Reliving The Bud 8 Years with Dale Jr.

Dale Jr., co-host Mike Davis, and guest Jade Gurss relive their days working together during the Budweiser 8 days. They get deep about Dale's Mike Wallace interview and how Dale Jr believed his father pulled him from the burning Corvette racecar at Sonoma. Tales of boxing ring black eyes with Arturo Gatti and rock-star-like bandana coverups highlight this insightful conversation.
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[@ScottXC91]

I think my favorite part about all of this, is watching Junior’s face light up hearing all these stories, like he didn’t even live through them.

[@johnshilling4630]

I'm with you, but it's also a little sad as you can see some of the damage done from so many concussions.

[@Fully-semi-auto]

Speaking from experience with concussions, you feel like you’re hearing stories for the first time because you either don’t remember them at all or it’s very fuzzy. It can be sad or scary if you dwell on it or you can just enjoy reliving it through other people’s eyes. I can’t speak for Dale Jr. or anyone else but that’s the way it is for me.

[@gastonrivera3478]

In deed... Jr almost never showup in most of the histories tho! 😹😹😹

[@roymcdre9180]

Im not saying its concussion but if youve done as much as Dale Jr has, youll forget alot of stuff lol

[@Littlewing1977]

Lots of Budweiser, weed and concussions combined with aging makes recalling memories pretty tough.

[@jonkluver7912]

It is hard to believe he only has 209k subscribers on here. These interviews and stories are priceless. Im 31 and remember the later 24 and 3 days and being a 24 fan, but this stuff is gold! no matter who you cheered for.

[@jeffdrier4460]

I generally just listen to the entire podcast

[@SyonTube07]

Jon Kluver?

[@dishrod3516]

I’m a subscriber and Dale Jr. never disappoints. I should say this show never disappoints. Great staff and great content.

[@jonkluver7912]

I'm just saying, he was voted most popular for how many years? Just odd only 209k subscribe to this. Im not much of a podcast guy, Im old school and still just listen to the local FM radios.

[@SyonTube07]

@@jonkluver7912 No, it's just, you don't have videos!!!!!

[@gregsimon9061]

Oh my God to be his PR man, I could listen to the stories for hours. This is one of the best podcasts you have had. And you’ve had some damn good ones. Awesome job Mike

[@tracyfleming654]

There is NOTHING like seeing Dale jr. In that #8 Budweiser uniform. I Miss that great time so much.Thanks for ALL the wonderful memories.❤

[@joeywimberley7728]

From being a huge fan already of jr, every episode makes me like him more and more. Such a genuinely cool guy! Keep it up Dale

[@ClericChris]

Is there a man who's lived a more amazing yet tragic life? Then to come out still humble and kind. This mans life has been a movie and he's squeezed every but of life out of life. Hopefully they find ways to stop or repair the damage of cte because he's an American treasure.

[@justinatkinson5265]

Keep em coming Dale. Your dad might of been a tough one. But he'd be damn proud of who you've become in life. That toughness was to put you where you are today. He didn't want you to be a nobody in life.

[@julieloofbourow3042]

I really enjoy the Shows, Dale. It's great to laugh at 0800am! The stories are amazing! Thanks for Lost Speedways too. Very informative, particularly the track with.the underground Moonshine Still!

[@foldelops]

Another awesome podcast Dale & Team Dirty Mo ... My favorite podcast ... Love how u kiss & tell on urself Dale, then laugh & chuckle 😆 U were not only born to drive, love life w many interesting diversities & hobbies and also a great speaker, sportscaster & storyteller ! Mr Celebrity lol

[@lukehassell6681]

Dale i want you to know brother you are way bigger than you think. You are an awesome person always beleive in yourself. Your kind of a big deal

[@bodymanflan]

He's also just a country bumpkin guy that likes to have fun just like a plain ol guy. He connects with the fans.

[@dirtracejunkies5957]

Best shows on tv, Dale Jr. Download and Lost Speedway 💯👍

[@garyyyy]

Couldnt agree more!

[@curtslate471]

I would love to be sitting in there, with a cold beer, listening to these stories in person.

[@gasolinedreams2691]

Man, this guy has had an amazing life.

[@apatriotofhopedanjohn4781]

Jr. Do you understand how Blessed you are ? Your life has been orchestrated by the LORD from the beginning of time 🤔 How Freaking Awesome is ALL That…. Praise HIM !!!!!!! I enjoy all y’all’s shows that you do, God has brought so many great friends in your life to help you along the way. Thanks for Blessing one of your best friends with a boat…. Loved seeing Mike sharing that experience, so very cool guys. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@jbonn5365]

I don't understand how there are so few views and comments on this one! The whole boxing match segment in this one is Gold!!! I absolutely love listening and watching these videos!

[@jordanmills6371]

It’s only been up for three hours….

[@markcopeland3892]

Probaly because you can watch the whole show on his website.. Dale Jr download

[@Tomthenostalgiajunkie]

This has to be my all time favorite episode of the download. I laughed so hard throughout this entire episode

[@NASCARLIVE88]

This podcast was great. So many memories, so many laughs!

[@jdd4756]

Love to great stories, Thank you.

[@koraanderson7765]

Dale thank you very much for all that you do you're a great guy with great stories and I love them and thank you very much for the CBD gummies I just bought a bottle today I thank you very much and God rest your father's soul I think about him all the time and I played the songs that are sung about him I miss him and I know you miss him even more God bless the number 3 and the number 8

[@Ian44_92]

Until he said news anchor Mike Wallace I thought he was talking about Rusty's brother

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

No he was a 60 Minutes correspondent Legend

[@davidrice3337]

I think the old man was good friends with Chris Wallace -

[@williamhayes8350]

Dale I really enjoy listing to your podcast. The stories and the great people you have on the show just makes it so enjoyable to listen to. My wife and I were big fans of yours and also of your Dads' . Thanks for the times I can just relax and enjoy some stories.

[@tmt4768]

Thanks Dale , this one busted my guts laughing so hard.

[@alanabond007]

I had this book back then and read it often. I was crazy about Dale Jr. I'm 36 now...time flies.

[@Bug-sr2gn]

It is so surreal hearing these stories again. It's almost nostalgic, I have listened to daddy, Slugger, and Steve for years, to hear your (Jr) perspective is so cool.

[@jeffosborne1147]

Always enjoy the show. Keep up the great work. Nothing like it.

[@Jeff.3]

Last time I was this early, Kyle busch was still at hendrick, kurt busch had gotten suspended and Jr was stil at Dei

[@peoplearestupid4276]

Now we need one about the Hendricks years

[@COCarDude]

This book had me laughing my ass off as a 10 year old. It influenced me for better and for worse but mostly better. It changed my perspective on the world and for that I'm grateful 🙏

[@riff2072]

19:34 "He walked to me....what do you think I am going to do." Sounds like a conversation Dale Sr. would have with Mike Helton in the NASCAR Hauler after a race.

[@darrelladams4188]

This proves the human brain is resilient and we have no clue how resilient yet how fragile., the human brain can be . Big ups for all the concussion protocols that are being put in all sports ✅✅👏👏

[@carlyoho3]

Awesome segment but I have to admit around 12:08 I had to think of Talladega Nights!!LOL " I'm on fire!" when the nurse tells you that it isn't that bad! LOL

[@youfillmylifewithjello6661]

The last breath of what the sport could have been. Breaks my heart everything changed after 2006, nascar has never ever been the same

[@SamuelDuplessis12]

The popularity of the sport in mainstream culture has definitely died down a few since then but the competition hasn't really changed much.

[@youfillmylifewithjello6661]

@@SamuelDuplessis12 well, they slowed down the cars and changed the looks

[@xdude2x]

I think back to the years of about mid nineties to mid to late 2000’s and am really sad to think we will never have that again

[@tracyfleming654]

💯 never & will never be the same. I went to Bristol for twenty-one years. i don't even watch Nascar now .

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video!

[@chrismiles8225]

So good!

[@jessegriffin8457]

Love all these stories lol 😂 🤣🤣

[@tylerdurden6297]

It would've been a riot to follow Jr around back then.

[@michaelmcdonald3268]

I love that book, need to find it

[@emmetthaynesjr8897]

Dale love the none racing stories that you tell.

[@NASCARLIVE88]

I remember looking at that wreck and it looked like Junior's arms and shoulders were being lifted up, like someone was lifting him out of the car. I believe his daddy was there.

[@trinidasparacino601]

I thought the same thing, it was like he was being pulled out.

[@Aint_Skeered]

When I seen the car on fire, watching it live, the way Jr came out of the car, it looked like he was pulled out not that he got out. I said right then to my wife that Sr pulled him out.

[@johnniles7939]

Great guest.

[@cyclonepsycho330]

I'm someone that's had numerous head injuries over the years, countless concussions, plus a very serious traumatic brain injury at only 3 years old in which I was in the hospital for a few weeks. I was a wild reckless child constantly hurting myself. Next was sports and I was even more reckless and back then concussions were still down played. Eventually I ended up going into the Marine Corps where at one point I ended up the 1st one hit in a 7 car pile up. Not sure if it was the first impact or one of many after but I was knocked out. On top of that I ended up with neck and back injuries that years later ended my military career as I was forced out. Now I'm in the process of ensuring that my brain goes to science for research and to confirm CTE. I'm 43 now and definitely showing many signs and symptoms of CTE and have been for many years. I didn't even know what CTE was until around ten years ago and already had symptoms long before then. Forgetting is hard on you mentally. At times a friend can be telling a story that I don't remember at all. Other times something or someone can trigger a memory. It's definitely a struggle and can take it's toll on you. I'm so glad that head injuries are finally being focused on more and more. Even though it's probably too late for me it's not too late for the next generation and kids growing up now and in the future.

[@jeffyoder8105]

Yeah it's always fun watching Jr enjoying hearing the stories his guests are telling and inparticularly the stories about some of the off track things he would do or be involved in that had nothing to do with racing

[@FloridaManRacer]

I'm not one to normally spout off a bunch of BS about ghosts, spirits and angels, but I swear to God himself if you watch Dale get out of that Corvette at Sonoma, it looks like someone is carrying him under his armpits out of that race car. I'm not saying his father WAS there, but when you see the way he comes up out of that car, you'd swear he's not bullshitting.

[@duanebailey6253]

There is definitely other realms. It's just now they want you to think aliens are real instead of gods. Sad people can't think critically anymore.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Agree.

[@bonniewynn3983]

Anyone that can't see what you and I see in that wreck is in denial.

[@COCarDude]

There is a reason he got out of there. This is one of the first times as a kid I believed in God's work

[@adamdavidson454]

His Dad was watching over him, Amy, Ila, & Gus when they got out of plane crash.

[@DewkChronic]

Hey Dale jr. folks GL Saturday at Richmond.

[@jaygarretson6509]

Interesting stuff

[@elgallowayjr]

I was dating a chick when I was living in Mooresville, she worked it Sam Goodie, I saw Jr’s big red Chevy truck outside, I went in to see my girl and he was at the register, she didn’t give a damn about Jr but I just stood there marveling over Jr lol he just grinned and said hey lol. After he left I was yelling Jr Jr Jr lol

[@Slinger43]

It's become easier & easier to understand why Junior came to a point where he sustained a concussion everytime someone bumped into him in a hallway, it's painfully obvious that Dale's way of stopping flying objects, was to stick his head in front of it! 🥊💥🤕 LOL! Just kidd'in Jr 😉 Keep umm coming DJD, Your show is the best thing going on TV or the Internet 💪🤠

[@frostysgrill]

As a night club DJ for all of those Bud 8 years from ATL to Sarasota, I can proudly say those Dale Jr cardboard cutouts witnessed all of the beautiful mistakes 👀🏁🏴‍☠️

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Jade he was totally badass oh yeah

[@frostysgrill]

Every bar, watering hole that sold Budweiser products especially in the south was a walk in shrine of Bud 8 Dale Jr everything. I bet there hasn’t been a bigger marketing per dollar products, sponsorship like that since. I’m pretty sure there was even Xmas lights with that car and the 8 on them. Hundreds of products for the bars to display and some never came down only up

[@packisbetter90]

I remember too. Rusty with Miller Lite and Marlin and Coors Light were like that also

[@paulrivers7248]

Dales laughs he has at times makes me laugh hahaha

[@FordMustangry-wu7mh]

Dale when your dad passed It looked like to me and alot of people that your dad was protecting you, and Michael Waltrip, he was cutting other drivers off it seemed to protect his son and his friend, after that well he passed. Dale they say that when you pass away the moment it happens your transported and you have a review of your life and the things you have done and not done, your dad wasn't a easy man to understand, but I feel that he saved you, he wouldn't let you down, or let you feel alone, and lastly saves you from the fire to let you know he loved you and you are important to him and that he is and will always be proud of you. Neither of you got to say good bye but those parts you don't remember could be the parts you got to tell him goodbye.

[@cdnrednck]

love the show i'm hooked but you should have the pictures ready as he talks about these things

[@Mtlmshr]

Boy do I remember that wreck at Sonoma because I have a shop there and I happen to know the corner worker that help get Jr out of the car that day and I give her a bunch of credit for stepping up without any fire protection on to help him out of the car! I could not believe that had happened. Not to mention that Borris use to drive the Trans-Am car I worked on at Tom Gloy racing so I knew Borris back then.

[@riff2072]

Cool shirt Dale.

[@mattbroome8558]

I loved the bud 8 days.

[@jameslakes5019]

8 budweiser car dale jr was awesome

[@JqnRm]

Best car in Nascar 00's era, we miss you, Bud 8

[@user-nx8pe6pc3h]

The party started at an Irish bar and ended up in a boxing ring. There has to more to that story.

[@chief3378]

the good old days

[@laxdude7]

Asking a big boy if they have ever needed the loo is like asking a sunflower if it’s ever bloomed. Lol

[@michaelmcdonald3268]

I liked Dale Jr in the 8 Bud car

[@gregd806]

Read this book. Amazing book.

[@isaaccervantes5955]

I just found an old DJR card Tin w one of the packs still in tact from the Bud car

[@Daniel-Weaver]

There's the signal, and then, there is THE SIGNAL!

[@charlesfoster9530]

Me: takes a drink of Dr. Pepper... Jr. "I shook somethin loose." My phone: now covered in Dr. Pepper

[@COCarDude]

Brad Arnold is a badass, love that guy

[@Aint_Skeered]

Oh and btw.... I got to scream "GO JR" at Richmond!!!!! Took me back to all the races I've been to screaming "GO JR!!!"

[@patmcassey6465]

Crazy that Jr's story about catching fire has so many similarities to Grosjean's. Both where conscious and aware of what happened but it took them a bit to process that they were on fire and had to move.

[@jsf54]

Random question where can I find that Cale Yarborogh shirt at because man that thing is sick?

[@OFWGKTADGD]

04 atlanta race? Is that why they had a number 8 ice sculpture in the infield that weekend.

[@Tbear37144]

I always thought that ghosts and spirits were BS until I had heart surgery a couple years ago. While I was on the table being operated on I woke up and saw My Dad and uncle were there watching. Both Dead 20 years at least. The next day when the surgeon came in the hospital room to check on me he told me that I had scared them by waking up during the surgery but they got me back under very quickly. I didn't tell him then but after my recovery on a follow up visit I told him what I saw and he said that he felt like he was being watched the whole time. He didn't say I had hallucinated or dreamed it, just that he felt like he was being watched. I told him then That my dad was a Chemist for a major drug company and my uncle was a Dr.

[@BigWheelHawaii]

Good God and Buddha,,, I Love This Kid,,,

[@jeffyoder8105]

And by the way I'll introduce myself as I usually do, this is Jeff Yoder the ol'broke down scooter tramp, exbiker, Vietnam 🇻🇳 Era veteran, who has been a big time Jr fan since he was part of the rookie class when he he got his first Cup series ride with DEI as a team mate with Michael Waltrip and Steve Park

[@jeffyoder8105]

Which was before the race the race that Sr told both Michael and Jr both how Jr was going to win the race if Jr and Michael did what he told them to do which was the reason Michael later said was why he called Sr a race whisperer

[@ThePaesan1]

1:47 Hello Wally! Hello Bobby! 👍😎

[@timothylites3653]

Can we get Boris said on the show please

[@craigcarpenter3943]

🎉🎉

[@oldermusiclover]

what book is this? never saw that interview but Dale I have been burned when I was in my early teens I'm so glad you got out and were ok. believe your angel helped you

[@alexcika9906]

Hilarious stories

[@michaeltubbs272]

Great stories Mirrored rear trailer doors are the best for watching people and making fun of people with your crew buddies

[@hikl223]

Dale... I watched your Sonoma wreck.. and me and my buddy knew something was a little different with the way you can out of the car... we both mentioned it as it happened

[@gigafish2x077]

really need a 2004 documentary how that was the season for a championship

[@JJA1987]

That was his Championship and Nascar took it from him

[@blakebarone1809]

Long live Thunder

[@murphy9464]

Where did he get that #11 shirt from ??

[@rebeccaduncan5366]

why not Dale Earnhardt jr and his big sister kelly get back the # 8 car back and puting it into the shop and showing how the inc was born form to it now,

[@jimgillett1184]

You are not weird Jr. Lol you are your daddy. You have to win because 2nd is the 1st loser! Lol #3 forever!❤

[@jonathanfunnell4167]

Miss Him In the BUD Car 😰😰😰😰

[@joshuaswinton9907]

Love the podcast this may get me some hate but I don't care to much for Mike Davis lol don't know why he is there I know him and Jr are close but damn it'd be perfect just Jr doing the interviews and commentary.

[@mrwinston_thepug]

Its possiblr you cant remember that moment after the crash because you had a concussion. Your body was moving because of muscle memory. Amazing how the body works.

[@tracystarr6251]

I saw the wreck and i saw you get pulled from your car you could see your uniform being grabbed ! With no one there .

[@alongtheice9795]

Shout out Arturo Gatti thats pretty cool

[@rebeccaduncan5366]

why is Dale JR had be doing the books car 8 for and why not showing how his get it now, for it now before JR inc his own now .

[@Jpilgrim30]

No need to be awkward have fun with it. I’d grab a mic and say guys I want to celebrate but I need you to wait a moment as I have one more feeling other than joy coming over me and I have to tend to that first.

[@alonzoalcala2742]

Hello Dale Earnhardt jr how ur day

[@charlesfoster9530]

R.I.P. Arturo Gatti

[@kspice2803]

Just went back to watch the Richmond victory lane. Funny and Dr. Jerry Punch picked up on you not being right.

[@kentstephens4770]

Talking about life in the fast lane

[@davidhunnings8221]

Dales eyebrows are crazy looking

[@presleymckinley8984]

This guy looks better in his older age

[@acrock21]

damn man, I being someone with a finger injury, I hurt for Jade ... cant imagine losing both finger ...

[@hibiki9380]

What happened? if you don't mind sharing

[@acrock21]

@@hibiki9380 to me ? my hand was impacted by a ball... it was jammed but when it did it completely shattered the bone and crushed the joint ... i had to have cadaver bone molded in surgery ... it never really recovered and is pretty much useless produces little gripping strength... but i still have my finger ... it still works though its painful and weak .... now there was a guy on another highschool football team across town who had the same injury and he wanted to keep playing ... so he had the doctor (same doctor) amputate his finger... the bad thing about doing that is instead of a weak finger grip strength ... he has no grip strength. it takes something like 50% of your total grip strength out ... but he was able to continue to play ball... my break took me down for 3 months i had surgery immediately and i was sick (severe flu like sickness) for an entire month after ... after i finally got the strength to get up out of bed it took another 2 months and then i had 6 months of painful physical therapy... it is amazing how life change a freaking finger injury can be... but it wasnt just a normal injury it was freakin crushed. the dude who threw the ball (one of my best friends) really put a hardcore toss on that puppy, and i caught it wrong.

[@hibiki9380]

@@acrock21 dang that's unfortunate, I broke my pinky finger when I was a kid , it can't be straighten normally but it's still functioning. Wish you the best man.

[@acrock21]

@@hibiki9380 thanks man, it was my pinky too but my ring finger was weakend with it especially after getting out of the cast ... being in a cast for 3 months my entire hand was stiff so that is what the therapy was mainly for .. we were trying hard to get the pinky moving but it just never would ... i can still move the proximal phalange which is nice and the whole finger has a downward curl to it... the middle joint is just straight and fused but the distal phalange is stuck curled downward... i can straighten it by pressing another object and then push it down which is strange ... but thats due to the ligament damage. im a guitar/bassist so it was pretty traumatic when it first happened to me. thankfully its my strumming hand. which effects bass i cant to super advanced plucking techniques like 4 finger plucking (i can but it hurts like heck) ... i can however still play piano and as you can obviously tell type on a keyboard. because the finger is shaped perfectly for such. so all in all it sucked going through that but its not a big deal ... i feel so much though for people who lose their fingers or more and also people that get paralyzed fingers ... especially people with authorities so badly that their fingers are stuck straight ...

[@dpc69ss79]

Damn, I just realized he's missing two fingers.