The 'Big Mistake' That Dale Jr. Made At DEI | Dale Jr. Download - Top 10 Moments of 2023: No. 9

[@urban_89]

I love hearing all the differnt angles of these stories from so many ppl. I miss dale. Wish i had known him on a personal lvl

[@FalseHope61]

In JRs defense. He’s not the type of person who telling him he’s not good enough, or degrading him, doesn’t motivate him. I’m the same way. Insulting me doesn’t make me feel good when im already beating myself up. The Eurys needed to realize he needed a pick me up, not bash him and insult him.

[@dianej1714]

I can listen to these DEI stories all day. The history is fascinating. I always learn something that I didn't know back then. ❤

[@bobbolieu9013]

Even from outside of DEI as a fan the chaos and turmoil were evident I felt for everyone there at DEI. It has to hurt tremendously to watch this empire that you had a part in tear itself apart and yet still not understand what you all were going through

[@revvyhevvy]

Well said

[@cashkenterprises5584]

If Teresa let Jr. And Kelley take control of the ship in 2008, the company would have certainly rebounded. What a shame.

[@revvyhevvy]

So true

[@CoryAY82383]

Yes indeed

[@brianhayes7153]

Dale Jr wasn’t capable of running a company at that time. He’s said so himself. And besides, it was Teresa’s to do with what she wanted.

[@cashkenterprises5584]

@@brianhayes7153 nobody was. Ty Norris nor Steve Hmeil were. It was a group effort that was dictated by a woman who did not have good intentions for the team, which spoiled the whole operation. If Jr. was at the helm to give the final say-so on key decisions, the team would have survived. He had the best intentions in mind for the team unlike Teresa. Not to mention that Kelley is as smart as a whip. She would quickly have gotten everything figured out if Jr. couldn’t.

[@BwInNewJersey]

I dont think Jr was mature enough at the time.

[@dennisamole5852]

i hate to say this but teresa would be an interesting interview

[@bobhope4732]

I agree 💯

[@Mister_Matt_X]

I agree but also I have butterflies in my stomach if that's gonna be a reality. Wondering what she's gonna say. How it was hard on her which I by the way feel so sorry for her because I was reading Darrell Waltrips "Sundays Will Never Be The Same" and my heart sank after Darrell wrote something that Teresa said at the hospital after Dales death but also looking at his dead body and she said something like "Tell me what should I do?" And after reading that quote from Teresa from Darrells book my heart sank and made me tear up like Wade from "Ready Player One" after knowing that James Halliday is really dead. But if that's possible for Teresa to be on all we can do is pray for some good will happen and make sure that there's at least a sorta peace treaty between Dale Jr. Kelley and Kerry. I hope that there will be peace and some closure but give Teresa our respect for her privacy after all the turmoil that has happened since the 2001 Daytona 500 because she went through a lot than any of us could have imagined and how it came to her unexpectedly out of the blue.... I still feel sorry for her in every aspect known to man on this earth and in this universe....

[@lewiskemp5893]

I never lost faith. A fan since the Bud car with the black roof lol A fan since Busch . The 31 car first time I saw you

[@King1614]

The Steve hmiel interview was the best interview of the year.

[@orion848]

I fell out of being a fan for a few years when Jr left the Bud 8. I didn't mind that he left DEI, it seemed like a mess. It was not seeing that beautiful red number 8 that bothered me more than anything. I'm over it now, but damn, that was tough.

[@revvyhevvy]

Steve Hmiel is such a nice guy.

[@tnrodgers]

Without good leadership you have anarchy and rebellion. Work sucks and good people leave. Major props to Dale and Co for the mature honest conversation.

[@Mystic-l3r]

Man my father was such a fan of the that race team. Followed from the delco yrs. Never was the same though without the car owner.

[@enginemagician]

Salvaged this photo from a bunch of my water damaged photos. Concord Speedway Back in the day. Posted on Facebook and people have been very interested. Trying to figure out how to load it to this media so you can see it.

[@laceyferryman7584]

Teresa never wanted his children to be in Dale Sr. life. Unfortunately she is greedy and bitter.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Agreed. In Teresa world Sr only had one child and that was Taylor.

[@lcee6592]

Truly sad how everything played out. In hindsight, would have been beneficial if there was a plan laid out for the DEI teams to continue without Dale Sr.

[@PatandDoopypoopy]

It seems Theresa went against Dale sr's wishes of the heart. Shame Sr didn't lock it down legally on paper by court filing.

[@zachdoster1206]

Yea Sr’s death was a ginormous loss for DEI since the company was still in its early stages and they depended on him too much if Junior had the skills to own a business like he does now at the time of seniors death DEI would probably still be around today and would probably be the current Hendrick motorsports

[@jeffbennett7470]

It's kinda ironic how it came full circle with Steve.

[@oldermusiclover]

one thing about Jr he will admit to being wrong at times

[@Sherry-u8t]

Dale would have told Dale Jr and Tony Euri Sr I'm not changing crew chief. You two need two work this out between yourselves.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

I want to know finale assembly.

[@ellislavallee]

DEI without DE makes no sense.

[@tylerbensdad]

They had the 04 Championship in the bag (even with the mechanical failures) until Carl Edwards wrecked them in Atlanta. Edwards wasn't even in contention for the race win or championship and he wouldn't give an inch on the corner exit and turned Jr. He even admitted it in the post race interview. He showed zero respect for a veteran driver. Also, yes Dale was immature like most young men. He had the heaviest weight on his shoulders. And Tony jr constantly doubted him. I remember him fighting with Dale on the radio cause Dale wanted him to run the next set of tires with a third of a pound less of air pressure. He starts yelling how that won't make any difference and how stupid of an idea it was. Other successful crew chiefs would make those small changes, but he wouldn't. But that team made everyone else look bad in 2004.

[@alanm2842]

the crew chief does not have to make the air adjustment if he feels it will not make a difference. but he should tell the driver you are right, i will get right on that for you. crew chief need to make driver feel like he is unbeatable.

[@brettwright1019]

I would like to here the truth about how it was with jr and Teresa's relationship as far as DEI

[@spectrelk8978]

Is there a platform where you can listen to the podcast uncensored?

[@robc1961]

You folks need to find a way to get Teresa in the studio to tell her side. I bet it would be one of the highest watched episodes. Get her side. Then to top it off, get Taylor Nicole in there to get her take on the whole thing. Bring the podcast full circle with the family dynamic some 20 years later.

[@oldermusiclover]

felt so sorry for Taylor

[@TheTheratfarmer]

Denny came in and looked around. 23XI.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

now drive it.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

I was definitely a fan of senior, but he was human like the rest of us. He made some bad decisions in regard to his children and imo his choice of his last wife. Teresa showed her colors early that she was not a fan of his kids and Dale sr spent lots of time pacifying and ducking her, instead of standing up to her about the kids. He had to have an inkling how things would play out when he was gone, but like most of us he didn't think that day would come soon. I'm definitely NOT a fan of Teresa, but her world did implode when senior died. I'm sure she was grieving and in shock, yet still had to run a company. IMO her arrogance was a big factor as she should've stepped aside and appointed someone else to run DEI and make decisions but she didn't. I think she's greedy and distrustful too. Possibly, in her grief, she wouldn't step aside because DEI was Sr legacy and she held too tight. I do think that's the main reason she's so unhinged about his name, likeness to this day.

[@ohio-e1n]

DEI simply imploded. It would be an epic interview to hear Teresas side of it. after these interviews, that's the only piece we are missing. I think with Jr's sense of handling an interview, it could be cordial and honest. I hope it happens someday.

[@bowslap]

Hell will freeze over hard before this ever happens. Teresa’s disdain for Sr’s 3 elder children is as strong as it’s ever been…and she’s done nothing to hide it. When a woman hauls her late husband’s first-born son into court to attempt to prevent the man from using his birthright to operate his business, that tells me everything I need to know about her.

[@strokeraceventura2550]

I’d love to hear Teresa’s version of things. Clearly she messed things up but her world was gone. I’d just be interested if she regrets any of it or still hardheaded

[@christianmeek2542]

Given she locked the shop and hasn't let many in I think she is still lost. Hard for all sides but most would like to have seen Jr. and Kelly be able to have some control over the company. Realistically Jr. wasn't the Man he is now either.

[@fishhuntadventure]

@@christianmeek2542 People become the man or woman that’s achieving greatness when they find themselves in the circumstances that demand it.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

lost... I can get you the best car.

[@mattthomas3207]

if dale had never died granite i think alot of current drivers and past ones wouldve passed or gotten injured from what we learned. DEI woukd have alot of race and championship wins

[@michaelgomez3044]

I remember I laughed about all the morons who tattooed "8" somewhere on their bodies. They are all now Kyle Busch fans.

[@alanstackhouse2939]

I doubt that..they probably added another 8 when he drove for Hendrick..😅

[@michaelgomez3044]

@@alanstackhouse2939 Different style number.

[@WayneTX254]

Think about us dale jarret fans when he added the extra 8. I can't believe yates gave up the 88 number.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Teresa's greed destroyed DEI.

[@Coalblack79k10]

Hey is jr going to try and buy anything from the Winston cup museum sell??????

[@TheTheratfarmer]

I can tell you right now how, where the 23xi is, the sound is, stay in your office,

[@tonycherubimo1440]

Once sr. Passed away dei was for jr to carry on the legacy For whatever reason she did not see this that being the owner whom i wont mention her name

[@davidvincent2nd757]

She said she had a daughter to raise . So she did for her child

[@markgawron387]

Teresa, Teresa, Teresa😈😈

[@weaksignal8009]

Umm, trusting that Teresa wasn't useless?

[@mountainmandale1587]

She was just looking for more money!

[@revvyhevvy]

She was just trying to find her makeup!

[@SAPCOMMITTEE]

Tried to warn you Jr

[@SAPCOMMITTEE]

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[@SAPCOMMITTEE]

Elvis Jr is out there im not him I'm Joey Harra With all due respect im not Graceland