Joe Rogan - Dale Earnhardt Jr. on His Relationship with his Dad

Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #1196:
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[@hunterstout9371]

Dale senior died blocking so his son and partner could win a race.. that's all you need to know about Dale; he raised a damn fine son.

[@rumblevision2558]

@helicopter weewee yeah points wise its huge but they were all working together to get mikey his first win.

[@GranValor97]

Hunter Stout That’s not the only thing one should know about him

[@hunnerd4566]

Dale didn’t attend Jr.’s graduation

[@bebo5558]

@Joe Frazier It's easy to point fingers and find fault with Dale Sr. about how he might have neglected Dale Jr., but Dale Sr. probably never had that, Leave it to Beaver/Brady Bunch childhood or tought how to parent that way!? Plus maybe the same concussions Dale Jr. talks about, may have affected Dale Sr., his moods and decision making, who knows!

[@marked4death076]

@@bebo5558 exactly, everyone expects a dad to preach all of their shit to their kids, but that just aint reality, im sure dale Sr had all the best intentions for his kids but i can imagine doing 200 around a track for a living wasnt one of them haha and at that point then people think it means he didnt care? Haha as well as what you said, maybe he never knew how to be that type of father cuz he never seen it

[@cooter2886]

Dale had the typical southern father. Humbling and frustrating but you turn out to be a hell of a man.

[@rightcoast7049]

Yepp. And you don't understand what they're doing until you get older, and then you appreciate what they did and why. My dad was the same way. I'm from NC too, about 2 hours from them.

[@tylerwhite9923]

@@rightcoast7049 Shit dude, my dad and grandpa too.

[@DaleBlankenships]

Most do with dads like that

[@YourFinalMoments]

They're trying to teach a man how to be a man. To try your best at things, challenge yourself, be tough and push through hardship physical or mental. My dad was a big sr. fan but I never really imagined he was like him too. Though my dad was always super proud of my accomplishments in comparison. He never missed a game.

[@commonbroadcaster]

You can be both, hard and sentimental with your son.

[@Bandana_Boi]

What I don't think people realize is Dale Sr dying on the last lap at Daytona is comparable to Jordan dying in game 7 of the Finals in front of a live crowd, with millions of others watching, while sharing the court with his son. The entire sport would be looking at each other like, what in the fuck are we gonna do now? The immense, unbelievable scrutiny and pressure Dale Jr has had since Daytona in 2001 is immeasurable. It's indescribable really. And he's handled himself with the utmost class, he's carried the sport on his shoulders after his dad passed and into the next generation. I don't think anyone could've done it like he did.

[@crpearson2004]

Almost comparable to that. The possibly that you could die in a racecar is always in the back of the mind of the average fan. Its a very possible thing to happen. Its part of the nature and lure of the sport. Michael Jordan having a massive heart attack and dying on the court on game 7 is almost not even a possibility or a "yeah that could happen" type thing.

[@TheBlueDogMan]

Did Michael Jordan ever go to a game 7 in the finals? I think they wrapped it before that.

[@Bandana_Boi]

@@TheBlueDogMan Bruh... 🤦‍♂️ wrong forum to do the Jordan GOAT debate, friend. Scroll a few more videos down.

[@brandonwalker6781]

Pepsi 400 the next year!

[@markherring3513]

With 5 seconds left and he was about to make the game winning shot.

[@ClintGrantham]

If you're outside the sport you may not understand how important this man is. He carried the sport on his shoulders for 3 years after Dale Sr died. Now that NASCAR is in the worst recession the sport has ever seen, he's back to carrying the entire sport on his shoulders once again. And just like before, he's doing a magnificent job. And through it all he has managed to stay one of the most honest, sincere, humble and down to earth sports superstars of my lifetime. Dale Earnhardt Jr is a National Treasure.

[@smokeyplays7183]

well put, he accomplished way more than his potential i think , like he said he was put in the Bush series on a whim only winning 4/150 late model races, and won two back to back Bush championships before joining cup series racing along side Sr. and then,, like you said having some great years in the #8 Bud car . early 2000's alongside some Dogs in their prime.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

I stopped to watch in 2012 or so. Jimmy Johnson was the "deal" in those days. Can you enlight me a little more?

[@Tyan_Nahts]

You always try to improve on what you had growing up, however it is usually in much smaller increments. As far as being a man goes I feel like Jr. has not only lived up to what his father would have wanted him to be but surpassed him by becoming a great driver and a great man. Not taking anything away from his dad, just saying.

[@jeremyfisher8782]

Your ass hurts. Dale Sr was a back of the first 3rd to mid packer through the late 90s. Dale Jr did not carry shit. Jeff Gordon was the show. I don't think people realize how lucky the rest of the field was when Evernham went to run his own team. The other thing here ...do you realize that Dale Jr. was treated like shit by his father for nearly his entire life? I never liked Dale Jr until he started to share stories about how piss poorly he was treated by his father. Matter of fact ... Jr goes out of the way to tell stories about the way he was treated. He often speaks about how his Dad was a real human being who didn't always handle things well. I wonder if Sr was around if Jr would have turned out as well as he has. I am not sure he would have. Lets be clear though ...Jr never carried the slack for NASCAR when his Dad died. Gordon was light years ahead of those dudes long before Sr. died.

[@chrisgreenaway6696]

Sr was the cross maker for nascar and jr was the the cross bearer nuff said

[@livewithnick]

Dale Jr. is a perfect example of just because you have a famous or rich parents it doesn’t mean you don’t have to work to get where you are. Dale Jr. earned where he is.

[@DEIFAN]

Kinda like Shack,Ronaldo and Andrew Tate's future kids. Imma even do it to my own kids,I'm rich, you're not rich.

[@usedname9467]

Nepotism is far more difficult in competitive sports.

[@ry-land-]

@@usedname9467Racing especially. It must be genetic for the racers, honestly. Even someone like Verstappen

[@populisttrope9385]

And this is Joe at his best. He really connected with Dale here.

[@pnut3844able]

​@@DEIFAN Shaq*

[@Curtislj]

His dad would be so proud of the man he became!

[@alexrhodes38]

Yes

[@wanderbread4217]

I will never forget the day he died. We had just came back into town in Tennessee. The place was jam packed and you could hear a PIN DROP. Sad Day.

[@jordanwillett8456]

Would he tho he could bearly win a race never won a championship the only reason he was so popular and could keep a car is because of his dad and how successful dale sr was

[@nostabssor]

Jr won 26 races and got 3rd place in a cup series

[@SirWalrusCauliflower]

@@jordanwillett8456 I was never even a huge Jr. fan, but he's good guy, a father, operates a winning Xfinity team, and has a voice the sport values doing commentary now. Not to mention being the most popular driver a record shattering number of times, and like Tree Camel said that's a significant number of wins in Cup.

[@1madinjun]

He wanted his kid to earn his way and not have one single person be able to say " you're here because of your dad".

[@chrisprince5313]

He wanted Jr to be his own man. That's exactly who he turned out to be.

[@sithyarael6807]

@@chrisprince5313 Oh have Granddaddy paying their way and putting them in one of his cars.

[@DEIFAN]

@@chrisprince5313 people refer to Dale jr as Dale Jr and not a Dale Sr's son

[@macknall]

​@@DEIFAN 😅😅😅😅😊

[@DreadPirateRoberts121]

@@sithyarael6807Ralph Earnhardt died very early in Dale Sr.’s career

[@cgppdx]

Props to JRE for the diversity in guests

[@freeman7079]

More gay black non binary Muslim refugees!

[@beefknuckles]

@Politicrat ????

[@adamf4312]

cgppdx joe is a racist transphobic lesbian hater he needs to diversify and have more black transgender lesbians on the show

[@schwarg]

Diversity? Sorry sir, but there has not been a single attack helicopter on this podcast in the near decade of it's existence.

[@cgppdx]

@@adamf4312 that's true. Lol. I forgot. Might I suggest : nazi hookers, abducted by space aliens and forced into weightloss programs. Next on JRE

[@rochestertommy9995]

I don’t get the rich spoiled kid vibe, I get the I’m gonna prove dad wrong vibe. Hard work and dedication

[@benevolent2077]

"vibe" holy shit not everything is vibe you god damn hipster idiot

[@bungholio1586]

@@benevolent2077 shut up you crank.

[@benz4118]

@@benevolent2077 shut up bruh, vibe is just modern slang

[@benz4118]

Just like how Dale Sr. Competed to prove his dad wrong apple doesn't fall far

[@mrqh406]

Its just the basic desire as a son to be accepted by the Old Man...

[@louisstiles3811]

Dale Jr has always been nothing but class. His old man would be proud to see the man he is today.

[@tomservo5347]

Any son understands 'the Look' when Pa is disappointed which cuts to the bone more than any woodshed session.

[@hughmann7262]

This is too real. My father was the toughest but also most gentle man I've ever met. He never had to raise his voice or whoop us. That look was all it took and you knew seeing the pain and disappointment in his eyes that you fucked up big time.

[@_wrks]

Hurts even more when Mom gives it to you.

[@iametrnl2750]

@@_wrks no it doesn’t

[@john.t645]

@@_wrks it doesn't

[@piercemccauley7079]

@@_wrks definitely not my mom was a raging alcoholic I couldn’t care less what my mom thought bout me

[@nobodyhere4860]

The bucket story just shows how much weight a father's actions and words actually cary!

[@jag3217]

Russell Mostrom Amen it’s the Gods Truth

[@ayoutubechannul]

Russell is God

[@Pandarus123]

yeeah about to be a dad and this hits home

[@donnlowe9129]

Sometimes a father doesn't realize the hurt and the uncertainty their actions can have on their children's psyche. It is not hard to see why junior was such a popular driver and a popular young guy.

[@turfguy420]

Yeah we've all fucked up time to time ..... It's not always easy being a father.

[@josephsmith7423]

That shit was on point.....Im not even a race fan but that was some emotional shit!

[@wanderbread4217]

You didnt have to be a Nascar fan to be a Dale Earnhardt Fan. It was emotional for everyone in the South.

[@T25de]

Some quality stuff!

[@sometimesoonfan]

agreed

[@ayoutubechannul]

Forreal

[@alandavis1245]

@@wanderbread4217 I live in Ohio and people had shrines to Earnhardt in their yards. Everywhere. I've never seen anything like it in my life

[@GOTboost-tl3qi]

The fact Joe didnt dwell on the sadness and said how amazing it must have been to have a new found frindship in his dads final years is awesome. Good job at balancing prying questions with respecting Jr while he tells his stories. Jr could have a podcast where he just tells stories.

[@joshawott331]

​@@yfi62dortohthis bit of badassery was brought to you by.. dirty mo media

[@jojocrafted]

he does have a podcast like that! it’s the Dale Jr Download!

[@IRLangmaid25]

Give the Dale Jnr Download a whirl and it's quite enjoyable

[@Zaaxby]

Dale Jr winning the Pepsi 400 in 2001 was one of the best moments in sports history in my opinion.

[@seanodeli7031]

Might be your favorite nascar moment it’s not even close to greatest sports moment seeing as nascar is near invisible now as a sport

[@it_is_finished]

I agree with Boe. The first time returning to the track where Sr lost his life. And just the way everything went down. Absolutely incredible story book stuff.

[@jasonhowell5877]

It's by far one of the most memorable moments I've witnessed. I was there for that race. Jr and waltrip but especially Jr dominated that race. It was a special moment for the Earnhardt family, NASCAR, and it's fans. Everyone was a Jr fan that night

[@nolandavis9040]

@@seanodeli7031 at the time it was one of the greatest sports moments ever. NASCAR was huge back then and mismanagement and noncar/non racing backgrounded idiots running the sport ruined it all. It’s still big but it doesn’t make national news anymore unless a scandal or huge wreck occurs. As a fan my whole life it’s incredibly sad but what can we do?

[@dixondjallen6620]

Agreed...

[@donc9242]

My father and I we're at Daytona in '01 and when we heard that Senior didn't make it... That was the first time I saw my father cry... I was six years old and I will never forget it.

[@jdbb3gotskills]

I was 7 watching the race with my mom and dad. They normally would change the channel after the celebration in victory lane. But that day they keep it on the that channel for so long after the race. I still remember watching the wreck and watching the ambulance driving away. I still remember trying to comprehend that dale wasn’t here anymore. Chokes me up to this day thinking about Dale Sr.

[@porkflaps4717]

His father crashed right in front of me I saw it with my own eyes from the infield. I snuck into the pits the following Daytona and got to rush the car when Jr. won it.

[@armour182]

I was in the in-field on turn 4 at 9 years old. I was playing pokemon on my gameboy when I looked up and saw the crash happen. As we were in traffic leaving we found out Dale died. Crazy memory.

[@travisclark5328]

I was 5... and unfortunately this race was one of my first real memories. I remember the wreck, and I remember my mom and dad crying, so I just cried with them.

[@carrotbailey]

@@armour182 I was playing red version on my gameboy color when my dad told me about the wreck. I was at home tho not the track. Pretty sure i was at the elite four cave trying to find my way through

[@richhamilton4667]

What a tremendous human being. Humble, smart and proud. His father would be proud. All the best to Jr.

[@towmanac7056]

Sounds like he wouldn't of cared much

[@trev25]

@@towmanac7056 you obviously didn’t watch the whole video

[@Tarakat7]

@@towmanac7056 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jerrycraig6522]

zAll the best!!!

[@ShadyNJ]

Figured I'd watch for a minute but ended up watching 18. Great interview.

[@robboss1839]

SNJ I watched 18:40

[@endub42]

18:52

[@dawgyjones6009]

Watch the whole podcast. Ive watched this whole podcast twice!!

[@mikemerrill8054]

Same here.

[@Mavvvzz]

Mike Merrill hillbilly

[@andrewstephens6894]

This is the greatest interview of Dale Jr. I've ever seen. Raw, honest, unvarnished, innocent and humble. Thank you Jr. for sharing your story. Thank you Joe for doing this.

[@briyo76]

Who doesn't love Jr.? Even if you weren't a fan of Sr., you have to respect the way Jr. has carried himself all of these years. He is his own man. He is kind, personable, & honest. And, he was a clean driver. And damn good. I love his podcasts.

[@davidmcdavidson999]

Imagine having to answer questions about your dead dad for 17 solid years

[@javimiami92]

Right place and right time to do it, I think.

[@zzz7zzz9]

it's still his dad. it's a son talking about his dad.

[@alexdelarge5872]

david mcdavidson I don't think he minds talking about his dad at all, it seems like quite the opposite.

[@brotherdio4401]

I'd be proud to

[@ColourfulFilms]

Lol you don’t think they had a discussion before going live about subjects that might be rough on the guy

[@anthonypadula7795]

There's not a fake bone in his body.

[@JayAR_YT]

Dale JR is a member of the round table of automotive gods.

[@kenzschueler]

@@JayAR_YT I used to know a lot about NASCAR, but that percentage I knew, didn't even come close to 1% of what Dale knows. The guy is basically a walking encyclopedia for racing, not just NASCAR. Even after the concussions, he still has retained so freaking much. (Also, I have no idea if concussions can effect memory lol)

[@kennylamere8542]

Kenz Schueler they can affect your memory speech and all sorts of stuff it comes long after you’re retired from a sport like nascar,boxing,UFC,and football. It’s CTE I think

[@meligoth]

He's up there with Cal Ripken Jr, Ken Griffey Jr, Floyd Merriweather Jr in those rare competitors that became their own man and never in the shadow of their old man.

[@recipoldinasty]

Jay AR bro no nascar racer is a god lol

[@csb772]

Dale needs to come on more often. Joe actually lets him talk.

[@johnkaminski646]

His father reminds me of mine, never compliment you so you could hear the words but push you forward to work harder. I finally found out from my mother that he was bragging to his fellow maintenance workers how I drew up a schematic to correct a issue they had. That memory is still the best one I had of him.

[@xafbxmoto269]

Same here. You always want them to say how proud they are of you but never really happens and then you find out from someone else how proud they are it’s even better because you know they don’t want it to get to your head haha.

[@Crypt007]

That's an awesome story man

[@TingTingalingy]

@@xafbxmoto269 that's such shitty parenting IMHO. If your kid kills it on something, it will not get to their head to acknowledge that.

[@xafbxmoto269]

@@TingTingalingy Well as far as all the pussyfoot parenting now I could see why you think that. The old school dads created men and now this new style parenting created entitled offended little brats.

[@scottburns2600]

My father was similar. He always led by example and expected you to follow. No talk, no lectures. You just knew when he was happy with you and when he was disappointed

[@battlestar7779]

This was one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen of Jr about his dad. He really opened his heart up with this one. He’s such a genuine person. Thanks for getting this one.

[@KRAYZIEBONE1017]

This is awesome. I never would've imagined he would have someone like Dale Earnhardt Jr. on here.

[@fgcaceninja]

I agree! This is why I love Joe Rogan. He gets me invested in people I would have never even given a thought.Dale Earnhardt Jr. seems like a really down to earth guy.

[@floridaboi904]

I've been a fan of Joe since I was 15 and he worked strictly for the UFC. Your absolutely right. The range of guests is incredible, from astronomers to race car driver's to Alex Jones.

[@harryhenderson792]

joe will have anybody on, that's why he is so good

[@kevinjurkiewicz9557]

Alijah after seeing him have Elon musk on here, all things are possible

[@jessfay9496]

I've never seen someone more sincere and honest as Dale jr in this interview

[@donaldcornwell1151]

he is like that in every situation

[@seanwalter9383]

Such a sad story. Everyone asked him to live up to his dad's legacy when he only had 3 years with him... makes me emotional just thinking about it.

[@grailcollector713]

I don’t watch nascar but I am now a Earnhardt and Earnhardt Jr. fan. What a great and honest person Dale Jr. is.

[@codymifsud2448]

You should root for his lower series team.

[@anitaemeterio2426]

Tears rolling down my face. How honest. It's a wonder he turned out to be such a good man. He is himself not his father.

[@elliothill7804]

Jr's story is beautiful and should become a movie one day.

[@Smokefrog-jb2uz]

Elliot Hill I was thinking the same thing when I was listening to the video

[@Iamfirebird360]

I'm not even a nascar fan but I'd go see that. Jr is a good dude.

[@SuperCanonshooter]

Absolutely! Such a powerful story

[@tommclarty17]

Elliot Hill they already did. It’s called ‘Days of Thunder.’

[@Smokefrog-jb2uz]

@@tommclarty17 Days Of Thunder were based on Dale Earnhardt Jr ?

[@velder22]

it's rare that you can go that long without Joe Rogan saying anything. It was real good and I'm not erasing fan and I enjoyed the s*** out of this

[@alexquezada3464]

heylookafork lol I didn't know what he meant until I read this

[@martymclochlin4836]

amen

[@LobotomyMeat]

I'm going to be the voice of dissent, as I am a fan of erasers. Don't be such a bigot.

[@mech5]

Jonathan Velder autocorrect kicked you in the nuts on that one.

[@alexquezada3464]

LobotomyMeat I hate the old ones that started breaking apart after a while man or left your paper looking like a mess

[@The1mybuddy1]

Can see how sad Jr when hes talking about how him and his daddy weren't close until the last 3-4 yrs. Such a shame.

[@dannycoker6439]

Mike Mears Old man Earnhardt changed his mind when Jr won Texas..

[@dolantho]

@@dannycoker6439 I’d say the exfinity championships he won where the start dale says it himself, Texas just icing on the cake and kept it growing

[@mikeburton1703]

SR. DIDN'T CARE ABOUT ANYONE BUT HIMSELF....

[@jbarzee0001]

Yeah, I can hear the resentment in his voice.

[@pennioltheten6018]

At least they worked on their relationship before Sr died.

[@Heisenberg_SC]

This video was beyond therapeutic for me. I still get emotional thinking about Dale to this day. He was genuinely my hero as a kid.

[@Dime_time333]

Raise hell, praise Dale

[@bige9830]

It's amazing to me how attached you can get to someone you don't even know. 20 years later, I still miss the old man.

[@BenDownTooLong]

"Dale you've got a good perspective" might be the least forced Joe Rogan comment ever. That was an unvarnished compliment, and Jr. knew it and just said "thanks"

[@chefboyarleezy4162]

Joe this a very different interview and I could tell you were intrigued because you listened to him instead of cutting him off to talk about your own nascar experience.

[@kylem1112]

lol so ture... always having to add his own 2 cents about whatever subject his guest is talking about

[@Trippze]

I used to have a bit about nascar

[@Hallahanify]

Hahahahahahhahahahaha omfg on point

[@Kid22Koopa]

Uh JRE isn’t an interview.. it’s a podcast where they just have conversations Joe just shoots the shit with his guests.. sometimes when higher profile guests are on it seems like an interview but it’s not.

[@danielcarter3928]

JR. is a really interesting guy.

[@nefastobrasil4079]

I learnt to admire Dale senior from watching some of his races but he earned my respect when he said those kind words, while being interviewed, when Ayrton Senna passed away on that crash in Imola. Such an inspiration is you ask me, and one can draw many parallels between Earnhardt and Senna. To me, his son is the continuation of a damn fine legend. People like these are who should inspire us, not tiktok people.

[@markherring3513]

Yeah he was the man for sure....Did u watch the race when Dale Sr, fans boo'ed him and gave him the middle finger when he wiped out Terry labonte at Bristol on the last lap to win the race? Was the first time I ever seen his own fans turn against him for a few hours because even they knew what he did was chicken$hit....when interviewed after the race, you could see on Dale's face he knew he f**ked up and all he could say was "I just wanted to rattle his cage..i didnt want to wreck him..just rattle his cage"

[@crazydrummer181]

I remember that interview. Rip to both of those legends.

[@IRLangmaid25]

There is a clip of his post race interview, where he starts with giving his thoughts and prayers to Senna's family.

[@marvinkastler15]

My brother died monday I'm listening to you to get my mind off it these stories are priceless I am proud of the man you became jr and so is your dad thank you I loved your dad

[@seanmeaney6154]

One of the most humble, likeable dude I've listened to. Wish him the best

[@majawei6127]

Sr. had the pure ole school hard southern man. It hurts him to show love to love ones because it makes him feel weak. He do love his son. My dad had it for years now he understands compassion. Best part is, with a father like that you must watch him and learn because he not going to offer up much. If you watch you will learn to be a man from his life lessons. You will also not be ashamed to love your own kids because you know how it felt.

[@User_32]

Very true. My grandfather told me one time that his dad never told him he loved him, never hugged him, never showed any affection towards him. But after he died he found journals that his dad had written about how proud he was of him.

[@mr.rubright4580]

In life, my biggest motivation was and still is to not disappoint my dad and to make him proud. You could beat me, yell at me, talk shit to me and I wouldn't care. But if he ever said I'm just disappointed in you it literally killed me, it haunted me because of how much he means to me and all he has done for me as a kid. I watched how hard he worked and always hear how great of a guy he is and so I always want to make the guy proud.

[@ltrane81]

Same feeling no pops but for moms

[@Max_R_MaMint]

"In life, my biggest motivation was and still is to not disappoint my dad and to make him proud. You could beat me, yell at me, talk shit to me and I wouldn't care. But if he ever said I'm just disappointed in you it literally killed me, it haunted me because of how much he means to me and all he has done for me as a kid. I watched how hard he worked and always hear how great of a guy he is and so I always want to make the guy proud." ...just so I could "like" it twice.

[@mr.rubright4580]

@@Max_R_MaMint thanks brotha!

[@aeromedical6750]

Wow. I had a similar relationship with my Father. He was extremely critical of me, and barely acknowledged any of my accomplishments. I finally left home and joined the Army. Nine months after joining the Army, I found myself in Desert Storm. After that, our relationship changed drastically. He finally accepted me as a man and we had the best relationship any Father and son could ever hope for. I can totally relate to this story.

[@dirtylikaratfpv6088]

New respect for Dale Jr. What an outstanding and respectful human being. It's nice to see him speaking openly and being vulnerable.. his dad did a helluva job and I guarantee you if he has kids they're amazing as well.

[@timg7627]

I can barely imagine the roller coaster lifetime of emotions this man has gone through. Respect ❤️

[@jeffjohnson6181]

I had the same relationship with my son but the last time I saw him we got along didn't fight one month later I lost him sometimes I wonder if I was to hard on him because I knew he could do great things but I felt like he was wasting his life but really he was just finding his way i would like to tell him I'm sorry but I can't now 💔

[@magneto44]

reminds me of my relationship with my father :( life is weird

[@michaelgraham8494]

I guess the real message here is don't be a dick father...

[@nazcarcup]

@@magneto44 Same here. I'm not 2 years No Contact with my father. It was a psychologically destructive relationship.

[@JC-11111]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jeff. I know that pain well. Unfortunately, I never really even got to know my daughter because her mother kept her from me. Then she passed away after a bad car accident and in an instant, it was all over. 22 months and that's it. She was my only child and 5.5 years later, I'm still trying to deal with it.

[@UOttawaScotty]

Joe Rogan is conducting some of the best interviews I have ever seen, this is no exception, what an amazingly interesting interview. I have had the same relationship with my father. Unfortunately I don't think I have become a very good man, this interview makes me realize that I need to be a better person.

[@MRFOURKAY]

I love Dale , Much love & respect Brother .

[@jeffsandy5088]

There is NO DOUBT that Jr. learned how to draft from his Dad. He could no way be that good at plate tracks without insight from his Father. I don't think Jr. is telling the whole story when it comes to drafting. He mentions it himself in interviews when his Dad was still alive !!!

[@hoff2939]

@Jaden Pearce DW = Darrell Waltrip. RCR = Richard Childress Racing. 1 & 2 were Michael Waltrip and Dale Jr's cars but the OP is wrong about their teams. They weren't on RCR's team. They were on Dale Sr's company's team, Dale Earnhardt Inc. Dale Sr. still raced for RCR at the time of his death. What seemed out of character at the time for Dale Sr, is at that specific race, was he was blocking for Dale Jr. and Michael Waltrip on the last lap. He was always known for racing to win for himself, even when his son was racing with him. Heck, he even bumped his son sometimes but on that day he was trying to help them win. Unfortunate he never saw the result of two of his cars taking 1 and 2 at Daytona (the track that he had the most difficulty winning at). I think that's what OP was trying to express.

[@MyNameIsTimIThink]

I'm 30 now. Still remember when dale hit that wall. Cried my fuckin eyes out. Nascar hasn't been the same since

[@Bluwaves842]

ineed2wheels chevy yeah almost happened with Newman for sure

[@TheCheetah209]

Right there with you

[@bonwoodard9479]

Same here.. im 29 born & raised in Florida, about 30 mins away from Daytona and my grandparents were always big Nascar fans, every weekend we watched the races, mostly Saturday Bush races & deff Sundays.. and I still remember to this day, vividly what happened that day and the day after, I was staying the night at their house and I remember me & my memaw cryin some and she gave me a big ol'hug and told me everything was gonna be okay! It felt like it was one of my own fam memebers.. that's how I remember it today!

[@rciulla1able]

@@Bluwaves842 c

[@semiedgv]

Possibly the most wholesome victory ever followed by the worst tragedy ever.

[@kimma508]

Joe is an excellent interviewer. He really listens and lets you answer without interruption. The questions are asked with respect and he gets to the point.

[@Fullerboss]

"He wasnt supposed to die and leave us all" powerful stuff.

[@jordanrobson3166]

One of the best JRE podcast, but I'm a JR fan so, bias. Dudes incredibly honest and open these days, his evolution as a person has been fascinating to me

[@jdub229r]

Well said! I couldn't stand his old man, been a casual Jr fan, he was very down to earth and likable when he & his wife did a home renovation down in the Keys on DIY network last year. JRE raised the bar, MF is super cool, and a class act.

[@martywilkinson6722]

Jr is a class act. Great interview as always Joe.

[@THATSWHATSUP.615]

Dale Jr is a humble man. I'm proud of him and lord knows Dale Sr was and is proud of him. He just wanted the best for him!

[@kade2476]

I can relate a lot to Dale Jr’s relationship with his dad. My dad and I had a rocky relationship for all of my teenage years. We weren’t close and never really talked unless he was mad at me. I was just a typical teenage bum and my dad was a hard worker so I think he was just disappointed. Then I had a realization at the end of high school and joined the Navy. After I joined our relationship changed so much and now we’re close. He calls every saturday and we watch the UFC and talk through the fights together. I’m so glad I got to turn my relationship with him around.

[@Chris_p_bacon86]

This is like me and my dad. I used to hate him. Would get my ass beat. But it toughened me up and idk what changed him but he’s a great man and I wouldn’t trade him for the world. Love that man to death. Have to go to the hospital tomorrow to see him. He’s not gonna be around much longer so I’m glad our relationship is the way it is now.

[@Roman4PF]

@@Chris_p_bacon86 hey, hows your dad now man

[@Chris_p_bacon86]

@@Roman4PF thanks for asking man. He’s actually doing alright. Heart and kidneys aren’t too good but he’s hangin in there. We were supposed to get lunch together but he had to cancel cause he didn’t have emergy to move then when we rescheduled I couldn’t go cause I injured my foot😭 can’t win lol

[@benevolent2077]

😂typical white parents

[@jodyporter6086]

You are a great man Dale Jr. You’re a good father and husband. YOUR Dad is very proud of you. We all admire the man you became after your father died. You inherited the sport on your shoulders and you carried it well.

[@thesnootwoulddroop]

This story would make a great book or movie. A son living in the shadow of his legend father, getting on his level and then loses him tragically doing what they both loved. Such a moving story from the perspective of a loving son

[@daltonrothermel9187]

Domenic Mastro its called 3. Look it up

[@williamcook391]

Hopefullys im alive when this gets the biopic motion pic experience i give it 20 years

[@shawnBuildsAI]

here, one of the best videos on this whole site - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6m3cn2Enst3d6s

[@52BLUE]

@@shawnBuildsAI the best video paying tribute to the man and the sport

[@HeavenBomber]

@@shawnBuildsAI That video will have someone who’s never heard of NASCAR crying by the end

[@_nomote_]

Hearing his story about his father reminds me a lot of my own. Dad passed away 5 years ago when I was 17, but he was the best. Miss ya pops

[@Irishkill11]

Jr ended up exactly how Dale wanted him to be.... a genuine, honest, and sincere man. Dale’s only duty was to make him into a man, not a driver like him. Jr had to be his own driver and win races of his own ability. I think that is why his relationship with his dad turned a corner because his dad then looked at him as a peer after he saw he was good on his own. Dale did a great job.

[@coalbranch]

He would be so proud. This guy is so devoted for the sport.

[@doughnutholer]

@@coalbranch oh he’s always been incredible. I think he’s an Analyst now. Dudes entire blood has always been racing and the initial comment is spot on. They were peers.

[@drewcifer704]

The restraint Joe showed by not chiming in when Dale Jr mentioned Elk is immeasurable

[@Tonytoneeee253]

you can hear him getting choked up, shit hurt my my heart

[@joemcphila]

Jr's the nicest guy in the world.

[@blkmustang007]

Do it for Dale !

[@JAAB9296]

100% pure honesty. In my opinion, JR was not a super great driver, but his personality makes up the difference.

[@rhettholzhauer5359]

I watched him win 4 straight races at Talladega. Nobody else in Nascar history can say that.🤫

[@bamaCowboys6090]

Hard to dislike this guy. So real and genuine. One of the best father son duos ever.

[@BillyN31]

So honest and from his heart. Joe Rogan is a master interviewer.

[@jasong6967]

BillyN31 no he’s not! That’s just how June bug is

[@chadbuckley3162]

@@jasong6967 glad you beat me to it

[@bc9273]

He gets more than "June Bug" to open up to him.

[@treevenewson]

Apparently Dale Earnhardt and my father were the same man, or were raised the way.

[@joshua4625]

This is definitely one of the hard things about being a guy. Trying to navigate around two male egos, my own feelings (things I'm sensitive to), and trying to act in a manner my father can be proud of. Talking about our mutual emotions can feel like a gamble for so many reasons. And I'm still over here looking for validation from random fucking people...a product of social media

[@MorningMindfulness]

Same with mine, probably had a lot to do with the fact that my dad was a massive Dale Earnhardt fan lmao

[@IrLosin]

Clint Eastwood son had similar stories. Once he auditioned for his father. Not in person but via a tape. He did not get a call to the studio. Joe asked him if he asked his father why he did not get the part. He answered: "I did not talk about it to him, I wouldn't dare. My father is really old school".

[@joshua4625]

Coldwater Bricks unrelated but totally related too.

[@joshua4625]

LUN4T1C Geez my father isn’t as salty as Clint. You hear stories of Clint always just calling cut without comment on actors’ performance and it leaves everyone hanging. Must be one cold house, seems to have made Dale E. and Scott E. good people? Is it worth it to leave kids wanting for more from their fathers?

[@SuspiciouslyMissingSock]

I saw my dad cry for the first time when Dale Sr passed away. It was so intense. Watching this and listening to Dale Jr talk about his dad reminds me of myself with my Dad. I'm a tall guy and my dad would always ask me how tall I was infront of people and I'd tell him and he'd be like, "Damn I didn't think they stacked shit that high." lmao we had our ups and downs but in the end hes my dad and I love him.

[@pbobaggins6904]

literally balling my eyes out for this guy. watched the emplemon doc on Dale and had no idea… so so sad… He raised a great son.

[@andrewmartinelli6092]

Dale Sr. changed racing forever, competitiveness, popularity, introducing new sponsors. His death also changed the safety regulations in racing. Props to Joe and Dale Jr.

[@DemocracyFirst2025]

"Dale you've got a great perspective...". Boom, perfect sentence Joe.

[@TheOnlyBuddyLee]

Jr is a very kind and humble person. I had a pit pass in Charlotte one year, and finally found jr to get and autograph, but when i got to him the had to go to the driver meeting. about 30 mins later he actually came up to me and signed his name on my pass.

[@srincident]

Dale Jr is a helluva man. From the depths of my heart, he's a helluva man.

[@30AndHatingIt]

Sucks he didn’t win any championships (got close in ‘04), but turning out to be a loyal friend, outstanding father, philanthropist and good man in general is just as important. Always liked Jr, he’s held up good for having to walk in that shadow.

[@mattsmith4410]

I'm pretty sure if nascar wouldn't have docked him those points for saying "shit" in his interview at talladega, I think he would of had a great shot at taking the title that year if I recall correctly.

[@chadrat39]

Pretty hard to do

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Well said.

[@DoyleHargraves]

I was the only person in my circle of friends and family who wasn't a NASCAR fan, and even I cried when Dale died. Dale Jr. seems like the kind of son any dad would love to have.

[@georgepascal1163]

His dad never talked to him about racing because he knew his boy had to find himself on his own, only than this will be his own personal passion, especially with the danger involved.

[@GaDawgsemout]

Perseverance of Jr is inspiring, and he’s a class act that made his own legacy. I’m sure his father looking down is proud of him.

[@pitbull82]

I've always hated that statement. If Heaven really does consist of "looking down on your loved ones," its bound to suck, no? We already worry about our kids/parents etc, why do we have to do it in the afterlife? Fyi both my parents are dead, and I'm in my 30's. Death, I know. But Jr is solid and I'm a fan! Just talking out loud

[@steviechampagne]

Dogfathercomedy&BJJ sometimes, it’s better to just enjoy the thought and meaning behind a statement instead of dissecting it and killing any joy and comfort it can bring

[@theschmo312]

this is legendary! Rogan really gets the best out of his guests. Love hearing Dale Earnhardt Jr. tell his story

[@Benji-jj2bg]

Yoooo The Schmo!!!

[@_NittiFire]

Hearing what Dale Jr. went through as a kid makes me feel not alone. My dad played professional baseball and I use to hate him coming to my practices and games because I knew I would never meet his expectations.

[@Natural-Causes]

I appreciate Joe asking a question and then shutting up and just letting Dale have moments of silence while essentially reliving it in his mind until he can put it into words. One of the reasons Joes show is so good.

[@AparoDedaro]

I was 9 years old when Dale passed away. My dad was a huge fan, was also a hard ass and someone very intimidating. It was insane to see my dad crying when he heard the news about Dale's death. Very impacting and sad day.

[@mech5]

JRE has the best interviews. The long format works.

[@seanpurdy8230]

Nothing is worse as a young man than losing your father at an early age. It really breaks you down.

[@cameronwillard6215]

Suck a great interview! Joe was so respectful and let JR express himself fully. Truly an amazing interview to say the least !

[@scottworthington8406]

Took alot of guts Dale Jr. To talk about alot of personal things that happened. Don't know you or your father but me as a father.. hats off. Any father would be proud. Condolences 🙏

[@MadMotoInc]

Rare for Joe to listen so intently. Speaks to Dale’s honesty and insight.

[@anthonyfiuza380]

Loved this interview. This the reason why this show is the best of all as far as talk shows go. Whether it's radio, TV or online shows, it doesn't matter. None stack up to the Rogan show. So nice to cut through fake personalities and commercials and just go with celebrities acting like normal people with genuine emotion.

[@JesusIzAPunkRocker]

What an epic and honest story: Growing in the shadow of your father, not taking any pointers from him, staying committed to something you love, doing it as best you knew how, taking pointerrs from him when he offered them, then becoming a respected name, in your own right, after his passing. I liked that dale jr didnt mince words about his dad. He was stern, distant, but gave him the connections, and respected him as a competitor - - and what jr's done under his own power is his legacy to own.

[@TigerKing77]

Sounds like Dale did a hell of a job raising Junior and teaching him the morals and values how kind he is with this story being real props DJ.. can you imagine how hard it would be trying to live up to name of greatest race car driver that ever raced a track just trying to prove the self-worth to him must have been heavy on him for sure

[@leegriep75]

I think maybe senior wanted junior to earn his accomplishments. Senior had done so much and wanted people to respect his son for his own skill and talent. It's just a theory on why they didn't talk racing much. Dale junior is a hell of man.

[@BlownSkillet]

Second time I've watched this...and I teared up again. My father was a lot like Dale Sr., and was also killed in a tragic accident. I laughed when he said "my dad was a weird dude" ..mine was also. I believe Dale Sr., like my father, was from the "old school", and really didn't know how to show affection, or show encouragement or give complements. I think they saw that as a sign of weakness.

[@terrysgamingzone1390]

I am a huge Dale Earnhardt Sr fan. I miss him and I haven't watched much Nascar since he died. He was my driver and I did watch his son afterwards, but they'll never be another like him. RIP Dale Sr!! I cried the day he died. It was a major blow to the sport.

[@Turk_2023]

I kept watching until Bill Elliot, Steling Marlin, and Mark Martin quit. I followed Tony Stewarts career but didn`t watch much the last few years....... I thought adding a playoff would improve the sport, but they did not do it as good as they could have.....

[@terrysgamingzone1390]

@@Turk_2023 I liked other drivers like Rusty Wallace,Stewart,Dale Jr,and the drivers you mentioned. It just didn't feel the same without #3 on the track. I liked them old boys cause they raced hard. For example Dale Sr would bump your ass out of the way if you were slow or did something stupid. He also got on your ass. I seen a clip back when he raced Darrell Waltrip. They would slam into each other back then. They raced harder back then. I miss that style of Nascar. Now you get Black flagged for that shit. The sport is watered down with rules.

[@Turk_2023]

@@terrysgamingzone1390 You`re 100% right, it does not even feel like car racing when every car is identical, and drafting is basically the entire strategy.. It`s just a giant ad for corporation logos.. Didn`t Dale get bumped like that when he went into that wall? Ultimate Karma

[@terrysgamingzone1390]

He didn't get bumped. Dale Sr was in the middle of a 3 wide Sterling Marlin was to his left and Ken Schrader in the M&M car was to his right. Dale Sr was protecting the lead for Michael Waltrip and Dale Jr. Dale Sr car started to go left and it clipped Sterlins Coors Light car and when that happened Dale Sr over corrected. When he over corrected he ended up making contact with the M&M car which sent him into the wall. Which killed Dale. If Dale would of not corrected after clipping Sterling he would of went safely into the infield grass.

[@mikesnider8234]

The transaction from a parent / child relationship to an adult / adult relationship is very empowering and joyful. Glad Jr had time!

[@john_mark4127]

*transition

[@ryanfreebody6881]

One of his dads last moments was looking ahead at his son, on victory lane gunning for it on the home straight. Those few seconds must have been something else. I'm sure he was proud in the moment, before 2 impacts and lights out. He died doing what he loved and was known for, couldn't have been a greater death going out with the fans one last time. NASCAR through and through. His death for sure prevented many more.

[@sherrigayle5604]

His last words on the radio was look at them boys go… Dale jr and Michael waltrip

[@JD5293]

I was a Dale Jr before I listened to this, now I’m a bigger fan. Thank you Joe for giving Mr Earnhardt the opportunity

[@zer0harts]

dale wanted for his son what his own father wanted for him and tried to do the same but in the end lived long enough to help his son and team win what a legend, both sr and jr

[@kylestevens8090]

I miss my dad. I would kill to have him back.

[@kylem1112]

same, mine died when i was 10. i feel like i would be such a better man if he was still around especially going into puberty and all that which was rough. stay strong.

[@sageywavey]

Kyle Stevens I would kill half the world in order to have a father in the first place

[@jbratt]

Sage Wave you sometimes get a second chance at a father son relationship. If the second comes around, don’t blow it.

[@sageywavey]

JBratt He’s dead

[@jbratt]

Sage Wave the second chance is if you have a son.

[@rlin2648]

It’s nice to know Dale and his dad got close the last three years of Dale sr’s life.

[@clay9711]

So much respect to Dale for this interview. One of the most underrated ones.

[@JKZ103]

Dale Jr is such a good guy... I couldn't imagine what that man has been through

[@Dave-vc4mh]

His dad is proud of him and he has his dads toughness to go through all of that and turn out as amazing as he did. Dale Jr is a champion in my eyes and a lot of fans eyes. 🤘😎🤘