

Butting head sometimes can make a company better

[@metaforcesaber]

We gonna bond.

[@Patmanx1]

wow that was a days of thunder moment right there. running the tires Dale's way vs Andy's way and see who melts them first.

[@joshiles]

Man I miss Andy in the booth.

[@brainey9883]

I know the full audio version is available but need to post full video as well.

[@jerrybeloin4985]

Awesome stories of some good ol proud American boys

[@Joshtheshua]

The castor explanation was amazing. Never heard it explained that way. Wish I still was into sim racing.

[@waynewilliams8554]

I enjoy these stories about dealing with Dale. I'm sure he was a handful!!

[@AllenMadding]

"that's how you bond, right there!" :)

[@aaronkristofer18]

I might be the only one: but I would LOVE to see Phil Parsons on here to talk about his relationship with his brother and his ILLUSTRIOUS broadcasting career. He is also from my home state of Michigan :)

[@jubelet]

I've always like Andy! Even in the TV booth.

[@Greg-nq4dj]

Now that's bonded right there

[@jerrybeloin4985]

Do it for the boys🤘

[@SAPCOMMITTEE]

She broke your heart, and this is all I got to say. It's your chassis, you rocket 🎶 😂

[@kennethward3354]

PRICELESS

[@sntstafford]

When I set up my dirt track stocker years ago, I knew from Sr that loose was fast, so I had negative camber in the left front so I was not cranking hard in the corners and she was pulling hard left on the straights. A little Swedish flick with a throttle burp and she would just arc her way gracefully through the corner with little oversteer inputs to the right from me. I had a low powered car, so I knew I could never beat them on the straights, but could really surprise them in the corners, give them the inside down the next straight, out drive them on the outside but go wide and set up a crossunder, they would overshoot that corner, I was hard on the throttle when they were fighting for control and I would be 30 feet or so ahead off 2 or 4 and they could never catch me again. Now I know where I got that idea.

[@bigglilwayne7050]

Gotta respect guys like AP and King Richard, neither has ever used a drop of hair dye....

[@Mack_Worlds_Media]

Listening to Dale Earnhardt stories is like Listening to Michael Jordan stories. Always eager to learn more about one of my childhood heroes

[@MaximumDecibels]

Petree sets the car up for Dale to win. Dale: 'thats how you bound right thur' i love it...i knew Dale was old school short track days, dirt trackin set up. caster and 18pnds in the right rear. anything to get that damn car to turn and stay turning. see, the car automaticaly will dive down into the corner and want to go left..so your on the wheel turning to the right to counter (thats what being up on the wheel means to me) as a race car driver..i never tuned left on the track..the car did. GetUsumofThat Jr.

[@BigOleMatty]

i miss andy calling races honestly

[@biglouATLien]

Someone ask jr if he remembers "American Covers" My families pride and joy.

[@oldermusiclover]

this man is soo funny

[@WedgeLife]

neutral was loose for him because he was that good.

[@trevhawe]

That`s what I call Andy Petree right there.

[@highwayman7199]

Lmao... classic Dale

[@poorjf]

Heh... It's not totally unreasonable to think that Earnhardt lost the 500 that first year because of this little communication hiccup regarding the balance of the car. I mean, Jarrett got by him at the end because his car was so f*****g loose that he could barely drive it, let alone hold the bottom with Jarrett up his ass and taking the air off his spoiler. He probably spent the whole race telling Petree that the car was "neutral," and Petree was probably like, "Okay, that's cool - no adjustments, boys!"

[@mijf1171]

"SOG, good isn't he?" = GOAT.

[@campbellmarty36]

Hair and beard dye looking good!!!!☝️☝️🫤

[@jesuschristislord6790]

Does he get into why he left dale to start his own team? they won back to back championships and a second and he left for 96. If thats in the interview ill listen to it, someone let me know, thanks

[@DirtyMoMedia]

Yes! Go listen to the full interview. He talks about leaving and if he regretted it.

[@gbates5533]

I was tore up when Petree left the Gant team....

[@pizzo29]

that story was told in Days of Thunder

[@Slinger43]

I look forward to the day ( and it shouldn't be too long either HOF voter's 🤨 ) when both Andy & Jimmy Makar are reunited with their Hickory Amigo & already a HOF'r, Dale Jarrett! Then, at that time, the 3 Amigo's will be back together forever, with their Glorious Leader, Gentleman Ned Jarrett, all four immortalized ( and rightfully so ) in The NHOF! 💪🤠👍!!

[@rebeccaduncan5970]

with why Dale Earnhardt SR had be doing it was odd and his had working with his crew chief and teams too, why his son be doing it too, with the # 8 car ,