Jimmy Blewett Opens Up About the Loss of His Brother | The Dale Jr. Download

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Dale does a great job of letting all his guests speak. He also asks very good questions. This is one of my 5 favorite channels. Many in the media could learn a lot from this channel.

[@davidrice3337]

I agree - He and Mike have chemistry and they do ask good questions - they don't know any better and this is why people like it - if that makes sense

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@davidrice3337 they are very respectful and sincere. They also seem genuinely curious about the stories.

[@davidrice3337]

@@thereissomecoolstuff I agree - what I meant by that comment was a compliment in that they ask questions you or I would ask - not the rehearsed predictable ones - Dale seems to be grounded - so many of the others , no names mentioned ( Erin ,Marty, dw,mw, ray, enter any girl reporter ) Mike & Dale keep it .....dare I say rea!?! What made Indy Car and NASCAR so much fun to watch had a lot to do with the announcers - the motor sports guys were gold

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@davidrice3337 I agree David. Including your comment about the broadcasters. How do you keep it interesting over 500 miles. The announcers were tremendous. Nascar is a truly American sport.

[@paulrivers7248]

Im curious whats the other 4? Im looking for some good ones?

[@BumpPumper]

I was there on the night that John died. Until that moment, it was such a special race, watching these 2 brothers just drive up through the field of great competition and make it THEIR night. What a show. It really felt like brothers racing, not just competitors, if that makes sense. They raced so hard and so fair, and with so much trust and familiarity. It's hard to come to terms that it ended the way it ended. This interview was a bit of a therapy session for me, and I'm sure some of the folks who were there that night feel the same way. Thank you Dale and Jimmy for doing this.

[@BrianBattles]

Yep, I was there too. It went from exciting to tragic in an instant. Racing is drama in the deepest sense.

[@dierkens]

I’m remember that night. Crazy for sure.

[@mikelavin9704]

I was there also. The racing that night, especially for modifieds, was excessively and unnecessarily aggressive (Jimmy was the most aggressive of all, ironically) and the carnage resulted in the worst of all consequences. I remember my father, who had been only to a few races ever with me prior, attended with me. Dale Jr. has contributed so much to the sport, even more so off the track with this forum. He had had on many guests from the Northeast and modifieds, which shows his commitment to the sport. Two guys sharing family loss requires strength and humility. A very worthwhile podcast that contains authentic reflections and perspectices that tv no longer provides.

[@mattorey5816]

Can you explain what happened exactly that caused his brother to be caught in his wreck. Not a lot of clarity for someone that never saw the wreck to understand how the leader cutting down a tire and hitting the wall took out his brother behind him so badly it killed him.

[@mrFiiSKiiS]

​@@mattorey5816John clipped Jimmy's wheels trying to pass him low when he lost the tire. They hooked and slammed the wall.

[@rachet0708]

That was one of the most moving segments that I have ever seen. The way Jr just sit there and let him air that whole thing out was such a example of class and empathy.

[@Tim31NJ]

Grew up watching the Blewett's at Wall Stadium. The red, white and blue 76 is the first thing that pops in my head whenever I think of modifieds. Hearing Jimmy tell the story ripped my heart out. The Blewett's always raced hard as anybody on the track, and for this tragedy to happen with the 2 of them having a blast battling each other tears me up.

[@michaelfreeman3901]

I have never lost a family member like this but I have been a soldier, a firefighter and a paramedic. I can say with 100% honesty that it can be difficult to bear the burden of being the last person someone sees before they cross over. I can't imagine adding in the fact that it was a brother/sister/father/mother...etc. Great interview.

[@DanLeRoy]

Great, sad interview, I grew up at Wall Stadium so this is close to home. I remember going to Blewett's junkyard when Jimmy was a kid, I was looking for an alternator for a Volare I was working on. Jimmy takes me out in a junker to find parts, telling me about his brother and his Wall & New Egypt racing as we dirt tracked around, clipping the stacked cars as we went. He had to be about 12 or 13 at the time. We found the part, and raced back to the front to pay, that alternator never budged from the hood where it rested. So may memories of their father, John III & Jimmy, thanks for posting.

[@mattfoltz7752]

I listened to the podcast yesterday. What an awesome interview. When he talked about hugging his brother in his dream then waking up and seeing a Redbird, I seriously got choked up. I had a similar experience a few years back after the loss of a loved one. To this day whenever I see a Cardinal, I know it's loved ones checking in on me.

[@stevencurtis3693]

THANKS JIMMY B. FOR HONORING YOUR BROTHER! YOU TWO LIVE ON IN THE HEARTS OF MANY, AND FOR JR FOR DOING THE SAME BY HAVING YOU AS A GUEST.

[@moone50]

You folks at Dirty Mo just keep hitting it out of the park! Strong Work!

[@3Polenzmotorsports]

The Blewetts were my favorite Mod drivers, my dad got me on to them at Chemung one race and talking about how they were the real deal back at Flemington. John had unreal talent. Sucha shame how it happened, thanks for bringing Jimmy on!!

[@jerrywilliams1835]

Great podcast Dale. Heart wrenching to hear can't imagine going threw it.. 💔

[@farandwide7176]

I appreciated the honesty from Jimmy and Jr listening and not talking. A great Host and great guests. Very sad story and I had not heard about this. Jimmy must be a strong guy to go through that and still be a great man all these years later.

[@da_blade5040]

I remember that day.... truely sad!! 😢 We used to own a car ,that completed in the pro stock division, that occasionally raced at Thompson but had to sell everything due to no sponsors. But we still went there to watch the different divisions and this hit hard...A Very Sad day in our Local Racing days!! RIP John! 💔 With the Loss of Dale Sr. still heavy on Our Hearts this Hurt!! 😭💔 God Bless Everyone and Stay Safe!! 😭😭

[@judgedredd8693]

Thanks for sharing your story Jimmy. They sure are looking down on you guys and are smiling.

[@richdiscoveries]

Just got done listening to this podcast, I put it on towards the end of my day at work just in one headphone while I was finishing up the car I was working on. It was 3 hours and I was absolutely glued to this entire podcast, probably the best one I've heard yet. Finished up at work, left the shop, hooked my phone up to my car, listen to some more on the way home, and just finished it up here at the house. What a story this man has, and to listen to both of them open up was amazing. He has had a ton of high-profile guests, people we grow up watching yet I still feel this is probably the best one I've heard yet. Awesome work and thank you

[@josephhoutz1236]

That’s one of the best dale jr downloads ever

[@militantnormal428]

Great Job! I'm always amazed at the emotion these podcasts bring out in the guests! They feel comfortable opening up and you always allow it to happen, it is a great insiders look that normally we wouldn't get!

[@JohnYenchick]

I watched Jimmy get thrown out of a track this weekend!! 😂 So thankful for this podcast!! I lost a brother and I miss him dearly. This podcast was therapeutic in a way. Those premonitions are REAL!!

[@Mtlmshr]

The grace that man has is impressive!

[@FencelineFilms]

I've known Jimmy for a really long time, and it's a question I've always had, and to hear him open up about the accident with John just about brought me to tears. Jimmy has been through so much, and the fact that he keeps going and doesn't give up.

[@ChrisCards]

Loved watching Johnny at Flemington. Loved that red, white, and blue #76.

[@jasonclayman908]

I felt a direct connection with Jimmy. You also Jr. I always have. I’m not a driver or any connection like that with you guys but I felt Jimmys pain. It hit and I know where he is coming from. Same for you Dale. I lost my parents one night , almost 14 years ago and I can tell the story just like he did. I felt the same as he did. I had lost my best friends. I’ve cried more in the past 3 months than I think I ever did during the past decade plus cause of my first daughter being born. I see them in her and wish they coulda been here to see her. Dale I felt your pain with my dad. I can tell that day and evening detailed to this day. The day I seen my daddy cry, he sat me and my brother down to tell us. I’ll never forget. A moment yes tragic, but a moment I cherished I had with my father even though it didn’t seem it at the time. Dale Earnhardt was and still is my hero. I’ve felt your pain Jr for years. God bless you man. I get to drive a car for 8 laps here at Bristol and I’m not gunna lie , I think the emotions of your father, and mine will get me. If you hear of someone breaking down crying next month at Bristol it was me 😂. Thank you for your podcast you do. They are awesome.

[@redneckfantasyguy1696]

This broke my heart. I cried my eyes out for you Jimmy. God damn brother. He went out doing what he loved. Picasso would want to go out painting.

[@sparxxmason1405]

I grew up watching Jimmy and John battle it out at Wall Stadium. Used to sit with his mother and sisters and family- truly a beautiful family. John’s loss is still felt by so many. I’ll never forget when John won the North South Shootout and the Mardi Gras beads his mom gave me had given me got caught in the one fence and before he took pics and did the winning interview- he came up and grabbed them for me and then finished celebrating. Truly a beautiful family and such a wonderful legacy.

[@BSKarter830]

Man this made my heart sink. Being a racer I can’t imagine the feeling of having fun and enjoying a race and then such heartbreak. Great interview gentleman.

[@Justintimemetal]

Man, didn’t know the backstory and history. Whole new level of respect for jimmy and the things he has accomplished.

[@scottburrow8717]

I would much rather watch the complete podcast on KZbin. For some reason I cannot listen for two hours I lose interest but, if it was on KZbin where I can watch the emotions of the people talking. It’s just better!! You should seriously think About putting your complete podcasts on KZbin

[@FencelineFilms]

There's something about being able to see then talk

[@LionAndALamb]

Heart breaking story, thank you for sharing it.

[@kevinkrout3082]

Another great interview Dale!! I’m a new listener and the podcasts get better and better.

[@jeramywhite]

Wow, What an awesome but emotional interview.

[@CamMacMastermusic]

I truly am sorry about both of you guys losses. And I agree those numbers are no coincidence, I go through life in a similar way when I see a certain number it tells me that I’m on the right path doing the right thing and it’s very comforting. Also kudos for being such good listeners. It’s refreshing

[@smithworksmedia]

Awesome Job Team Dirty Mo!!

[@HotRodHarrys]

I’m sorry Jimmy 🙏🏼 Been watching you and your family race at Wall since the 1970’s I feel for you ..I lost my oldest son in 2015 he was 24 💔 and I’m so sorry Junior for that day that changed nascar forever. Loved your dad …as we all did

[@faronwhite6483]

Shoooo...man i will tell you this..this was a very emotional speech to watch...i growed up knowing them and there families and the racing roots...my uncle and father and many other drivers years ago raced against each other at wall stadium...was my home as a child...i remember charlie kramer,Tony siscone, wick pomery in the Y1 dick barney and my god several other drivers..they where and still is the best of all time..

[@fgialcgorge7392]

Man, I'm just a couple minutes in and I feel like I know him. My grandpa is the same. He's in his 70's now but he became a grandpa at 38. He was still very much a 70's/80's dad to my younger aunts and uncles and it filtered down to me being the first grandchild. I didn't get more love because I was little or a grandchild, he was very unhappy with my mom and dad's life choices and forced my dad to join the army and send his pay directly to him to cover rent, diapers, formula, and gas for me and my mom. My dad took every available guard shift, polished boots, did everything he could for a little cash to send to my mom while he slept on base and only ate what was provided until we moved to Germany to live off base with him. When we got back to the US I had more cousins, all girls, so if someone acted up and I was around I was made the example. I remember this one time riding in the back of his truck with a canopy, he'd made benches back there to fit us all and he did not put up with the hootin and hollerin while he was driving. He'd say "be quiet!" once and if ya didn't there was trouble. My sister's and cousins caught on that they'd only ever get yelled at. So he tells us all "be quiet!", I wasn't even making any noise aside from putting my finger to my mouth and quietly trying to "shhhh". He says Gorge come here and I move up to where the window would be that he removed and he backhanded me, hard, I was 10 or 11. I just slinked back eyes watering and trying not to cry and he says "let that be a warning!" It killed me because despite what it sounds like I absolutely idolized my grandpa, he could fix anything, he was tough, he did calculus for fun, he was a great hunter, you couldn't phase him really. I remember after we got home we all went into the big ol farm house, all the girls went upstairs to play and I went to the root cellar, hid and cried for about a half hour. When I opened the door he was standing there and he hugged me really tight and said how sorry he was, that he loved me and that he'd never lay a hand on me ever again. I immediately started crying again and just saying I'm sorry papa over and over. He told me I don't ever have to apologize when I'm treated unfairly ever. He just hugged me for about five minutes letting my cry. After that he wasn't what you'd call lovey dovey but he was never unfair with me ever again. He really took me under his wing after that and I spent every minute I could learning from him. A "good job" or a "thank you", just gratitude and praise was his way showing he cared. I didn't even hear I love you from him for probably another 15 years. My dad was always loving because he grew up with it. Even though he was an Army brat too they communicated it so I always have as well. There is something about getting the approval of an old school dad or grandpa that once you have it it just breaks you down. It's not toxic as some people might say. He and my father together gave me the best of both worlds and I am the man I am today because of it. I love them both to death.

[@Graderman3587]

Everytime I hear about a driver dying,I question myself about Why I do it,I started at 12 dirt track took a 16 year break for the military but been back in a super late model since 2016, after hearing this young man tell his story il spend the next month in my head trying to figure out how that happened,what piece of equipment failed it's sad that it happened but just like dale Sr don't waste it,use it to advance safety in some way so it never happens again

[@malikdigger4544]

That was a Emotional Dale Jr Download but knowing. Dale Jr. & Jimmy Blewett lost racing family relative . I remember seeing Blewett Brothers raced modifieds in late 90s .

[@Mountain.man85]

Good Lord what an emotional interview.

[@brianpatrick7778]

Another great pod!

[@timothykirkman7097]

jimmy is awesome guy

[@alliecat4176]

Excellent interview Dale. You are a great interviewer.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Thanks for the video!

[@lewiskemp5893]

I'm so sorry. On Sept 28 2020 I had to drive 4 hrs to tell Dad on his BIRTHDAY and mom that my son died the day before on his sister's birthday. This was so moving. Now when I think of my son it's the good times.

[@n1umj]

I was a Thompson semiregular in these days. this crash and Tom Baldwin's fatal crash, 2 nights I'll never ever forget.

[@billmadison2032]

Things never get to me, you guys put a tear in my eye. This episode deserves some type of an award. Thank you for sharing. I never knew anything about this before and I'm glad I do now.

[@user-bt8vn3dj6o]

Very emotional.

[@chuckforget2854]

One of the truly great humans letting people tell their stories

[@jamesterrilliii5104]

Awesome interview

[@teresagoodwin7458]

Dale I commend you for sharing the emotions of your guests on your podcast and while I sit watching and yes, crying too, because their emotions come through and are palpable 💞🤗🙏 And he's right, y'all have not only GOD but Guardian Angel's watching over y'all 🙏💞🙏 I truly love the stories behind the stories 💞👍 These stories are very important and the very fabric of the history of racing!!! It doesn't matter what era, racing is family 💞🤗🙏 I grew up at our local dirt track The Old Columbia Speedway in SC and watched your Granddaddy Ralph 🏁 🏆🏁 He was the only driver who got his car off the trailer and NOT A PERSON TOUCHED HIS CAR, it was race ready and nothing needed to be tweaked or changed!! It always amazed me as I saw other people doing last minute things to their cars but Ralph, NEVER!! I actually heard and saw him fuss at some guy (I don't know what the guy wanted to do)but when your Granddaddy saw him, LOL ,he made it clear not to touch his car!! We always parked in the infield so I was always around the cars and driver's unlike now!! It was truly the best childhood ever!I learned so much and am forever grateful the mechanical knowledge I learned because there's a lot of crooked mechanic's, sadly!!! Keep up the great work Dale💞🤗💞🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@DCMoney96]

I live 5 minutes away from the Blewetts business and NJ and they are top notch people. Scholarships, support for the local PAL and Police. I was lucky enough to receive some money from them for college in John's memory fund.

[@k4gap]

So damn sad, to hear his brother screaming like that.

[@WakeUp11112]

Love you jimmy !

[@ghettostreamlabs5724]

Man, that's hard to even listen to...I can't imagine what it would be like to live it. It's easy to take life for granted, and this was a much needed rebuke of my menial complaints.

[@rjoutdoors9393]

Tell yeah I got alot of respect for this interview he is a tough man I can fell his hurt u can hear it in his voice but like he said they are watching use

[@scottberge6286]

So sad to hear the details. They’re great people. Great job by Jr.

[@PVC-ic7jp]

Dale & Mike seem to have taken what Mike joy said in stride “you dont learn anything when you’re talking”. They were just soaking it all in. Great show.

[@StarvieCarvie]

Man I can feel this guys emotion

[@BigWheelHawaii]

Him,,, The "June Bug" Is Talking About His Daughter, Isla Rose Earnhardt, and Her First Day Going Back To School... Dale's Dad,,, Dale Sr... He Did It Right With This "Boy".... This Is a Fine Young Man,,, He's Special,,, So Special.... "Isla Rose" Is So Lucky To Have a Daddy Like The ,,,, "June Bug"...

[@danielmurphy2164]

it took the death of my oldest daughter to see my father cry and say he loved me i told him all the time that loved him but when he lost Danielle he never was the same she would go over and spend time with my parents every week after she got her drivers license .

[@billgabrielsonjr7259]

I had no idea Jimmy Blewett had been through all that. Man. Just crazy. Makes ya be grateful for what ya got, as well as don’t judge a book by its cover. My brother races, as did my Dad, I do not. Money, time, nada.

[@bradtice5889]

Great podcast! Now let’s get Billy the kid Pauch on there. I’m sure he has a story or 1000

[@Aviate360]

JB love you man. YOU will get that tour win. RIP JOHN III

[@lunemagick2903]

That was heartbreaking to listen to.

[@HootisGarage]

Great episode! Like listening to the Jerky Boys go Racing. Lol.

[@deandacosta3257]

That was deep!

[@francislagace8411]

I was at Thompson then. I think John's car was hung up on the wall. Jimmy stood on the wall and was waving his arms furiously for help. Now I know why. What feelings he must have had during those last few moments. All the teams agreed to end the race after the wreck. Saw Tommy Baldwin Sr fatally wreck there too.

[@vincentmckinney5964]

Dale the plumbing company I work for Option one. My co worker is at your rental property now lol I was mad as hell I didn’t get to go to that call. Cause I’ve always been a die hard fan and watch your pod cast everyday just about

[@bryonkidder6199]

Intense!

[@tommyjones5793]

Dale and Mike don't interrupt I like that ,that's deep story

[@edhill8986]

I can never relate to jimmy with what he feels but in a way I do. I said some pretty awful things to my mom ether and she passed away 5 weeks later and I always felt I was the cause. So for Jimmy I'm sure he feels he took his brothers life. Did he ever stop to think maybe his brother tried to stop him from crashing worse then what he did? Maybe John tried to slow Jimmy's car down so he didn't hit as violent as he did? Sorry for your loss Jimmy. May John R.I.p good sir. Keep his dream alive by continuing to race and be the best you can.

[@RH421939]

Loved watching John and jimmy race at wall stadium. So sad what happened

[@FencelineFilms]

In all the years I've known Jimmy, I have never heard him open up about the accident with John.

[@travisguin83]

His telling of the story of John’s death is one of the saddest things I’ve ever heard

[@Yankee7000]

Damn boy…

[@paulletchworth2036]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

Modified incidents aren't talked about that often in the main aspects of media in motorsports, but that one was... I had always wondered how Jimmy dealt with what happened that night in 2007.

[@rd3095]

Devastating

[@gothard5]

did he say exactly what happened to his brother? why was he unable to get out of the car?

[@BumpPumper]

I really don't want to even pretend like I know exactly, but I was there on that day. I believe Jimmy's car ended up on top of John's, at least partially. I heard some chatter in that moment that some part of Jimmy's car - maybe the nerf bar- had been broken in the wreck and entered John's cockpit, and I heard that it struck John's head. The fact that Jimmy detailed the helmet type John wore makes me think this is true. I'm painting a picture in my head of what may have happened specifically, and it is just horrible.I had never heard a single detail about this wreck between when I saw it and this interview.

[@jerredwayne8401]

I'm also confused on what exactly happened

[@williambenoit8482]

Jimmy knows the truth. He ran his brother little to hard and it's sad the result. Me and my father raced mods for some years and man it's rough racing and hard hits..

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

Just for a second there "loosing loved ones" I thought you were referring to the Queen of England?

[@jasonhastings5538]

Man!!!!!!!!

[@terryhudson9687]

My dream of my father was in a shed with a wood stove and nothing was said but the stove was so hot, like a steel mill. Now I work in the steel industry. At that time I was lucky to get a job at McDonald's.

[@tbp1256]

some people get to talk about their loss on multi million dollar sets… and others just have to suck it up and get back to work

[@SpreadAU]

Mike: and how did that make you feel? This is not a therapy session 😂

[@LindaAllen2129]

He makes the show about who he is interviewing and not a me,me kind if show

[@karlschafer2907]

Truth racing

[@alvertharmer6943]

Got to watch him at nj tracks the last few years. Pretty sure he just sold all his mods

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

DAM

[@johnglynn9354]

Why is he on this show?

[@BumpPumper]

Dale is spotlighting a true racer who has an interesting story, which is full of tragedy, pain, and redemption. If you listen, you can learn the story of a great racer who you apparently have never heard about.

[@kennethrego4072]

That’s not the Truth on what happened. But whatever

[@paulrivers7248]

I think Jimmy almost blew eet early on😁🤷‍♂️

[@freddylong156]

Hate to be a Karen but I couldn’t watch the rest of the interview because of the gum chewing

[@southysmototonysouthwell1779]

This guy is hard to listen to, and just as hard to like.

[@Bobbarker23455]

The north won the war! South is a bunch of wussy's!.

[@davidellison1929]

Dale please tell these guys to SPIT WHATEVER THAT CRAP 💩 THATS IN THEIR MOUTH OUT... we don’t want to see or hear that sick 💩 CRAP

[@davidrice3337]

hell, if I had a grandfather who would throw that kind of $$ my way I wouldn't worry about whether or not he showed affection either - these guys and their rich parents / grandparents do not relate to me whatsoever - which is the main reason I don't watch or pay attention anymore - not knocking this dude - just sayin -