Does JR Motorsports have a future in NASCAR Cup racing?

On The Dale Jr. Download, Dale and Denny Hamlin discuss the state of the charter system in NASCAR and the pros and cons of starting a team in the Cup Series. If the sport expands to a higher number of charters, how much should a new team pay?

[@alm2210]

Not fan of Hamlin as a driver but I give him kudos on how NASCAR should be running their business. Too bad the Nascar revenue burners in management doesn’t listen to some of these people

[@AgtWashingtub]

Well, because what Denny is saying threatens their cash cow.

[@davidmccants6278]

there is nothing that a bunch of millennials cannot f******

[@NickyD]

denny isnt a guy they are gonna listen too not a guy that runs his mouth on tiwtter every week

[@RAEckart22]

Denny's arguing for what benefits Denny right now. When he says "All well managed teams deserve to run for a championship & make a modest profit," that is not the way anything works in the real world. The Dallas Cowboys are well managed, but they do not deserve to sniff the cleats of champions. Denny makes a good argument for the owners, but you can see him pull up on several topics.

[@chloe-stephlis6281]

I’ve quite an off and on love hate relationship with Denny over the years. I have played devils advocate for him a couple of times but he has also pissed me off in the past as well. I think he actually had a better attitude until about the mid 2010s. While I may not be his biggest fan I actually do like 23XI. As a fan of both Busch brothers I did enjoy that Kansas race.

[@timj3590]

First time I ever enjoyed hearing Denny wow he can be a decent human being

[@davidmccants6278]

not a Hamlin fan but he damn sure knows how to count

[@ryanralph7494]

I'm not a fan of him on track, but I am a damn big fan of him off track. He's smart, he understands the issues at the core, and he's one of the few active drivers that is extremely vocal and critical of Nascar

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

I work for FedEx corporate in Memphis. You have no idea how many times he comes here, unannounced and without cameras to spend time with the kids at St.Jude. The guy is more than a decent human being. It's just his attitude at the track that gets him his reputation. It's the only thing most people see from him.

[@Bizz4r2m0ke]

@@JamieTheBangles11Fan well at least we know he doesn’t do it for attention

[@carteragencyinsuranceservi4640]

Thanks Jr for the insight into how the teams try to survive in this "New Age" of Nascar.

[@shaunp7432]

You can win and not make any money…heavy reliance on sponsorship dollars is not recession proof

[@NewWorldCT]

Not even close. And the "charter" is just a horrendous sports tax that NASCAR shouldn't be doing. The sport is in a terrible spot.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@NewWorldCT The charter system at least gives a team value though.

[@Bramon83]

Hence the problem with NASCAR.

[@devonchildress6684]

@@NewWorldCT The charts arguably kept the sport afloat. Sponsors aren’t willing to pay money on a car that might not even make the field. It adds stability that corporate America needs to find NASCAR worth the investment.

[@MJForever1999]

I think Denny is a baby on the track, but I'm very impressed with his knowledge on the business side of the sport. No doubt 23XI will get more wins as time goes on regardless if Kurt and Bubba stay with the team or not

[@miltonjoyner4201]

Luke Sasser, I agree. He knows his stuff!!

[@rogerparliman1892]

He will not get any more wins with bubbles!

[@Dooguy]

@@rogerparliman1892 Bubbles sucks

[@DBeav97]

@@rogerparliman1892 bubba finishes last, unless it rains

[@justinatkinson5265]

I love you Luke

[@nathan1sixteen]

1) the line “sometimes the talent stays on the sideline because the team has to stay in business” applies to almost ever type of developmental system. It definitely applies to every sport. Little Jonny is a talented ball player, but his parent can’t afford equipment or the travel team or whatever, so he doesn’t play. I mean, I feel like that line applies so much more to racing, because racing is outrageously expensive to begin with. 2) the charter system may ultimately be the thing that kills NASCAR, hate to say it. Part of what helped NASCAR, at least in my opinion, grow was the fact that you could show up to any track any week with a car, and as long as you passed tech and qualified, you had a chance to race for the same prize money everyone else did. Today, you show up to the track, and you’re racing for pennies on the dollar. It’s unsustainable 3) pains me to say this, but if JRM joins cup, it’s gonna hurt their entire operation. You have to believe that they take a full advantage of the information and resources provided by that Hendrick funding. If JRM joins cup, Hendrick has to divest, and I see it hurting not only the cup stuff, but the affinity stuff as well

[@easyenetwork2023]

I don’t. They can still be an owner in Xfinity and it would help the Cup program like it did when they had SHR.

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

I would LOVE to see Dale bring his JR Motorsports to CUP. I know Dale and Denny are good friends and it was Dale who had discovered him and brought him to his first NASCAR even at Daytona back in the early 2000's. Maybe with Denny's push to help these teams succeed (Eric Estepp has had some great videos about what Hamlin's doing on his channel) Dale will move his team into cup. It would be great for the future of the sport.

[@durango8882]

I wish Jr. would start his own NASCAR type racing series.

[@william121852]

I used to be a big fan of Nascar , never missed a race , went to many tracks . Stage racing KILLED it for me , I don't watch anymore , and don't go to any tracks .

[@turnerway14]

Agree… what’s the point anymore?

[@jbs454]

The whole playoffs/chase/ stage racing, cars that quit resembling an actual car you can buy, political correctness flags, Bubba Wallace farce, kneeling

[@willl7780]

I watch ama motorcycle racing...they look like bikes you can buy and they ride there asses off

[@willydawg99]

Youre not missed

[@william121852]

@@willydawg99 Well TY , I know there are thousands more like me so I'm in GOOD company .

[@RoyBaty]

Great conversation. I love seeing guys like Denny away from the track talking about racing or whatever else and in this case it's about NASCAR as a business. Very enlightening. Definitely changes my perspective sometimes on drivers that I may not be a big fan of but realize they are great people.

[@davidpaul6615]

Good to hear straight talk from 2 of the best ever drivers who are now involved in the other side of the business. 👍👍✌️

[@keeganbrown9967]

To me it's a simple fix. Cap the field at the absolute highest number feasible. Growing up in the late 90s to 2000s that number was 43 cars. the purse money will always have 43 cars in mind. If 50 cars show up then the slowest 7 go home. If 40 show up then the purse for 41,42,43 is kept by Nascar for maybe another expense or purse. Now regarding the 36 charter teams. They should get bonus money from Nascar at the end of the year that distrutes all profits from the season to the teams. Obviously non charter teams don't receive this money. I also believe Nascar drivers should have a salary cap like other sports. It'll help with team costs and sponsor costs.

[@jamesdb7115]

From what I understand that salary cap is what this next gen is, as they can't modify any of the parts. It's probably not THEE salary cap. I'd go with salary caps with driver pay too (and if that's what you're referring to. I apologize). You have 4 drivers, you can't have the dream team of what Hendrick (Kahne, JG, JJ, Jr) or Rousch (Kennseth, Biff, Edwards) or Gibbs currently has. Those drivers get to a) go to their own team (Hamlin) or force to sign elsewhere. Just spit balling here.

[@pamelamaloy9778]

Really enjoyed listening to their conversation,it was very interesting❣❤❤❤🥰

[@jefferywelsh9369]

Hello beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@robertp6458]

I would like to ask Denny Hamlin, who defines what a well managed team is. If the answer is NASCAR, you are right back at square one.

[@Drew_64]

I would love Jr Motorsports to field cup cars.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

drew1212, Dale Jr, and Kelley, have both stated that the Cup series is a huge financial process to enter in order to find success. JRM has done quite well in the Xfinity series as has Dale Jr. Dale Jr did fairly well in the Cup series, but it was funded by others. DEI had a great future until gold-digger greedy Teresa took over. Dale Jr, and Kelley, tried informing her that she was going in the wrong direction, but Teresa cared less about their opinions and business experience. Teresa knew nothing about business ethics, nor cared. With her, it was always about money for herself. She had it all and destroyed it. DEI now no longer exists.

[@johnhaas2523]

charter prices come down

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@johnhaas2523 Not likely.

[@scottnewellguitar]

What defines a "well-managed team"? Who determines that and what are the criteria? (vague)

[@abubbam]

Let qualifying be open to anyone. Top 36 or 40 or what ever number of people from qualifying race. Even if you where last years champion and you don’t qualify high enough you don’t race. That’s the way I think they should go

[@ashketchumsdad]

The way sponsors work today, and selling one off races, I just don't think it's a viable option currently

[@abubbam]

@@ashketchumsdad people have been trying to figure out who you are since 1996

[@brianNJwatson]

So what happens if Daytona 500, which people spend lots of $ to travel to and see, races without Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch? TV ratings?

[@easyenetwork2023]

They had the past champion’s provisional good for at least 7 races a year. You don’t think the past Cup champion from the year before would be unable to qualify for more than 7 races?

[@ashketchumsdad]

@@abubbam Silver is the name. Pokemon Chronicles....I met up with a kid that looks suspiciously like my son. What can I say my ex wife got around

[@georgebrooks683]

We just saw the future displayed here. Nascar needs to listen to these conversations to make a product the fans will want to watch.

[@jeffosborne1147]

It would be awesome to see junior and Kelly put a cup team together. Maybe one day.

[@twoblacklabs904]

Jeff, see my comment above 👆🏼

[@willhorting5317]

Big fan of Dale Jr. (and his father before that). But I would rather that the Earnhardts remain focused on the Xfinity teams. Until/unless Hendrick, Childress, Gibbs, or Petty downsizes or quits the Cup series, then it makes no financial sense for the Earnhardts. Yes, new teams have started like Hamlin's, Track House, ect. But as far as I know, those new teams do not currently have any teams in Xfinity. I could always be wrong.😁

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

Denny is going to be a great car owner not just for himself, but for all these teams. He's really been speaking out in support of the business model for these NASCAR owners to make it and succeed. Not a fan of his driving style on the track, but I'm all for the Denny Hamlin owner and what he's doing for the sport. Being one of the veterans in the sport, he's really speaking out for the garage area. We don't see Kevin Harvick (who's become very quiet) or Kyle Busch ( who just seems to be too inmature) stepping up. So Denny is a good veteran presence for these guys.

[@jefferywelsh9369]

Hello beautiful

[@roymcdre9180]

The teams are looking for the next champion but then NASCAR neglects the development series lol The Allstar race was a clear sign NASCAR couldnt manage a Walmart deli

[@Corky3D]

To a point I think Charters ruined everything. You have teams that want to expand from 2 to 3 or 4 cars and you have new teams that want to come into the Cup series. They won't though, because the charters, you have to pay 10-12 million dollars for a charter, if not more, when there's charters available. Sure without the charters people like Chase Elliott may not make the race, due to issues in qualifying, but that's part of racing. Although you can't really get rid of the charters now, because teams spent 10+ million dollars for them.

[@justinreedracing6213]

Top 35 in points used to make the race regardless of Q back in the day. So that wouldn’t be an issue

[@Corky3D]

@@justinreedracing6213 Yeah good point, I forgot about that.

[@easyenetwork2023]

Why would Chase not make the race without charters in Cup, he is a former champion.

[@Corky3D]

@@easyenetwork2023 It was an example, that something like that could happen without a charter system. The former championship thing wouldn't work to well though, because Matt Kenseth could come back racing without a Charter and he wouldn't get a spot, he'd have to race/qualify his way in even though he is a former champion.

[@dfr-7592]

This is what I appreciates about y'all

[@TalladegaTom]

Go back to 'run what ya brung' and the sport grows. NASCAR is stagnant right now and part of the reason why is the comfort that the charter system provides.

[@wrightbrent73]

You're absolutely right

[@carybirkbeck9613]

I havent watched since b4 stages, when jr was racing...miss it

[@clintpitney3918]

Was listening to this on Spotify. I think the clash and the all star race should be held at tracks /markets that might be up and coming or tracks that have shown the most improvement over the previous year.

[@scottharkness4230]

It is so money driven now. Charters changed everything. Not a fat of them at all. Back in the 80's Kenny Schrader won the pole for daytona, the next week he failed to qualified, hendrick had to by a ride for him. Thats the way it should be, in my opinion

[@easyenetwork2023]

So they spent double money then. The charter still allows teams to create value for their team when they sell it though.

[@jxramshop9658]

What I think is being missed is that if Jr Motorsports come in, will the fact that it is Dale Jr name on the door attract more spectators. More spectators, more income, less of a bite out of someones share of the pie. That surname is legendary, same as Petty. Both are gold.

[@kingdingaling2469]

I think there should be 43 cars 36 Starters and 4-7 ( 40-43 ) qualifying to get in every week and the Winner has always got to make $ . No matter what. Even if it’s something like if 1 of those 4-7 Qualifiers happens to finally Win 1 then they get a larger payout, something like that Because Winner has always got to make $ , especially if 1 of those cars somehow pulls that off. They got to make $ just to race for it to even be worth going out to battle for final 4-7 qualifying spots. I think it should be 43 cars. We need more cars out there 44, 45 , even 50 would be dope.

[@wild41212]

I really enjoyed this interview. Got a peek behind the curtain as to what team owners deal with.

[@mistersteve383]

Like any business..."oh the owner must be rich" clearly not the case.

[@bradybourne2784]

Dale Jr can get a lot of sponsors. Look at Jordan and Hamlin. Trackhouse is doing it pretty well!!!!!

[@jefferywelsh9369]

How are you doing today

[@jeffrens6551]

From the 60’s until stage racing and race for the chase I could have named most drivers in the top two series. Today, I don’t really watch but love the old stories from Dirty Mo Media! Make the scoring where the fan base doesn’t need more than “bar napkin” to score a race! Do better NASCAR!

[@uliwehner]

why do you care? you can see who won, you see where everybody finished, you see the stages, why do you have to "score the race"? they tell you what the points are.... do you plan to dazzle them with your napkin skills? I personally couldn't care less about the ultimate point score. the points get reset several times anyway. as long as your guy occasionally wins a race, all is well. Points are bogus anyway. nobody cares if you are 33rd or 34th in points. no, really. Nobody cares.

[@JJA1987]

It’s up to Junior and Kelley

[@55Reever]

Sponsorship in racing has always been a mystery to me. Every potential sponsor is looking for something different

[@Dirtmodmaniac]

NASCAR isn’t about the racing anymore. Unfortunately it’s about the money and that’s all .

[@GeoffGroves]

So essentially the charter system cost them 8 to 10 teams. 45 to 50 showing up to qualify now down to 36... essentially due to selling there souls to FOX and NBC. Theres a lesson about greed in this. Anyways it was good to hear Hamlin acknowledge how many great drivers there are out there running Saturday nights that we will never hear of because of how much racing costs, even at the short track level...yet they found a way to give Danica a ride.

[@radcomsales7082]

Danny thanks for dumbing it down for us slow nascar fans

[@daveevans7957]

How bout do away with charters, you show up and qualify with what you got ,either you make it on time or not , the way it was , way to complicated nowadays, I'm gone after 30 years watching

[@smoovee7]

I want that too. Unfortunately sponsors want a guarantee that spending all that money gets them in the show every week. I'm not giving a race team 20 million on a maybe that they might make the race that week.

[@fatpatlives1998]

Back in the 60s and 70s sure but corporate sponsorship is not going to sign on to that or will not spend the money

[@slick-px4pq]

The owners wanted the charter system. It makes their operation worth more if they choose to sell. Otherwise, it's just a building and equipment.

[@daveevans7957]

I get the whole charter thing, but it has turned the cup series into just a show and not a race it's pathetic

[@RippingItAllSportsCards]

@@daveevans7957 It's the same racing. The charter doesn't affect a fan.

[@packisbetter90]

I miss when it was 43 cars. Seemed like the backmarker drivers and teams that didn't start and park obviously were way better

[@easyenetwork2023]

Not really. With the charter, you still have more competitive teams and they actually have a value them that can be sold or traded without losing as much money.

[@joeplem5329]

Denny probably owns like 10% of 2311 racing Jordan is the one paying the bills and as for Jr just stay in the ixfinity series since you're pretty much dominating it already

[@ggsimmonds1]

Money side you are right, but Denny is much more involved in the business decisions. Jordan is more like an investor rather than owner. Other than that he isn't talking about this only thinking about himself. People can hate him on the track, but when it comes to his thoughts on business and growing nascar he isn't doing it for selfish considerations. He legitmately wants to grow the sport

[@nascar88gyrl]

From what I understand, Jordan got some of the sponsors with the BLM movement. Jordan is a businessman, Denny really wasn't. Someone had to educate him about car ownership.

[@ggsimmonds1]

@@nascar88gyrl Jordan got a lot of the sponsors because of pre-existing relationships. And overall yeah he is an experienced business man. But in terms of the inner workings of Nascar it is Denny handling those operations. Of course he himself is not that experienced so he has help. Jordan is probably paying the vast majority of costs, and probably makes the high level decisions. Its like old monarchies when you had a king and a prime minister

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@ggsimmonds1 You mean racing decisions?

[@JustGenius2001]

It'll be smart for JR Motorsports to go cup. Sponsors won't be an issue cuz of name recognition and it'll bring back the fans that NASCAR lost and new fans.

[@AlexD889]

Jr is talking like if Jr motorsports comes to cup hes driving the car.... That would rock the nascar world.

[@jaybartlett8106]

From watching replays in the 60s on Wide World of Sports to watching on ESPN to going to a few races to now not watching at all. I subscribe to DIRTVision and Floracing and it seems like every week I see more and more young NASCAR drivers running events on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. No commercials during racing and the drivers, announcers and event staff seem to genuinely appreciate the fans. You won't see 2 cars going down the front stretch, side-by-side with 1 or 2 wheels off the ground during a NASCAR race!

[@jefferywelsh9369]

How are you doing today

[@sithfighter2]

See when Denny explains stuff like this and uses his words it makes sense. When he goes on Twitter I just tune him out. His biggest problem is that no one takes him seriously because of how he acts on Twitter. He's not dumb, but it's all about crafting what you have to say so that it has an impact versus an eyeroll. It's good you guys had him on so he could actually articulate his points.

[@craigharrell7849]

I can see it now! The 8 and the 88!

[@MS3DALE]

This is just one of the reasons why NASCAR lost me as a fan after 40+ years, so sad what its become 🙁

[@easyenetwork2023]

Money runs the world, always has. I think fans need to stay loyal and help be the reason NASCAR stays in business and gets better.

[@richardfowler3254]

@@easyenetwork2023 NASCAR has not been good for a very long time. I too was a long time fan but I can not stand it now at all. The more I know about how NASCAR is run makes me hate it even more...

[@basedgodstrugglin]

Hey Denny has a whoop on, I have a whoop on, I’m basically Denny Hamlin guys

[@supersevenn]

i think JR Nation should crowd fund JRMotorsports Cup team to a reasonable percentage to get it started

[@easyenetwork2023]

I don’t. He has money. Pay the charter out of pocket and get sponsors to back you up.

[@chloe-stephlis6281]

It would be cool to see JRM go to the Cup. It would be almost like two HMS’s. LOL. Lifelong HMS fan here. Although Rick would have to sell out his stake in the current Xfinity team otherwise a Cup entry would be considered a 5th HMS entry which is not allowed. People have argued with me about this before but Rick does have an ownership stake in it. Google it if you don’t believe me.

[@kevinmckinnell455]

First off I'm not a Denny Hamlin's fan but I got to admit he's got some brains when it comes to the business of racing listening to Danny and Dale pretty amazing and Danny's right for change Earnhardt jr. Will not get into the Cup racing aspect because he won't make any money and he'll spend Millions NASCAR needs to get there s*** together because NASCAR needs that name Earnhardt in NASCAR

[@brettmullins751]

Richard Childress brought Jeffrey Earnhardt because its profitable to have a Earnhardt in a car that is black and #3 ..I was wondering if Richard waiting for Dale Earnhardt mom to pass away to bring the black 3 car back?

[@MJForever1999]

@@brettmullins751 I still think Richard is kinda a dick for letting someone the #3 when he supposedly retired the number...

[@dougcutler4948]

Hamlin is just realizing how expensive it is for the owners and how much revenue has been reduced in recent years. Now he's crying for more money that currently goes to the track owners which will further hurt the sport.

[@MJForever1999]

@@dougcutler4948 He's literally just complaining about the same thing every team owner does, and he's right.

[@dougcutler4948]

@@MJForever1999 Perhaps he should have done his homework BEFORE becoming an owner.

[@rickyhall6179]

I sure hope so I'd love to see Jr motorsports continue I'd love to buy DEI and start a new race team

[@ronmeadows3153]

you can't tell me that Earnhardt Jr buying new charters would dilute the revenue for everyone else. His presence back in Cup would bring in millions on millions of dollars that would be shared among the rest of the group.

[@ColoradoCarrolls]

Always liked looking in the Sports section of the paper back in the 80's and seeing what each driver made for that particular race. Was more amazed the Joe Blow took 3rd and made hundreds of thousands less then the Hot shot who DNFed. Why don't they show the pay outs anymore?

[@l.alkema8863]

Great discussion

[@caughtu98]

Jr Nation can break NASCAR.

[@frankrice5364]

Need to go back to old school with stock cars

[@kirkangel525]

like any other Jr. fan, I want to see JRM fielding Cup cars...it's meant to be at some point. as Jr. has said before it has to make sense financially

[@michaelmorgan5303]

Why do you need a charter to race what happened to going to the track and qualify to get in. If you don't qualify you don't get in

[@johnhaas2523]

do you f****** understand the charter system? the charter system gives the owners something of value to sell. look at what former majority owner of RPM got from GMS racing when they bought the 2 charters

[@cdcbarr88]

Since you left fulltime on track, I havnt followed the races often, But I watch your podcasts, watch how your nationwide series cars are doing. Nascar, wake up! Denny said it best “A legend wants in” but cant because of current financial bubbles that Nascar can change. I know for one, if you Dale, come into the top series with a team, all Jr nation will bump ratings up and watch every dang race (or close to it). The top series needs Dale. Even if its not him in the cars. If he is the team owner of a car or 2, that would be enough. Nascar change your payouts! You will regret it. Also: Denny I am very impressed with you and the way you speak, also congrats on your first team owner win. Kurt fan or not, to see both your emotions/joy was a tear jerker and much deserved. Congrats Kurt And Denny

[@easyenetwork2023]

That was his second win, but first win on performance alone and not rain. Though Bubba might have won that race last fall on pure performance.

[@dawnmclees]

Denny said about looking for the next talent to take them to the promise land. Pretty hypocritical of him when he chose Bubba as a driver for his team. Bubba will never take Denny to the promise land. LMAO!!

[@mpf1947]

The problem wouldn't exist if the charter system didn't exist in the first place.

[@notyourcousin798]

He lost me when he used Andretti Autosports as his defense. He even shoots himself in the foot by saying F1 makes over a billion dollars per year. When your sport/industry makes over a billion dollars a year and has competitors investing hundreds of millions of dollars into their cars, then yeah the teams/companies are going to be upset when another US backmarker joins the sport. Personally, I don’t see why Andretti doesn’t just partner with Haas to make one mega US team, and possibly attract more US motorsports figures to all go in together, rather than start his own team that is going to be at the back of the grid for years to come. Anyways, going back to Hamlin, based off this interview, he doesn’t seem to have a grasp on where NASCAR is at. When you have tracks across the country tearing down grandstands along the backstretches because fans aren’t showing up, you need to be encouraging people to compete as much as possible. If they want to make things interesting, yet still keep a somewhat charter system, why not model the charter system similar to that of European soccer leagues: each year you have 20 or 30 charter positions, and at the end of each year, the bottom 3 or 4 teams are booted out of the charter and the 3/4 best non-charter teams, become charter members. NASCAR is all about making anything more competitive (ie stage points, cautions at the ends of each stage to bunch the field back up, a wacky playoff system, etc) that you’d think they’d be all on board with this. However, I still think more money should be given to non-charter teams regardless.

[@Utubin]

Where is the full episode interview with Denny ?

[@DepravedCoTApologist]

Podcast platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, & Google Podcast. Since you have a KZbin account, you have access to Google Podcast for free

[@magnusroman1014]

Here is a thought 2 charters per team. Have qualifying Friday. Saturday heat races 100 laps and Sunday race top 10 from each heat in 200-300 lap race

[@mac10fan09]

I thik the charter should possibly also be performance based. It doesnt seem fair for some one to hold a spot and run last every week for multiple seasons.

[@easyenetwork2023]

It is, but there are loopholes that need to be closed.

[@smplyizzy]

I don’t even know a signal person that watches NASCAR anymore. I think NASCAR has some much larger issue that allowing new teams.

[@kingdingaling2469]

All these Hamlin haters but I Love Hamlin. I always Love The 11 JGR has the best squad My All Time Favorite Driver is 18Kyle Then Truex , Blaney , Chase , Kurt , Denny , B Rad

[@kevinhazlett7303]

JRM should be in the cup and they need to find away to get in. And get rid of the driver limits like Xfinity! If a team wants more than 4 drivers they should be allowed more it’s their money and if they can afford it they should be allowed more than 4! This will allow some very good drivers stuck in the Xfinity series to move up.

[@Tracer414]

Dale, KZbin recommended your channel to me which is why I watched this episode. I grew up watching you and your father in racing and was a huge fan. However, ever since NASCAR jumped into the PC pond, their decision to eliminate a traditional flag, and the pathetic Bubba Wallace incident regarding a fake noose that he knew was nothing more than a garage door rope; then watching all the teams being forced to parade down pit row as Drama Queen Baby Wallace cried on the hood of his car, I decided that I would never watch another NASCAR race again. I, and tens of thousands of other once loyal fans will not put up with these theatrics any longer. Now listening to what you and Denny were discussing and NASCAR's eagerness to throw a yellow in hopes for a dramatic finish even solidifies my reasoning to stay away from this phony pathetic organization. I truly hope that NASCAR fails as an organization so it may rejuvenate and come back as a more common sense sport again. My best to you and your family. Trace

[@liftbig03]

You stated this perfectly. I attended every second Daytona race from Oct. '98 til July 2013, as well as several others: Bristol night races in 2001-2002, etc. Used to watch every weekend.......the Bubba Wallace incident was the last straw. No room for PC bullSHIT in sports, especially NASCAR.

[@Tracer414]

@@liftbig03 Thank you Sir.

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

Just like health care... Money screws up a good thing..

[@henryhelen09]

How does another manufacturer get into the business?

[@johnmurzycki5148]

Dale jr returns to nascar in the Bud 8. Let’s do it.

[@johnmurzycki5148]

What if Jr runs a full season just to get his team off the runway. Then hands it over to another driver.

[@markmclaughlin2690]

When the original chargers were awarded did the teams have to buy them?

[@johnhaas2523]

charters. no the teams because they earned them. jgr had to buy one of mwr charters for the 19 car and shr had to for the 41.

[@Wannagobackto1980]

Ole Jr slipped up and was about to say 5 million. So I'm guessing a Charter may cost 5 million? It was 2:33 he says it.

[@easyenetwork2023]

That might be close. Heard around 8-10 million, so $5 million is probably close.

[@evolveVIII]

Where can I watch the whole podcast? I cant find it anywhere

[@johnhaas2523]

don't exist as what on peacock cut down to 30-45 minutes

[@waggitnshaggit6592]

Danica ranks as one of the richest drivers,that’s what’s wrong.

[@Chad-wu4ij]

.... or just get rid of the dumbest charter system and if your fast enough to race on Sunday, great! If you're not, try again next week.

[@johnhaas2523]

another f****** educated fan who doesn't understand the charter system. unless you understand the charter system you don't get to comment about it

[@Griswaldization]

Get rid of the ridiculous charter system. Go back too the Top 35 rule and 43 cars too a field!!

[@JDMcHaley]

Yes!!!!!! Yes!! 1000 times yes!!

[@THEDonnyB]

This is why the charter system is not good. It should go back to the old system.

[@TalladegaTom]

I agree. +1

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

It’s a embarrassment to see the Top NASCAR Series having full-entries only at the 500 and like 36/37 cars in other races. All teams should be in NASCAR with no charter

[@johnhaas2523]

It is good as it gives something of value to the team owners when they sell. look at what former RPM majority owner got for selling his 2 charters to gms racing. he got money back for his investment

[@timchilders3535]

@@johnhaas2523 Agree with you on that. The system still needs some work and fine tuning, I believe. Pardon me if it's nosy, John, but I'm curious, are you related to Gene (Haas) ?

[@caughtu98]

We need Jr much more than Hamlin. Hamlin does nothing for the sport.

[@springbackinaction]

This is an example of how big money ruins sports. Money talks. If you have no money you don't get to race. A lot of NASCAR legends may not get to race in today's NASCAR. Think about that.

[@SSinister_Grin]

$$$ make the 🌎 go round.

[@DewkChronic]

It's a sin Garrett Smithley didnt have a ride this year. He never wrecks or breaks stuff. Online he was always racing at the front. Let teams buy a 1/4 charter. like Hendricks can use it for 8 Gibbs use another 8 races.

[@footballvillan56]

It would be cool to see him or Timmy hill have a fair chance at something. I think either of them could surprise given the right circumstances

[@jasonsmith2496]

When a known individual uses his name in the 3rd person drives me nutz

[@duanedickey1291]

Surprise , More Charters ,does'nt get any more simple then that!!

[@ChuckyLarms]

Here’s a novel idea: if nascar wants the best competition and racing, leave technology and innovation to other racing series. Make an equivalent salary cap and find a balance of spec vs in house

[@dfr-7592]

Totally agree. The salary cap was the best thing to happen to the NHL. Makes it more then how much money you can throw at it. It will help with drivers purse as well. Less money being pumped into being quicker means more money in your pocket.

[@snelgrove22]

Can't really salary cap a Nascar team it would have to be an organization like all of Hendricks or JGR for that to work then you wouldn't have powerhouse teams with 4 championship level drivers

[@tombo6245]

@@snelgrove22 He means like, a cap on the development costs per year, not so much how much you're paying everyone

[@chevy4x466]

Expense caps go against the spirit of racing

[@easyenetwork2023]

You need a little technology for safety and to help make racing better. You cannot forget about technology.

[@frederickgarcia7989]

I would like to see 10 x 4 car teams that are all competitive

[@mustangracer5124]

Racing.. bring your best iron to the track warm it up.. qualify it and go racing.. nascar.. invest in our charter team portfolio and be an exclusive yacht club member.. BULLSH!T !!

[@speedwaylabsdev]

36 cars isn't enough. 7 less cars on track is a very noticeable from a fan perspective. Let's get more quality cars on track

[@roymcdre9180]

More quality = less shitboxes

[@easyenetwork2023]

They never had beyond 30 cars capable of winning before. Now you have 25 - 30 cars capable of winning a race because more cars finish in the lead lap.

[@chadleonard7293]

I know NASCAR operates differently, but for years now car counts have dwindled in racing. I'm 100% sure, Hannah could corroborate this due to the fact she sees it first hand with the WoO Late Models. BTW, Brandon Sheppard can take Denny to the promise land for sure.

[@charlesirvin8423]

good stuff

[@NewWorldCT]

The charter system needs to go away. It's a god awful system and it makes no sense. It reminds me of when the UFC started taxing the sponsors before they were allowed to sponsor the fighter. Reason why they did that was "we don't like some of the companies" and that was always such garbage. NASCAR justifies taking large sums of money so that you are "locked in" to the field. I don't see how that helps the problems of the sport and not finding enough people to race and want a team.

[@johnhaas2523]

it makes 100% sense. it's benefits the car owners especially the ones that have been in for a long time. owners what's a charter have something to sell with value

[@NewWorldCT]

@@johnhaas2523 It drives up the price to join, too.

[@johnhaas2523]

@@NewWorldCT only if you're buying a charter

[@RustyWells2]

Nascar has become a millionaires club just like some of the teams in the nhra and I use to watch every race of both since 1980 till about 2014 and I haven't watched a race since then.

[@benpen1605]

Yeah right. If you don’t care then why’d you pick this one random video

[@Herecomesthethruth]

@@benpen1605 same reason I watched the video,he's a Jr fan.

[@DubPaj]

Get rid of charters. Go or go home. If you can't make the show, better get on your game

[@johnhaas2523]

do you realize the charters are more about money than locked into race

[@swampfizz]

all star race last lap caution? cmon man..that just through alot more BS on the fire already raging

[@RyGuy8989]

At some point JRM will be in Cup running the 88, with an alliance with Hendrick of course.

[@caughtu98]

Sounds like a monster truck deal, will all cars be owned by one person like they are?

[@johnhaas2523]

hahaha

[@sametozkan9175]

JR Motorsports should switch to #15 and #81 and keep #1 and #8.

[@bookerwashington691]

Denny Hamlin for Nascar president

[@bunkshaner22]

JR should just step up & buy NASCAR & make it what it use to be with tweeks to make it what it should & can be. Maybe even team up with Tony Stewart?

[@troystenerson4723]

Denny Hamlins family stiffed a ton of companies when their trailer business went bankrupt.

[@andrewhamm9910]

So I love what Denny is saying but I do have one problem with him saying the sponsor money may not be there just because he has a co-owner who has a brand that a is a billion dollar company. So he has a brand that could easily brand these cars for many years to come

[@johnhaas2523]

Hamlin has no brand. Michael Jordan has the brand and who says he wants to use his brand to support