He is fortunate to have her for a sister.

@wallystewart1979

5 жыл бұрын

i agree she probably the reason he is where he is at today

@gregpalmer3831

5 жыл бұрын

You're right.

@pR1mal.

5 жыл бұрын

They are lucky to have each other for sure. Each gives the other strength.

@jamieround2072

5 жыл бұрын

& life long protector & friend & sister....etc.,......

@630Devildog

4 жыл бұрын

There very blessed to have each other

Jr’s ability to bear his soul is amazing. You can tell from what he is saying he is trying to hold it together but he is hurt by these things. So much respect for him.

@ronvonbon

3 жыл бұрын

Dale and Theresa treated their kids like crap, for shame

@MrChiangching

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronvonbon I guess that's why he turned into a SJW.

@rayman1269

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronvonbon i think it was just her I think dale sr loved his kids just loves different.

@yfi62dortoh

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrChiangching lol tf you mean? Jr? He’s no sjw.

@MrChiangching

2 жыл бұрын

@@yfi62dortoh yes he is

The way Jr just lays it out and bears it is something to behold. He's amazing. Kelly's love for Jr is unbelievable in a modern world.

@ytsn_THE_OG

Жыл бұрын

I'm blessed to have a wonderful sister like that. I feel for the people that don't. I really do.

I admire their relationship. My heart breaks about their childhood. Still...I'm so glad they shared this part of their lives with all of us. Love yuns.

@LEG1TBuRNS

5 жыл бұрын

Malina Willis every interview his relationship with his dad comes up and it’s so heartbreaking to hear. As a race fan I admired Dale Sr and cherished his contribution to the sport. I’m glad Dale Jr, Kelly; and Kerry all turned out to be great people, it’s just hurts to see they were always seeking affection from their dad that they never seemed to get

@christix1491

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I understand so much better why their bond is so tight. Heartbreaking stories, but I love how they supported each other.

@karenkoe7096

5 жыл бұрын

SHM over their childhoods. I always thought Dale Jr. raced more for his father's approval than anything. Horrible childhood...with 3 adults to blame....one of the most disturbing things mentioned in this interview was the fact that they had to have families of their own before they could understand how most families operate.

@RustyWells2

5 жыл бұрын

Kids are way too soft these days when they face a tough time they crumble

@kristinchamberlain531

4 жыл бұрын

@@LEG1TBuRNS watching jrs first cup wins and seeing sr showing pride in him. I bet that was the best feeling for jr. Sadly many men especially men's men like Dale was, that was how they were with their kids back then. It's how they were raised. Then many of those kids grew up and took it to the extreme opposite and here we are now. A bunch of whiny snowflakes with safe spaces being raised.

Damn she's a seriously protective sister. Both are fortunate to have each other. Must've been rough.

Kelley is a Beautiful, Smart, Powerful Woman !!! A True Rock Star ⭐️

@eastsidebadger8416

5 жыл бұрын

Ford Super Duty Agreed..imagine if she had run DEI instead of Theresa? Geez DEI would’ve been a top cup team.

@ChuckD351

5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t it be cool if Kelley and Dale Jr bought out Teresa and make DEI the most dominant cup team going. Jr Motor sports could provide the drivers.

@eastsidebadger8416

5 жыл бұрын

Ford Super Duty Definitely

@bigelile07

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChuckD351 DEI is a Dale Sr museum now.

@ricktaylor3748

5 жыл бұрын

IDK about beautiful. Moderatly attractive at best.

It’s pretty obvious that even all these years later, there is A LOT of emotional baggage that got unpacked in this episode. Jr and Kelly deserve so much credit for Not raising they’re kids the same way they were treated and for breaking the cycle of neglect and or abuse. Which is exactly what Sr and Teressa did. You two are kind and decent folks. Kind regards C.

Dale jr comes across as a very caring person and his sister watches out for him it seems like they have a great relationship

It’s crazy how unstable their childhood was. Their dad was a multi millionaire, yet they were in different schools almost every year. That’s incredibly sad.

@Lemonbiscuit137

5 күн бұрын

Nah, sometime you have to move trash to a new bin

I haven't been the same since my older sister, (also named Kelly) passed away early from an aneurism. This show brings her back to me. My mentor, my protector, my cheerleader, unconditional love personified. 🥺

@halweilbrenner9926

2 жыл бұрын

Sympathy

Can we all take a minute and appreciate both Kelly and Dale being so honest with extremely personal memories/information. Great interview 🙏🏻

Jr, owes a lot to Kelly and he is smart enough acknowledge that. I never knew she was so attractive, her strength and brains are obvious.

@bigelile07

5 жыл бұрын

She is the brains behind Jr. Motorsports.

They're very forgiving. The more I learn about Jr., the more Impressed I am with him as a man. Kelly and Kerry are very grounded people. Just impressed with all 3.

I mean Dale Jr and Kelly turned out great they both seem like humble down to earth people

Say what you want, but they were raised in a dysfunctional home. You can tell by the way Kelley and Dale Jr. speak of there youth not just in this interview, but in other videos I have seen . Nonetheless, seems like Kelley and Dale Jr. helped to raise each other. You can tell both are good people.

@stevestewart4968

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@Lukeijob

4 жыл бұрын

Well I mean you have to factor in how terrible of a person Teresa was and how dale sr was a very tough and probably hard on dale jr and on top of that the traveling schedule of a racer is insane

@jaymule7342

4 жыл бұрын

Now just imagine a poor family with a dad in jail and a drug addict for a mom. You think this is dysfunctional smh 🤦🏻‍♂️.

@KK-ex5zu

4 жыл бұрын

Fame comes with a price that has to be paid by the children of the famous. But does it compare to kids growing up in a home where the family is poor, the dads a violent drunk and the moms in jail for writing hot checks no! Dysfunction is going to the norm in a family of fame or wealth, its almost impossible to maintain wealth and fame being around the house all of the time. I can't say Dale Sr did a bad job at parenting his kids. Dale Jr and Kelley turned into amazing, down to earth, good, successful, wonderful people so I can't blame Sr for being a disciplinarian they turned out right. But when the kids were doing good even though Teresa was the stepmom, she should've done a better job at accepting Jr and Kelley as her children and at providing a loving home so that Jr and Kelley didn't feel like strangers growing up in the family home and within the family unit.

@Rusram

4 жыл бұрын

Gosh these things are flat 💯 aren't they?

"We saved each other."

@irvan36mm

5 жыл бұрын

Because of their relationship with their Dad, they really did.

Dale Jr might be the most likeable person on the planet.

Somewhere out there, there's going to be someone going through that same dynamic right now. Hopefully they'll hear you guys and realize that they aren't alone in it. Thanks for your candor.

what a terrific sister . shes a treasure

I'm sure Teresa had a big say in many of those decisions. Just look at how she's treated them since Dale passed.

@KK-ex5zu

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly Teresa still thinks of them as kids and they're in their mid 40's now.

@tiffanysanchez9184

4 жыл бұрын

da324 Agreed! She’s the evil stepmother of every child’s nightmares!

@swirvinirvan3789

4 жыл бұрын

If Dale Sr didn't have the balls to put Teresa in her place over his kids then that is on him as well. He sounded like a good dad sending a gasman to pick up his daughter.

@88fanforlife

4 жыл бұрын

No I’m pretty sure that was Dale’s decision to send Jr to military school. Dale Earnhardt dropped out in the 9th grade and he didn’t want any of his children doing the same

@bradpoole238

4 жыл бұрын

Teresa actually wanted to try public school or another private school. Earnhardt was a hard ass for a dad, he gave them the belt for any disobedience. If Earnhardt put his foot down Teresa obeyed. Teresa taught him business ideas, Earnhardt made the calls, thus why everything crashed when he died

You have the best sister in the world Dale

awesome Dale and Kelley are still helping one another

“Oh that was Chocolate driving Dads truck!” Haha. Just when I thought Jr was gonna say how emotional he got to Kelly.

I love how caring, nice, and beautiful Dale's sister is, I had a big sis like that also made growing up a little easier

Thank you for the famous Kelly. Always 1 of my most favorite people in NASCAR. She's an anchor.

There she is ...Miss Kelly! Gosh I just Love her so much for what she did for me and my wife!!! We will never EVER forget it! We love you guys so much!

Awesome sister Dale

What a great story. It’s great they are so open about their lives. Respect.

Dale Jr is blessed to have Kelley as his sister and best friend in his life.

I just adore Kelly. She reminds me of my big Sis. Dale Jr. is lucky to have her for a sister... and she's lucky to have him for a brother. Good people!

I could listen to these stories all day. True and uncut.. absolutely awesome. Thank you Dale and Kelly.. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH.

@KeyoRacing

4 жыл бұрын

E.A.G.L.E.S....... EAGLES!!!!!!

Can you imagine? A knock on your door, and you open it to see Dale Earnhardt asking for his daughter?😨 Wouldn’t want to be that boy

@bigelile07

5 жыл бұрын

Nope! 😂😂😂

@hurricane4548

5 жыл бұрын

Zachariah depends I was 6'3 200 at 15 wasn't worried about anyone's dad

@bigelile07

5 жыл бұрын

@@hurricane4548 That's called being young and dumb. Dale Sr. was "The Intimidator", "The Man in Black", "Ironhead"....He would have throat punched you. 😂

@michaelmarburger1003

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah That is kind of what I was thinking. Dale was this tall lanky guy with this arrogant and intimidating look. Not sure I would have wanted to be on the other side of that door that day.

@devildog3575

5 жыл бұрын

@@hurricane4548 size does not mean a damn on how big you are but yea I was same size at same age and got brave

True big sister,/little brother relationship. Thank you Kelley.♥️

Kelley has her dads intense eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@nicholasjohnson6724

4 жыл бұрын

Her whole face is Dale Sr.....

@jerradguillory7909

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicholasjohnson6724 yea sadly lol

I can relate...to seeking friendships and getting overly excited and getting in trouble at school. I can relate to the having a rocky relationship with dad and stepmom.

@billdeacon458

3 жыл бұрын

I can also relate...I certainly have the wicked witch for a step mother....She’s one evil evil person

Seeing and listening to Kelly makes me sometimes wish I had had an older sister. Junior was fortunate to have her growing up.

@chevyguy6961

3 жыл бұрын

They need to do a podcast with Kerry, and Taylor included. These stories are awesome.

My Dad was of the same generation as Dale Sr. I can relate to Kelly and Dale Jr. both on how their Dad disciplined them and how he showed his feelings during it. I get it.

Kelley’s love and devotion to Jr is inspiring.

@corykimmel3497

8 ай бұрын

The 3 kids love each other

Watching these podcasts I can see why Little E was so beloved by the NASCAR community.

I was at Missouri military academy in 1974 best thing my parents ever did for me

This is probably my favorite DJD podcast! You have to get Kelly back again! Lol. Love the videos keep up the great work!!

THAT WAS PERFECTLY SAID , ABOUT LIFE GROWING UP ..... I WAS THERE MY SELF ..

How sweet these two are. Bless their hearts. Love hearing them talk about how close they are.

This show needs more Kelly

Love Dale jr. and Kelly for sharing with us. Makes me appreciate the success that they inherited more so. They paid for it!

I had mentioned a Dale and Kelley show a while back. I gained a tremendous amount of respect for her during the move for Dale to HMS from DEI. She really had Dale's back all those years and after watching this it seems for many years before then. Sometimes family is the greatest of things. Thank you guys.

Kelley seems super cool and seems like she would/does have a real good business brain. I'm guessing that she may be a big part of the financial side of Jr's career. Good on her.

@craigpierce7996

Жыл бұрын

I believe she is Jr's business partner. She's an unbelievably talented woman! Salt of the Earth!

I could listen to Kelley and Dale tell stories all day

I really think before Dale passed away he was starting to try to make up for lost time but that just goes to show u should never wait, just really glad to see Jr had his sister.

I think the mindset has definitely shifted through generations. The hurtful parts removed in favor of more positive reinforcements. Looking back throughout history, considering facts like the Great Depression, Spanish Flu, The Civil War, I can’t imagine how serious life was back then. Not so long ago I asked a 95 year old friend what he thinks has changed most throughout his life. He quickly replied, “That is simple. Nobody has to work anymore. I remember clear back to when I was three years old. I had to put the work in or I didn’t eat. May have been small tasks. Pulling weeds out of the garden, or picking the garden,feeding the chickens things to that nature but it was work and we did it all day long or we didn’t eat.” That frame of mind is so much more serious than what we live these days. My father was raised by uncles after a stormy broken home between his parents. I got a chance to meet those uncles when I was 12. They were as stern and serious as any prison warden portrayed on television. One in particular seemed to be exactly like the warden on Shawshank. So yes, my upbringing was much the same with my father. No if’s ands or buts, everything brought forth consequences. The few successes were minimized. About the only thing I could do well was run very fast and that didn’t last forever. When I started getting out run in junior high that was about it. I now call it being raised by anxieties.

This is kinda heartbreaking!!! I couldn't imagine putting my kids through something like this. And I'm a pretty strick father but always make sure my kids know they are ALWAYS my #1 priority and focus.

Dale i think you are an amazing man and great husband and father. Love the storys about your family and father

Love this podcast because I have a big sister that was huge influence, protector for me growing up. MORE KELLEY EARNHARDT RACING MERCH !

Look at it this way. Both of you wound up awesome adults and the bond between you two can never be broke.

Kelley is the best sister you could ever imagine ❤️.

I love this family like they were mine!! Dale would be a fun person to be around and Kelly would be a wonderful person to talk with.

"I wonder if they'll go easy on me this time". lol I can relate.

Kelly is awesome. Such a sweet and caring person.

Heartbreaking. The mistakes we make as fathers.

@shanehodges6980

2 жыл бұрын

Dale Jr is a exemplary model as to show no mistakes were made. Do not raise your child to be spoilt brats like todays age ~ that is truly heartbreaking.

@JacobHernandez

Жыл бұрын

@@shanehodges6980 Sr. was an absolutely garbage father. He didnt show Jr. the love he needed until Jr. was already driving and winning in NASCAR. Jr. has been very open that he never felt appreciated until he was already an adult and winning in racecars. Jr. and Kelley are incredible people for becoming the people they are *in spite* of their father. Sr. made all kinds of mistakes and episodes like this show how his kids were negatively affected by his actions.

Its great that J.R has a great older sister too look out for him!

Amazing video. Kelly you are awesome taking care of Dale,

This unedited version was a LOT more detailed than the version that appeared on NBCSN. I would LOVE to see the whole interview unedited.

@The.Real.Timmii

5 жыл бұрын

many of us would, I would pay to see the complete interview, not just hear it on podcast

@chrisminton8563

5 жыл бұрын

you can listen to them on any major podcast platform.

Love this interview with Dale Jr. And Kelley.

Kelley is one impressive person!....Glad to see she is being interviewed by Jr, Kyle Petty

I'd pick military school over having Teresa as a stepmom 😝

@firstbaldwin

5 жыл бұрын

tell me more !!!

@davidrose2704

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah but I’d have banged every which way

@johnnystek6900

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidrose2704 you would bang Jr? sinner..............

@KK-ex5zu

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, military school sounds more appealing!

@tiffanysanchez9184

4 жыл бұрын

Zoomer30 me too Theresa treated him badly after Dale Sr died... she’s an evil stepmom!

1956 and starting the 6Th grade my parents sent me to military school and we did not go home on the week ends. I knew Jr went to Military school and I relate.

I remember those groundments ,my dad was ex-military, u get in trouble u lost everything, no outside, tv ,radio phone, lights out @ 1900 ,he would give a book an say boy u better know what its about when ur groundments up

Knowing that dale jr and his sister were right beside each other through the hard times really is heartwarming , Dale jr said if he didn’t have her he would have lost it long time ago

When I hear Junior and Kelley speak of and about each other, it really is a special deal. She's got his back, and he, hers. They've had to be loyal to each other, when no one else stepped up. God bless them for being a constant in each others lives, instead new variables.

My dad was a hard ass to and very strict also, it was like growing up in Marine Corps boot camp. But looking back now I'm glad he was, it has made me who I am today and I needed the discipline. Good stories thanks for sharing.

@JSchaffer214

4 жыл бұрын

It's one thing to be a hard ass and strict, it's a totally different thing to not even be around when you're needed. Tough love is hard but necessary. No love is inexcusable.

What they are saying is that it wasn’t intentional or “mean”, Dale Earnhardt simply did not even think about going to see his son that had been at military school for a month. It did not enter his mind. All he thought about was RACING. Honestly, that’s probably how it was until Taylor Nicole was born and he got in his 40s. Whew, that’s tough. I honestly think even Big E would tell you that. In fact, he did say something like he always picked racing over everything else.

That lady right there is as loyal as you will ever find again in this lifetime . Beleive that!!!

I think this has definitely been one of the best ones yet.

I loved this podcast Kelley is such a strong/awesome woman it's rare to see a sibling have that much love for their other sibling. Jr has always been awesome and my hero but Kelley and Amy have made him the guy I hope to ever be.

You two are the true definition of family.

I could listen to you two all day,

Love the conversation Dale. I appreciate you all sharing.

Man, I enjoy the HELL out of listening to your stories about your Dad and your time growing up. Thank you so much for sharing these very personal stories.

Man Dale Jr. I sure appreciate you and your sister talking on here. I have feelings of connection to all of you and to be able to hear your stories of childhood etc. Is pretty darn cool. All the best from Missouri. Thanks for doing this show.

This show this year has taken it to another level with all these awesome guests! One of the best podcasts out right now 👍

Thank god these two had each other ❤

I love hearing Dale talk, he and I were a lot alike in school, and our approach to other kids

One of the best episodes I've seen.

thank god you had each other

Dale and Kelley you two are great, great stories.

Love it!! Thanks for opening up your life to us!! Opening up to your fans like this is why you & your family is loved!! I'm looking forward to the next episodes of The 'Dale & Kelley Life Stories' Thank You!!

Listened to this podcast Dale Sr. Great racer, but not a very loving father, misspent priorities. Sucks, but glad to see they are still watching out one another.

@JLC87420

5 жыл бұрын

David Lusk I would not say a not very loving father cause if he didn’t love any of the kids he wouldn’t of cared if they even went to school.

@davidlusk4350

5 жыл бұрын

@@JLC87420 i always heard he didn't want his kids ending up like him. Other drivers would pick on big E because he was a drop out. Everyone wants their kids to be better then them. But facts, and displays of the past prove he wasn't really into the kids lives, self absorbed is what drove him to the top. I enjoyed watching him him back in the day as well. But story after story that's coming out from his children prove, dad wasnt a great father.

@JLC87420

5 жыл бұрын

David Lusk different generation of raising kids I suppose. Just cause they don’t show it or act like it doesn’t mean they don’t but whatever I was raised by the same type of father. At the end of the day it’s what they think of him not anyone else and they have lots of love for him with a lot of hurt feelings as well.

@davidlusk4350

5 жыл бұрын

@@JLC87420 very true, always have love and respect 4 our parents!!

@dirtracingfan8742

5 жыл бұрын

David Lusk they don’t always deserve it

I don't care how famous your dad is, it's sad that he didn't have time for his kids.

Great sister-brother relationship...they were blessed to have each other...

Kelley is amazing and Dale is fortunate to have her as his sister.

So sad, never thought about their childhoods😔😔😔😔😔

Thank God you and Kelly turned out to be such wonderful people. I had a Dad that was a disciplinarian like your Dad.

"I was the last thing on his mind" That hurt me a little

Thanks for sharing your personal details of your young life very neat to hear you and your sisters side of it of how it was. I never pictured you guys having these situations in your life.

Dale and Kelly, I know your father is so proud of you both !

I wish I had a sister that cared about me that way Kelley , you are and always will be a special person ,like a ANGEL there to take care of a special person ,both of Ya'll are real ,and special, stay close to each other love you both ,Ya'll made it great people .

That was beautiful! You are so lucky to have your Sis!!! It’s funny how we can go thru some crazy stuff and wind up almost normal!!

You can tell she is very strong, motivated girl by the way she sits on the edge of her chair. No slouching there

Dale Earnhardt was one of the best driver but screwed up big time as a father

@chrisshockey5845

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't necessarily say that . His children seem to be doing pretty good for themselves. Talk about an understatement . At last count Jr. was worth $300 million...

@bdix42

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisshockey5845 shitty parents can have good , successful kids. Dale sucked as a father

@christopherweise438

3 жыл бұрын

@@bdix42 - Totally agree. Because Sr. was such an indifferent father it made Kelley and Jr. more independent. They had to be more mature than their age, and they didn't want to repeat their dad's parenting style themselves.

There's nothing more Real in this platform than the #DaleJrDownload. The family casserole dynamic brings every pot on the stove to a boil. Every ingredient on here makes it great. Thank you, all!