Erik Jones' Reaction to Being Out of a Ride at Joe Gibbs Racing | The Dale Jr. Download

The Dale Jr. Download covered Erik Jones' release from Joe Gibbs Racing following the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season. Erik gives great insight into the vulnerability and embarrassment a driver experiences when being let go from a race team. He recalls the painful ordeal of having to tell his family and friends as well as having to finish out the season with a crew that he would be leaving at the end of the year.
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[@scottburrow8717]

I really wish y’all would put the entire podcast on KZbin. Me as a fan of your show would rather watch the peoples reactions and listen to it on a podcast. Thanks for the short videos but would love to see them on here in full.

[@djretard]

@@SpreadAU nope

[@marcustrujillo4641]

If you have peacock you can watch the podcast there.

[@chrisgullett4332]

They probably aren't allowed to based on contract. KZbin clips are to get you to go to where the podcast is posted.

[@Bramon83]

@@chrisgullett4332 doesn't work though. Generally speaking.

[@kclaptraffic]

It comes down to money. They break it out into several videos on KZbin (more views), and if they put the whole thing on KZbin it would take away from people listening to podcast (more money).

[@jonathanhoneycutt7991]

Eric Jones is very underrated, his humbling demeanor makes it easy to pull for him and he has the talent

[@bigjoegaming9440]

Nope

[@markwilliams5606]

Tony Stewart should pick him up

[@mekhi8168]

I hope he saved all that 🤣 money he earned he's gonna have to start his ouw team

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@mekhi8168 Starting a new NASCAR team is highly difficult and highly expensive.

[@MegaMr46]

@@markwilliams5606 should “have”

[@JJA1987]

Erik is truly better off not being in Toxic Gibbs anymore

[@BeautifulAngelBlossom]

the old man need to Retire

[@rjl1184]

There are pros and cons to big organizations like JGR, HMS, etc. And one of the big cons is that it is a 4 car stable and top tier team. And it's tough. But, Erik is in a good place at Petty-GMS, which is building from the ground up. And rumor has it they will have another partner in ownership for next year, and a well known person/former driver.

[@grantula_]

@@rjl1184 you called it!

[@JJA1987]

@@rjl1184 Gibbs is toxic period

[@chrebetcrunch]

As a Petty fan and a retired Air Force member, I am very happy to have Erik Jones in the 43 and the AF sponsoring the ride. I hope they get many more wins together.

[@stacyshafer8318]

Thank you for your Service to our U.S.A. !

[@SQUILLIAMSUCKSEGGS]

Thank you for your service and God bless.

[@chuckpettit3356]

A Petty fan & retired Air Force...pocket aces

[@davidpeters2625]

The epitome of a guy that does not quit! Erik Jones has just become one of my new favorites! He seems so nice and down to earth, tbh.....

[@alanluscombe8a553]

It was so awesome to see Erik take the 43 to victory lane at darlington

[@aaronhobart6223]

Gibbs did this with Joey to and look what he has accomplished at Penske

[@norandomstuff]

@@aaronhobart6223 man, gibbs tends to kick drivers who pilots that 20 car.

[@MJForever1999]

@@norandomstuff Gibbs kicks guys too quickly. And it's obvious Denny and Kyle got all the good stuff... Chase Elliot and Kyle Larson do too at Hendrick, but at least Rick gives William and Alex equipment to work with.

[@carlfrye1566]

Did Bubba ever win in the Petty car?

[@alanluscombe8a553]

@@carlfrye1566 nope he finished second at Daytona once

[@pooch7245]

Remember JGR telling Jones not to pass Hamlin? JGR is such an unlikable team overall now

[@garyk76]

Denny will be the next one to get the screws put to him isn't like he is near talented as Kyle and they put screws to Kyle for his grandson

[@John-kx3ng]

I remember Gibbs telling Jones late father that he’ll always be taken care of, so much for that. Gibbs is cut throat imo, look at the list of drivers he’s tossed to the side and Toyota too.

[@linhunnicutt6556]

It makes the Gibbs Christianity look like a crumbling facade.

[@Herecomesthethruth]

Exactly

[@dougrobinson8602]

Running a racing team is a business. Erik doesn't have a sponsor to bring with him like Kurt Busch had Monster Energy, or Danica Patrick had Go Daddy. Sponsors will stick with a driver if their personality or demographic fits their brand. Dale Jr. will tell you that NASCAR Teams are bleeding money. Only a dedicated sponsor can support a team effort. When M&M's dropped Kyle Busch, he was left hanging like a horse thief on the prairie. Unfortunately, that's the state of racing today. I hate it as much as anyone. Erik's a solid driver with a good work ethic and driving style. I think he will be a good fit at Petty. The best possible outcome is that he gets some wins for The King next year. We can hope...

[@Ghostmotorfinger]

I haven't had any respect for JGR since Bobby Labonte's days.

[@bizzybee3021]

@@Ghostmotorfinger nail on the head, as a long time Jeff Gordon fan, knowing and watching what Bobby did to elevate that team ( before stwart, and the rest of his champs) he brought sponsors, crew and even more the structure to create a racing dynasty. I'd say next would be roush and Mark martin, or roush and Carl Edward's.

[@Visionary_Watcher]

The more I see and hear out of Erik Jones, the more respect I have for Erik Jones

[@leger24k41]

I love Erik Jones. So glad he got a win this year

[@Jeffbambam]

Wow ,much respect for this young man! JG has a bad reputation for how he handles people ( employees) . Love this kid ,Petty got an upgrade in a Wheelman!

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

Right on! Remember, Joe Gibbs was a football coach, and those guys toss players away like used rags.

[@bs431980]

Yeah like how they did Kenseth

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

Leffler, Yeley, Logano, Suarez, Erik, and now Kyle, all thrown away

[@mega13man1]

His win this year actually made me smile

[@bobroberson9286]

OBVIOUSLY Joe Gibbs was OFF his medication that week 🏁🏁🏁

[@jamiekirbitz586]

Eric is a super humble talent. He may lack the flair as some but he can drive. Keep on keeping on.

[@mattponds5429]

I hate that term "going in a different direction" Just say you don't need them anymore. I've been told that twice. It's humiliating. Was told that right before the pandemic, 50 years old and wondering what's next. Know how he felt. Glad he rebounded for the better.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Well it hurts no matter what. I’m sure if they looked at you and said we don’t need you anymore you wouldn’t have felt any better about it.

[@DavidHBurkart]

@@alanluscombe8a553 I think saying you are going in a different direction makes it easier onthe person doing the firing, not the employee.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

@@DavidHBurkart sure it does and it is more respectful even if the end outcome is the same. You could walk up to someone and say what’s up motherfucker or you could walk up and say hey how’s it going? One is just more polite than the other that’s all

[@dchawk81]

I would just say "ah yeah headed right for a cliff. Good luck with that." 😃

[@tadldopp1]

@@dchawk81 best reply

[@williamwever4489]

Joe Gibbs will eventually bring his racing organization to a point that sponsors will avoid him like he had a plague.

[@craigparrish3582]

Erik Jones is all class. He is a heck of a driver. Hope him and petty's keep getting better and run well and win.

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

Erik is a classy, humble, young man. I felt he got a rotten deal at JGR. He won at Petty, and that team is showing real promise. I hope things work out for him. I am also glad to see Kyle leave JGR; he is my favorite driver and I expect to see great things from him at RCR.

[@linhunnicutt6556]

I personally think there were underlying motives at JGR with no intentions of keeping Kyle so they could put Ty Gibbs In the 18 car.

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

You got that right@@linhunnicutt6556

[@bigjoegaming9440]

1 kyle bush is going to find out why Kevin left rcr, 2 jones suck ass he is the worst

[@MJForever1999]

He would be in the top 5 in points under the old format. That means he's been consistent all year long Also, Roll Tide. Born and raised a Bama fan and will stay one till I die

[@Isaac_Arango]

Yes, JGR sucks.

[@craigl7773]

I like him in the 43. I think they get back to victory lane again next year and make the playoffs.

[@lindahassen7577]

Been a huge Erik Jones fan forever and always will be ! Very talented driver !!

[@TwistedTyler8]

Very humble and honest about himself, a rare quality these days, most people just crumble under that pressure

[@draaino1]

I never really liked Erik Jones until a couple years ago. I felt he got a raw deal from JGR, and I became a fan of him ever since. He's an underdog. Lots of talent trying to help a floundering team. Whatever he and his team are doing, it's working! Glad to see it.

[@joeyager8479]

Gibbs fired Logano, too. I hope it works out as well for Erik.

[@Herecomesthethruth]

And Kyle and Kenneth

[@shaunstrasser1]

They essentially fired Edwards as well as Suarez and Kenseth

[@TWOhype23]

They don’t care about good drivers. To them they are a product not a driver. They are completely replaceable in their eyes.

[@scottyelstromm881]

He is such a good guy for sharing his low moment so candidly. He is talented, it really looked like he didn’t have the right crew chief and support behind him at Gibbs. JGR seems to choose where the support is going week to week and year to year. It was clear when Kyle and that 18 car was no longer the priority. Glad he is having some good runs with Petty.

[@dbrandon4528]

Joe Gibbs does this all the time…

[@rickhodges1731]

Eric is a classy young man. He will do well with his new team. Many of us know how he felt, but he has recovered nicely. I will enjoy seeing him win races.

[@michaelwilliams4787]

thanks coach Eric is at home with 43 nation.. God willing he can get a championship for the king while he is here

[@johnwelsh4750]

YES !!!!

[@johnstickles6789]

Man I would LOVE to see it. Give them another 2 or 3 years and I think they'll be a top tier team once again.

[@JJA-ri4op]

With Noah joining that team next year no reason there not going to get even better

[@mikecallan8346]

Erik seems like a real quality dude. I don't think Joe Gibb's is as much of an angel as JGR put's on. Especially after hearing Kyle's comments recently.

[@Holly2017Rascal]

Gibbs is not an angel. Will never forget a radio interview with him after Carl Edwards pushed Kyle Busch out of the way to pass Busch and win the race. Gibbs was not happy with Edwards. Carl retired at the end of the season. Wish I could remember the exact quote from Gibbs but it was not very “Christian like.” I think most of that is an act, not sincere at all.

[@mikecallan8346]

@@Holly2017Rascal I'm sure he will pray alot next year when Kyle is destroying the Toyota's in a RCR Chevy.

[@kevinthames4893]

Love the honest, open conversation. Great clip…

[@bricewilson1352]

Erik Jones just seems like one of those cool down to earth no stressing guys that just so happens drives cars really fast professionally lol

[@handyman2183]

Always liked Erik…..very humble and down to earth. I think he is an excellent driver with even more room to grow. And in the right equipment and with the right team he can be a perennial top 10 guy.

[@dajuice8228]

Great interview, I've always liked Jones and I like him even more now. Such an honest humble dude and doin it with no backing.

[@chrismiles8225]

I like hearing his story and his background it's pretty honest and laying yourself out there.

[@danielsummey4144]

I’m a JGR fan. But I never knew much about Jones. This podcast has turned me into a fan. He seems so down to earth.

[@aaronhobart6223]

It is wild how some drivers just explode and others don’t this guy has potential but being in the big time creates road blocks I guess

[@BeautifulAngelBlossom]

I JGR fan too i think Joe Gibbs him self is hurting his whole org I think old man need to Retire cause they let Busch go and did not even try cause he want his punk grand son in the car and now this with Jones IDK anymore

[@joejohnson5651]

This Cat right here can drive with the best of them with the right equipment and team support 👍🏁🏁

[@tomsa123456]

It's one thing to see a young man persevere on a race track. Quite another see him stick with it in the real life. Quality person. Great interview too, Dale, keep it up. Hard questions but care about the individual.

[@andrewslagh5548]

Great podcast by Erik Jones today this was one of my favorite episode of the download, one of the great drivers from Michigan. I also have a request for the next guest on the download. I would love to have Johnny Benson Jr on the download one of these day plus I don't think he gets talk about enough. Got a Xfinity and Truck series champion with the last year of Bill Davis racing and one of my favorite drivers. Thank you to the whole Dirty Mo crew for giving us these podcast to fill the day when we're working or out and about, again thank you and keep up the good work

[@chuckpettit3356]

Been a Petty family fan since I was a kid, 57 now. When Erik started driving for Petty and got very little TV time you could tell he is a class act and without the crybaby bs. I think he gets cheated air time. Won't even get a post race interview with a top 5 finish but they will interview Bush when he finishes 20th. Looking at a future hall of fame.

[@tootjr]

Haahaa , ur an old man like me 👍

[@BrownsburgKevin]

Had no idea that he is such a really good guy. Ordering a 43 sticker for my beer cooler.

[@FTCSD]

People laughed at me when I said Jones and Reddick had good shots at winning this year with their new alliances. Glad he proved those haters wrong. Dude belongs in cup. And IMO, he lost his job for the same reason Busch just lost his. Not for a lack of talent or drive

[@alicelarkin4493]

Just a very humble guy. I don’t usually have a favorite other than Jr, but I really like this guys attitude

[@TanTan-hr7uq]

He still has a bright future in this sport

[@miketuttle6617]

Honestly and hopefully leaving Gibbs is the best thing that could of happened to you. Keep on grinding buddy! You've done a really nice job in the 43 car.

[@coreyhess8721]

After what jgr did to Kyle this year. All of the drivers in Toyota development are seeing what there future might be like. That's why when Kyle signed with RCR. The dominos are starting to fall. Drivers are leaving and sponsors. Jr needs to have Kyle back on the podcast to talk about this year.

[@johnhaas2523]

There's only really one driver Toyota lost this year from development for next year. I wouldn't not consider Brandon Jones a development driver for TRD. Pretty much all the Toyota development drivers will have Toyota rides next year between jgr Xfinity series and David gilland racing with them switching back to Toyota

[@Maverick33]

@@johnhaas2523 until DGR gets priced out of business engine wise. Toyota and TRD already did that to 2 Cup Series teams

[@CapstoneTider]

His attitude is why he's succeeded. Good old JGR. I know it's a cutthroat business but they are the epitome!

[@user-ed1yx2fq7l]

Cutthroat yet somehow JJ Yeley got two seasons in the 18

[@BIGBURT]

@@user-ed1yx2fq7l funding

[@user-ed1yx2fq7l]

@@BIGBURT I guess but the sponsor was always interstate batteries for years before that so JJ must have brought his own money to drive if so

[@AngryKirbyHatesYou]

@@user-ed1yx2fq7l pay drivers weren't as relevant in 2006 as they were now. JJ brought nothing to JGR except the 2 year deal he had signed for 2006/7 after he had driven for them in Xfinity for 3 years. They got rid of him as soon as the deal was up because he never started performing

[@johnclark8637]

I was so happy when he won earlier this year

[@Supremeballer1776]

Gotta love EJ a patriot& a HELL OF A DRIVER!

[@albertalt4542]

Erik didn't get a fair shake at JGR, they did the same thing to Logano. I hope that Petty GMS can build something around him, and seeing the 43 in victory lane this year was awesome.

[@firstlast7099]

What’s the deal with the number 51 in NASCAR? Dale Sr was born in 51, died a year before his 51st birthday, he refused to drive RCR chassis 51 that Harvick won his first race in. Mark Martin’s favorite chassis was 51 that won the first race at Las Vegas. Cole Trickle drove Rowdy Burns’ car 51 in days of thunder. AJ Foyt won two USAC championships in Camaro no. 51.

[@regenehuddleston7557]

❤️ ERIC jonesyboy I sure 💗watching his racing been longtime fan since his rookieyr. I really want too see him win more wins Nascar & what do people think of him he's a kindheart, he's the best of the bestest of NASCAR hero he shows he gots nofear too he shows a great example of Christian outstanding athlete best of luck in these last races on the 2022 nscr circuit

[@bob8776]

Jones and Preese at SHR would be a pretty exciting lineup I think

[@prokeds3196]

I want blaney to take over for harvick when he retires.

[@0xOrganix]

what a great listen to get his perspective, seems like a cool dude he has a new fan!

[@z06doc86]

If an employer doesn’t have the balls and respect to dismiss you in person, face to face, then you are likely better off moving on anyway. Doubt Rick Hendrick would act this way.

[@johnhaas2523]

Joe Gibbs dose things the way he did when he was NFL head coach

[@avejaly8065]

Fact. Well said.

[@ChampaBayBeast]

JGR's loss is OUR gain! No offense to the late BH or JA but EJ is the best driver the 43 has ever had not named Petty. Love this guy and his mindset!

[@mallardcutter7209]

Erik is a great guy and has the best spotter in the business !

[@navinrjohnson5047]

Outstanding interview

[@davidburchfield2720]

I really like Erik great driver nice young man very humble

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

So happy I got to see him race at Kalamazoo Speedway the year before he went to NASCAR.

[@KD1974]

Love seeing his success, and running up front in the #43. ✌🏾💨💨💨🏳️🏁

[@boundarysentinel4181]

How refreshing to hear an articulate and honest conversation from a young man who is always looking forward and upwards. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and emotions during that time with us. Love hearing young mans insights presented with maturity, intelligence and class.

[@jettrink7510]

I've been an Erik Jones fan for four years...

[@annmarieparker7045]

Now that everyone e has the same car and on an even playing field I’m glad he is where he is and got that big win. Always a favorite and a great driver.

[@lewiskemp5893]

I like Eric. I hope he found his home I did see Richard run his last race in Atlanta. When he won for Petty I had tears

[@DC322]

Glad Petty picked him up and it worked out the better for the 43 team. Another win for Jones and the 43 team at Darlington. JGR and Toyota kept shooting themselves in the feet with young drivers going to rival manufacturers.

[@johnhaas2523]

Richard nothing but the public face for Petty GMS just like was with Richard Petty Motorsports he gets paid for his likeness and name

[@YamatoCharm]

Richard disagrees. He has said he is involved with meetings in race operations

[@bobhemphut4011]

Thanks for the interview. Was a Rusty fan growing up and kind of just rooted for Ford after he retired. I root for Blaney since he came in, but have always pulled for Erik Jones. He's really consistent driver and always seemed humble.

[@jaggerdebusk14]

Toyota doesn't have a lot of loyalty. They shut Furniture Row and LFR down. They only gave Suarez two years in cup and then they him go, they let go of Erik after four years in cup. Now they are letting go of Kyle who been driving for Toyota for 15 years.

[@johnhaas2523]

Toyota did not shut furniture row down the owner did because could not find a replacement for 5-hour energy and so didn't have enough sponsorship and wasn't going back to self funding or race without a jgr alliance. I'm pretty sure Toyota also had nothing to do with LFR shutting down

[@jaggerdebusk14]

@@johnhaas2523 One of the reasons FR shut down and they said it. Toyota was rising the cost to run there equipment. Same with LFR.

[@johnhaas2523]

@@jaggerdebusk14 jgr alliance was going up but owner of furniture row racing wasn't complaining about that and he could have chosen to have no alliance or switched manufacturers and found a cheaper alliance if wanted

[@kevinharrah2260]

He isnt the one i root for, but i do like him. He is a VERY good Driver. I think he will be around the track for a long while

[@daryllynn5406]

I'm so glad that you brought Eric Jones on. He is one of my favorite drivers of all time. I've been watching him since he was in trucks.

[@jeffreyrainey1015]

Ironic how Denny Hamlin's team might have been a link in the chain that cost Erik Jones his job at JGR, only for Denny himself to provide him with the opportunity to join with Petty.

[@MJForever1999]

Denny starting a team had nothing to do with Erik's release...

[@dlock5794]

I'm a casual NASCAR fan, but I tell you what these podcast gives u a great small look into racing. And I'm looking forward to watching more racing now

[@timothykirkman7097]

We need kyle busch back. on the show to talk 2023

[@williamjames648]

Agreed

[@mashthestampede8545]

you really don't think about it but these organization changes can have an impact on the driver and their families and we see that here with Jones' story about having to tell the people in his life that he lost his job. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@BigWheelHawaii]

Erik Jones and "June Bug",,,, Simply The Best of NASCAR,,,,

[@artsgirl]

I love it Junior when you're calling a race, get excited and your voice goes up 3 octaves!🤣🤣🤣

[@TheStammzilla]

Just put the whole thing on youtube, guys. Your model for putting these up is antiquated in 2022.

[@DaveAdamsMotorsports]

He has made Petty better so keep working hard and the wins will come.

[@johnhaas2523]

I think the new car and Murray Gallagher ownership of the 43 has helped. Richard is basically paid for his likeness and name and owns 4%

[@steveutgaard9961]

Awesome video keep up the good work Job

[@maddpeanut6313]

"I won Darlington" but "We were struggling". Kind of sums up this man.

[@Mac-td7lt]

Erik has been the best Petty driver in years.

[@JCpNK]

I’ve been a redskins and JGR fan since he started with Nascar.. Next year will be the first year rooting for another team.. All my favorite drivers got the boot from him (or left).. Smoke, Kenseth, and now Kyle

[@BeautifulAngelBlossom]

Still got love to MTJ Next might be is last year

[@JobSalazar]

I saw a big example of not to give up, especially when you are a race driver, when your boss tells you that at the end of the season you are out. Sergio Perez, formula one, probed everyone that they were wrong, by racing his life, wining podiums and races. Now he’s one of the best drivers in the world, in one of the best formula one teams…dude probe them wrong by giving your heart in the race track, and win races, cause if they don’t want you…someone better ahead will be grab you, and make you better…

[@polycube868]

Sergio Perez should have been in better cars long before now, he's a real driver.

[@jbooks7055]

I really like Eric Jones I feel like he is such an underrated driver with untapped potential

[@zerodos_02]

I think alot of people discount how much luck plays into success in racing. Whether its on the track or just a situation. He was fortunate enough to get a shot in a car when Kyle was hurt and showed he could hang. Then he was fortunate that Kenseth couldn't find sponsorship and then was fortunate enough to wind up at Petty who was able to revive itself, especially under the NG car. He did all the work and hopefully this story in the 43 has a good ending many years down the road. Sometimes the best doors are opened after what you think is a great one closes. Logano could probably attest to that as well.

[@AngryKirbyHatesYou]

It wasn't that Kenseth couldn't find sponsors, the sponsors of the 20 also worked with Erik in Xfinity and pushed Joe and Toyota to put Erik in the car

[@zerodos_02]

@@AngryKirbyHatesYou If the sponsor is looking to go to a specific driver, that pretty much means the existing driver doesn't have sponsorship. Matt had struggled with it even when Dollar General left. If Matt was willing to take a drastic pay cut, I think JGR would have kept him but everyone wanted to shift to the younger/cheaper driver

[@AngryKirbyHatesYou]

@@zerodos_02 yeah but Matt finding sponsors had nothing to do with it. Stanley B&D had a deal with JGR to sponsor the 20. Even if Matt had gone out and brought new sponsors interested in joining it wouldn't have saved his career

[@markwilliams5606]

Tony Stewart should Pick up this Michigan Man! 🇺🇸🏁

[@Atwildertimes]

I volunteered at the racetrack in Darlington. Joe Gibbs was alone in a tent. I walked up and spoke to him. He ignored me totally! Haven't liked him since. He's a total jerk. His grandson is just as arrogant.

[@avejaly8065]

A gift. This cut off is a gift.

[@tennbones]

Eric is a standup young man. He has talent, and a lot of it. I think he is a great asset to Petty. Gibbs really dropped the ball on how he handled the Eric Jones situation. I love this young man and root for him weekly.

[@6bluestrings]

Thanks Erik, you're my driver. Thanks to Jr & Crew too.

[@barryfields5655]

Typical JGR no loyalty

[@williamboyle8918]

Nah

[@Ghostmotorfinger]

Keep in mind this guy has won two Southern 500's. This dude is one hell of a race car driver.

[@thefaceoftherace6315]

Bottom line is that if you want to follow a driver that will create a place for themselves that will stay at a team long term, JGR ain’t it.

[@ArchieRLib]

Kid's got good wristwatch sense, too.

[@mistaTVD3199]

Unfortunately Jones was almost on the other end of the cut throat part of Nascar these days. A 15-18th range talent with no money backing him. Back in the highs of Nascar, his level of talent would have a long career in Nascar, but unfortunately the decline in sponsor dollars have really screwed over talents like him.

[@osubuckeyes14]

15th-18th range talent is selling him short. I know those were his point finishes at JGR, but he really just had rotten luck in the Chase, he always ran in the top 10 even tho he was like 20 years old. And his entire garbage team there (pit crew and crew chief) is now either flipping burgers or demoted to lower levels because they were just horrible.

[@jamestone265]

Gibbs will have loyal employee with his grandson.

[@master335]

grandbrat

[@BettyR-qd2zr]

@@master335 amen

[@JJA1987]

Spoon Fed Grandpa’s Boy

[@BeautifulAngelBlossom]

PunkGibbs i got no Respect for that kid

[@bmcminn8838]

Looking back now its the best thing that could've happened

[@gregknipe8772]

you two do great interviews. some times your show is more interesting than the races. thank you.

[@gregholmes3661]

I like Eric Jones. He fought back and is winning. Keep it going Eric, JGR isn’t is as great as they all think. The champions are all gone, the whiners are left, let’s go Denny

[@mrwinston_thepug]

I feel for him. I remember getting fired from Boeing, a job that I loved and people I cared about, I sat in my car , looked up at the sky thinking "what now" and the tears started flowing because I lived on my own and had a car payment at 19yo

[@billallen4793]

I hope you've recovered from that setback! May the light of God shine down and protect, and guide you to a better tomorrow ✨️ 🙏..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠

[@mrwinston_thepug]

@@billallen4793 for sure, thank you. That was years ago and been through ups and downs since. Im 45yo now and a disabled Veteran, doing perfect 👌🇺🇸 God bless

[@billallen4793]

@@mrwinston_thepug God bless 🙌 🙏 and prayers for your pains! Your sacrifice isn't wasted on all of us. I was an Army Bratt who traveled the world 🌎 on the Uncle Sam travel plan until 1985ish (13yrs) when we came back to the state's [discharge from ft Dix]. My father and stepfather were both career 🪖 military intelligence, i was raised to love my country, but don't trust the politicians.Thank you for my freedom! ..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠

[@mrwinston_thepug]

@@billallen4793 ditto , love my country and most of the people in it but dont trust politicians. 🇺🇸'merica

[@bryonkidder6199]

When JGR did what they did to Matt Kenseth to open that seat for Eric Jones, he should've known it was gonna happen to him too...imolol

[@NEuX]

Met Erik Jones, he is as genuine as you see him on here.