Joe Rogan Experience

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a semi-retired American professional stock car racing driver, team owner, and is currently an analyst for NASCAR on NBC. His new book "Racing to the Finish: My Story" is available now.

[@zacharytbaird]

Joe needs to have Dale Jr. on again. Who agrees?

[@MahoneyP573]

When your cousin washes off just ask her

[@zacharytbaird]

MahoneyP573 not sure I understand what your getting at

[@TheRockyTopRock]

Zach Baird he attempted to call you inbred. He must be really smart :) totally not a cousin-lover

[@DamianBadalamenti]

Yes

[@Rob-tg9lu]

Came here to say this

[@johansmallberries9874]

The idea that Dale Jr. changed oil in cars at a dealership while his father was a millionaire is why he's the man he is today.

[@81jknelson]

It's not surprising. You still have to teach your kid the value of a dollar!

[@nae1922]

100%. Huge props to dale sr

[@dmikebuechler]

Good dad!

[@Drewb18c1]

@@dmikebuechler Did you listen until the end? His dad clearly wasn't a good father. I agree that making his kid work a real job for money was good, but it also sounds like he was unreasonably distant and dismissive. The way Dale Jr describes it, he only got 3 years of actual human interaction with his father before he passed. That's not being a good father.

[@ohmyglobohmyglob]

@@Drewb18c1 Well, what determines what a good father is? Did he provide for his family? Taught his kids the value of hard work? Of course we'll agree no ones perfect and i'm sure Sr wasnt but hey, judging from the results then yeah, you could argue he was a good father.

[@turtlebutter6401]

Dale Sr would be proud of his boy

[@Oscar_delta13]

He raised an extremely well spoken man.

[@ChazISfat]

@@daviclar867 what u want him to do? Shave down a stick and chase it?

[@austincollier14]

Make no mistake he was a very proud father, Jr knows that too. That era of NASCAR was something I’m happy to have whiteness as a devoted fan. That DEI drive team was such a spectacle that even in its hay day, everyone knew they were witnessing history in the making and that we’d be talking about it forever, and then Dale Earnhardt Sr was killed on the track and it was set in stone... Those three DEI cars were the top dogs by a huge margin, they were always faster and together at the front of the pack. A few years before and a couple years after the restrictor plate regulations was the pinnacle of the sport. Sr was killed in one of the very first restrictor plate races and the sport started a steady nosedive. People blame the decline on all the implemented regs but it’s no mystery Dales death played almost an equal hand.

[@TheBigboss7121987]

Damn right. One of the greatest. If not the greatest race car driver of all time.

[@wegottafishdude]

He was

[@chaunceyjonbovi3720]

Took my little cousin to meet him around 04 at a mall. Some Drakkar sponsored signing. So many people showed up. One end of the mall to the other 4 wide. We wouldve never got to him. So i bought a disposable camera and took my cousin around the mall and settled at a back alley entrance where i figured he would go thru. Not 5 mins later 4 or 5 Escalades whip down the alley to the back door about 50 yards from us. They all get out immediately and couldve easily went in and ducked us. I yelled Dale and he waited like 10 seconds for us to run down there to them. Signed a couple of our things. Got a couple pics.Thanked him and he said no problem guys and thanked us. Super good dude. Always has been. Lifelong fan.

[@super65ap]

Dude. I had a similar experience. I grew up in Fort Worth TX and Texas Motor Speedway is literally next door. Well since I knew who he was I was a JR fan. 03 Texas race comes around and my parents took 9 year old me to get a bunch of autographs. Well come to find out you had to have special tickets to get JR autographs ( he was on stage with 3 other drivers). I was decked out in my Dale JR gear with my camo JR hat walking up the stairs in tears because I was told I couldn’t get s JR autograph just the other 3 guys. As I’m walking to the other guys he says “Hey Buddy, you didn’t want my autograph? Come over here!” I got there and he hugged me and signed my hat. It’s easily one of my favorite childhood memories.

[@ForwardGuidance]

@@super65ap That is a great story Austin so much so my wife teared up. Thanks for sharing.

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

@@super65ap priceless

[@zacharykarlton8823]

Jay Mercer I’ve got a similar story... me and my fam waited outside Dover after track testing and he drove out with his Chevy equinox and I thought he was gonna drive by but he stopped and signed some stuff for people... it was the year he was retiring too

[@street22style]

Worth 100's of millions.....yet, brags about his $5K car and how much his family means to him. Class ACT! FAN forever!

[@TheBlkzenki]

seriously dude. the chevy nomad isnt even that expensive for a person like him lol yet he acts like its out of his reach lol

[@ryanp6999]

@@TheBlkzenki It literally blows my mind. lol

[@caleb6221]

It's because he is a down to earth hometown American. It's not about the money, fame, material items it's about life, faith and love. Those that say it is an act or something other than him being him just don't know him or the sport that he and his father have devoted their lives to. That is why he was voted most popular driver for 14 straight years... class act is right!

[@brightonkettlebellsportcha6199]

@Cisco Cabs cynical troll

[@chriswebster24]

When I first started really getting into Nascar and trying to figure out who my favorite driver was going to be, I really wanted it to be anyone but Dale Jr. He was everybody's favorite, and I didn't want to jump on the bandwagon. However, the more I watched, the more I realized that there was just no getting around it. He was simply the coolest guy in Nascar. It had nothing at all to do with who his daddy was, or the fact that so many other people liked him, even though people tried to tell me those were the only reasons why he was my favorite driver for years. Honestly, those were the only factors that made my decision difficult. Eventually, I just stopped fighting it. Dale Jr. was, and still is, the coolest, most genuine, down to earth dude in Nascar, period, regardless of who his daddy was.

[@Ken-hs8nd]

This is the most positivity I’ve seen on a JRE comment section. Fantastic discussion, Dale Jr. did not disappoint.

[@droskiboyallday]

Doug Brown same. I was listening to it on my phone then watched it when I got home and after I was like... I gotta check the comments cause of how many different types of people follow joe but I’m super impressed of how many positive mature comments there are. There’s the occasional troll but I mean it’s really hard to hate or not relate to anything he talked about.

[@mr.anderson3645]

For some reason though more than 400 sad assholes disliked it..

[@kylewagoner]

Half an hour in and I still don't think Joe realizes Dale is retired from driving.

[@jennybfoxxy]

Jr will always be part of racing... Always. ❤️

[@vette2763]

Brenny Jayton so will Sr, There’s nothing that’ll ever change that with either of them

[@Rob81k]

semi-retired

[@meechisminners]

I've watched this podcast three times and it didn't even seem like Dale had truly understood he was retired.

[@GoDawgs18]

😂

[@kevinhibbard320]

"Well dad said it would go around wide open.... I mean I believe everything he says..." Respect.

[@Sharkysharky2323]

“I got to messin with that walk-man” 😂😂😂

[@jberkhimer]

that north carolinian accent! ha!

[@user-xf2qq7vu9u]

Hahahahaha read that in his voice. Spot on comment.

[@ger._.]

Been their done that one!

[@sjp3568]

I'm English but have to go to NC every couple of months, accent never gets old for me

[@nachomansandyravage2346]

This took me back. I remember those days

[@farfromtoday4438]

Dale Earnhardt Jr is probably the most authentic person I've seen on this channel.

[@thecodfather98]

More than Duncan Trussel?

[@EastAtLeast]

Whose the least I wonder?

[@thedrizzle6]

Henry Rollins too.

[@williampoole1742]

More than Gavin?

[@deadshot4245]

Of course he’s a Carolina country boy we’re as real as it gets

[@JeffWizniak]

I have zero interest in Nascar nor have I ever watched it. But if I did, I would cheer for this guy....

[@EricJCaraballoso]

I went to his "final" race last November at Homestead. My dad was wearing his classic Bud #8 shirt and we were in the pits and got stopped by a camera crew. He was one of a few who got to say a final farewell to him. We went up to the stands and before the race they typically have all 40 drivers ride around on the back of pickup trucks, waving to the fans. Dale Jr got a lap all by himself, with a humongous American flag and an equal sized #88 flag behind it getting pulled by semis. In a sold out crowd of 46,000 people, doesn't matter which driver you were a fan of, everyone stood up and payed respect to him. It was a very emotional moment. In the 20 years I've been following the sport, he was never my favorite driver, but I have never had the emotions for a racecar driver like I've had for Jr. He's a really cool dude.

[@joshaguirre1415]

Most nascar drivers have amazing stories. You arent watching abunch of stupid football players from the ghetto

[@brianblankenship1575]

@@joshaguirre1415 I met Kevin Harvick my driver in Atlanta motor speedway in 2012 he was the best man never met jr through this interview was awesome

[@davemuckeye]

Jeff Wizniak ... Anyone can drive in a straight line or predictable left hand curves for hundreds of laps... it's the act of going straight, negotiating a left hand bend, harshly braking and negotiating a tight right hand bend, then harshly accelerating until your next braking zone and driving through the next right/left/right chicane, where upon you accelerate down the back straight where you meet an overtaking opportunity down the other end... That's motor racing...

[@joshaguirre1415]

@@davemuckeye nascar is the toughest form of racing it has been proven. Every open wheel driver that comes to nascar struggles. A nascar weighs twice as much as an indy car and uses tires half the size

[@daniellongworth7513]

0:25 "Me and a buddy of mine own some land" That buddy is 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr.

[@JFryed420]

Daniel Longworth crazy right? When he said who it was like it’s just some Joe Shmoe

[@willthomas3399]

Humble

[@drunkengamer6764]

Check out Jrs’s podcast where they talk about there friendship

[@daniellongworth7513]

@@drunkengamer6764 His podcast is must listen listening for any racing fan IMO

[@treystinnett3867]

Just a small thousand acre piece of land. Lol

[@ghdh166.]

Dude worth 300 mil and don’t wanna buy a nomad for 50k, because it’s to expensive. Mad respect!

[@CLSiler]

yeah he really is a great dude

[@davidgansert7542]

400 mil lol. 50k to him is like us dropping a penny and not wanting to pick it up while we’re walking down a sidewalk

[@blakeforrest1571]

He's got a good head on his shoulders. Just because you have money doesn't mean you should spend it stupidly. Nomad chassis and bodies are expensive because they've become popular (thanks to Barrett Jackson and Mecum auctions, although I looooooooooooove watching those shows). A '67 Camaro chassis and body probably weren't that expensive until people started to realize how awesome those cars are. Perfect example: go look at old-school Broncos and Jeeps. They've become very popular as of late, especially Broncos, and don't sleep on the old Suzuki Samurais... those are becoming popular too.

[@JoseMR2k11]

They say that to seem higher than the rest, only douches make ungodly amounts of cash with not spending it in mind. Can't take it with you so blow some and save some for the kids :)

[@Azathoth43]

*too

[@DreadedMisfit]

When Dale Earnhardt tells you to go full throttle, you go full throttle.

[@robertrush9950]

Good morning julia. Let's go full trottle

[@ericrobledo6234]

@@robertrush9950 I hope this video doesn't scare you!

[@joshuatree9845]

ALWAYS!

[@Hypno318]

Hey, when the legendary Donny Berger comes in here using a fake name, you go with it! LOL

[@murderc27]

@@robertrush9950 I just knew this little subthread would be coopted for Julia before i clicked view replies. The phrase full throttle has been irrevocably changed for so many of us.

[@travislitteral6123]

Dale Jr's story on growing up, and his relationship with his Father, and losing him, struck a chord with me. My Father and I had a very rocky relationship when I was around 12-16, and often went months without seeing each other. I reached out to him, after realizing my loving Mother can only teach me so much, and at that time, I needed him. I started to visit him every chance i got. We grew closer, and started to develop a much better relationship, now that I was in my later teens. A few years down the road, we became best friends when I took the opportunity to work along side him, in my early 20's. I'm so thankful for all the great times we had, all the things he tough me, and the conversations we had together. I'm 28 now, and it's been a little over a year since he passed away from lung cancer, but i'll never forget the memories we made together throughout the years.

[@teresaelswick8187]

Travis Litteral so sorry about your father..If we listen...we learn..

[@marksmith6104]

Did anyone else LOL when Jr. said “eyes toed out...”? Nothing but respect for #88. I don’t think anyone can understand Jr. having to grow up in his dad’s shadow, in a huge professional sport and be so successful, humble and grateful on his own terms. What are the odds? Seriously.

[@Sting79]

Race car suspension analogy for the eyes lol

[@moiseslopez7898]

Mark Smith lol I did after that I wasn’t sure if toed out was an actual term related with eyes

[@tr1338]

I loved it. When he said it, I knee exactly what he was talking about.

[@johnobrien9718]

I caught that lil nugget too, spit out my coffee!!

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Dale Jr. seems to be a genuinely nice person. And he drove pretty damn well, too.

[@jamietodd2560]

I've gotten so much better at conversations by listening to this podcast. I'll be with someone and think things like: "Whoa, I should stop and let them talk for a while." "Huh, an awkward pause... Joe would ask them a question about something they know." "Ooh, I know something I can connect to what they just said." It might sound basic, but I'm awkward around people and this podcast lets me listen to people who are good at talking.

[@Slim2491]

I agree. People have some incredible stories to tell but unfortunately a lot of people are horrible at listening and keeping criticism/opinions to themselves. They arent needed everywhere.

[@Kellysbiggestfan311]

The world needs more listeners and less talkers. Great comment

[@Scarlautism]

Same dude I am a conversational toilet normally, but after a year or so of nonstop podcast watching i can feel a rhythm in convos now, like a duet. It's easy to forget that one person has to listen every once in a damn while.

[@JayAyers]

I noticed that too. I was taking notes this interview as well. Those 3 tidbits are really the most essential thing you need for a good convo. And its simple to learn. Joe is really good at getting out of the way when needed and then getting in the way when needed.

[@Kyle-dj2gv]

@@JayAyers I agree, I think that's why he is the greatest interviewer ever or at least up to this point in time.

[@tomhenderson9045]

Didnt know how badly I wanted to hear a conversation between these two until it was possible to hear. Love it

[@alison41380]

Same here! Best interview. Jr. is always good one to have on.. to talk. Just happy to hear something that lasted longer than 15 minutes.

[@michaelc7883]

The things he has done for our children's hospital (Nationwide Children's Hospital) here in Columbus, Ohio are amazing. He and his wife seem like genuinely good people who care.

[@codeysnow2980]

They seem that way because they are.

[@JokersWild70]

There's a reason that he is so popular. The guy is like NASCAR royalty, yet he's very unpretentious and just a humble, nice guy. Probably a good, fun guy to hang out with.

[@ShutTheMuckUp]

Kyle Petty is true Nascar royalty...seeing as how his dad is the King.

[@lockandreload]

@@ShutTheMuckUp Kyle Petty fucking SUCKED as a driver. At least Jr had a decent career.

[@ajmain4762]

I had a friend in school and his cousin raced a handful of races in the early-mid 00's in the truck series. He got invited to Dale Jrs. house for a party and was already a huge dale fan. JC couldnt believe how down to earth Jr was for someone who was uber famous in those circles back then.

[@misterfaiz9678]

She the reason why DEI under like it did all because she didn't want dale jr and kelly dale jr sister to have any ownership then after all of the major sponsorships left with dale jr, she was forced to merge with another team

[@-BigMike-]

Been to Jr's place 3 times and he always treated me like his best friend. Even though we aren't really good friends, we just know a lot of the same people. I haven't seen him since his wedding, but I know he's doing good. He is the most busy person I've ever known.

[@matthewfortuna4464]

I never thought I'd give a crap about what Dale Earnhardt Jr would have to say but I was blown away. Great interview Joe, Great choice for a guest.

[@andyv85]

I could have listened to this dude talk for 9 hours I gained a whole new respect for Dale Jr and Nascar both

[@88ganzini88]

Dale Jr is worth $400 million. Seems like anyone's friend. Big fan

[@therealtrucker7564]

Dude legit just wants to go drink beer and race rc cars with his buddies. He talks about how in the middle of his career at DEI he and Kenny Wallace would go race slot cars every Monday afternoon with a bunch of friends.

[@KE5RHJ]

One of my favorite memories is seeing Dale Jr. win at Texas Motor Speedway. It was special to me because I was there with my Dad and it was his first Cup victory that he shared with his Dad. #8 #3 I will always be a Dale jr. Fan. Love You Brother!

[@benb3684]

What a great dude. Never knew Dale Jr. was like this. Fine example what these podcasts do. Wish it was 3+ hrs..

[@zander9774]

Heres a series of interviews recently done about his life from start to now by Graham Bensinger. Pretty good watch with interviews of his wife Amy and sister Kelley also. kzbin.info/aero/PLW5qT4HIAd1bqBQTjXiK4RE6we1By9M1A

[@benb3684]

@@zander9774 preciate that

[@andrews1692]

@@benb3684 anytime u see a video with dale. its worth a watch just to see what dale says. hes the real deal man. doesnt matter if its a nascar video or stuff nothing todo with racing like this podcast really, IE: not all of it was racing. basiclly, just watch the dale jr videos ull see in ur suggest from now on. youll like them. and him even more.

[@timothyptittle]

@@zander9774 Thank You

[@Alex-wd2xl]

Thank you for this! My admiration for this dude just went from zero to hero bc of what a fantastic guy his seems to be. Looking forward to these interviews. . @@zander9774

[@maxpower78-15]

Im so happy Dale Jr got to do something his dad never did. He got to retire, and gets to enjoy his family and life. Those of us who saw the 2001 Daytona 500 live on tv flag to flag and saw what an amazing race that was, and how tragically it ended... i wont ever get over it. So happy Jr gets a happy ending

[@567dirt8910]

That was the first and only Nascar race I ever watched . I dont care about the "sport" at all, but I happened to be working out of town, and my co-worker whom I was sharing a hotel room with was into Nascar, so I watched it. Very strange set of circumstances.

[@cristalsoles7715]

@@567dirt8910 how did it end. Was your co worker uoset or how did he react. Also i imagine that was incredible thing to see first time you watch a NC race.thanks for sharing

[@novalongclaw5215]

That was actually the first full race I ever watched. I became a huge Nascar fan after that it didn't have anything to do with seniors death. I love the sport and love Dale jr. As well what a class act.

[@567dirt8910]

crista soles he was certainly tripping out. I definitely knew who Senior was, but not being familiar with it all, I didn't think it looked like a bad crash at all.

[@mbattista2005]

shame for the Earnhardt family, shame for Sr's teammate Michael Waltrip, what a terrible terrible day.

[@vvaara93]

Jr: "I raised hell..." Everyone: "PRAISE DALE"

[@weirdmood8102]

Haha!

[@GiveToTheFire]

As tough as Dale Sr. was, you see nothing but respect come from Jr. when he talks about him. In fact he tries hard to make sure his Father's memory is respected. Seems like parents these days need to toughen up.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

@TheRealCaine As a kid who grew up with a distant father who liked to use the belt....Let's say I'd rather have had a dad who was kinder and didn't use a belt.

[@iillestrs2153]

As much as dale jr respects his old man, its undeniable if you have watched him over the years or listen to his podcast that he has allot of personality quirks that come from how his relationship with his pops was. People like to always say shit like your comment but, jr answer that he wasn't more motivated by his dad being a dick about who wasn't at the track for him to win is all the answer you need. Hes got massive anxiety issues, he cares deeply about what anyone and everybody thinks about him, hes pretty insecure at times. He always talks about how all he cares about is a pat on the back. Hes always seeking acceptance. Allot of that can be attributed to his upbringing.

[@dolantho]

iiLLEST RS right on point.

[@smittysd529]

Not a NASCAR guy...wish this was 3 hours

[@zander9774]

Us race fans REALLY wish it was 3 hours. Never seen him this open and candid before. Dales pretty honest on his weekly podcast but he has to toe a family friendly mindset on it.

[@caleb6221]

@@zander9774 This podcast was fantastic! Voted most popular driver for 14 straight years

[@brockbagley1450]

SAME

[@trewqpoiutl9774]

Nascar is dead.

[@chriswebster24]

Hopefully a lot of people like you will see this and then realize why he has so many fans, despite not having the success of Jimmie Johnson or some of the others. I'm sure his dad helped him get fans in the beginning, but that isn't the main reason why he is so loved by so many people, all these years after his dad's death. He was, and still is, simply the coolest, most genuine, down to earth dude in racing. To be honest, he's probably one of the most likable people in all of sports, and that has nothing to do with who his daddy was, regardless of what many people seem to think.

[@Rotttman]

What a likeable dude.

[@JPisO6]

Wow I always assumed Jr was just reaping his father's benefits. He really seems like such a self made man. I was wrong. He's earned my respect by a landslide.

[@codeysnow2980]

Dale Jr can't even get his old racing uniform from Dale Sr's widow Theresa. Can't get any of his own father's racing equipment. Hasn't seen a dime from DEI because of that greedy little woman. She's spiteful and has taken everything away from Dale Jr and his sister and brother. Do some reading on her and it'll turn your stomach inside out and you'll want to ring her neck. It's a shame what she's out the Earnhardt family through for her own monetary gains. Pathetic and disgraceful.

[@johnobrien9718]

@@codeysnow2980 you're givin the wicked witch more press than she's (or IT'S) worth!!! Karma will take care of her eventually...

[@TheChrislewis1989]

Why would assume?? Are you dumb or just stupid?

[@simonjessup3426]

Took my little cousin to meet him around 04 at a mall. Some Drakkar sponsored signing. So many people showed up. One end of the mall to the other 4 wide. We wouldve never got to him. So i bought a disposable camera and took my cousin around the mall and settled at a back alley entrance where i figured he would go thru. Not 5 mins later 4 or 5 Escalades whip down the alley to the back door about 50 yards from us. They all get out immediately and couldve easily went in and ducked us. I yelled Dale and he waited like 10 seconds for us to run down there to them. Signed a couple of our things. Got a couple pics.Thanked him and he said no problem guys and thanked us. Super good dude. Always has been. Lifelong fan.

[@williampoole1742]

If there's one guy on earth that nobody hates, it's little Dale

[@teresaelswick8187]

William Poole oh there were a few when he was a driver..lol.. jealousy most I think..lol..You can't find a better man than Dale Jr..

[@MrSpeed-us9xf]

Dale jr.

[@michaeleverson3801]

Dale Jr. seriously seems like one of the coolest dudes in sports. Genuinely nice and humble, you could probably talk with the guy about pretty much anything.

[@1LJ84]

So my cousin is in nascar, he started off as a rear tire carrier with lagano and then made his way to Hendrix motor sports with Jimmy Johnson and then eventually Dale Jr. I'm not sure whether he was in Johnson's or JR'S cree but at the end of one the seasons JR threw a huge party at his little western town JR owns. Hendrix had a good year so it was a massive party. My cousin ended up staying until 7 in the morning with just JR and another guy just talking. He said he was by far the most amazing dude he has ever met and just was super open to talk about anything.

[@michaeleverson3801]

@@1LJ84 Cool story man, exactly what I'm talking about. I can think of very few famous sports stars that would be willing to just chill out with support staff like that, for that long.

[@1LJ84]

@@michaeleverson3801 yeah he said they were just chilling shooting the shit. Super cool guy

[@davidgansert7542]

Dale could spend 50k a day for almost 22 yrs before he spent all his money and yet he’s still humble enough to say that’s a lot of money! All these young/famous guys should take notes

[@TomRoyce]

And what was amazing was how he didn't want to overspend on a car chassis. That was remarkable.

[@theeturnone]

@@TomRoyce its really cool, because Dale Jr always seemed really down to earth when I either seen him at a signing(which was once cause my friend made me stand in line with him, he is a HUGE FAN!) . . THEN, I have seen him 2 times, maybe actually 3 times in the wild , when I was out to eat. He was more than gracious to say hello, and even take a selfie one time. I know these to thing don't actually fit together perfectly. But its cool to see he wasn't just acting like a "normal guy" when I seen him. . stuff like an expensive chassis actually bothers him. . peace, Eric the Eturn

[@Benderthegr865]

@@theeturnone show us the selfie!

[@JoshRips]

@@TomRoyce how tf are you verified with 34 subs

[@luciusvorenus9445]

His sister Kelley is a big part of that successful business.

[@colbytindall1371]

Dale “It was the craziest thing” Earnhardt Jr

[@deiradinn]

What a humble guy, raised right. This is a southern gentlemen, we're not all backwards ass racists without manners. lol.

[@codeysnow2980]

That's a small percentage of y'all down there. I live in Indiana and I was working in Alabama for a few months and it felt like home down there with how polite and welcoming y'all were down south. Southern hospitality is a real thing. Best BBQ you'll ever eat too..

[@sammmy4495]

Maybe you're the racist.... condensing prick DD

[@caseyvaughn3535]

Deiradinn Draven amen buddy you beat me to it!

[@richierich62697]

Lol

[@futbolplaya07]

One small thing that was so striking to me is Jr saying how short he is (he’s 6 foot) and how massive his dad was, ( he was 6’1”). The way even a grown man viewed his father really says a lot.

[@joshruh2231]

No, that's not what he meant.

[@JamesClarkEtc]

@@joshruh2231 He has said before he had a late growth spurt in interviews. He even posted a pic of his first drivers license and he was 5'3'' on it

[@cruelroalex6722]

You should check out pictures of him when he was a teenager....

[@pennycartoon8]

Gerard Lieb thought the same got to meet him here in Michigan (MIS) at a practice. He wasn’t short, but thin as a rail. Great guy.

[@novalongclaw5215]

Just listening to him talk about his father is so awesome

[@mustavogaia2655]

apparently the microphones went bad as they talk about it.

[@JAWyatt]

Nah his dad wasn't an asshole for a father at all. Trust me on that. He was making a man out of him and did a good job. I know asshole father's...

[@Pikallectibles]

Frank Newberry He was actually a damn good father. As a father you have high expectations for your kids because you raised them and you know they can achieve whatever they put their minds too. You want the best for your kids and want them to not make the mistakes you have made and achieve more then you ever could. He talks about his dad being disappointed when he didn’t try and that continued for him, or at least in his mind, until he realized his potential. I don’t want my child to feel like I’m disappointed in her all the time, but I want her to know I’m disappointed when she doesn’t try or does something that she knows not to do. Basic parenting right there! If you let your kid do whatever they want and you just pat them on the back and deliver no consequences or goals to achieve then your child is going to have a hard time when they get older.

[@scm3294]

@@Pikallectibles Amen!

[@rawbmar1166]

@@Pikallectibles Thats being a good parent. Pulling the belt out however is not.

[@CognitiveCriptyd97]

Dale: it's got a 2 barrel 283 Joe: wow Dale: it doesn't go anywhere 😂😂😂

[@ball-se6gu]

I feel bad when people dont know about engines and make comments like that😂

[@Prince_Luci]

I think Joe was saying wow at the idea that Jr. drives something so puny.

[@johnfromm1322]

@@ball-se6gu Rogan is a car guy, he knows .

[@codeysnow2980]

He was saying wow because a stock 2 barrel 283 is very hard to find.

[@johnobrien9718]

Hahaha, loved it!!!

[@nz540im3]

I’m not from the U.S but I’m a Motorsport fan of all sorts. When I catch a NASCAR race I’ll watch and it’s a spectacle. But hearing these two shoot the shit is amazing. Dale is so down to earth. He is what I think of when people talk about wholesome southern folk.

[@kelliintexas3575]

This is about 80% of people here in the south. We try to make our parents proud.

[@Keranu]

I am fascinated by foreingers thatare into NASCAR and US southern culture. I was shocked when a German recentlytold me online that he occasionally watches NASCAR and that it has a fanbase in Europe.

[@codeysnow2980]

Wish you could've watched races 15 years ago and before. Now that was great Nascar racing.

[@stadleroux]

Watching from South Africa, and I've also watched the odd Nascar race when I could catch it, but I don't mind watching old races here on KZbin either. Did actually watch about 3/4 of this year's Daytona 500. With about 22 laps left it looked like it would finish in about 30 minutes or so, ie 02:00 local time, but then they had the one caution after the other, becoming more and more interesting, but also dragging it out to about 03:15! Dale Jr is a true mensch. I've watched several of his Download videos and really enjoyed them because he's always come across as a very down-to-earth kinda guy, but he's also quite funny without trying too hard, and a brilliant interviewer, but after this interview I have even more respect for him, if that is even possible.

[@BiChengYi]

As a veteran with a head injury profile on par with this guy, and having been through the therapy he described, also with a professional sports doctor...who also sees everyone, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, thank you Mr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. for describing your concussion experiences. Veterans who see this will identify and be able to admit help is needed and seek it because you had the courage to share this difficult stuff. Service members who may be. dealing with these issues and were not aware help is available, may now become so. SM's dealing with theses issues, but without a way to explain what is happening, can now show your video and say..."look, it's like this." Sir, you are so respected, almost universally, among service members, & civilians alike, hearing this from you, especially to Joe Rogan, is going to carry weight. You may be healing families right now from your honesty and willingness to open up about something really hard to admit...who wants to be 'less' right? I'm sharing this with my Veteran's group at our next meeting. Thank you again, I know how difficult it can be to speak about something that ended a career in something you love so dearly. You're a hero for doing this, even though you may not think so. Thank you again to you and thank you to Mr. Rogan as well for creating this moment.

[@BaitWaitOutdoors]

Culturally every southern mans father is invincible to them, just like every southern mans mother is an angel on earth. As an adult when that invincibility fades and you have to step up as a man to care for your parents... it’s a terrifying and rattling reality.

[@danielcarter3928]

going through this now.

[@SamNayru]

Fuck you’ve hit the nail on the head. Be it death or disappointment that realization that they’re only human really puts life and responsibility into perspective

[@josiffexplosiff1]

Don't have to be southern for that. Lost my dad at 17. Fucked me up for years

[@impulsivereply9360]

Louisiana Texas native here hi proud sourherner here I understand the southern pride but it's crazy how we think that things people all over the world feel the same way like people up north dnt believe there dad is superman

[@FloridaManRacer]

I'm from NY and trust me, that's more universal that you know. Not just a southern thing...

[@ryansutter4291]

The way he described taking that corner at Talladega and the grip at 190mph+, just amazing. I dont care who you are or what your feelings about racing are, that is just simply amazing.

[@j.lebowski3917]

You can tell by Joe's face that he's totally fascinated and amazed by Dale's story.

[@josephshaughnessy2767]

Dale is probably one of the coolest guys on the planet. Has the fame, the beautiful family and all the money a person could ask for, and talks and acts like an ordinary guy. Much respect for him.

[@shopgirl6972]

Joe "My hat choice depends on who my guest is" Rogan

[@williampoole1742]

I never even noticed that he was wearing something I'd see at a race. I'm gonna start watching his clothing choices from now on.

[@lockandreload]

That's why Joe is the 🐐. He can relate to all facets of American Life and shoot the shit with anyone.

[@rightcoast7049]

In this case, it's 'MERICA

[@ryanclose9723]

Not gunna lie almost cried like three times listening to him talk about his dad.

[@michaeldodd721]

Blew every crew member he had. Great guy

[@michaeldodd721]

Facts.

[@SwigerQ86]

Dale Sr. Will forever be an american treasure and legend

[@scoutmaster71]

As an avid Dale sr fan, I always thought of jr as a spoiled little shit. I guess much like his dad did. After this interview I now regret my thoughts of him, I always said he is not a driver like his dad.. no one is a driver like his dad. I am sorry Jr. it is my regret to not have been a fan. I am now, and I will buy this book. Great interview Joe.

[@getinit56]

You stupid fuck.

[@tlinjr]

8======>

[@CyberNut930]

Still the most overrated driver in nascar history.

[@josiffexplosiff1]

I feel like his dad wouldn't let him be spoiled

[@brianwagner8010]

CyberNut930 true; but most underrated person

[@briangtat2]

Do it for DALE!!! huge fan of jr and his dad this podcast was great

[@philiprowney]

Dude. The definition of irony. Raised in England with Irish parents, watch Nascar on late night TV tests in UK [ 80's-90's ], Dale [ and his dad ] are rock stars to this 48-year-old 'Brit' tech geek ;0)

[@bubblehead119]

He did it for Dale...

[@peteanderson2533]

So says Cletus McFarland!

[@ALIMUNTH]

writing jr with lower j and r made me think you meant joe rogan. I thought his dad was in there too.

[@skateandfingerboard1]

Brian G77 hell yeah brother

[@christophermendez4044]

Legit guest today.

[@ajgambs44]

Big time guest! Very smart guy, he made his own money and is by all accounts a good person. Rogan going hard in the paint

[@Robertmalagon]

Yeah, he was a really cool guy!

[@HarryManback0]

Absolutely one of the best all-time JRE episodes.

[@delaneywaltman]

Probably one of my favorite podcasts so far! Great, genuine guy.

[@notangel8328]

Joe “I’ll send you a years worth of cbd” Rogan

[@murraymarshawn2175]

Why am I so stupid? I assumed Dale Earnhardt Jr. was a spoiled, stuck-up. entitled dude. And he's like the smartest, nicest guy one could hear from. Where do such assumptions arise?

[@beewills9492]

Media

[@mrfattypancakes]

Fake news

[@christianbennett3367]

Murray Marshawn stereotypes

[@Someonece]

This is the beauty of long form unedited discussions on the internet in this new age of media. The legacy media and TV are primitive now, and are desperate to stay in control of the narrative, since they've been in control for decades.

[@MaliciousSRT]

He's always been known to be cool and totally normal, I knew that and I pay zero attention to nascar.

[@ilyasazanovme]

There is something so soothing to me as a foreigner to hear an american from a southern state say "truck"

[@vfmatta9118]

There is something so soothing to me as an american from a northern state hearing an american from a southern state say "truck"

[@snap-off5383]

@@vfmatta9118 Something so akin to nails on a chalkboard to hear any northeasterner say any word that contains R's that aren't at the start of a word, or hear them ad "r's" to words ending in "a".

[@cruelroalex6722]

Or "motor"...

[@vfmatta9118]

@@snap-off5383 Grandparents are from Jersey. Can confirm, they say idear. Drives me up a wall.

[@snap-off5383]

@@vfmatta9118 Being from Wyoming, I annoy myself! I cannot stop saying "yer" instead of "your". At least I'm not as bad as my dad saying "warsh" and "Wooves".

[@cloudwarrior1921]

What a humble guy, we need more people like him.

[@robertgalloup6171]

Without a doubt, one of the best interviews with JR I have ever seen.

[@FortunateJuice]

I'm not a NASCAR guy, but it is hard to not fall in love with Dale Jr.. He's so charming, yet he's like a man's man.

[@briandavis55]

He's a good old corn fed southern boy. Not as rare as you think.

[@subgrappling805]

Dale Jr. is such a great guy...so humble and charming. It easy to see why this guy was NASCAR’s most popular driver for something like 13 or 14 straight years before retiring after last season. This was a damn good conversation.

[@caleb6221]

Yepp, 14 straight years. Incredible!

[@chriswebster24]

Yep, and that's why it really annoys the crap out of me when ignorant people say "the only reason everyone likes him is because of his daddy." If he isn't the coolest, most genuine, down to earth dude in all of sports then he's definitely one of them. People like him because he's likable.

[@valkaria5741]

Dale is a really, really great rolemodel and he turned out amazing as a person. Sadly, I don't watch NASCAR, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. has such a genuine, beautiful soul.

[@KelnelK]

"What are you anxious about?" probably being asked this question in an interview lol.

[@SoulEternalPeaceWarrior77]

I'll never forget the battles between him & Jeff Gordon, what a time for racing.

[@alexanderkareh6832]

Ceremony the old days of nascar was awesome

[@MrJetlagfever]

Met Jeff Gordon , hes a wanker

[@charlesb8267]

Dale Jr has Jeff on his podcast. Good interview

[@brandonfrank6155]

This is the quietest I have EVER seen Joe on a podcast.

[@bigevilmetalhead]

I was thinking this the whole time.

[@jonathanadams6051]

Me too....

[@thomash.l.9382]

someone comments this on every video lol

[@nae1922]

Cowboys was pretty one sided too

[@alex_8025]

Jordan peterson ones out silence this one

[@ShotgunDexter]

Im 50..thats the greatest interview I have ever seen or heard. What a great man Jr has become.

[@69adrummer]

Dale "The Grip" Earnhardt, Jr

[@Lesardah]

This is one of those shows where I have ZERO interest in initially, and by the end I wanted another hour or two. I don't care much about racing, but Dale Jr seems like a hell of a guy.

[@nothinghere7391]

I got into Nascar thanks to him, in 2014. Too bad he got injured so much and couldn't continue his career

[@ronwilliams2280]

Them southern boy's are gentlemen most the time

[@drunkengamer6764]

Lesardah the pod cast is a great visual ass well as an audio of what nascar was like back in the day

[@johnobrien9718]

You should check out his podcast, he's just as level headed as he is here, but in his environment... Pretty funny, very entertaining and dam educational!!

[@aaronbeal2607]

Dale Jr just seems like he's a regular guy. Love how down to earth he is. Wish he was still driving.

[@sueblack5794]

His Dad seemed like a stern not loving guy but he raised some good humble kids. How can you be that rich your whole life and be humble? His Dad/Mom did something very right.

[@Beedubize]

Joe: What gives you anxiety? Dale: Being on a Podcast and being asked a question that I can't answer. :-)

[@JakeTripleCork]

This has got to be one of my favorite episodes ever. I had no idea that I had so much in common with Dale Jr.

[@hectorcartagena2870]

Six dam minutes in and I am hanging on every word. Wow.

[@R3adybreck]

Amazing storyteller dale is

[@TKO593]

I was 11-12 y/o watching his fathers last race and after hearing about his relationship with his son. I basically relived it with new eyes.

[@yippdogg9250]

Same here bro, my father had passed that same year, Dale Senior was a huge inspiration as I grew up in the automotive industry from engineering to racing so his death hit me incredibly hard. I like most couldn't even watch racing after his death and to know his son went out there and continued on is what got me to start watching again. As hard as it was for me, I cant even imagine how it t was for Junior as it was his father, its great to relive this moment, be it painful, by the end it turned into closure. Glad to see JR turned out to be a very respectable human being despite having a well paved path in life. This is now my favorite JRE podcast's, and I have watched them all, only because this relates so closely to me.

[@askyles91]

Mee too

[@ptee9507]

I was like 23. First race I watched in full. . I think 01'. Bad year for so many reasons.

[@raleighdentcompany]

It was the last race I watched. It's just not the same anymore.

[@trouble67551573]

I would venture to say that this is the best interview I've ever heard

[@skippingrhyme4386]

That '04 Pepsi 400 still gives me Goosebumps! Him and Michael Hugging will forever be Iconic!

[@tylerjohnson5336]

You mean 01?

[@sdobart]

joe "have you heard of cbd" rogan

[@ygaudreault]

Joe's the most exclusive pusher in north america :pp

[@BobRossThaLegend]

I saw your comment and shortly after I got to that part in the Podcast I passed a billboard advertising CBD LOL

[@eliteforce011]

Thats me a week ago when i got my first dropper bottle of CBD. Works wonders. Great for stress, sleep, and inflammation. Also good for focus and keeping your mind clear during those long days.

[@BadLuckBladez]

"No? Interesting"

[@Big_Sierra]

Lmao

[@EddieG]

I like this guy.

[@RupeesForSale]

Eddie G! Raise hell praise dale.

[@rfunder12]

DO IT FOR DALE!

[@jasong6967]

Eddie G! June bug is the man

[@adamwolverton6995]

My daddy was at this race months before I was born😎 he passed in 2007 and he loved him some dale jr.

[@FuckYooToob]

Joe Rogan ought to get John Force on his podcast

[@johnobrien9718]

I'm not sure if Joe could handle THE FORCE.... Lol

[@aprilkurtz1589]

I'd like to hear what the Force daughters have to say, too. I believe Courtney has beaten her father a few times.

[@FuckYooToob]

@@aprilkurtz1589 yes, and she earned those wins too lol

[@briandavis55]

John would be great, But i dont think joe would be able to get a word in. Once Johns adrenaline is up he's like a freight train. look out!

[@clint351mx]

Dale had him on his podcast... it was amazing

[@SergioRodriguez-og7oc]

Bald eagles are coming thru the speakers

[@leeburkhardt4849]

Doin it for Dale!

[@wvusmc]

ha

[@davidice7]

Make sure you drink you bartle skeet

[@artdickens]

that is an all time top ten comment...!!!.... mr. rodriguez...

[@SyedIAhmed-wi3jm]

Lee Burkhardt raise hell praise dale

[@champ_fpv7965]

Dale jr. wakes up in the morning and pisses excellence

[@BoilerPainTrainBTFU]

He's a gentleman from top to bottom. He's not jaded by fame, he's not entitled, he's not a dickhead because his name. He's just an ordinary gentleman that lived an extraordinary life. His father taught him well, and he continues to be a great example of being a good human.

[@StrivingTowardsWhatIsAhead]

I wake up in the morning and take a massive $hit

[@michaeldodd721]

Sure enjoys them free Redskin tickets.

[@turdferguson7503]

@@michaeldodd721 You can usually get em for about 5 bucks anyway

[@Fathermeerkat]

Dude, mid 80's trucks ARE cool AF!

[@Willthrill8]

Cameron M I got a 1988 f250 and love it, love that straight look

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Yes! You don't need a ladder to work on the engine!

[@BassYakwards]

One of the best JREs there’s ever been. I will forever be an Earnhardt family fan.

[@Wiktor_Klugowski]

In late 70s I wrote a letter to USA and received autographed picture of Dale Earnhardt. Man, I was so happy. How cool it was in communist Poland!

[@j.b.5205]

Wow. That is cool

[@klekster12]

Your last name is very similar to mine😂

[@lslvn]

Curious when you say you write a letter to the USA. The embassy? Where did that letter go? Not trolling you, I am genuinely curious.

[@Wiktor_Klugowski]

@lslvn During the 1960s and 1970s, the United States government was publishing monthly magazine 'AMERYKA' in Poland. In one copy I found an awsome article about NASCAR racing with Earnhardt's photo in it. I was a big racing fan back then, especially Formula 1, but It was the first time I've heard about him. He seemed like an amazing person. Sorry, I do not remember where exactly I got the address. Maybe it was in the magazine or maybe I found it in other sources. The address certainly was not to the embassy, it was either directly to him or to his agency. My english was horrible, I wonder how they understood what I was asking for :) Cheers.

[@lslvn]

Wiktor Klugowski That is pretty darn cool!

[@Lambertblake58]

I never cared for nascar, but this was entertaining. Good podcast

[@jordanwillett8456]

It used to be fun to watch now its boring they've ruined it it's going bankrupt and probably won't be around much longer rite after dale Sr died they changed a lot of rules and restricted the power made contact a big no no go back watch dale Sr race in the is it was crazy he was passing people in the grass he was bumping people fighting in the pits it was fun then

[@JoshuaC0rbit]

What a down to earth, salt of the earth dude. They don't make many of these guys anymore.

[@landonbeck7545]

Might be the most genuine glimpse into the shadows of a life lived in the spotlight. Thank you Joe & Dale Jr. 1OVE

[@RALLIARTslyboy]

This gentleman right here holds a very special spot in my hear his daddy was a beautiful person and I was a proud individual to watch him race here at the TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY.

[@horrordude83]

Get the texas rattlesnake Steve austin on here Joe! I think that would be an AWESOME podcast.

[@rhysconnel8755]

Josh M yung jamie, make it happen mate

[@rfunder12]

yes!@!!

[@southernNCfamily]

Yes🐍💀

[@cain2k]

Good suggestion bro

[@gmailbasic1929]

WHAT

[@stackpotjr.9951]

Damn Joe this was a hell of an interview, good job.

[@aaronf4201]

“Do it for dale” Cleetus!

[@drownthepoor]

I was twelve years old watching the Daytona 500 with my mother when I watched this man's father(someone my mother and father both loved) make a move that would give his son the win, and cost him his own life. My mother cried for days, she watched tons of tapes of Dale sr. Later that same year we'd watch the towers fall in New York, world's never been the same since 2001 in my opinion. I already knew who this man was though, no surprise, just a smile.

[@ikon8275]

Your right 2001 was a fucked year.

[@kody2410]

I don’t wanna be a dick but waltrip won the race

[@mefabricaiton9661]

Waltrip won, but yes he was blocking for both his drivers and it ultimately cost him his life.

[@drownthepoor]

@@kody2410 Yeah after I wrote this, it occurred to me that his other driver might have won, pretty sure Junior finished second though.

[@adamparker7769]

Man I’m the same age as you, there’s life per 2001 and everything after. I can remember where I was at both of those moments you mentioned as well.

[@kilquik88]

This guy is Worth about 400mil and was driving an 04 Silverado. Really humble and interesting dude.

[@Jchillin757]

You literally copied a comment from Grant Marshall on here: Grant Marshall 1 day ago This guy is worth hundreds of millions of dollars and drives an old pickup truck. Really great interview Joe.

[@kilquik88]

@@Jchillin757 damn your comparing people's similar comments you seriously need to go outside.

[@Jchillin757]

@@kilquik88 No I just called you out and you're mad. They were literally almost next to each other. Get some clever shit to say, you pussy

[@kilquik88]

@@Jchillin757 you must live a pathetic life 😂

[@Jchillin757]

@@kilquik88 you do realize the only reason you are saying these things is because I caught you right. Like no man would ever talk about another dude like this. It's seriously kind of weird

[@ethanking4995]

“I’m in my truck I got an extended cab s10 and I’m drivn from my house to my mamaws where family reunion is. My Dads there everybody’s there my whole family’s there.” Definitely from the great state of NC

[@dave131]

lol yep. And you know some bbq was there. Probably a pig pickin'

[@colt45smith61]

That great area Iredell, Rowan, Cabarrus county NC.

[@travislindsey7256]

We have S-10s and family reunions in TN as well . And other places to I hear . We even have memaws and dads

[@maxcanning2618]

I love how Joe getting this guy on has shown me how interesting anyone is as long as someone listens WELL. He's such a great listener and it brings out passion in people because he's so invested in the conversation.

[@lonewolfmusicproductions557]

Thank you so much for covering so much about concussions, I have had over a dozen Major concussions and now live with Permanent Post Concussion Syndrome. Thank you for coming forward and telling your story. I have asked my family and friends to watch this episode, so they may be able to understand what we will with everyday. Thank you Dale Jr for coming forward and writing and this. You have explained it, with words that I have forgotten how to. I am now on disability with PPCS listed as one of the reasons for my disability.

[@nismokali]

My favorite Nascar driver since I was a kid. I remember when he used to drive the Budweiser 8 car, he was the man back then! Dale and his dad are legends.

[@billwilson7046]

I never comment on youtube but this is an instance where I felt the need to. For a man with all his fame & fortune, he comes accross as humble, grounded and sincere. I was surpirsed to hear him talk about his anxiety especially in this day and age of folks always worring about their brand.

[@edouglasparish]

"Walk-MAN" Haha, God, this man sounds like home.

[@Edward_Gurly]

I miss Dale Earnhardt. His son turned out to be a good dude too. RIP Legend.

[@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059]

Damn...I got emotional listening to Jr talk about how he can't wait for his daughter to grow up a bit because he wants to know what she sounds like when she talks and what she wants her father(Jr) to do. Not saying I cried but I definitely felt the unparalleled love coming through this screen and speaker

[@rickjennings7884]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen on here, great stuff. I’ve always liked Dale Jr, he’s always seemed like a down to earth guy, this interview solidified that.

[@LindseyElizabeth1013]

I'm probably the only girl ever who had a Dale Earnhardt birthday cake for my 10th birthday. 😊

[@kaylamcafee5070]

@@mlstrib creepy

[@josiffexplosiff1]

@@mlstrib yes it is actually

[@KK-ex5zu]

Me and my older brother had a few Dale Earnhardt Bday cakes growing up, both of us were boys though. Funny that bakery had a big book of cake designs to pick from, Dales design was on one of the 1st few pages which tells me the Dale Earnhardt cakes were popular in my town!

[@lordfatcock]

Nah I did. Back in 98 and 99

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

@@mlstrib I also thought.....creepy