I must say this for all race fans. Dale Jr will go down as one of the most influential people in all of racing.

@katofkittyville2958

2 жыл бұрын

Very true and I could listen to him and the stories for hours

Dude is an inspiration

The way they've designed the controls for both drivers to use is awesome!

I got a bad infection in my back that was growing and pinching my spinal cord. This basicly caused me to become partially paralyzed before the Dr fugured out what it was. I could no longer walk , or feel my feet. I could not drive any more and could not sim race. I had the surgery and I immediately could feel my toes again a little right after the procedure. I am 6 months in my recovery I now walk with a cane most of the time. I am can drive again and I have been doing back to back 40min sprint races and finishing well. I know the feeling of being unable to stand , feel your legs and feet as well as the feeling of being able to do the basic things we take for granted every day. I might not ever get back to the way I was before this but I am happy to be where I am at today . I wish him the best in his recovery . He is a inspiration to the world.

I asked for some Canadian racers and you delivered! Thank you Dale Jr for having Robert Wikens on and letting him tell his story! Truly an inspiration! 🇨🇦

I ended up in a wheelchair 12 years ago and just re-learning all the stuff I did with my feet with my hands is a daily learning experience just to live life. The complexities of a race car and the adjustment of the tactile feeling you must have has to be a tremendous challenge. I saw your accident and God gave you a second chance with some hurdles to deal with. Your positive attitude and not giving up are inspiring. I hope automakers learn from adaptive racing to improve cars for the differently-abled. |Best of luck as you keep going through your life.

I cannot express how impressed I have become at the maturity of Dale Jr. compared to what he seemingly acted like 15 or 20 years ago. Many could take a lesson or two from him. I've seen people over 70 throw a tantrum in need of a timeout. Thank you, although I still want to shake my finger in you face for some of your shenanigans in the past.

Robert Wickens is a blessed man to still be with us. God’s angels were with him in that horrific wreck. Tim in northern TN

I imagine mastering trail braking with the hand controls is part of the learning curve.

Awesome to see him racing again. I am a L1 burst fracture gives me hope to see this. I was a motocross racer but love seeing adaptive abilty to a race car. Maybe i will get a chance someday. Gives a person hope that life isnt over... Just a new challenge to a new Chapter......

@toddb8951

2 жыл бұрын

You know that as a racer, if you want it, you go get it. Go get it. Never give up. Never surrender.

@justlucky8254

2 жыл бұрын

Doug Henry, and even more riders now, have shown what's possible to do on a motocross bike, even for people confined to wheelchairs. It's pretty awesome!

@AxelSqueeze

2 жыл бұрын

L1 is pretty serious business. Hope you recover

@UNHchabo

2 жыл бұрын

On Wickens' youtube channel he has a video from a little over a year ago explaining his iRacing setup, as part of his "Brick x Brick" series. I know nothing about motocross, but it's definitely a fun way to keep yourself involved in motorsports, even if you get an inexpensive setup.

Listened to the podcast, this story is almost unbelievable. Wow, wow, wow! Great story, what this man has gone through. Great podcast. Thank you! Peace.

Robert has pure grit and determination. What a story of overcoming

The most shocking part of his story is that he's still racing well

Pulled up the podcast this morning and almost broke my chair from bouncing when I saw who the guest was! Great interview! Truth be told, I can't watch Indy race at 'flat' tracks since his accident. The what if's are too much for me at this stage of my life.

@ARM317

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@cosmic_drew

2 жыл бұрын

There's only one on the schedule now and that's the Indy 500.

Now Robert is who kids should be looking up to. Not Lebron James. This guy took a tragedy on with the best attitude and strength as anyone I ever seen. Now he’s back doing what he loves.

Great to see Robert back behind the wheel after that horrifying day we all remember. I honest can say I had see anything about him for quite a while but came across this video and had to see it. It's a feel good story that keeps getting better. Thanks Dale for arranging this interview. It's one to remember for sure.

I am glad to see Robert racing again. I started watching Indy car racing again right as he was starting to get noticed, and became a fan. He was coming on like gang busters, was fun and exciting to watch, and seemed to be heading right for the top. I was so bummed for him after that wreck. It would be awesome to see him do it again. Good luck, Robert. And thanks for the show, Dale. Good stuff!

Downloading this episode now. Wickens is an amazing warrior! He was super fun to watch in Indy Car and I was super sad when he got hurt, that's when I stopped caring for Indy Car (aside from the Indy 500).

I listened all the Dale jr. download I will go listen to this one right now thank you for sharing Dale Junior and team😊😊😊

Roberts store is one of the great ones. Glad to see him back on a race car

This is beautiful, thank you Jr for having Robert on...l stopped watching indycar after that crash... So great to see him back and doing awesome

Thanks For Uploading ☺😎 It Was Miracle Of Robert Wickens

I was watching that Pocono race live and it scared me I thought he was through, then I see him driving again in that pace car and was so so happy. GOD is with him.

Thank you @dalejr for having @robertwickens on the old cast! Great interview.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

The Elantra is so much fun on iRacing, and it's cool that Wickens and the team were able to build him a setup that will help him race again.

Excellent guest. Very interesting to learn about his journey since the accident. Keep giving us such interesting guests.

This is going to be one of the great shows. I hope to find the time to watch the full show.

That engineering to that steering wheel and car is top notch amazing. 👏

I Listened to the whole Podcast as soon as it came out.the best Racing podcast In my Opinion.Jr ask such great questions,An Each Guest has been Fantastic this Year I Have loved Each Episode this year.Keep it Up!!!!!!!

Jr. , you have the best pod cast out there always informative not only NASCAR but other forms of racing, keep em coming. 👍👏👏👏

So glad he's racing again

Great segment 👏

Man that's awesome ,somethings wrong with ya if your not pulling for Robert Wickens!!!!!

Fascinating story

Awesome video Gratulation

Awesome

God bless for getting back into the car that's determination awesome

I would have to say Alex Zanardi could help Robert out with this matter. He had to relearn his driving skills using hand controls to drive. It's an inspiration to hear that he's able to get back into a race seat and compete.

I can't imagine his wife likes that he is racing again. But its what he loves so I guess that is your answer. God bless you

His wreck is the only wreck ever that i physically can not watch. I can watch some of the bad ones, may not like it, but i can. But his is so much different for what ever reason

@CrewGuyPJ

2 жыл бұрын

Smiley's and Williamson's were much worse.

That was very interesting

When life gives you lemons

So, what happens if Robert gets into an incident and there is a fire? Are there additional steps/precautions/measures, or is that just a risk he has to take? I am just picturing an accident with a fire that an ambulatory person could escape from, which could prove very problematic for him.

I just want him in indycar again

Do they also post the video as a podcast as well?

awesome!!!☮️❤️🎵🌍🤗🏁

Maybe they should try to fix brakes where you push in on the steering wheel to activate brakes. Pushing with both arms would be more in line withe the feel of pushing with your legs.

Who's here after he won the Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR championship? 🥳

so happy to see this guy back in a race car. This is why IndyCars do not belong on "certain" ovals.

@CrewGuyPJ

2 жыл бұрын

and what certain tracks are those? the tracks that a rookie, a good one at that, puts himself in a bad position on an opening lap and leaves it to the other guy to let them both clear the corner?

That's cool

I was in the hospital at the same time

He’s Alex Zanarding

We need to get him, Billy Monger and another to team up for Daytona 24

@Nicktheemotionless1

2 жыл бұрын

Alex Zanardi

@wingracer1614

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nicktheemotionless1 Unfortunately I doubt Alex will ever race again. He's improving but still in pretty rough shape.

@s.samuel012

2 жыл бұрын

A trio with Wickens, Monger and Zanardi?

@wingracer1614

2 жыл бұрын

@@s.samuel012 That would be awesome but again, I doubt Zanardi will race again. That kind of brain injury is no joke.

Once a racer always a racer take motor cross for example hand control is a major factor

Who?

has he done stem cells for his spine ?

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