Ricky Stenhouse Jr. recalls his time with Roush Fenway Racing | Dale Jr. Download

In 2008, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. came into a "massive" operation with Roush Fenway Racing. He details the events that take place between then and his departure in 2019.
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[@ic3man]

We need Carl Edwards on this show

[@stephengoss8593]

Yeah I always have liked Carl Edwards and I thought he was a great wheel man and was awesome dirt track racer be cool to get him on Dirty Mo show.

[@mulletsrule3388]

Eh dudes got the personality of a wet napkin and skills to match

[@RoyBaty]

Yes. I wonder if Jr. could get him to open up about leaving the sport. He came so close to winning the championship and I thought he should have kept racing.

[@mulletsrule3388]

@Roy Baty2021 he left because he knew hed never win it, he was burnt out being second fiddle. End of story

[@brandoncreswell]

I second this motion

[@CharlotteCaniac]

I gained respect for Ricky one year in Bristol when he was watching a Tim Dugger concert on a Friday night after the Xfinity race. He was out with the fans while the “big shots” stayed behind a courtesy rope with drivers and wives. Man of the people! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alexeilindes7507]

I remember that!

[@channingchills]

Being from Mississippi, we’ve never had much representation in the sport. As a kid in the 90’s, Lake Speed was my guy. After he retired, we had nobody. Then Ricky exploded on the scene and picked up 2 Xfinity championships. The Daytona win was huge. Guy has achieved more than most in subpar equipment.

[@TheSmoothGrind]

Never really cared all that much for Stenhouse, but this was an interesting interview. I like this behind the scenes stuff, it makes the sport interesting.

[@Bilsurf]

Awesome, Ricky seems like a very humble individual. Great podcast.

[@donwensil5027]

Ricky has always been one of my favorite drivers.. "class act"

[@MisledVision]

Got to watch him race sprint cars locally growing up. It was awesome seeing him win the 500 in person

[@dannycrews2665]

Guys like this make NASCAR people you don’t really hear about but do so much for the sport. Doing things behind the scenes and grind non stop for the love of racing!

[@orendz7740]

I always liked Ricky Stenhouse Jr even if he did wreck a lot. He always shook that stuff off and showed how driven he is. I appreciate that about anyone and think it’s a great quality to have.

[@redneckgamers897]

Still one of the most underrated driver in cup

[@kylefunderburk4194]

He's the biggest wildcard. How good is Ricky Stenhouse? He joined the Roush-Fenway Racing cup team just as it was starting to tank. He's been a JTG-Daugherty, a midfield team since 2020. What could Stenhouse accomplish at HMS, JGR or Team Penske? I wouldn't be surprised to see him go to GHR next year to drive the #4 or the #10. He has sponsors in Sunny D and NOS that'll follow him. As a KHI driver, Harvick can probably get him a few more sponsors. he may even be Busch's next driver.

[@gteefxr3094]

"Underrated"🙄 Can anyone on KZbin come up with something original?

[@redneckgamers897]

@@kylefunderburk4194 lookin like from everything I’ve seen it’s all but confirmed Busch is goin to the #1 but i agree with his background and accomplishments I could see him goin to the 4 or 10

[@aojracing4885]

@@kylefunderburk4194 Completely agree, he's never been in great cup equipment. When he was in the Xfinity series, where Roush was competitive, he won quite a few races still in the era of rampant bushwhacking. Picking an example at random, in the 2012 Atlanta race he won, Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin, easily 4 future hall of famers, were also racing.

[@kylefunderburk4194]

@@redneckgamers897 then again, SHR chickened out on signing Kyle Busch to replace Aric Almirola, so they probably won't make a good decision and sign Stenhouse

[@justinpelizza7537]

I would love to hear Trevor Bayne's story about how his career was killed by Roush as well. He would be a very interesting interview because that guy has talent also.

[@derek17005]

Yeah but wasn't his career kind of derailed by his illness and not necessarily b/c of Roush? I could be off on my timeline for him so correct me if I'm wrong.

[@raymondmccann5810]

Baynes story another one for another day

[@szymonkunda2197]

​@@derek17005 yeah it was also a reason but I think it was like both at the same time. I think he sat out for some time bc of his health issues but then came back and suddenly it appeared he won't do fulltime bit will be sharing his ride with Kenseth (who was let go by Gibbs)

[@tombaker6082]

​@@derek17005No. His MS was not an issue. The team was out in left field at that time and Trevor got the shaft. Car was so bad Matt couldn't even help it.

[@falloutboy9424]

@Tom Baker but if he stayed in the 21 he would've been even worse. Let's not act like Trevor was a prodigy, he was good a very few tracks.

[@thomassawicki3317]

Listen to Dale Jr download every week ! Would really love to hear from Carl Edwards! He’s got to be on top of the list ! Most mysterious retired driver out there! Come Dale make it happen please!

[@es7614]

Didn't know much about Ricky Jr but have become a fan over these last (and fast!) few years. Great interview, always love the origin stories,

[@miketuttle6617]

Never had anything against Ricky. Yeah he's torn some stuff up but never ever seemed intentional. Solid plate racer. Seems like a good guy. I was happy to see him win the 500.

[@joshysbrand3567]

Carl leaving abruptly was crazy when we gonna hear from him I haven't seen much at all from him

[@johnhaas2523]

Probably won't ever hear from him

[@edmott9174]

He hung out with us on a Friday at Dega for about a half hour. Such a good dude

[@chadblack3575]

Always liked little Ricky thought he would do well with both series good luck in future young man

[@nicklewis5748]

Haven’t seen the whole podcast - just this clip - but man Mike dominated the conversation.

[@jacasoasheland6815]

He really seems like a normal humble dude.

[@eddieerskine2013]

About time you get our Mississippi Boy on here JR!

[@alexseiler1604]

Real interesting watching Dale listen to this; wondering what he’s thinking of this story?

[@mattthomas3207]

Im a ricky fan just simply because he comes from dirt and owns sprint cars and supports my favorite driver sheldon haudenshild

[@juanjuangarcia285]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr Is Awesome

[@jozimoto]

I think the spark that began the demise of Roush Racing was when Mark Martin left. I think there is was a untold falling out between Mark and Jack. When Matt and Carl left was when it all went downhill. Roush's Xfinity cars were the best at one time. I think Ricky just got caught up in the sinking. Just my opinion.

[@SHHJ1395]

Always had a urge to pull for Ricky, altho he isn’t the same without the mullet. I’m glad we’ve heard a lot of stories from inside RWR.. it makes me appreciate how much of a battle Bk has ahead.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

I hate the fact that I forgot about Stenhouse’s mullet…. He looked good with it!

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video

[@shadowlancerracing]

Great watch! As a Roushie boi (As a very good mate of mine calls me) I always wanted Ricky to do well. Just a shame it was such a bad time to drive for the team.

[@CQBlindHams]

I would like to see Ricky go drive the #4 car at SHR after Kevin leaves.

[@claytonharris9038]

Isnt Ricky signed with JGT a few more years? If not that be a good choice for the 4 car.

[@CQBlindHams]

@@claytonharris9038 SHR could buy out his contract from JTG. I have seen it before.

[@claytonharris9038]

@@CQBlindHams yeah that could happen. Hopefully they find a good driver for the 4 if they cant get Ricky.

[@BANGITSME87]

You’re the only one.

[@joshandkorinna]

Hell yea that would be awesome!!!! Would looovvveee to Ricky in a truly competitive ride.

[@rlh4331]

Enjoy learning more about the drivers in transparent conversations host by this show- nice compliment to Kevin Harvick.

[@thefranchise4698]

I'll never forget Roush parked Stenhouse for crashing too much then rebounds to win back-to-back Xfinity titles

[@eddyredmond7758]

Ricky is a rscer. Big fan here.

[@stevereed8786]

The last race at COTA he finished the race. I did see his car had some damage but he actually finished without crashing into anything.

[@frsty5783]

Great discussion and insight about a team that was once was and lost their vision. It will be interesting to see how far Brad can move that needle for that particular Ford camp. For Ricky...I don't throw him under the bus as many do...not an easy gig.

[@kylefunderburk4194]

So far, Keselowski has had a positive impact on the team. The Ford's as a manufacturer haven't been great at intermediates yet this year. A rising tide lifts all boats, it'll be interesting to see how far RFK Racing rises when Ford starts to catch up.

[@mistertheking]

Hate that Dale never asked Ricky about the ARCA championship with Scott Speed. Really wanted to hear that story.

[@ashleyhull7471]

I still don't understand why Ricky gets so much hate. He's a good dude.

[@sampizza463]

I understand hes not the best driver but i am glad that at least in this comment section that he gets some respect. If s driver wrecks a lot but still is a proven winner it just shows that they give 110% at all times. Glad he got the win in the 500.

[@usagentcyclone]

Still my pick to take an open spot at SHR. Ricky’s got multi win seasons in him I think

[@WastdTrashPanda]

I just realized that I never really liked Ricky, and after this episode I'm really wondering why I didn't, dude's super cool lol

[@brianburke7677]

I believe there could be a whole segment of the Rise and Fall of Roush Racing. Id like to believe it’s back on the up. But idk if we’ll ever see the power house it once was.

[@greathitnick3034]

Crazy how roush had such a big team and it’s all just two cars now and if not for brad it would still be in worse shape

[@mattorey5816]

Stuck in the past. Jack doesn’t seem to think you need all the technology all these other teams are using to win. He wants to keep doing things like he did back in the mark Martin days.

[@greathitnick3034]

@@mattorey5816 your just killing your own team if you don’t evolve year to year. I remember when it was a five car team that was winning a ton

[@natural-born_pilot]

I don’t think Brad is any savior to the Roush team and really think they could do much better with someone who still has that aggressive want to win that Brad gave up some time ago.

[@TheLocalLt]

Yep there was one weekend in 2006 (I think summer Daytona) where Roush fielded 6 Cup cars, 6 Busch cars, 3 trucks, and 2 ARCA cars

[@LoganWard4621]

it's about god dang time time that Ricky gets his chance to finally being on the podcast took long enough Dale maybe a some point maybe you can get Alex Bowman on there at some point hopefully

[@jonathonpoloski917]

Wow, I mean, Damn Steinhouse, these assholes sign the sponsors to the car, but they don't leave any line for you to be with those sponsors. I'm glad you got your 500 win man. I hope you get a GOOD ride man. Keep it up!

[@chrisodie2467]

Watched his dad at riverside speedway and Memphis motorsports park in sprint cars years ago..flat out aggressive, to a fault sometimes..same way with jr..he didn't fall far from the tree..lol..proud of him nonetheless for sure!

[@robrohrer2014]

Like I've said since the 500, Stenhouse needs to hit up SHR cuz there's opportunity if he's not locked down by a Rousch-type organization 🤔

[@robrohrer2014]

🎯

[@dougcutler4948]

I always root for Wrecky. He's just a likeable guy that's had more than his share of bad luck on the track.

[@raymondmccann5810]

How old is rickey

[@nmalueg1990]

Edwards retired after the 2016 season when NASCAR stole the championship from him. That phantom caution was bullshit. He was comfortably in the lead and would have won easily

[@tbird1991]

The comments are 50% Roush bashing because they dropped Ricky despite his terrible performance and 50% Ricky bashing despite his championships

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

That’s the NASCAR fanbase for ya, sadly

[@rogermitchell4606]

You get to see that if you cant win consistently you wont stay heck i remember Daytona on that monday night when Juan Pablo Montoya hit the jet dryer in 2010 Ricky and Danika was hanging on the backstreatch kyle went and took a dump in a porta potty it was my 1st 500

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

That’s 2012

[@natural-born_pilot]

Huh🙄?

[@jamesfriss4149]

I would love to hear from Carl on this show!

[@Hczeprocker]

I just want to see one episode where the dude in the middle has to sit straight up in his chair for an Entire Episode!

[@chance2enzo]

They have Ricky looking like he's 4ft tall.

[@Showtime1987Pech]

Been down the same road on my contract with them.

[@tedbroome]

2011 Edwards and Stewart tied , Stewart won championship. Had 5 wins in the Chase

[@RickySawyer]

I’m just curious here because maybe I missed something but why are there not any of the newer episodes on Peacock? The latest one they have is Sterling Marlin. Maybe I did miss something?

[@sergeantmasson3669]

I've never been a Ricky Stenhouse fan but IMHO, he hasn't been a horrible race car driver either.

[@Mtlmshr]

Good Driver, he is just missing that little tiny bit that makes him a great driver…..I think it’s just a bit more confidence and I think that’s coming this year! Go get ‘em!!!

[@RailFanMikeProductions]

He deserves the 4

[@danielhurley7018]

"I dont know what happened" Jack said he could not afford to keep fixing the cars after he wrecked them every week. Its the same story that happened in the Nationwide Series. Wrecked a bunch of cars and Jack made him work in the body shop to fix them and share the ride.

[@robrohrer2014]

Apparently Ross was dirty before they had Stenhouse. I wonder if they're still are business-wise another Brad's came aboard 🤔

[@DerrickRG]

Brad K would've made an effort to keep Ricky around, that's for sure.

[@ChrisMcCutcheon-wj2pp]

Let Ricky go, but kept the dollar Buescher, where are you now, the dollar you can't take with you, only faith and honor can you take, M Martin fan

[@malikdigger4544]

I know Stenhouse was probably angry & pissed @ Roush organization after Jack let him go end 2019 season.I would always wonder why Roush let Jeff Burton leave after 03 season .

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Jeff was out in mid-04 because he was lacking sponsors

[@malikdigger4544]

@@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT ; Thanks didn't know that appreciate information.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

@@malikdigger4544 yeah. After CITGO left, there were just various sponsors with Burton and was lacking sponsors and then he was let go.

[@SmokeTheChamp14]

2011 was the tie with tony lol.

[@deantait8326]

Stop with the darn teasers. BY the time the actual video comes out. I don’t card anymore

[@johnhaas2523]

Whatever

[@zyx777zyx]

Edwards tied Smoke in points in 2011. Kez won the championship in 2012. Edwards left Roush after 2014. C'mon guys, you NASCAR drivers make millions and you can't even remember the years. I remember these things off the top of my head and I don't even race. Therefore I should be making millions driving the car. Put me in coach!

[@MasseyFerguson-pp4fo]

There has been racers

[@adamUDavies]

I don't follow this podcast every week , but Has Danika Patrick ever been on here ? 🤔

[@DewkChronic]

I just want to ask Danica questions..im sorry.

[@munafo13]

Sounds like Jack Roush ran a great operation over there…

[@ic3man]

1:57 2011

[@mikemccune7647]

Why cant I see yall on spotify. It's just audio. Good one jr. Sad jack wasnt the guy to say bye. To Rickey. I am sure he got let go at ford. Oh well my thoughts

[@rob924egan2]

Mark wasn't happy there either. who's the common denominator in these interviews...

[@DC322]

The Daytona 500 winner. Stenhouse should had won more races but the decline of Roush Racing hadn't produced that.

[@InvaderNupo]

Everybody who remembers "IT WAS 11"

[@mrpearson8591]

👍👍

[@JackCallSports]

I really think he’s gonna take over the 4 car

[@raymondmccann5810]

Notta

[@mattpayne4946]

Oh well

[@DeathFromAbove1]

Kyle Stenhouse Jr

[@disruptr4409]

Why's he look so little at that table? Like half of Mike and Jr is above the table but this dude's shoulders are barely poking over?

[@flacko_jody2130]

Basically Danica but doesn't get hate for just living lol

[@robtorres_racing]

It was ‘11

[@bradsloop5116]

Good kid but he has been lucky to keep getting rides. I mean a driver that may win a race every 3 to 4 years is not really beneficial to a big team. So he fits in where he is at the moment.

[@jaedog53]

You don't have to win races every year to be a respectable driver. Drivers more often wreck than win anyways. Dave Marcis raced in 5 different decades and only won 5 races.

[@charlesallen8368]

Dave Marcis was a owner driver. His career would of been better if he had the money and resources that other teams had.

[@FrankSteinsGarage]

😊

[@BrianHoff04]

I love Jr. but his lack of questions or comments seems telling. He's towing some sort of line and he doesn't normally do that. This seems like one of the few times Jr. withheld his thoughts for reasons that might be "industry politics".

[@thomasg2488]

I mean, he's actively involved with the sport as an owner, of course he's not gonna reveal all his thoughts on the matter.

[@jasonmoser4518]

I have liked and now I'm commenting below... lol

[@chandlergillum121]

Good ol Wrecky

[@jaxonjaxoff3291]

These guys have memory issues. Carl DID NOT tie in 2012

[@_dell137]

Its not like they were far off lol

[@jimhaines8370]

Jack The Rat In The Hat Roush

[@gteefxr3094]

Excellent pilot though.

[@donbrecht649]

@GTee Fxr Excellent at crashing airplanes. The one-eyed bastard is now grounded.

[@victorylanefreight5294]

Geesh. A lot of stories coming out about Jack being a jack***. Can’t even be bothered to let his own drivers go himself.

[@glitch-pr3nr]

He can just start a band?

[@c.d.8975]

So funny to hear Rickey say JTG has what it takes to win And he won the Daytona 500 It's funny because when preece (a superstar in his own mind) signed with JTG he also said the team had everything needed to win. Preece did NOTHING with JTG in 3 full seasons. Now, after doing NOTHING with SHR, all the preece fans crying that Ryan was in "bad equipment" not Ryan's fault It's never Ryan's fault, it's always someone else's. Disagree??? Tell me then what Preece has done that dozens of other drivers haven't also done above and beyond what Preece has done. I know all about 2 truck wins and 2 xfinity wins Big deal, old news, he's a CUP field filler that Tony got cheap.

[@glitch-pr3nr]

Roush isn't dirty no mo. Even if moses and samuel stood before me, my heart would not go out to them. Fungi amongi is guiliani? Caesar not Augustus?

[@tillman40]

I just don’t have the interested with these corporate drivers. I like hearing more from the last generation

[@tmklunk]

Roush is as good at screwing drivers as Gibbs is!

[@monawhitney7964]

Grrr.

[@outlaw67111]

Most people don't realize that Jack Roush is a horrible human being.

[@joshuahamilton6217]

I live in Michigan about 30 minutes away from we're Jack Rush has his shop we're they would trick out all of Ford's production car's and I hurd nothing but horror stories from the people that worked there. Even hurd a story don't know if it's true or not but an employee's car had an oil leak and Jack fired him because it leaked on "HIS" parking lot never cared for the man if Mark Martin would have drove for anyone else he probably would have at least one championship.

[@donbrecht649]

Well said. It's too bad people are so afraid of exposing the dirt bag.

[@SpreadAU]

Spinhouse

[@bevnracin]

Dirty deeds done dirt cheap by Roush 🤬

[@brandonthomas9673]

Typical Roush ran business this is why RCR and Hendrick has been the dominate teams

[@eugenebeeson527]

I don't think he is 5 so why do they have him sitting with his chin on the table Jr is not berly high anuff to see over the table why would you have your guest sitting more under the table then above