It’s A Wonder You Didn’t Die! | Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Jimmy Means

Dale finds out so much about his hero Jimmy Means from his humble beginnings through the dirty-fingernail journey of a weekend warrior low-budget driver and car owner in the upper ranks of racing.
Means towed on the road with a volunteer crew much of his racing career. That led to many fun moments and some that could've been really bad. He tells a story of a headache powder remedy gone wrong that has Dale and co-host Mike Davis in shock.

[@kpsgarage]

These drivers telling the stories is pure gold!!!

[@HXXIIA]

Thank to Dale and the show for giving me a chance to retroactive gain respect. Love watching the old races and hearing the stories..keep em coming!

[@resqfreedom9308]

You are doing a great thing getting these O.G. racers on your show! Thank you guys for ALL YOU DO! p.s. Mike is a wonderful part of the show! So informative!

[@craignesbitt7856]

Look at Jimmy's hands Those are the hands of a guy who wrenched hard on his car with his team. The stories from these old drivers are great My uncle who raced for over 50 years has similar set of hands.

[@theyredistortingyourrhythm]

Australia SEES

[@davidrice3337]

That man wanted it bad-

[@zlinedavid]

My dad wasn’t a racer, but was a career mechanic, and same hands. Looked gnarled and stiff, but still had a grip like a vise.

[@jefffillinger8085]

When are u guys going to get Ken Squier on the show sounds like he's back to work at 86 yrs old after getting covid 19 would be great to get him on the show

[@drivin379]

Donnie Bobby allison Cale .....any of the older driver or crew Cheifs or owners But need get least 2 at same time on show

[@davidtoups4684]

Another great show! Love those stories about the good old days. I would love Jr to have Cale Yarborough on the show!

[@teresagoodwin7458]

I want to thank you Dale for bringing the old stories back to life.. I grew up at the Old Columbia Speedway in Cayce SC and I watched your Granddaddy Ralph race along with all the other Big Names such as Bobby and Donnie Allison,Buck and Buddy Baker, David Pearson, Lee and Richard Petty,Cale Yarborough,Tiny Lund and Fireball Roberts and the list goes on.. I have watched some of the driver reunions and I was in stitches laughing at the PRICELESS STORIES that was actually HISTORY IN THE MAKING and as I was growing up I didn't realize I was part of history in racing. I can tell you that when Ralph pulled into the track, he unloaded his car and NOBODY,NOT ONE PERSON TOUCHED HIS CAR!! IT WAS READY TO RACE.. LOL.. I remember seeing some of the other driver's and crew making changes and tweaking things but NOT ON YOUR GRANDDADDY'S Race car.. KEEP THOSE STORIES COMING AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR LETTING US FANS RELIVE SOME OF THE FUNNY MOMENTS IN THE SERIOUS BUSINESS OF RACING 🙏❤️🤗🏁🏆🏁 I'M FOREVER GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL 🤗❤️🙏 MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR WIDE INNER CIRCLE OF FELLOW RACERS AND COWORKERS NOW AND ALWAYS 🙏🕊️🙏

[@joecephus_3668]

Man, this podcast is gold. Love these stories. Thank y'all.

[@ZekenStreak]

Bring on this Henry fella. Sounds like his interview would be a 3-part series with all the jokes he pulled. Lol

[@johngancarcik5682]

Have means and Spencer on too

[@jedsterr7546]

Mike’s Henry Benfield impersonation is funny as hec.

[@LeftyLucyRightyTyty]

And damn near spot on.

[@g_men2121]

That apple juice story is hilarious. This is the content I love to hear. Old stories r the best

[@GARTHBOOTS]

I love your show and all the great stories. We love you all. Be well and safe please. 🙃🙃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💖💜❤💯💯💯💯💝💖💞👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Namaste!!

[@peterossi9496]

Nothing works better than “Goodies”.

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Dale, do you recall your Grandmother, in October 2015 , getting you to pass a get well card around Hendricks and the garage area for Helen . A mutual friend, Mike told me it got lost in Kasey Kahne’s part of the shop. I ask because Helen is my wife! She sure loved watching you drive, she beat the old cancer in April 2016 and says hello!

[@tcmusic6429]

HENDRICK* ffs

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

@@tcmusic6429 perhaps I should have included an apostrophe before the s. I sure hope ffs don’t mean what it means up here! That’s just rude!

[@danielburd9989]

Mikes hair looks a Wolverine has taken up residence on his head.

[@claudemcwhorter]

I remember " Hippie" now, he I believe was a Huntsville man. Great guy !!

[@johnfalconi1739]

With all these Henry stories lately I’d say you need to bring this guy on as a guest!

[@TonyM132]

Sounds like they need to get Henry Benfield on this show!

[@raysheppard379]

Mike is lucky it wasn't pee.

[@dav8388]

That's what I thought he was gonna say

[@mikejoerger3333]

What of been a better story if it was pee

[@jasonhastings5538]

Man the old school stories those guys tell!!🤣🤣

[@Dethmegadeth]

Blessed Dale and Mike

[@ChucksPullingVideos]

Lmao omg. I'm bustin up over here

[@shaneralph9571]

Keep it up and we'll start demanding Henry to be on next!!!

[@gregj831]

That was pretty funny! Good racing stuff here.

[@ypaulbrown]

wee love your show Dale, cheers form Florida, Paul

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Ditto from Almost Heaven West Virginia❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FlakJak74]

Same here in South Carolina...can't get enough of these!

[@scottreeves2548]

I knew Jimmy when we lived in West Huntsville..we use to race slot cars together ..

[@marty-bc2cf]

That's the difference between the generations......they got to have fun!

[@loristewart800]

I take Goodys powder for headaches, Its works great. There is also BC powder, but its not quite as good.

[@caryschweitzer]

We almost lost Jimmy, lmao!! Enjoy an miss the good ole days💯

[@nftforest951]

This show is great for the sport 🙏

[@beingbeforetheveil]

Had me rolling at 9am in the office

[@gabbylemaster1213]

I’m dead guys this was hilarious!!!

[@joshuafarmer3467]

Great. Great. I'd like to hear the part about J.D. at watkins glen where Means was right there at the scene.

[@LeftyLucyRightyTyty]

Nothing Buy respect for Ol' Jimmy...have worked with him, and dragged his wagon around a couple times. Always look forward to bumping fists with him.

[@amywilkins543]

This is hilarious!!!

[@petecastle5762]

Please get Henry on the show, I assume he’s still alive . Would be good to hear stories from crew members or truck drivers , etc

[@neilperry2224]

I think there should be a jokers handbook on all he tricks played by every driver or drivers team mates

[@willp8003]

I know your dad and Geoff Bodine were fierce rivals but I wish you could get get him on your show. I bet he has some great stories and he was one of the best modified drivers ever.

[@fuckcensorship69]

he's been on. talked about his wreck at Daytona

[@richhenretty67]

When we go down to the Coca Cola 600 every year ‘not last’ we always get tons of goodies. Hell I have some from years ago, I will never look at it the same again after this one lol this was good!

[@Rod1120]

Should get Henry on the show! Would be amazing

[@martina5240]

@dalejr, they do still give the Goodies Headache award on MRN.

[@Presmelb]

I’d love for you to have full episodes on hede

[@trailvega8321]

Dave despair would have stories

[@russrh]

Old school truck drivers needing to get somewhere lol

[@mrsignguy1000]

West coast turnarounds!!! 😎

[@DonCarlosDonCarlos]

Allen Bestwick would be a good interview

[@Doing_it_right_the_first_time]

Is Eli Gold still alive to do it an interview?

[@tommyjones5793]

Good story tellin

[@WastdTrashPanda]

Jimmy Means doing speed lmao

[@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367]

They are running ads on your ad included video Jr ... I call you the Appeal King ... King of Appeals ... You know? ... Have the Zuck dude hit a Iceberg

[@oldermusiclover]

since the bad accidents have been brought up can anyone tell me if the Fire Fighters who do the races have any shirts for sale had an older brother who was a retired fire fighter thanks dale please have The Allisons on some time and some of the spotters thanks

[@anthonynelson9136]

I always liked Jimmy Means it would have been nice if they would have shut up and let him talk a little more.

[@larrywt656]

This was just a snippet. He talked for more than an hour on the podcast.

[@JackCallSports]

Get Geoff bodine on here!

[@OddballHillbilly419]

Is Henry alive? If so, yall need him on the show lol.

[@ScoobyShotU]

Obviously not...

[@jeffreybohne7960]

100% Agree!!!

[@chriswingrove7656]

Yes he is still alive , got a couple cards signed by him through the mail a few months ago

[@LeftyLucyRightyTyty]

Henry is alive, and well....Co driving an Xfinity hauler to LOUDON, next week. I'm looking forward to some of his fried balonga samiches!

[@OddballHillbilly419]

@@LeftyLucyRightyTyty I think he would make for one helluva guest. My uncle Junie used to tell stores about him.

[@HILLBILLY_HARD]

So meth has always been around... I wonder if it was the same formula then as it is now. That’s some bad stuff in this decade.

[@sam_s_]

Proper meth has been around since the 80s. Amphetamines have been around since at least WW2.

[@someoneintexas6520]

Think they need Henry on the show

[@andyking9673]

Is MRN still on the air?

[@claudemcwhorter]

Yep and a website too.

[@andyking9673]

@@claudemcwhorter I live in Huntsville AL and there is no local station carrying the races anymore. I miss listening while working on my own car.

[@andyking9673]

back in the day, every truck stop sold crystal and OTR drivers would stay up for days at a time

[@sarahmurdoch5913]

may Jesusblessyou and yourfamily and businessaround andcareer andyourfriendsiloveyouDAlejr

[@jonathanburrowaz]

Next week's guest: Henry

[@jamesculbertson1746]

Please have Paul Andrews or Steve Hmiel on the show.

[@bobbyhall7472]

All them guys were probably on something back in the day.

[@ginanmarcus918]

But did his headache go away. Lol

[@coreystanfill9064]

It's all fun n games laughing bout taking speed if you're lucky enough to drive for a race team, but if i take something to deliver overnight notary equipment from Greenville TN to San Antonio, or deliver a load of cattle from BRISTOL to Kansas... I'd be a piece of crap.

[@LeftyLucyRightyTyty]

Mr. Corey, Times change....Today, NASCAR has a STRICT anti drug policy...just as the DOT does. Personally, I ride cafine pretty hard. If coffee or soda isn't your bag, I recommend "Driving Energy" candy. Available at pilot truck stops. Usually next to the check out register. It's a buck a piece and has a cup of coffee in each piece.

[@coreystanfill9064]

@@LeftyLucyRightyTyty I don't do speed or anything to drive my 10 hrs. Was just a point.

[@sludge4125]

Save your money and buy caffeine tablets at any drug or convenience store.

[@deantait8326]

But did it help your headache? 🤣

[@MaximumDecibels]

damn ittt..

[@ladyh4727]

Dale, is Greg the old friend you had on your shoe awhile back that you had kinda lost touch with and pledged to stay in touch?

[@ladyh4727]

Went back and found the episode. Hank Parker Jr. Was he in your life at the same time as Greg?

[@feltonross6663]

All the nascar fans want bill elliott on the show

[@codyware4433]

I’m Ricky Stenhouse jr

[@jmd76family]

When u gonna have Elliott Sadler on?

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Yes, Elliott please❤️😁 I'm a Gordon girl but love Elliott too.

[@benjohnson4408]

His on one of the older episodes

[@jmd76family]

@@benjohnson4408 will have to check it out! Thanks.

[@benjohnson4408]

No worries I see if I can find it as well and put up a link for ya .it was a mint interview been a Aussie I loved the way he talked

[@davidrice3337]

Put Henry on

[@rickcross4522]

Whats the deal with Jimmy's left index finger? Yikes.

[@Dethmegadeth]

Lol

[@keithrowell8895]

Hey BC works better. Just saying

[@AeroGuy07]

Long before NASCAR was drug testing drivers!

[@spence7985]

First

[@jackstahlbush]

JIMMY WAS A SPONSORS DREAM = HE FINISHED RACES = YOU SAW THE LOGO GO BY 95% OF THE TIME = HE SOLD YOUR PRODUCT