When freakin' Dale Earnhardt Jr tells you to NOT watch a NASCAR race, there is an embarrassing problem with that race.

@luannenickerson8046

8 ай бұрын

I don't give a flip what Dale Jr thinks or says about anything.

@blindreapah

8 ай бұрын

​@luannenickerson8046 then perhaps you clicked on the wrong video

I feel worse for Enfinger...he got screwed over by the events with 4 to go.

@mojodoug3

8 ай бұрын

And Heim got screwed by Hocevar. Heim had led almost every lap, leading up to being wrecked.

@timcarson8146

8 ай бұрын

@@mojodoug3 - yes indeed. Wonder if Hocevar will change his ways when he races full time in Cup next year, or if he just keeps making enemies but at a higher level.

@mojodoug3

8 ай бұрын

@@timcarson8146 He won’t last long in Cup if he keeps wrecking everyone.

@timcarson8146

8 ай бұрын

@@mojodoug3 Yep!

Been watching the races for 25 years now. I look forward to the Truck and Busch races a lot more than the Cup races. As drivers are coming up through these series, they are learning how to be aggressive and clean which is sometimes what we see in the Cup series. Ever since they went to double file restarts, GWC's, and stage racing, NASCAR has been highlighting aggressiveness more and more. The entire points system rewards winning and there's only room for one winner in each race. Besides, didn't we just see Harvick and Elliott wreck each other out of the Cup championship a couple years back? Kenneth and Logano ring any bells? These are all just chapters in the story. There's only 1 carrot and 40 rabbits all want it. What do you think is going to happen?

@chaseivey28

8 ай бұрын

100 percent

I was in attendance Friday night. I think what isn't being talked about but SHOULD be is that the Truck race wasn't a dumpster fire purely because of Carson and Corey. There were multiple wrecks going into T3 that were just stupid driving. Marco Andretti gets hooked on the straightaway for basically last and sends Chris Hacker drivers side into the wall. There was an incident with the 66 and 61 that was just bone headed driving for inconsequential positions. Then there's Bayley Currey INTENTIONALLY WRECKING Stefan Parsons into the wall which gives Daniel Dye a concussion and takes him out of an opportunity Saturday in an Xfinity car. Then after Corey completely changes the race with his retaliation, they all lose their minds again. The 15 (Heim's teammate) just piles into T3 and ultimately takes out the 77. Then the next restart Rhodes just runs over Zane Smith (yes, Zane missed a shift). Then Jesse Love (oh look, another Heim teammate) just blatantly dumps the piss out of Majeski and causes a big wreck. There were infinitely more clowns creating the circus out there than just Carson and Corey. If anything, Carson's aggressiveness was at least going for a Championship. All the others were wrecking for no damn good reason, in multiple cases wrecking for positions in the 20's and 30's. THAT is why the Truck race should be considered a disgrace to the sport.

@Ultimate23Dragon

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mattb.2740

8 ай бұрын

When seasoned vets like Crafton are so frustrated that they're coming to blows with guys in the pits, there's an issue.

@Ultimate23Dragon

8 ай бұрын

@@mattb.2740 Crafton has history AND he's a jerk. That's been exposed most of the last decade, especially this year.

@GrandpaShark

8 ай бұрын

@@mattb.2740 Crafton's legacy is now "the punch". When his name is mentioned, people don't think 15 wins or 3 championships. They think of the punch.

@anitagarrison6916

8 ай бұрын

Brilliantly said. 🗣 HELLO 🗣 Dale Jr., Mike Davis, Dirty Mo Media.....👆🏻 Did y'all read this 👆🏻

That was an embarrassing event for NASCAR especially with the championship race. Thankfully Xfinity and Cup raced clean but I still don't believe the championship should be decided by 1 race

@dennislodes7407

8 ай бұрын

I agree 1 race to determine a championship is a joke. They could just reset like they do and strictly go by points from then until the end. No knockouts until the end.

@NickyD

8 ай бұрын

too bad it has nothing to do with one race truck sieres has been a joke for years now

@NickyD

8 ай бұрын

not how sports work all sports come down to one event nothing new @@dennislodes7407

@clintonbeheler2337

8 ай бұрын

Just a thought I had today, so in football the Super Bowl isn’t necessarily the team with the most wins, or who had the better season or who scored the most points. It’s who got into to the playoffs and showed up, and was there at the end. I think the one race thing is odd but I don’t know how you would fix it. I’m merely brainstorming please don’t destroy me

@Chris-zn2pz

8 ай бұрын

I like the playoffs resetting points for top 10-20 and go by points not one race!!!! I agree

I agree with most of what Jr. said but the retaliation by Heim with 4 to go stole a championship from Grant Enfinger. A driver works his whole life for that moment.

These kids are in the “Arrive and Drive” generation! Never had to repair their own stuff much less pay for it!

@davidmuncy7862

8 ай бұрын

I get what you are saying, and that doesn't make his retaliation any better , however, under the same circumstances, I'd bet that a lot of drivers would have retaliated somehow if put in that position. Heim was taken out by Hocevar, the issue is Hocevar is KNOWN to just take guys out. Repeatedly. Heim even tried to avoid it and still got taken out. Hocevar is the one to really put more of the blame on, as his actions created the entire event to unfold to begin with

One thing I can say for Hocevar, is at least he's consistent. He's hooked guys in The Cup Series too. So at least he stays true to him. 😆

@aszilagyi100

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s embarrassing, watching him damage a race leaders day. When he is getting lapped!!!!!

@meanmrmustang

8 ай бұрын

Ok, I have a feeling that if Carson doesn't straighten out ,could be a 1 year or less trip to the cup series

It may be inexcusable, but this type of behavior is exactly what the 1 race championship finale encourages that type of crap. We need to scrap the playoffs to not see that kind of embarrassment again... And to bring back atleast some legitimacy to this sport

You can tell Dale Jr. put a lot of thought into this. I'm sure Carson will be seeing it soon.

@superpoof

8 ай бұрын

Carson should sue him for liable and slander.

@longjohn526

8 ай бұрын

@@superpoof It's not slander or libel if it's the truth .....

@longjohn526

8 ай бұрын

He's frustrated because he knows Carson is capable of being good maybe even great ..... Carson won't admit it but in the heat of the moment he got mad and hooked Heim, it's as simple as that ..... Of course he immediately regretted letting his emotions getting the best of him again but that doesn't change the reality that it was an intentional hook If I were Carson's team owner I'd be looking into sending Carson to a Sports psychologist during the off season and nipping this in the bud so Carson can better control his emotional outbursts which is exactly what he had when he hooked Heim and then he followed it up with yet another emotional outburst that lasted pretty much 2 laps before he regained self control of his emotions. It's a form of Anger Issues and it can be cured with proper help ....... Many of us aren't mad at Carson, I personally like the kid and he is talented and funny, but we are disappointed with him

@sethcarlisle7330

8 ай бұрын

@@superpoof Slander is spoken. When printed, it's libel. I heard that in a movie once... and also seventh grade social studies.

@adamschool7522

8 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree with Dale more when he questioned the genuine nature of Carson's actions after taking him out. Looked completely fake and for show.

I think it is the way the "championship" is structured. It puts drivers into a position where they can win it all and at the end they get desperate. Hocevar, too young to understand the big picture, even the picture for himself.

Phoenix is a mile half short track, half speedway. Truck series is a $hit show every race. By product of young drivers buying a ride. Captain Hook'm Hocevar, he does it a lot, and he did it a few weeks ago in Cup.

@garypic4083

8 ай бұрын

Pho enix is a $hit track, a dump in the desert.

This seems to be what Nascar wants. The more wrecked cars the better.

Dale, Jr. was choosing his words carefully. Well-spoken, to the point, and let's be honest... pissed. That passion as an owner is nearly palpable.🏁

Enfinger got screwed and more suprised Friesn didnt beat both their asses and this problem wont get fixed anytime soon as Steve Phelps thought it was great

It’s ok to call the playoffs a total gimmick.

Thank u Dale Jr for how crazy this NASCAR playoffs format is teams & drivers also good point on Friday night Truck Championship race @ Phoenix Hocevar coast Enfinger championship cause of Hocevar ruined Heim evening aswell.

I really don’t understand how much a of pass so many people are giving Heim. Of course Hocevar has a horrible track record, but at least they were racing. What Heim did was absolutely bush league. He completely changed the outcome of the race by intentionally waiting for a guy, who also wasn’t going to win the race, and for what? Just wait those last 4 laps and go knock his head off his shoulders when you guys get out of the truck.

@MrCrazyTart

8 ай бұрын

My view is the complete opposite. Everyone seems to be on Heim and giving Carson a pass bc “he felt bad”. Both are inexcusable and they should both get flack for it. Though it all started with Carson.

@mattb.2740

8 ай бұрын

Carson doesn't get a pass, however he junked Heim on accident. Heim wrecked Hocevar on purpose. If I was Enfinger, Heim wouldn't get out of hospital for a week or two.

@daytonbrewer5382

8 ай бұрын

@@MrCrazyTart yeah Hocevar started it but they were racing, and as stupid as it was, it happens. What Heim did was not racing, that was just BS. Heim should have finished it face to face after the race, not wait for him to screw up the finish of the race. It was selfish, it was bush league, and he deserves worse than what he’s getting. Dale gave him a pass

@needsmetal

8 ай бұрын

Heim instead of being the cause for millions in damages and a concussion, he should have maned up and beat Carson's ass in the pits instead of fucking over Enfinger

@michaelchadwick3497

8 ай бұрын

Horn isa spoiled brat and a coward.

At this point Trucks should hookup Trailers and have a optional jump and perhaps a Windmill House for just the love of destruction. Maybe we should have the final Championship race on the figure 8 track.

Dale spitting facts about Hocevar. Don't see it having much of an effect on how Hocevar drives, though. It is unfortunate because the kid seems to have talent.

This is what nascar wanted to keep the young fans exited

Thank you for the video.

Spot on Dale

I agree, I think he knew what he was doing then all those animations looked like they were straight out of an acting class

Let us no forget that most of the truck drivers are not allowed to practice. Hailie Deegan was right. She hasn’t figured out the limits of her truck and she was in trucks 3 years yet She adapted to Eldora immediately. Let’s address the reality of lack of practice means lack of understanding your truck. Craftsman trucks and Xfinity drivers NEED more practice lots more. Will make the racing better

@jeremystoeckel9903

8 ай бұрын

Yeah if lack of practice sessions has been some sort of cost cutting move by NASCAR. Drivers and teams deserve to have ample practice times. It's kind of like how the NFL has significantly cut down practices with pads on. The product on Sundays gets effected by that a little bit for sure.

Hocevar is Chastain Lite.

I doubt everyone will forget Heim cost Enfinger the championship as Dale Jr thinks they will....

This was embarrassing that NOBODY could get our guy some hot tea or a cough drop or offer or SOMETHING. Thanks for fighting through it Dale. Appreciate it. Davis isn't doing anything anyway. He could go grab some water for him.🤷🏼

The truck series is the most entertaining for sure just never on channels I get

When the series is majority rent a ride kids who never had to work or pay for anything and only got their rides b/c their parents bought them into the pro’s this is the end result of that

Truck racing is by far the funnest series to watch.

@dchawk81

8 ай бұрын

It's like bumper cars with 8 year olds at the wheel.

Look back at Dale Sr.

It's sad his dad was the most guilty of this when he drove but he was the intimadator so it's cool

Give homie a bill for tepairs/replacement! I bet it stops😉🏁

How many people did Senior wreck either intentionally or unintentionally? Give us a break Junior?

Dale And Mike are sounding like I did last week when I started my "Nasty cold" of 9 days now. Get some rest and vitamin C guys.

Since we've come back to this, I'll say it again: I've raced with dozens of real-life drivers on iRacing in several different series. Including Dale (always a class act for what it's worth), T.J., at least one of the Sadler's, etc. And Hocevar was the only one on that service acting like a jackass.

@spectrelk8978

8 ай бұрын

Derek Kraus is rough too.

What the icing on the cake, or nail in the coffin, was for that farce of a race was that Fox didn't even bother to send the announcers to the track. For a while you could only notice them missing something here and there. But as 12:30, 1:00 rolls around on the east coast, all three of them just checked out. The fact that they were surprised by pit stops under yellow didn't make anyone look good, and as the madness on track dragged on, Waltrip and Parsons weren't even speaking coherently and poor Jaimie Little was just set up for failure.

You said it about Hocevar, Gibbs, Chastain and I’m sure others. “good drivers-might not make it”. Maybe they should have to hit puberty or stay in Arca longer or not jump from trucks to cup. Good luck to Hocevar.

One of the many reasons any form of "playoff" format is an asinine way to handle any motorsports championship. There's a reason you won't find ANY other serious motorsport series that handles it this way. Sigh. Thank goodness I'm much more of a GT racing fan these days

I worked on Saturday ,so I DVRed it . Woke up ,saw the recap in the news and erased it. I don't mind racing hard. But , I find myself laughing and saying idiot a lot.

Ok Jr glad to know wrecking someone intentionally and changing the outcome of the championship is all good

It's safe to say stage cautions suck and this playoff format is bad too. How about you just go back to total points at the end to wins the title? Award a point bonus for Pole and make race wins like double points. Award the top 3 podium positions 1st=double points

Good video.

Dale Jr NEEDS to race the 24’ Slinger Nationals

Hocevar's dumping of Heim was 100% blatant and intentional. He's done it at every level he's raced at. He did it on iRacing, he did it in ARCA, he's done it in Trucks. He's done in CUP this season. Heim's call to intent wreck Carson after that wasn't the right thing to do in that moment, but at the same time, it was. No one has EVER sent a message to Carson like Corey did. He needed that wake-up call.

Lots of these guys, Hocevar & Heim in this case, have come up through go karts and late models in the last several years. All this didn't start in the Phoenix race. Paybackers have long memories. Plus, for my 2 cents, why do they let the very young guys run one race and it's the championship race?

The playoffs are a bad joke. At least change it to 3 races for the title. Not just the one. Highest points total at the end of 3 races win. Makes more sense to me.

Nascar is the WWE of motorsports.

I wonder how does Nascar CEO feel about the Truck race. It truly was horrible and Hocevar isnt ready for Cup.

Thanks Jr. You said what I've said since the race. My first impression was that Hocevar was faking his post-contact reaction. It was so phony. He knew the camera was on him. Pathetic actions on Hocevar's part.

Dale said... how do you come back from that? We all forget, this crap has been going on for yearrrs. Anyone remember Nemechek Jr. Slamming Custer into the wall on the last lap ? How's Nemechek now? Perfectly fine. He and Custer raced hard this whole season. They're fine. Everyone will forget this.

it was awesome

Dale should start a program to speak to every driver in every series about proper etiquette… and the impact it may have on careers.. some are locked in by golden spoons… but others are dependent on sponsorship. From late models to cup. Sprint cars etc.. do 4 big shows across the US.. you can drive a guy hard and still get the job done.. stuff will happen. But if you didn’t put yourself in a position to be in second with 6 to go.. you can’t dump 1 or 2 people to win. Turning someone on last lap is the most disrespectful act a driver can do.. i drove super late models for 2 years and asphalt winged sprint cars.. I had a 2 car team, and had a brother that drove second car, and couldn’t race behind him because all I thought about was the parts I’m going to have to buy someone else after a main, plus the time to repair my cars, ( the one he drove) Then fix it all by myself.. I got tired of the, hey if you get this I will be there for that.. never show up until race night to piss everyone off and damage mine and someone else’s equipment.. I got into a argument with someone he dumped, calmed them down and made him a deal for the 2 cars I ran that night plus everything associated with them. My brother hasn’t talked to me since, but I’m still cool with them.. I miss racing, but not doing everything myself..

Nascar need to have incident points in the playoffs. They do that and drivers dont have to 'payback' you got to add Heim took his truck out of the race too. Thats a fact. At Martinsville watch 3 laps before carson bumped Gibbs out of the way.

@eldiablort1461

8 ай бұрын

You don’t need the playoffs in the first place

77 caution laps? Sounds like my first marriage

Remember when Ernie Ervin was wrecking everybody? He got up in front of the other drivers and apologized! This way of driving has been around for a long time. "I only meant to rattle his cage! " Wonder who said that?

Somebody up top has gotta start stepping in and dishing out some penalties, changing the in-race penalty system, etc to reign this in. Should be a rule that Carson should have been sent to the end of the line for the first incident. Heim should have been parked after the retaliation and should have some kind of fine/suspension for intentionally wrecking a guy (and costing Enfinger the championship) Currey should have some kind of fine/suspension for intentionally wrecking Parsons and knocking Dye out of the next day's race Love dump trucked Majeski out of the way on one of those overtime restarts and no one even cared

Your a team OWNER JR. YOU CAN FIX THIS ALL YOURSELF.

Phoenix is probably less than a mile when they almost run across the infield!

Im with u Jr, its almost like he done it on purpose, he knew the 11 was the best truck,ive never seen somebody get that animated about a mistake that took out his #1 competition.

I couldn’t agree more with Dale Jr.’s perspective on the Truck Series Championship race. He really hit the nail on the head with his analogy about the Daytona Duel races leading into the Daytona 500 weekend. Heim probably would have won the Truck Series race, if not for Hocevar’s ramming him. Then Enfinger would have won the race if Heim had not been selfish in the timing of his retribution. If this isn’t a case study in why “instant death” rounds don’t work in racing, then I don’t know what is. NASCAR and Brian France’s experiment in the NASCAR Playoff System needs to end. I understand not wanting the biggest teams to win every Championship, but the close parity in all 3 Series has gone a long way toward solving that issue. Let the best teams have a 10 race Playoff period at the end of each season - or maybe the final 25% of the year’s races to prove they can accumulate the most points and then deserve to be Champions. It works for Indycar, it works for IMSA Weathertech, and many other racing series. Combine a late year stretch of 10 races, and let the Champions prove themselves during that time period.

Bumper cars is the truck series.

This newer Phoenix layout is dumb. Half the field is running around the apron and trying to pull off slide jobs or can't keep their cars/trucks down off people running the "normal" racing line.

@GrandpaShark

8 ай бұрын

It used to be grass down there. Too boring. Now they hype it... the Steve's think it's great!

Well there are a lot of good drivers out there I have respect for any drivers it be nascar cup or a local Saturday night dirt tracker. I drove had two sons and two grandsons that driving or have drove. And I know what I am going to say doesn’t me crap. But there Is is a kid driving the #35 truck I believe his A great guy and driver he finished 2nd in the race at Phoenix l have been watching him all season some team needs to look into this kid I really believe he would make a great driver and winning team go places. Ccvvvvvv

@jerryshepherd1645

8 ай бұрын

I believe his name is Jake Garcia #35

Same thing goes on in cup are you forgetting Ross last year😂 he crashed every one! And how many time did Earnhardt sr dump someone to win! It will never change its racing we will just forget 😂

Carson did that to Ryan preece in the truck a few years ago back

@GrandpaShark

8 ай бұрын

He's done it at least a dozen times.

After Hocevars performance at eldora at the dream, i figured out what kind of driver he is. When you bring a car back to the pits after EVERY heat, B feature, and feature with the deck knocked out and the rear sail panel hanging on by the bracket. I figured he was a joke.

The difference is Carson did not intentionally wreck Heim . Heim did intentionally wreck Hocevar though . Heim was way in the wrong .

Trucks have definitely been better this year, than the last couple years, in terms of immature wrecking. But to say they don't have that reputation is asinine. Whether they uphold that reputation, EVERY week or not, hasn't changed that REPUTATION. The ARCA Brake Check shenanigans are just graduating to the next levels now.

It was really difficult to keep watching that race and not just go to bed.

I agree with everything you said. Corey said they’ve been racing each other since they were kids and Carson always raced like that and would play the victim and apologize and then do the very same thing the next week. It’s a shame because as you said Carson has potential but he sabotages himself.

@luannenickerson8046

7 ай бұрын

Of course Corey is going to say that. He's a punk.

Hey Dale, I hope this helps.. I have problems with my voice (as an announcer) similar to yours (and Mike’s). To get past the junk in your throat, even if you’re having allergies, yell into a pillow for at least 3 minutes. Have you noticed that your Mondays are the most difficult, after you announce a race? Your voice is coating up!

Nothing against Ben but another point is it looks bad when the champion is so wasted he makes an ass of him self in his press conference

@GrandpaShark

8 ай бұрын

2 years in a row.

Dale it takes two to tangle !!!

The CRAPSman 150 is what I call this race and what EVERYONE should call this race.

Carson Hocevar is a talented driver without question. His issue is with emotional self control and the more. As a man, he needs serious self improvement in this area. Even the regret he “feels”when he loses control is over the top. The emotions pouring out of this kid are just far too feminine for the sport he’s trying to play in.

We need to get Jr a mute button for all these throat clearings lol

Oh so it is like racing when racing was entertaining to watch.🤣🤣

The infinity and truck were more exciting than the cup.

Just my opinion but I don’t think the truck series needs this format. Allow them a season long points format. Would be totally fine for this series with a bunch of kids learning.

CAN I SAY SOMETHING ELSE? THEY ALL GREW UP WATCHING KYLE BUSH

Someone from all 3 series have gotten wrecked. Matt Kenseth took out Joey Lagano.

Dale remember it takes two to Rangel!!

I think. The Trucks & Cup needs A more Narrow tire & Less Downforce.

@bubbasteele2991

8 ай бұрын

Across all NASCAR series the Tire needs to Be More Narrow & less Downforce.

@bubbasteele2991

8 ай бұрын

If they Have A tire as Wide A Fred Flintstone. They Can Just Push & Push & Push & Push. I wanna See the Cars & Trucks sliding around. Way TOO MUCH grip. Less!!!! Grip will Make Most Not All but Most. Stop doing Stupid S hit

@bubbasteele2991

8 ай бұрын

Less Grip From the Tire. Will Slow the Cars/trucks down. Will stop the Conversation about HP

Wrecking each other are equally messed up. One was just more costly.

I don't know - I thought The truck championship race was more exciting than Xfinity and Cup.

Wait, what! Last week Dale said he loved the fact that Nasacr creates these game 7 moments to see what the drivers are willing to do. So now that he sees they're willing to do whatever it takes he calls it indefensible. Great flip flop Dale. How far up Nascar's butt have you crawled. The playoffs are, and have always been WWE on wheels and it's time someone who Nascar may actually listen to starts openly talking about what a joke the championship has become.

@mlwilliam213

8 ай бұрын

Agreed. We need Jr to finally say that the playoffs are stupid and the championship is illegitimate.

I can’t believe Jr didn’t know Phoenix was a mile tract! There is literally no comparison whatsoever between it a Martinsville!

Tony Stewart said he watched that truck race, and as a team owner, he now has a long list of drivers that he will never hire.

I normally watch the trucks more than the others because a lot of the races are in the evening and don't last as long (usually). I turned that crap off Friday night. That was ridiculous. Most of these kids don't have the talent to be racing at this level.

Sounds just like a Chastain conversation a year or two ago....

Agree with jr. 7:14 - 12:00

And Carson is going straight to cup? I'd be having a tough time making thar call

The part that annoys me the most is that Heim's truck was still in good shape and capable of winning had there been a late caution. When he destroyed his own truck.. that officially ruined their chance of winning.

The playoff system rewards “dirty driving”.

Carson should have been penalized immediately with a two lap penalty. Rules like that will make a driver really think before they do something stupid.

@brendandillinger9903

8 ай бұрын

How many 2 lap penalties did Earnhardt immediately get? 😂

Roasted 42

Seems like dale and everyone commenting wants single file boring racing. I like the action and pay backs

Can't remember who said it, whether Truex or Busch, but they put it best, Carson literally put on an act after he wrecked Heim.

@thatcurveguy

8 ай бұрын

Truex