Episode 33: Dale Jr.- Steve Letarte Ride Along

Steve Letarte had never taken a lap in a stock car around an oval until he rode shotgun with Dale Earnhardt Jr. around Charlotte Motor Speedway during The Dale Jr. Foundation's annual ride alongs. Luckily for you, JRM 360 was there to capture the event!

[@taitatron]

The best part is when JR. looks over to Steve and tightens his belts up. It like hold on boy we are going for a ride.

[@raidenbode3344]

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[@creedriley1578]

@Raiden Bode instablaster ;)

[@lvandivier]

Just saw this for the first time tonight. Very nice video. I think ALL the crew chiefs should take a few laps with the drivers. You will have a better understanding on what the driver is feeling see what works and what does not. I have done this as a helicopter mechanic being able to be at the controls you can feel some of the issues to work out what the pilot may be experiencing.

[@JRMotorsports]

JRM 360 has exclusive footage of Steve Letarte's ride along with Dale Jr. at Charlotte Motor Speedway!

[@gtennisjr29]

All crew chiefs should do that so they can better understand what their drivers are going through

[@bayleepowell4344]

This was made on my birthday me and dale are bday twins yay!!!!

[@wolfman21]

***** problem is, the active cars don't have passenger seats in them.

[@carmendawnallan8871]

Glenn Tennis jr Great Reply.

[@8mmoore1]

Great video, No wonder Steve is in tune to you. I said from the first of the week that Jr. had a birthday coming up 10/10 and after going through cancer recently and now being told I am cancer free, I give all of my prayers to you. Funny thing, after my diagnosis, I asked if I could ride with Jr., I will support you until the day I die, If it makes you feel any better I was told in High Scbool that I should be a master mechanic or a first class Dr., I can strap your legs, etc., Michele, TX.

[@88lightness]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JR!!! Lets go get Jr. nation a win on sat!

[@Vdalem]

He should've asked "Are we there yet?" with each turn. Lol

[@kimberlypijnappel156]

love it the ride along is the best

[@Earthsound03]

his birthday and his 500th start thats awsome. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[@MonicaPerezRRTX88]

I just love it.... ha ha I want a Ride!!!

[@danielgantt1272]

Give it hell dale jr you are still the best ill love to ride alone right with you man iam a big fan of yours since 99 to 2017

[@pamelamaloy9778]

Awesome,I'd luv it too😊

[@chrismilner5291]

SWEET!

[@jeanniehartley7012]

Would love to do aride along with Dale Jr!

[@Vdalem]

Party at Jr's! Happy Birthday!

[@charlescain8052]

Dale JR pulled his Stripes 2times just to be safe after 3rd gear..that's a hell of a ride and he knew it

[@7viewerlogic670]

Cool.

[@947969]

they should do this at every track...

[@DonCarlosDonCarlos]

Mike Davis has always looked 43

[@8mmoore1]

Jr., I just want a ride with you one day, I am praying for this, also I wanted to tell you that I drive a black Camry and for a yr. I lived in Jacksonville, Fl. in a condo at San Marco on the Saint John river, and one night a boat of criminals stopped at our condo and broke into every car except mine, I think it was the 88 on me license plate holder, the 88 on my car mats, and your 88 on my glove compartment, I live in a apartment now in Beaumont, Tx, for some reason I am still safe, Michele.

[@Esqnv]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALE JR. !!!

[@pistolpete81675]

i wonder if having that extra weight on the right side of the car throw the balance off a little bit

[@XxTRUEPINOYxX14]

I would had some fun doing crazy stuff to scare my crew chief lol.

[@blueridgeboy7721]

Pull a ryan Newman turning into pit lane lmai

[@MonicaPerezRRTX88]

Can we get a full uncut version of the drive?

[@FriggnDiggn]

Nevermind, with a little research it seems its just a Nascar Racing Experience car. I would definitely make a donation towards a ride a long in a sub 30 sec car though!

[@Graderman3587]

I have a super late model ride along car, Only pushing about 800 HP less than our race ready cars and everyone that goes on a ride says the same thing when they get out,WTF HOW DO Y'ALL DO THIS FOR 50 LAPS MY NECK AND ARMS HURT AND THE HEAT IS INSANE,I can't imagine the Nascar guys 3 times the speed and G's for a lot longer I wouldn't be able to stand afterwards

[@cynthiadye1679]

I would love to do a Ride along with Junior

[@BrianDavis-sr4po]

Dude I would fuckin love to ride with jr cause you know he gonna go full throttle and then after shitting myself a few times gotta get drunk with him

[@FriggnDiggn]

How much of a donation gets a ride a long?, and is this the same car used in the ride a longs? Most driving schools are slow, maybe up to 160. This Im guessin is a race car?

[@BrandonA555]

Why was it with a gen 5 car?

[@robertbenoit5374]

Did Dale just use the clutch going from 3rd to 4th? Jericho transmission you don't need it except for first gear. The gears are designed that way. That explains why he isn't a great driver just a good driver. Nah just kidding, its a ride along car not designed to run 500 miles.

[@acrock21]

dah fuck are you smokin

[@toddrobbins392]

I always thought that for a oval track you ran a regular 4 speed gearbox & for a road race track you used a Jerico 4 speed gearbox plain & simple!

[@dave2873]

The crew chiefs dont ride?

[@mjt-ew8rs]

careful! 19 years and he has his hand outside.........you don't really want to do that

[@8mmoore1]

Jr., I forgot to tell you I just went through cancer, they think they got it all, but are not sure. I jokingly said that my last wish was to ride with you, If you see this I can give you my Drs. names and I would love to have this dream, this is the last thing I would love to think about as I go to meet my parents, Love, Michele.

[@DonCarlosDonCarlos]

Mike has gained some pounds

[@kerrjason8537]

Steve JR gave up to soon

[@davidpeterson9287]

Steve is a B A!!! 19 years never been on a rip... does he not trust his craftsmanship? Lol totally joking.