Dale Earnhardt Jr: Leaving the family business

Dale Earnhardt Jr. on wrestling with an array of emotions in the wake of his father’s death and the decision to leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) several years later. Plus, Dale Jr. and his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller look back on their business relationship with stepmother Teresa Earnhardt, who also took over as owner of DEI after the passing of Dale Earnhardt Sr.
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[@macndd3686]

Every time he talks about Sr. you can hear him fighting back tears, it’s actually so sad; so much respect for Dale Jr.

[@InactiveChannel19272]

Yeah I have a lot of respect for him. He such a great driver and a great man

[@sammylacks4937]

Not to take away anything from Jr or his sister but don't forget about the other son Kerry that's been through as much disappointment and mistreatment from Teresa then there's Tyler Nicole that's Teresa's biological daughter that's possibly stuck in the middle.

[@grainofsalt4934]

I love this man. He had some ENORMOUS shoes to fill after his father passed and he did an absolute great job with his racing career.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Grain of Salt, Dale Jr never had any intention of trying to fill Dale Sr's shoes. Dale Jr only wanted to be the best race car driver that he could be and do as much as he could for NASCAR in-general.

[@Studio23Media]

Imagine having a sibling like Kelley. She's had Jr's back at every corner!

[@sambell385]

Yes Kelly took care of Jr pretty much all of his life what an incredible girl she is

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@sambell385 Kelley kept Dale Jr focused on the "big picture" of everything. Like her mom, Brenda Jackson was, Kelley is an incredibly amazing lady.

[@jacirogers9109]

I feel in my heart Dale Sr wanted Jr to run DEI

[@pp3k3jamail]

Dale jr was going to run it. I remember hearing in a interview from Richard childress years back, when Dale Sr first told Richard childress that he was starting DEI because he wanted something for Dale Jr to have.

[@happytappyslappy]

You know that Teresa intervened because she was the wife of DES.

[@TheRouschmustang]

Ur absolutely right he built that business for the family . Not Teresa

[@jacirogers9109]

@@TheRouschmustang what a rotten way she has treated Jr.

[@jacirogers9109]

Me too.

[@rickkelley4618]

What tremendous human beings Dale Jr and Kelley turned out to be. Dale Sr got his glory with everyone, but missed the beauty right at his feet. Typical of hero-types.

[@dolantho]

Wonderfully put

[@bluecollarlit]

Rick Kelley, Good comment.

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

With greatness comes sacrifice

[@charlestorruella8591]

So he didn't have his kids at the track and he didn't have his son drive his car as well as send his daughter though school to learn biasness management dale sent kelly to school for it had to make a deal with her and kerry drove for dei as well for a while till sr died no I'm sorry it wasn't right in front of him they where standing on either side with him can't understand why poeple think he never talked or helped or did anything for his kids you act like he wasn't there and unless it was Sunday or Saturday night race he was there

[@scottbivins4758]

@@Stranger_In_The_Alps i was about to say the same thing but look were his kids are he did what he did for reason its not like he did it for nothing north Carolina loves us some dale sr.

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

How the HELL do you not love this guy

[@rcracer8872]

Yeah he is a great guy i got to meet him earlier this year

[@xblackcatx1312]

I used to hate him... I figured he was spoiled and undesrving, but I think he's kind of cool now. I even relate to him. Too bad I discovered that he's pretty cool so late.

[@HyperInflation2020]

@@Space_math.engineer it's hard not to root for him as a driver? He's retired.

[@josephsalzman1166]

It still hurts him to talk about to this day

[@stackleft2925]

I'm not even into Nascar but I'm a big fan of Jr.

[@chuckrogersiii7324]

You can tell he’s holdin back on Teresa

[@robertolmstead1346]

He didn’t on Twitter when she sued Kerry for using his last name.

[@timprescott4634]

And you can tell his sister ain’t!

[@TarHeelsKenny]

@Mason George Even Dale Sr's mother was happy to hear about that slap and even openly said that she figured Brenda won that fight lol

[@safetymikeengland]

I'm really impressed at how JR doesn't really talk mean about Theresa. . . but he doesn't talk much about her. . . it's pretty obvious.

[@sayitantone]

@@safetymikeengland wait can you give me some info / context on this ?

[@dflynn-ty2du]

JR Motorsports is Dale Earnhardt Inc. It's the bloodline and the legacy that lives on through Dale Jr. and Kelley.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

d. flynn, no, DEI got flushed down the crapper because of greedy witch Teresa. JR Motorsports is what Dale Sr wanted DEI to become. Because of Teresa, DEI no longer exists.

[@kennyabele9549]

Pretty sure he built DEI for them, not her. Wouldn't like to be in her shoes, if Dale is waiting for her in Heaven

[@nathanmcarthur5946]

@@kennyabele9549 she may go to heaven, but she lives in NASCAR hell. Teresa is really the only person from both Tonys, and everyone involved in that organization they hate. She ruined Big E’s dream.

[@sammylacks4937]

My daughter lives in Charlotte and on my visits there I plan to go to the Nascar Museum , Richard Childress Racing as well as Jr Motorsports .

[@edwarddesouter724]

Dale and his sister are class acts!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Edward Desouter, their integrity level is huge.

[@teknique8292]

“I was always knew going to be in his shadow and i knew that and I was fine with that as long as he was there” damn :(

[@stevenjenson]

I love Dale Jr and Kelley’s relationship. Kelly left school to join JR at military school so he wouldn’t be alone. Them two are unstoppable together!

[@sunshinejewelers5]

I respect your honesty, Dale Jr.

[@kristinalallen7168]

I'm not a racing fan, but I love this guy. He is so honest.

[@se7encureton]

Kristina L Allen Same

[@12345harleyman]

DEI SHOULD'VE WENT TO THE BOYS!!!

[@User-nu6km]

f dale jr

[@tamezzodiac2862]

Beryllium why are you dumb he did really good with xfinity teams.

[@SammiQPatriot]

I was disappointed that Dale Sr. didn’t have the forethought to have his lawyers set up a trust fund agreement of some sort that would’ve protected the kids’ (girls too) interest/share in the company if anything like this had happened. It’s really sad that Theresa was left with total control (if i’m remembering correctly), or at least enough of it that June Bug and whoever else didn’t have enough say to override her with a company and/or family vote. I just don’t understand why Dale Sr. didn’t have things more organized and/or didn’t update things when the kids became adults and were clearly interested in the family business and legacy, especially since Dale Sr. always had visions/nightmares of something like that happening to him, dying in a wreck.. I thought he would’ve been more concerned about the legalities, paperwork being in place to protect his legacy which is his kids and the business. It just sucks that Theresa did things the way she did, it’s like she wasn’t even thinking or caring if what she was doing would’ve been what Dale Sr. would’ve wanted. 😢 Such a shame!

[@hayleysowards9203]

Samantha Brent like dale jr said in another interview, he didn’t expect to die. I also don’t think Sr expected Theresa to be so resentful of ASR’s other kids. Theresa was a gold digging power hungry bitch and it but her in the ass. She couldn’t get along with anyone that’s why she lost the company altogether. She’s one of those people who thinks they’re always right until they crash and burn do they realize. She thought she ran the company and despite the fact that Sr helped her make those decisions before he died and she thought she could do it after his death. She was wrong and karma.

[@SammiQPatriot]

That’s very true, and I agree!

[@smedlydumpsterjuice8875]

There was no T in DEI. But it was Theresa that destroyed DEI. Dale created DEI for his kids. So sad Thesesa screwed over Dale's children.

[@ablaylock4273]

yep! you are right.

[@markr4882]

I don't think Theresa screwed Dale's children over all that bad,,,,,but she definitely did try to,,,,they just were way to smart to let her do that to them,,,good kids,,lol

[@stageforgejon905]

@@markr4882 they lost dei cus of her! She don't deserve to have the name Earnhardt! I hope karma puts her in a cardboard box under a bridge somewhere!!!

[@HarryRacer18]

DEI only exist today as a museum and merchandising unit of Dale Earnhardt name. They don’t race anything. Chip Ganassi said when the racing part of DEI merged with CGR and formed EGR, Theresa was nowhere to be found. When he dissolved the merged unit, it did it through Theresa’s lawyers cause he hadn’t seen her is years.

[@chrismooney5737]

Your completely right she did do them wrong I would of loved for dale jr and kelly to got dei and jr stayed in the 8 car and get dei a championship and wins

[@CSDonohue11]

Their honesty is outstanding & upstanding. Respect Due. Thank you guys.

[@SammiQPatriot]

I love Kelley and June Bug so much, and I’m SO HAPPY that they’ve had each other to lean on throughout their lives, it’s so beautiful! Graham, you’ve done an excellent job with this series on Dale Jr. and his life! 👏🏼👍🏼💕

[@bigelile07]

Is this entire interview somewhere? I can only find clips. DEI without Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is a museum. - Tony Stewart

[@redneckfarmer6584]

Keep smokin smoke.

[@bigelile07]

@@redneckfarmer6584 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kimma508]

I enjoy how Graham interviews people. He lets them talk and tell their stories while listening intently.

[@LionManatic]

If there's one thing taken out of all of this. Is that, it pretty much gave a lesson to Jr. and Kelley on how and how not to run a race team. Now with JR Motorsports, they're winning xfinity series races and championships, not to mention Jr is able to see potential in young drivers and bring them up to where one day they'll be in cup, going toe to toe with big names for wins and even championships like Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr, just to name a few.

[@BadAssEngineering]

Screw DEI, That Brother-Sister Relationship is amazing. I would love to build one like that with my sister, looking after each other. It seems like they could face anything together.

[@User-nu6km]

they seemed to be way too close for siblings, if you know what i mean.

[@JonathanAllen0379]

Beryllium: Nah, I think it's kinda hot actually. Would like to see videos though...

[@User-nu6km]

i bet dale lets his sister peg him

[@christenn32]

@@User-nu6km get your head out of the gutter.

[@billlowe6883]

Jr. Is fortunate to have a sister that watches his back.

[@jasonstacy5587]

Kelly is more outspoken on Teresa than Jr. is.

[@Posirep]

Kerry too. Esepcially after she sued him for use of his own last name.

[@jasonstacy5587]

InvisibleTeeth Yeah, that was a real asshole move on her part.

[@Rob_Basich]

She is. Jr is a class act though, and that's undeniable.

[@SammiQPatriot]

I know right! I love that about Kelley and June Bug, he will always be more gentle with how he phrases things, you have to kind of read between the lines with what he says about Theresa. But Kelley, she says it like it is, and honestly I think she may have even held back some LOL! No doubt that Theresa did them dirty! Can’t stand her! It’s like Theresa gave no thought to how Dale Sr. would’ve wanted things to go, shame on her!

[@jeffreybanner4144]

Dale Jr takes the high road (excuse the pun) and shows a lot of class. Kelley has the heart of an angel and gracefully tells it like it is. Somewhere, Dale Sr is smiling and proud of his kids.

[@jrmizzgaminglounge]

Awesome interview! Loving this series. Dale Jr was always my favorite.

[@rickkelley4618]

TheJrMizzGamingLounge indeed. Everyone worshiped Sr as a racing god, but we love junior because he is a human being.

[@jrmizzgaminglounge]

@@rickkelley4618 absolutely. 100%

[@malikdigger4544]

I meet in 2008 had on my leather 07 Budwiser #8 jacket .

[@rcracer8872]

Dale Jr will always be my favorite along with his dad 1 of the best days of my life was when I got to meet him

[@viking6535]

Dale Jr and Kelly kept it classy. The didn't call Teresa a biotch, but we all can read between the lines.

[@charlestorruella8591]

Yes they did on many accounts just not in front of alot of poeple but there has been some interviews where they have said plenty but for the most part you are right they are classy but classy only gets you so far when the witch of the south is pissing away your father's money on sueing anyone and everyone as well as building new houses for her and her new toy if dale wouldn't have married her she would be waiting tables at waffle house by now

[@Chrystal_Hendrix]

What I love most about Dale Jr is his openness and honesty.....He’s never been fake.

[@guylamson6555]

This Bensinger is a very good interviewer he doesn't make the interview about him.

[@BH-BH]

Just honest as all hell - love the guy

[@kylemcnab927]

Damn went through the same feeling when my dad past . It was like I couldn’t picture life without him. Hard reality to face

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

Be strong bro. He's in Heaven bud

[@SammiQPatriot]

Sorry for your loss Kyle. 🙏🏼

[@DupontandLowesWarrior]

My Dad Went Through Too when My Grandfather Passed

[@Dominaux94]

One of the best interviews I’ve watched

[@Juliette_4]

What a great guy and wonderful sister. Too bad they had to endure the stress brought on by the business.

[@MrJking065]

Kelly was put on this earth to protect Dale Jr. From the very beginning. And she did her job amazingly. She should have a statue out front of Jr. motor sports.

[@randomperson2107]

Legendary... It is one thing to have a hero and for that hero to be your dad and to be right there when your dies is just horrible. I was at the race when Dale Earnhardt sr passed away and the first person to come to my mind was Dale jr he was in the race I remember him running after he found out what was going on. I am not happy with Teresa she was so mean to Dale jr and Kelly. Kelly your an amazing big sister bless you truly.. Dale jr is so lucky to have you..💖💖

[@vinewood8295]

Teresa damn well shoulda given Jr & Kelley the team because now what is going on DEI is no more a Cup Series team just a parts & airplane supplier for other race teams...

[@danielhofer7386]

Give Jr. & Kelly the team? Teresa was instrumentally in the building of DEI & her husbands business dealing. Partners at some time Yes for sure but not GIVE.

[@JJA1987]

Daniel Hofer She was instrumental in destroying the team

[@vinewood8295]

Teresa's interest in pretty much anything NASCAR related ended with Dale Sr's death. She was rarely at the racetrack I'm sure left it up to other higher ups at DEI to make most of the important decisions. The ONLY thing that she has been full on about since her husbands passing is keeping control of his empire and for what? She has enough money to last her & Taylor & Taylors kids, she didn't need to hold on to the only thing she knows damn well Dale built that deal so that his kids could one day take over. She ruined Dale Earnhardt Inc,

[@MaxWray111]

Educate yourself, before you call them a parts & airplane supplier They took One & Two at Xifnity this last Monday.

[@christenn32]

Sadly DEI was doomed either way. I was a big fan of Jr during the Bud8 days, but he was in no shape to run a team back then. Hell he thought it was a good idea to dump Eury Sr from being his crew chief, Jr's career nose dived after that.

[@chrisbarnett4719]

I can relate about him losing his dad i felt the same way when my dad passed away and DEI should've went to kelly running the company he would still be here

[@drpiv]

RIP Dale. So much to lose for Dale Jr. 🙏🏻

[@akarilotube]

This is a really genuine guy, havn't ever really been exposed to him despite being a huge motorsports fan.

[@donaldscearce5687]

I would love to have coffee with Jr he seems so cool

[@Thedearster]

Think Jr would perfer a beer instead. 🤣

[@DupontandLowesWarrior]

Amp Energy

[@dawgsfan1196]

@@DupontandLowesWarrior is Amp even still around anymore?

[@sr633]

I saw a side of Dale Jr. I haven't seen before and for the good. Nice informative interview.

[@jamiedoughty6703]

Kinda feel Jr.'s situation losing my dad. It's a weird feeling.

[@jamesogrady6612]

Jamie Doughty I felt so guilty not speaking at my Dads funeral because I couldn't speak in front of so many people. Even more guilty I was first born. Man felt bad for mom having to raise 6 kids, all boys. My Dad loved coaching High School Football. ERIN GO BRAGH that means IRELAND FOREVER

[@jamiedoughty6703]

@@jamesogrady6612 its not easy. Its a hard thing to process.

[@Enzo87325]

Probably Grahams best interview

[@allstar930]

What a great interview. I held off pretty good but this clip finally made me tear up.

[@raymundomartinez7469]

It is a well known fact that Sr made DEI for his kids. In the event that if something would happen to him (2-18-01) that company would be for them . It was even cited in Dale the movie where he spoke of that. It was just a messy and sad event of the company downfall. Dale Jr made his dad proud by being his own man

[@soulcrusher0357]

Step moms always screw things up for the family. My dad is divorced from her now, but I never even called her stepmom, it was always daddy's wife.

[@regenehuddleston7557]

I've had step-grandmoma too didn't likes it granddad shared the inheritance w\me&my mama Earnhardt family ur always in my heart

[@sarahwinson84]

My mom is a step mom and she’s a damn good one. Not all are like that.

[@soulcrusher0357]

@@sarahwinson84 That's great! You're also lucky.

[@michaelmarburger1003]

This is kind of funny. You hear Dale say that Teresa was always fair. Then you hear Kelley come back and say almost the opposite in that Teresa always had to have things her way.

[@robertkostoroski3581]

was at new hampshire in 99 in the pits when they could run 5 races w/o losing rookie status ,he had problems and pulled off but he went to the wrong garage, i cant forget seeing his face, like a 12 yr old , but boy did he grow up !!

[@JonathanAllen0379]

I realize and fully acknowledge that I'm not a very good person, because if I'd been in his position, the only two things on my mind would have been gettin' a piece of stepmom at least enough times to get it out of my system whilst simultaneously figuring out a method for getting her out of the way. Anyway, I'm glad he and his sister are close.

[@rickr5205]

🙄😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gregmoore1066]

Your dad worked hard doing what he loved and was fortunate enough to share and teach his kids a very lucrative business good for them love life and live and be grateful for what you have God bless.

[@synthsolutionmusic]

If I were those two, I'd start a Cup team, call it Dale Earnhardt Racing and look at Teresa and say "Go ahead, try and sue me like you did my brother."

[@j.shorter4716]

DO IT FOR DALE!! 🏎

[@jrrichard5237]

I understand being in the shadow of my dad I was always Little Roy when he passed from all timers in 2009 I felt the same thing no more little Roy now I became Roy junior

[@williamkozar1783]

Great video!!! I think Teresa ruined DEI, Fan of Dale Sr and Jr. Dale Jr should have gone to RCR I think Jr would have done better on the track. Fan for life God bless the Dale Jr and your family!!!

[@trekbigair]

He is so well spoken!

[@jimmysapien9961]

So glad he left !!!!!!!

[@jonathanpennington9737]

He built it for his kids I was at the DEI and it was a nice place in the spring of 2001

[@bullofthewoods9374]

graham, nice interview. perfect person for your job

[@greglewellen4510]

I can explain the relief part, I went thru the same exact thing

[@Jesusisking2785]

I know what he means about his dad my dad just passed away july 31 2018 and i have the same feelings

[@frankbrennan7040]

Dale great story ty for sharing answers even more questions i,m sure for a lot of people. As far as your impact an accident an what such an injury can do to a person thank you.

[@cynthiadye1679]

I know he had a lot of emotions when his dad passed and sometimes I think maybe a little scared because now he was actually on his own to keep up the legacy of his dad but yet run his races his way. I think Kelly helped him with a lot of that because they are very close. But I am proud of Junior and what he has become as a man a husband a father and I'm sure that those girls will grow up knowing their grandpa Dale a lot.

[@lokie2666]

After watching Dale JR videos the last year. I can tell him and his sister are super close.

[@Jesusisking2785]

Kelly should've took over ownership of DEI

[@retroguy1976]

that woulda been a nasty courtbattle

[@JamesCampbellPPG]

Man, that's a lot of words to say Theresa had no business running things.

[@bigrooster6893]

Theresa Earnhardt built DEI.

[@ablaylock4273]

Dale Sr. did. Without him, there would be no "DALE EARNHARDT INC." And after Sr. died, Jr. carried it. Don't think so? then you weren't watching it happen. Pushing paperwork and shuffling money didn't "build" it. It might have maintained it but, the Earnhardt's bloodlines' personality, connections, alliances, and pure driving skill was the recipe.

[@JukeboxRocker]

Dale would probably look at Theresa and ask her if she was blind or just stupid!

[@barbkeen1221]

Probably both!

[@bluecollarlit]

In photographs from when she was young, Teresa looks like a mean, shallow person. Just my opinion.

[@bluecollarlit]

And, Dale Sr. should have had his attorneys 1. Put it in writing, and 2. Make it iron clad.

[@tcmusic6429]

How difficult is it to properly spell someone’s name?

[@brettpage1598]

Regardless of fame fortune life experiences makes us who we are it’s hard to believe that people who we idolize deal with so much adversity that makes equals to our own troubles. Dale Jr was from a spoiled kid, he earned his ride and his respect . I would love to tell him he is strong individual and my favorite driver.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Great interview!!!

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

i love kelly. she has a good head on her shoulders

[@getx1265]

Very good interviews.

[@jima5150]

wow Kelley looks so much like her mom!

[@sammylacks4937]

I've watched a video called Pettys , Earnhardts and Allison's many times and recommend it to all. In it there's a narrator that tries to explain race families experience higher highs and much lower lows than imagined. No doubt for all the excitement and prestige they lived with , all three families had it all tumble down to certain and different levels. As Bobby said " I've been to the top of the mountain and the bottom of the ocean " Can't help but feel for them all........

[@jamese.morris2891]

I always hoped that Dale and Kelley would end up with the remnants of DEI and maybe even involve Kerry in some fashion. That would be something the fans could get behind.

[@richdiscoveries]

The whole situation was unfortunate and sucked, but I'm definitely happy he was able to get with Hendrick and better himself.

[@f1sherman52]

I miss Dale sr

[@gloriaannopperman2734]

Dale, Jr I think Teresa would have had more control over your life. The Oppermans from Texas will always love and miss you Dale Earnhardt Sr, your fans forever

[@TheRouschmustang]

Dale jr holding back tears

[@nazcarcup]

Glad that they got away from that DEI situation

[@jennifursun3303]

you all may not agree, but the one person who was really effected by Sr. death, was Mikey

[@sammylacks4937]

With the lose of Sr. , Teresa it seems suddenly grabbed everything she could to be able to sustain the lifestyle probably knowing that the sooner she the better she'd come out knowing the confrontation and battle with the family was coming. I've seen the same on smaller scale of course many times. Sr was the glue that held it all together. Once that was gone Teresa I feel wanted to get all she could while it was available for her to do so. The money, prestige and sustainability of that meant more than her relationship and feelings for her step children. This is only my opinion and I mean no disrespect to any of them. I only have regret and sorrow for their loss and separation.

[@jasonsechrist1]

Classic step kids vs step mom. There was never a chance for the team to work because of the bad feelings between the two parties.

[@xblackcatx1312]

I don't have step parents, but 99 percent of the stem mothers I've seen are demonic.

[@arwyss]

Did they not have a tripod for the Kelley interview?

[@shawnbarczak1766]

I truly miss Dale Sr. Beyond belief, but as I watch these videos I see great aspects of all of Dale's children...however I hate to say it i truly see that steely eyed look coming through Kelly, as well as Taylor...not a thing against Jr. Or little E as may have been known for a while...just what could've happened had Theresa stepped back a smidgen and let things happen...Nascar did screw things over a bit for Jr...by changing the points system. Sports Illustrated put out an article and the they showed it Jr. would have had 2 championship seasons had they not changed the point set up...

[@marknoble5495]

Really tears at my heart to hear some of these things. I hope Jr has discovered Jesus through all of this. He has been blessed with, as well as experienced, things most people can’t handle.

[@tcmusic6429]

Lmao

[@joannejohnson5702]

I JoAnne Johnson love you and I lost my dad when I was 6 and I know what you are talking about.

[@adamrtr2774]

Oh so switching the 8 and 15 crew wasn't unfair wow your funny

[@saraalejandragutierrez9086]

Dale junior I’m so happy 😁 thank that you guys have a nice 👍 day and have a boy with Amy

[@mrBasketcase69]

I feel him ..... Not on his level , but feel him ....

[@gordonhall9871]

money and power

[@Robert-xp4ii]

I'm curious why Dale Sr didn't leave the company to his kids if his intent was to ensure it was there for them. I hate step-moms and thought mine was a c u next Tuesday. Shame on Theresa!!

[@hubes96]

Obviously didn’t have a will, thought he was invincible never thought he’d die so young

[@bluecollarlit]

Robert Emerson, Mmh... We'll see ya Wednesday...

[@brianbruce8584]

Making the change was the best decision the kids made. Sr. created DEI for the kids but 'T' thought it was hers to build a legacy on. Teresa, you make Sr. roll in his grave! You didn't do right by his kids. The kids took the high road, but Kelley did say that Teresa was very selfish.... and I completely agree Very disappointing! NASCAR fans I talk to have nothing good to say about Teresa, but they always speak kindly of his kids. The kids move on and I am happy for Jr. and Kelley as they seem to be in a good place now (without Teresa around). Good interview and good insights from Jr. and Kelley!

[@michaelmcdonald4639]

Dale Jr should have got to keep that number his dad and grandfather ran, it was in the family business

[@robschannel4512]

Jr was at his best when he raced for DEI, even though he had better cars at Hendrick. I think part of it was he was the man at DEI, Jimmy J was at Hendrick.

[@JJA1987]

Just didn't have a crew chief till Steve joined in 2011/12

[@mommasbacongankin]

Is this what I sound like? Lol being from Georgia. When she says “on”. It’s “oweeen”

[@spconrad9612]

I agree 100% that Jr should have stayed at DEI, but Dale made the bigger mistake that he didn't spell it out in his Will how he would have wished for his offspring to eventually run things / take over ownership. Teresa was his wife, she got what was rightfully hers when he passed.

[@dee7353]

The Earnhardt kids (Kerry, Kelley and Dale, Jr.) got screwed over. Teresa just comes off as the selfish witch she is. Racing is THEIR family legacy and she just wants the money and cares not about the legacy. Put your wishes in writing. Never trust your spouse, the step-parent, will do what is right.

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Sounds like sr wasnt bright

[@daviclar867]

Teresa didn't want to be apart of racing anymore. She shut it down knowing it wasn't going to go on and be competitive because her husband was no longer there to pull in great sponsors and people to work on the cars.

[@donbradley250]

DEI would have been successful if Dale JR and Kelley were allowed to run it. They are not, so you see the result. It is a memory and Jr Motorsports is successful. Man, I miss him driving.

[@matthewmurray4159]

Teresa is a cold hearted greedy witch and that's that! She was there for the money and it shows clear as glass. If Sr was still here Teresa would've never been in control and he 100% would've gave it to the kids. It's such a shame that a single women destroyed that legacy of a company. Things like this is why I'm so picky dating now days. Everything I do is for my son and if a women don't understand that she can't be a part of us. Fir the most part my life ended the day my son was born. My life now revolves around making him a successful happy respectful man. When I leave this earth I wanna know he's gonna be great still and I'd never let a piece of ass destroy that!

[@moviepotter]

Yeah DeI was their fathers and Teresa comes along and ruins it all. Kelly and Dale Jr what a wonderful brother and sister relationship. And love they have for each other. Wonder how he gets along with Taylor Nicole. His step sister by Teresa. And his other brothers.

[@1550tc]

Money and ego and her ego cost them DEI...Chevy sponsorship built DEI