He nearly single-handedly generated a whole generation of NASCAR fans. Just like his dad did.

@alwaysopen7970

2 жыл бұрын

You can drop "nearly". Most of the fans in the stands wore red and drank Bud. None of the other young drivers at that time or at present had the ties with fans he does to this day. Do any other HMS drivers have popular podcasts? Any other drivers in general? No and no. People like Dale and want to meet/know him.

@DrewSpeedDemon

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh i dont drink bud but i still LOVE JR till this day. Dude was a major part of my fuckin childhood like SpongeBob, Samurai Jack, and fuckin Robin Williams. Dudes a legend and 76% of ballots voting this man in shows how much he was loved and respected

@Rockoca1

2 жыл бұрын

I still drink bud to this day . Jr got me into Nascar when he was with DEI , man he was fast.

@ncpicker4728

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can honestly say I would haven’t gotten into NASCAR if it wasn’t for his podcast. I have always loved racing anything and everything since I was a kid but never got into nascar but now I want to do it.

@supreme3-6-94

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir Exactly DALE IS A CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLE

To say I miss this guy on the track is an understatement....I am happy he is happy, and I’m proud to be a fan of the Earnhardt family. He earned this.

@bononista3999

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said. Ditto.

@garretthorsch8143

2 жыл бұрын

My old man has always been a dale and a dale jr. fan. My favorite growing up was Harvick but I got a little bit older and started liking Dale jr. too. I never disliked him by any means. Its just the time I grew up your options were basically Jeff Gordan or Dale Jr. so I ended up getting interested at a time when Harvick had the goodwrench car with the number 29. Which happened to be my sports number in school. Anyway long story short after Dale retired I started watching his show on here and started liking him as a person a lot more.

@a1b1c184

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE these podcasts and I'm so happy for Jr. I think his Dad would be very proud of the racer he became but more importantly Jr. is a world class human being. I love the Earnhardt family and congrats to Jr. Even though it's a little late.

@robinlanier6886

11 ай бұрын

Agreed!! 🎉🎉💐🎊🎊

I am impressed. A man who adores his wife and loves his children. What a beautiful example for the world! Hugs to all of the racing family!

@dustinbeat4058

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what makes his a great man and human being. I've meet him once and love him as a person and broadcaster. But to me he only made the HOF due to his name not his stats cuz let's be honest there not really good

@marshallstrong7854

3 жыл бұрын

Dustin I agree he wasnt Harry Gant but what he does for nascar puts him in 1st class in my book

@cullertransportation

3 жыл бұрын

@G hrvyck 26 cup wins 2 Daytona 500 wins 2 (then) Busch series championships back to back plus all those series wins is definitely hof worthy numbers

@maureenschmidt1968

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Dal! Very deserving young man!!

@surrerafanz1936

3 жыл бұрын

@@cullertransportation people always forget what he done in the Busch series they just want to say he didn’t do enough in cup but the Daytona 500 isn’t easy to win once let alone twice ask Tony Stewart or Kyle Busch it makes me so bad people overlooks what he’s done

i love how the 1st car his daughter picks was her grandpa's car

Shared the track with his dad and now he can share the hall of fame with his dad. He deserves it. He could’ve hung up his helmet when he lost his dad but he kept racing and kept that legacy alive.

@sergeantmasson3669

3 жыл бұрын

IMHO, Dale Jr's best win was the Daytona Pepsi 400 in 2001. I worked at DIS 1996-2006 as part of the security/safety teams. I'm glad that I was there that night.

@nathanmcarthur5946

Жыл бұрын

“Through all the twists and turns, you kept your foot on the gas. This Bud is for you Junior.” That tribute can be watched a million times and will give you onion eyes every time.

@SUGAR_XYLER

Жыл бұрын

What else would he do... go out and get a *real* job 😂

Somewhere in heaven...Ralph, Dale, and Neil are having a Budweiser saying, “Go Jr!!!”

@lynlewis8606

3 жыл бұрын

Probably at Daytona where Dale Jr won the pepsi 400

@cherylwilliams1791

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmie3times wow u won’t be there either

@jimbeam4477

3 жыл бұрын

Bot to make anyone mad but they passed over a lot that done more for nascar than jr very did

@thomasedmondson3585

3 жыл бұрын

They got to be loving it man he is humanizing he is showing people to enjoy each other's differences

@lynlewis8606

3 жыл бұрын

@Manix Furqueron and Lee Petty and Kenny Irwin are there too

I cried when Kelley came out and hugged Jr. What a special moment for Jr and his family.

@imtheman4805

Жыл бұрын

Kelley and Amy are such impressive individuals!

Big Sister right there every step, congratulations Dale Jr.

@alwaysopen7970

2 жыл бұрын

He wouldn't be where he is without her. Imagine her at the helm of DEI. They would have any sponsor in the world and a wildly successful race team.

To see Dale Jr show his emotions on such a high reward makes me shed a tear and we all know his daddy is smiling down upon him congrats Jr well done

"Stop tearing up, give me a hug son" - Dale This man has a beautiful family. He has been through so much. So happy for Jr. and everyone who is part of his team.

@a1b1c184

Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling if he would have got to see his boy make the Hall of Fame we may have seen even the big bad tough Man in Black cry like a baby. I love that family.

For him to be so humble and honestly recognizing others before himself on the list ALONE qualifies for top of the list

@tonybanke3560

3 жыл бұрын

He was Nascar for many years

@briansaben5697

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer Not as stupid as your troll comment. No room for people like you in this world.

@briansaben5697

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer Thanks for confirming my original comment. Sounds like you’re a bit jealous. 😢

@marshallstrong7854

3 жыл бұрын

Richard he does more for nascar and racing than anyone u should thank him

@TriggerVR657

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer there was a reason he made it to the top. SKILL.

I never paid attention to him when he was racing. Since he retired, I admit he has grown on me. Jr has become an outstanding person to listen to on TV and his podcasts. His lost speedways show with Dilner is fantastic. The passion he has for the history of nascar is second to none. And his sister Kelley has been there for every step.

My eyes started to become allergic when his name was called. Great moment.

Congratulations Dale Jr! You can see who runs the show now... His daughter knows her diecast replicas. Adorable!

Dale Jr., such a classic individual! One of the best representatives for NASCAR. Humble beyond words. His dad would be so proud!!

@rcracer8872

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer you're an idiot I feel sorry for you

@ernestdougherty3162

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer your not very bright are you I feel sorry for you and I'll pray for you

@BubbyIsChubby

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Dale on your induction. Job well done; your a class act.

@flightreactstvlive6477

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer I saw you said that JR had no skill just daddy’s money on another comment. An old head like you we would think you would know your stuff. You obviously don’t know racing. Along with you being 50+ correcting people’s grammar that could be CHILDREN. Get a life bro.

I understand he didn’t have the cup series career his dad did, but just like his dad is tied for the most championships won in the cup series, Jr. Is tied for the most championships won in the Xfinity/Busch series, and he propelled a whole new generation of Xfinity Champions as an owner as well in Martin Truex Jr. twice, Chase Elliot, William Byron, & Tyler Reddick. Dale Jr. definitely deserves this and I’m so happy he got it and now sits with his dad in NASCAR royalty.

I love Dale Jr, Amy, his family. Beautiful human beings, all of them. I’ve never been more excited to see someone receive this honor. Dale Jr. as a person is one of the best representatives this sport has ever had. A great moment in NASCAR.

Congrats Dale Jr. and Amy. What a well deserved honor. The legacy lives on. To watch you start out driving in #8, and to see you race with your daddy, and now this honor. WOW! Am so happy for you and Amy and family.

His dad would be so proud of him to see him come this far, We all know Dale Sr. was watching down on him with this moment

Well deserved June Bug!!!!!!! I know Dale is looking down on you saying...."that's my boy!"

So happy for him. Literally crying. I was always such a huge Jr fan. He had so much talent just HORRIBLE luck. Such a great ambassador for the sport!

Dale Junior is 100% class. He's got his priorities in line, loving his family, clearly a great dad and husband. And the willingness to show your vulnerability in front of thousands, even millions of fans is priceless. God on ya, bud.

Me and my father watched your whole career and watched every race. You and your father is the reason me and my father are the friends and men we are today. Thank you Dale.. much love

Congratulations on your induction into the greatest honor in NASCAR, we're all so proud of you. Thank you and God bless you and yours

♥️ Watched him grow up to be a good man . Congratulations Dale Jr . Your daddy would be proud.

I cried. You were still a great driver even under very adverse situations. Very deserving. You are one of the biggest ambassadors to your sport. HOF driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.

This brings tears to hear dales name announced and know how hard of a driver he was and everything he did, Dale huge congratulations man

Congratulations Dale on your induction. Job well done; your a class act.

we all live on affirmation dale. and you earned yours. congratulations. always a friend of mine.

I bet his dad is smiling down on him and saying something like "that's my boy"

“Hero’s are remembered but legends never die” ..... congrats jr and you and your father share the hall of fame now

CONGRATULATIONS 🤗🙏I grew up watching your Granddaddy Ralph race at The Old Columbia Speedway in Cayce,SC and at Darlington and I watched your Daddy who's the Ultimate and I followed you too carrying on the family tradition ❤️🤗🙏You are so deserving of this special recognition and award!! May GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU and YOUR FAMILY AND EMPLOYEES AND FANS, NOW AND ALWAYS 🙏🤗 DALE JR. YOU ARE A CLASS ACT AND A BLESSING 🙏🤗❤️

I know it's a little late but man this made my heart smile Dale Jr you are so deserving i am so proud to be your fan you are an inspiration to me and you don't even know me thank you for all you do for this sport and for all those around you also Isla is absolutely adorable

It always makes me so happy when I see Kelley and Jr. together.

@sergeantmasson3669

3 жыл бұрын

Kelley is a huge reason for Dale Jr's success. They make up a great team ownership partnership.

Legendary pure talent he is. Congratulations I'm so happy for this moment. Well deserved.🌟🌟🌟🌟

Emotions run high, and it is well deserved by Jr. What a true spokesman of the NASCAR family. Congrats for all of your accomplishments. Your Grandad, and Dad are very proud.

Congratulations Jr! I am beyond thrilled for you and your family! My father was a huge Dale Sr, fan and introduced me to NASCAR at a very young age! You have always been my favorite driver and always will be! God Bless you , you deserve this as do all of your fans! There is no other driver with your fan base! Thank you for being you and being humble.

Thanks for everything, Dale. You earned this honor independent of your father.

Congratulations Dale JR you deserve it and up above your dad and grandpa and the rest of your family is so proud of the man you have become !!! God bless you !!!!

Way to go Dale! You've helped so many people with your openesss and humor. People love you and with good reason.

@TriggerVR657

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer so, trolling on a wholesome video makes you feel good about yourself?

@TriggerVR657

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer you serious? Everyone who makes it up to that level has skill. There is a reason he won races. SKILL

@TriggerVR657

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer ok so how did he win anything then? He’s way better then you will ever be, also quitting so you don’t get hurt is reasonable, unlike you.

@TriggerVR657

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpracer attacking someone who won’t see it face to face. Wow so strong

@nascarfan8891

3 жыл бұрын

@@TriggerVR657 just ignore trash like him

Just watched this for the 1st time...congrats Dale, a great accomplishment for all the years of dedication and success in the racing business. To your family, friends and all the people who helped you along the way....CONGRATULATIONS, you're a legend!

Dale you and your Daddy were the reason I started watching NASCAR. Well deserved man😎😎👋

congrats cousin im so happy for you you deserve it love you.

hes father would be proud of him if he would have been there. dale ernhardt you are truly your fathers son.

Awesome! That gave me goose bumps Congratulations Dale Jr. You Deserve it. Hugs

Congratulations to you Dale Jr, and Amy and Little Ila your dad and Grandpa Ralph .

Being a basketball fan all of my life. Then to switched to Nascar since he's debut. All just because of him. He carried and lifted Nascar for my generation and beyond. He was a rockstar.

" You can't let one bad moment spoil a bunch of good ones." Jr kept digging and getting back up after falling down. Its amazing to see that the Earnhardt resilience is still paying its dues.

His daddy would be so proud!! I am a huge fan of yours Dale Jr. So proud of you!

You know his dad is upstairs with a beer in his hand and that famous grin on his face saying “that’s my boy. Way to go Jr.”

I was born in 97 so I didn’t get to watch Dale sr race but I remember being little and my daddy watching, he passed in 2003 but I still have a pic of him in the pits of 3 and with the signed/ flower covered hauler after sr passed. I grew up watching you in the 8/88, well deserved brother.

His Father Is Probably Smiling Down On Him And Your Dad Is So Proud Of You Dale Jr 😊❤️ I Am So Happy For You Dale Jr

There is NO ONE more humble and deserving. Congrats JR !

Once jr retired I stopped watching nascar. I couldn’t stand him going to Hendricks and I think it really put his career on a downward spiral. But I still cheered him on. Those 8 bud days were so fun to watch. DEI was great the first few years. Made Talladega my favorite race. Obviously when dale sr nascar wasn’t the same. I feel like jr carried the sport until he retired. The ratings, sponsors and attendance went so far downhill ever since. Such an amazing impact on the sport. The iverson of nascar. Well deserved!

Good for you. Your dad is smiling down on you everyday. Your good for the sport.

I can’t wait for the 2021 Hall of Fame!! My all time favorite NASCAR Driver is going to the Hall of Fame!

Congratulations Dale Jr. I was at Bristol both years at all the races when you won back to back. Those nights were one of the BEST times of my life. I've been a Jr. Fan since day one. I had a room full of nothing but Budweiser stuff. Wouldn't take anything for my #8 Budweiser jacket. I'm so happy for you & Amy, the girls. I know your Dad & Mamaw are smiling down. Much Love ❤️

I didn't like Jr for a long time. Then he went through his dry spell for wins and I saw how much he grew up during it and I became a big fan of him as a person when he was winning the least he ever had. I was even happier when he moved to the booth, because now I would get ţo hear the person all race long instead of short in race radio clips that were always entertaining. I appreciate him more now than ever knowing the pressure he must have constantly lived under being Dale's son. Most people would crumble under that kind of pressure. The fact he carried that torch the way he did is reason enough for him to be in the hall of fame. The fact he found success, was nicknamed the pied piper on plate tracks, and had the courage to leave the team his father started (with some funny tattoo referencing commercials to boot) are just bonus reasons for why he deserved this. I've only been to a few Nascar races, all in Phoenix. One of those races was a dominating win by Dale Jr. His car was on rails that evening.

Congrats to 2021 class ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I don't watch much NASCAR nowadays, but I watched when you and your dad were racing. Your dad is watching very proud of you it's well deserved.

Congratulations Dale Jr. You sure do deserve it. God bless.

I was crying right along with Amy....And Jr..❤️

Such a class act we love you JR thanks for the yrs brother God bless you and your family.

Dale Jr. Really is a family man who has alot of pride in his family and the great achievements he has made.👍

Did they even need to vote? Dude is by FAAAAAR the most popular driver of all time. I've never in my life met someone who didn't love Jr.

That made me happy. Congratulations Dale Earnhardt Jr.!!!!!!!!

You deserve it. You are just a genuine and humble person and a phenomenal driver. Thank you Dale Jr.

Way to go JR. No one deserved it more than you. What a Class Act.

If there is one word the defines Dale jr: Honor.

Congratulations dale,wish your mom and dad was here to see this,god bless you and your family

So richly deserved...thanks Dale for helping heal and carry NASCAR after you lost your dad...congratulations...

@michealvillegas1766

2 жыл бұрын

What? Come on dude! His name is what got him there nothing more! Average driver nothing special! Then put micheal waltrip in there also what 5 wins 700 loses ?Ok

I'm a KB fan and rooted against Dale whenever he was on the track with KB, but if you're one of the 40ish people that gave this video a thumbs down you need to re-think everything you've ever done in your life. A solid HOF pic for a solid dude.

@prestindouville4211

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The guy put NASCAR on his back after Sr died and kept fans in the sport

@wilpower97

3 жыл бұрын

I'm one of the 70 some , he wasn't much of a cup driver, mediocre at best. Zero championships, and only fame because of his name. Truth.

@nascarfan8891

3 жыл бұрын

@@wilpower97 youre an idiot what you said is false mediocre drivers dont win 26 times in cup 50 in nascar 2 championships or 2 daytona 500s it must be terrible for you having such a low iq

@wilpower97

3 жыл бұрын

@@nascarfan8891 how many cup championships? Yeah none doofus! 26 times , lmao that's a mediocre driver dork. Top drivers win upwards to 50 or over and also a cup championship not Busch, idiot. So you just go ahead and think Jr was a "great " driver if it's what makes you feel good, truth is truth. BTW Kyle Busch has over 200 wins since you're counting across the circuit. Have a nice day.

@nascarfan8891

3 жыл бұрын

@@wilpower97 youre an idiot you dont need a championship to be an alltime great if you think 2 500 wins and 26 cups wins is mediocre you must have an iQ in the negatives

well deserved champ ! So glad I got to experience the sound at Daytona when jr took the lead nothing like it !

That was an awesome moment! So glad you let us share it!!!

Wow. I love Dale Jr more as a dad and I never thought I could. 🥺

In the words of Jr at the pepsi 400 in 2001 "WE GOT A WIN! WOOOOOOO"

You can really hear how Jr. was Emotional when he was called to get into the Hall.

Congratulations Jr this is so cool for you. You totally deserve this great honor. I am so Happy for you. Way to Go Jr. Whaaaaa Hooooooo

Freaking Awesome!!1st ballot Hall of Famer!!Congratulations!!So proud and happy for you!!!

Very happy for you and family Godbless my brother.

Watching dale play with his kid is the best thing omg this is great

@kimma508

3 жыл бұрын

How cute was that?! Love it!

Dad is looking down so proudly at you and your Sister!

That's wonderful I am happy for you and your family i am glad you made it in the hall of fame for 2020-2021 congratulations dale earnhardt jr

My Favorite JR win was the 2001 Pepsi 400. Jr came back after losing his dad, and Did it for Dale... It was an amazing race, to see him charge forward, and be out front that whole race it was awesome. I always wished he would have got in the black 3 car, cause I felt like Jr bringing that car back would have been awesome. The car was iconic, and a charcter in itself. Just thought man if the 3 came back out with the Son behind the wheel that would have been cool... Great Job Dale!!!!!!

One of the most humble men. Very deserving...

Did any one else tear up seeing Ila pick up srs rod ousterlund ride I actually had to walk away I really wish we could he had sr here to see his son inducted and celebrate it with his lil granddaughter he would be so proud thank you sr and jr

There was no doubt in my mind! You are a winner on and the track!!

Congratulations Dale Jr, Dale Sr would be proud of you

I think he is one of the nicest men and decent guy in all of racing…… loved his pop very much, as we do him…. What a honor😢😢

What an awesome feeling, god bless!

So good to see that an ty Dale for being a good man !!!

One of the. Best loved to watch him race

This was so great, this is the second time seeing this video, I still cried for Jr, knowing he will make the Hall of Fame, he deserves it.

So deserved you have given more to the sport then most ever will and have been an amazing racer!!!

Congrats to Dale and his family and esp Ila their little 👧

Congratulations Dale jr you deserve it buddy thank you for all the great wins and memory's that will never fade.

A true modern era legend mr dale Earnhardt jr. Congratulations on making the nascar hof. It’s been a privilege and an honor watching ur career on and off the track. God bless the Earnhardt family.

Your daddy and papa Ralph are looking down so proud of you Dale Jr. You got out of Nascar and lived up to the Earnhardt name. God Bless you brother.

Your the man Jr! I'm super happy for you brother!

Love you Dale! You're an amazing individual! You are a great man! We don't have to "know" you on a personal level to know these things about you. You are always perfectly you, and anyone who knows you is proud and honored to say they do. You touch lives, you touch hearts, and you make an impact in this world that cannot be overstated. And that is why you are now in that technical HOF. But you have, and will always remain, in the HOF in our hearts. Love you... proud of you... and so incredibly happy for you! ❤️🙏😊