What Teresa never realized was Sr. Fans needed junior to cope with his loss. And the majority of the “3” fans jumped on the Jr bandwagon because they needed him to heal their spirit

@NoWr2Run

Жыл бұрын

100%

@mastercarpenter1970

Жыл бұрын

AMEN

@Slinger43

Жыл бұрын

🙏

@armysenior1780

Жыл бұрын

Never realized??? She never CARED. She cares about Teresa and no one else. I can't believe Dale Sr got it so wrong.

@NoWr2Run

Жыл бұрын

@@armysenior1780 She just lost her husband & it's a HELL OF THING THAT YOU NEVER GET THROUGH.

Media: yes here with Tony Stewart and let's get his thoughts! So Tony what will happen to DEI after Dale Jr leaves? Tony Stewart: it will become a museum!!

@cw5220

Ай бұрын

Sad part is it's more of a storage building anymore. Closed down to the public since covid and no hopes of it reopening to the public any time soon.

@kharnthebetrayer1575

17 күн бұрын

@@cw5220only open from Thursday- Saturday 11-2 pm .

His kids ARE his legacy. It was about control for her

"I thought I was going to get 51% for nothing" (and then that grin). This is why we love Dale Jr.

@d-rayphelps1630

7 ай бұрын

He should have gotten the 51%. Then it would be a totally different story!!! It's fun to imagine what could have been. Could have been pure GREATNESS

@54raceman

7 ай бұрын

He 100% should’ve got it and she should’ve realized that was the only way she wasn’t gonna lose 100% in the near future Best way of looking at it is she owned 49% before sr died and would’ve been right back where she was before the crash

Much respect to Tony Jr for being respectful in his talk of Theresa as yes she’s flawed but losing Dale had to be rough especially Daytona. That said I firmly believe Jr motorsport is more DEI than post 2001 Daytona 500 DEI as while the name was there. Dale and his sister have done wonders for the sport bringing up people like Reddick, Elliott and Byron. Even chance 2 had great success.

@macck4350

Жыл бұрын

The list goes on and on. Truex and Keslowski

@terrygarvin1392

Жыл бұрын

Well said...

@willc4163

Жыл бұрын

I didnt think anyone could make me feel sympathy for the Wicked Witch, but Tony Jr gone and done it.

@macck4350

Жыл бұрын

@@willc4163 don’t!!! She is still holding unto personal things of Kelly’s.Heard Kelly talk of it on Nascar Podcast on seriousXM(sp) she is a messed up lady.

@timothylites3653

Жыл бұрын

Almirola I do believe

As a Nascar fan, and a fan of both Dale's...this is probably the most important stuff I'll ever hear. I really appreciate it . Truly a blessing

@teresagoodwin7458

Жыл бұрын

AMEN 🙏

@JohnYenchick

Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t a Dale or JR fan and this was a flashback! Best podcast I listened to in a long time!! Right behind the Justin Marks one! Lol I’m glad to see the hilarious bits on KZread!

@khaoticpenguin3945

Жыл бұрын

I hope you mean most important "nascar" related stuff.

@travisdavis3974

Жыл бұрын

Get a life son

@garthinflorida5124

Жыл бұрын

@@travisdavis3974 listen pops...you can't be absent my entire life then come dropping advice. Why don't you take your own in this situation.

The duct tape story was definitely funny

It just broke my heart when Tony says he asked Kerry to just come up and walk around the building. "Act like you own it". The place needed an Earnhardt.

I have never been much of a Earnhardt or Jr fan, but I do have to say that this Podcast show is one of the best things going in Nascar right now. Really is a great show and my hats off to Jr, Mike and everyone on the show!

@robinblackmoor8732

Жыл бұрын

100% correct. I feel the same way. Did not think much of Dale Jr. when he raced, but he is an excellent interviewer and broadcaster. I love it when FOX is done for the year, and NBC starts up their coverage of the races. The Lost Race tracks show is really good too.

@adampark8341

Жыл бұрын

100% Always wished then and now, the Best for Jr.

@gregoryseguin5073

Жыл бұрын

I miss races left and right but NEVER miss a pod cast

@iillestrs2153

Жыл бұрын

@@robinblackmoor8732 didn’t think much of one of the best speedway racers ever and a two time Daytona 500 winner lol ok

@robinblackmoor8732

Жыл бұрын

@@iillestrs2153 " One of the best" That was a good one. Very funny. Any idiot can win at Daytona or Talladega. Danica Patrick was close to wining at Daytona.

Having a step-mom that hates you is tough on a kid

Holy crap dude, these are the kind of podcasts we want!!!

Sad to think of what could have been with DEI but glad y’all have shared your stories about it.

A whole bunch of truth came out in this and it was one of the best Jr ever had

Dale Sr could not have picked a worse wife 😂

@jimardizoni3453

Ай бұрын

Not true she was instrumental in him getting the rights to his name and creating dei . She lost it when she lost him . 2 sides to every story, and nobody ever hears hers.

@anotherguy123

Ай бұрын

@@jimardizoni3453destroying her husbands racing empire and rejecting the cries of his son sure is loving

Right There is One Guy That Doesn't Get Enough Credit... Brilliant Crew chief 👍🏁

I completely understand what Tony Jr. says about Theresa going back to the races, especially Daytona. I live 50 minutes away and have been there countless times, but for 20 years I have had mixed feelings that I never had before. I was in attendance in February 2001, stunned at what I saw and heard over the radio scanner. I was there in July of that year, with tears welling in my eyes as the 8 and the 15 sat in the trioval after the race. My God, what could have been........................

Eury Jr's Dale Jr impersonation is great

Don't care what he said about Teresa, bottom line is she held this weird grudge against Dale Jr. to the point that he couldn't even enter his dad's garage to get some keepsakes. Not to mention that she wouldn't let Kerry use the Earnhardt name on his line of homes.

Up until the moment I heard it from Tony Jr’s mouth I never once though about what it must’ve done to Teresa. I always looked at it as if Jr and the crews over at DEI were the victims. One hell of an eye opener. Great podcast.

Dale’s passing brought more emotional situations for me than any family member. I never met the guy but he was larger then life!

@Anarchy-Is-Liberty

Жыл бұрын

That's so sad to hear. Sorry your family life wasn't any better than that.

@beowulf3303

Жыл бұрын

What a very ignorant comment that you had to even edit….I don’t need to piss on others to feel better about myself. Dale was awesome and the point of the video and the comment.

Only can imagine if Dale Jr got the 51% ownership and DEI could’ve been running still today.

@icey2203

4 ай бұрын

Jr would have a championship and they’d be contending to this day.

@jamesholcombe435

3 ай бұрын

It would be greater than rcr

@jamesholcombe435

3 ай бұрын

Sr built rcr, Jr would have built Dei

Legendary stuff. This podcast just lays all the truth out... it’s what we need more of honestly

@teresagoodwin7458

Жыл бұрын

AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏

@DemonratsRevil

Жыл бұрын

One side of the truth.

I've listened to Jr's podcast off & on and liked every one of them, but whew...this one is by far the most favorite. Learning about what was happening behind the scenes at a time when the whole Nascar nation was still trying to come to grips with Sr.'s death has given me a new respect with what y'all were really going through. Keep it up you guys, you are what racing is all about and you're gaining more fans here all the time. I feel honored to have been able to meet Dale Sr at the inaugural race at Texas in 1997 and talk to him for a few minutes, all I can say is what a gracious man he was!

To hear Jr say "That's fair" after Tony Jr says he had sympathy for her and understands why she didn't want to come around the track after Sr died..... That shows the growth and maturity that Dale Jr has had since everything went down.

@stansmad

Жыл бұрын

Exactly why I am a fan of Jr's. His maturity level has grown immensely since his father's passing.

The shiteatin' grin Dale Jr had after he said " I thought I was gonna get 51% outright for nuthin'" was priceless.

@ARButler4prez67

Жыл бұрын

And he deserved to get it for nothing, too. Dale built that company for him and his kids. It should’ve gone to his kids, not left in his wife’s hands to ruin. I’m glad that Tony Jr can find some sympathy for “T” because I damn sure can’t.

@kathyloan8527

Жыл бұрын

If that was his intention, I've always wondered why it wasn't in writing or his will. He and Teresa built licensing and DEI. For sure, he wanted his kids involved. But WHY was this not in writing? Even half to her and half to the "kids." Boggles the mind.

@markstill8258

Жыл бұрын

And it might have saved the company, without him no way it survives.

@Littlewing1977

Жыл бұрын

@@kathyloan8527 I guess he assumed it was obvious. He only mentioned it several times in interviews.

@John-jj1ex

Жыл бұрын

Same thoughts, so many attorneys involved in all aspects of that business and yet a multi million dollar business with no succession plan. So many layers to a family dynamic that I don't think it was over looked. I think at the time Dale Sr. didn't think they had the maturity to handle it. Either way without Dale Sr, they were going to fail no matter who controlled DEI. Dale Jr without the backing of Hendrick would have never reached superstar status. It worked out financially for both in the end. Just my opinion.

Dale Jr, thank you for sharing these stories and allowing us to better understand the path that you and the team traveled after the loss of your dad. I will forever be a fan of you and your dad. Love you all! God bless you all 🙏❣️

I'm with Jr., I thought he would either get 51% for $0 or leave... and he left! Paying never crossed my mind. Hell to the naw!!

I bet Teresa regrets Not giving Dale Jr 51% now....its a sad situation. Utmost respect for Jr and imho he's a GREAT (maybe honorable) man for trudging through all the unimaginable things I know I COULDNT DEAL with and still have a beautiful family to carry on his father and grandfather's name. Much respect to Tony Jr as well... And never forget #3

DEI was to be Dale Sr's legacy. His gift to the coming generations. Something to outlive him, and keep his memory alive indefinitely. Theresa is the main reason it is all gone. One day, she will answer for what she has done. She is not alone, but she's a bigger reason than everyone else combined. And it's inexcusable. If she truly loved him, she would have seen to his legacy, and assured that it was forever.

I started watching Nascar in the '80s and was a huge Earnhardt fan. My first and last race was the Brickyard in '95. My seats were right across from Dale Sr. pit box. Having him win the race made it even more special. Once Sr. passed I just moved over to Dale Jr. I watched him race and it gave me that need for racing. When Jr. finally stepped away I lost interest in watching Nascar. For me it just wasn't the same. I think Dale Jr. turned out to be one class act. Thank you and your family for what you did for me to be able to enjoy racing. I truly miss it.

@bradsanders407

Жыл бұрын

Go to your local short tracks. If you're in the indy area check out CRA Super series. If you got time to get there they are at Winchester today. The racing starts at 6. They've had several cup drivers race in the series. William Byron raced at the Salem race earlier this year. It's way better than the abomination that nascar has become.

Dale,my Dad was the Alley Cat starting racing with Smokey Unik in 1967 when retiring from the Army. He actually worked for Dick Moroso as a design engineer and used NASCAR as a proving ground. He knew your dad very well. It was a sad day when he passed, but I still have the memory of practically living at the racetrack.

Had that 51% happened.... What a legacy that would have gotten to!!

I enjoy listening to Dale Jr. He just calls people out no matter what the topic is going to be about. Btw Dale Jr.. Thanks for the help to bring back North Wilkesboro Track...

I would really like to have Dale jr have Teresa on the show.. I would like to hear her side. Time heals everything.. i wonder if they're talking now..

@godisgood1359

Жыл бұрын

That would be the show of all shows right there. Even Non Nascar Fans would tune in to that one!

@jacobcarson3716

Жыл бұрын

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@jacobcarson3716

Жыл бұрын

@@godisgood1359 l a A lzsksksowowpwowp

That Jr / Michael wreck was straight out of Days Of Thunder . You wrecked both my cars , you're fired , you're all fired

Every single fan would and will tell you that we knew Earnhardt Enterprises would never survive without Dale Jr. and it didn’t. It is so extremely sad that Jr., Kelly, Taylor and Kerry didn’t have a fair chance to bond together and keep Dale’s legacy on the track. Teresa could have been the brains behind it if greed hadn’t set in her being. My husband and I would go to at least 5 to 8 races per season including ARCA races. When Earnhardt was killed, we put it all on Jr.! We were their at Daytona when Dale was killed and when Jr. won after Dale was put to rest. I did not see one person, man, woman and older children with dry eyes or not holding the number 3 in some way or fashion. I don’t think my heart has ever been the same since. It really put a dent in it. Oh the stories I could tell about with them off the track! I still love Jr. as if we were kin. That’s just how racing was. After Gordon retired, then Jr., we have lost our love for racing. Rock and Roll had a phenomenon which was Elvis Presley. NASCAR had a phenomenon, that was Dale Earnhardt!!

@joenagy9974

Жыл бұрын

Elvis is a good analogy 👌 I've never Heard that before but yes as an Earnhardt fan that's a good way to explain the unbreakable bond

@johnobrien9718

Жыл бұрын

I agree with 95% of your comment. Well said! But, it was DEI, or Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, not Earnhardt Enterprises. Also, (and I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm trying to be open to both sides of stories) I wonder who was comforting Theresa after his death? The fan's had each other, the team's also had each other... T had a pre-teen daughter, that's basically it. Her parents had passed, I don't believe she had siblings, the only thing she had was just killed. Don't get me wrong, could she have handled Jr's decisions differently... She really didn't need to treat Kerry like she did. That was, in my opinion, going too far! Could she have asked for help, but she probably felt alone, and from experience, the last thing someone who feels alone is going to do is ask for help.... Yet alone a southern woman, who runs a million dollar business.... Just my opinion, and I hope she has found peace somewhere

@GenuineRage

Жыл бұрын

@@johnobrien9718 its very easy for people who look at nascar as entertainment to forget that there are still hearts and minds behind each of the "characters" at the race track. this is articulated well, in my opinion. I cannot imagine the pain Theresa went through when Dale passed on, it always looked like he really was her whole world. Obviously the way she treated the other Earnhardts breaks my heart but it's all too easy to look in from the outside and judge someone for their mistakes.

@whocares3608

Жыл бұрын

DAMN STRAIGHT!! THANK YOU!!

@whocares3608

Жыл бұрын

@@johnobrien9718 She HAD SATAN!! DON'T YOU KNOW THAT!?

Every time I watch JR’s podcast, I feel like I’m sitting in a room with a couple of buddies

Great perspective from Tony Jr. I hope that Dale Jr. and Kelley can find a way to mend fences with Teresa someday. It would be great to see the 3 of them come together and work together on Dale's legacy.

@elainesinton2494

Жыл бұрын

I honestly don't think it will ever happen. Tony Jr wasn't the one being strong armed to sign rights to his name away like Dale was. Not to mention how she has gone after Kerry for daring to use the Earnhardt name with Schumacher Homes.

@fatpatlives1998

Жыл бұрын

@@elainesinton2494 the jr name rights happened before big e died , jr had to get his name rights back

@davidteller7681

Жыл бұрын

Not. Gonna. Happen.

@twoblacklabs904

Жыл бұрын

@@fatpatlives1998 … no sir, you’re mistaken. Dale Jr. was under contract through the end of 2004. The beginning of the 2005 season is when Junior re-upped with DEI for a new 2 year deal. That’s when serious negotiations began for the next contract, in which the Earnhardt name and the 51% of DEI came into play. You have your material facts wrong. Notice when Junior stopped using his Earnhardt last name in his licensed autograph images was years after Senior passed…and guess what? He still doesn’t use Dale EARNHARDT Jr. in licensing… He never fully recovered “the right” to use his last name for commercial (merchandizing) purposes.

Teresa standard time best quote ever lol

Wish she woulda said yes… Great stories

WOW,, I'm going to have to watch that about a dozen times to get it all. THANK YOU Jr's, Mike & all of the Dirty Mo gang. LOVE the back story of what was transpiring at that time, as painful as it was to watch back then. 👍🏁👍🏁

The old times. I love these stories of the past. We need more of this.

That was one of yalls best podcasts to me.d.e.i. messed up losing a great driver and truly one of the most genuine and fascinating people in racing and to me the world. I will be in jr camp forever. No matter what you do jr, hell you could sell sandwiches along the road and i would be there to bye some and to tell everybody what a great person dale jr is. You are truly the best of the best dale.....please never change.

This was awesome. When Tony Jr said he misses Sr every day, we all do, it really hit me. At the time of Sr's passing, he was the last active sports idol I had from my childhood, and it was particularly difficult for me. At the time athletes in other sports were my peers, so it was different. People can say ahhhh, you didn't know him...blah blah blah, but they just don't get it. I remember that day verbatim like it was yesterday, and I'll never forget it. Anyhow, it's sad what happened to DEI, and we could only wonder what could have been if Sr was still here. Thank you for sharing these stories with us.

I remember when Dale Jr went to Hendrick, DEI then merged with Ganassi Racing. The legacy of DEI/Ganassi which then is now Trackhouse Racing and Dale Jr. and Kelley then formed JRM in the Xfinity Series. Heartbreaking to say the least.

@leighmagrum4434

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I loved what trackhouse racing did for throwback weekend. That 1 car looked like a blast outta the past. Even Dale said that’s the car. Dale was ok with it

@ryanfulldark2775

Жыл бұрын

Evolution is part of the sport. Always has been. If you can name one thing that’s ever stayed the same (team, driver, ownership, rules, formats, schedules, points, qualification, pay scale, equipment, horsepower, the series title, sponsorship, aero, etc, etc, etc,) you have a keener eye than most.

One other thing…Tony jr is a good man, I believe. My Grandmother was a wonderful human being in every sense. She never spoke ill of anyone, behind their back regardless of the situation. That takes a kind soul. Exactly what Tony Jr just did.

This was a good one. Jr keeping hush during the whole thing was even greater. Much respect they have for each other. Very good interview

16:43 That's how I felt about Teresa at first, the first few years after Dale's death. Of course my feelings changed throughout the years.

@badbooking3221

Жыл бұрын

I think that reflects a lot of the fans quite frankly. Yes, Teresa became a widow and lost her rock through it all. At the same time, she then became vindicative and sought to destroy anyone who wanted to use her dead husband's name, included Dale's own offspring.

Tony Jr's impression of Waltrip was spot on

I always love hearing the inside scoop from years gone by it never gets old I am and always will be a true EARNHARDT SR & JR FAN FAM. U All have been apart of my Family my whole life and will continue till I'm gone ur all always in my prayers. I'm pretty sure both our daddys are sittin drinkin a beer talkin shop together I can hear em laughing n scratchin love ya Thanks❤😂🙏🇺🇸✌❤

What a solid yet stand your ground guy Tony Jr. is. He looks very content and living with no regrets. Seemed to always make the the right decision for himself and others around him. Good dude in my books.

Absolutely another great show . tony jr was a great guest . you must have a part 2

That was definitely worth listening to great conversation

Damn, that was good...I need start listening to this again....I've tuned Nascar out since it's went to spec car boring racing, but hearing these old stories and memories is really cool!

I sure do miss the ol' days of DEI , I'm so glad everything pretty much worked out and Dale's legacy is just as strong today as it was back then.

I love these podcast with family and old DEI members. I feel we are all finally getting the untold story everyone has been waiting for! Great stuff!

It's very touching to hear Tony Jr. say that Teresa lost everything,......because she did.

@NoWr2Run

Жыл бұрын

100%

@arnie24070127

3 ай бұрын

Except all that money. Oh and she alienated Seniors kids. DEI was what Senior wanted for the future and she bares the majority of the responsibility for destroying it.

@Rogue_Wave5150

3 ай бұрын

Teresa still flies private I bet! Is she close to dale jr?

@arnie24070127

3 ай бұрын

@@Rogue_Wave5150 she is not. She's called the wicked witch of the South East for a reason.

Love hearing Teresa stories, they are never happy ones.

@3349mm620z

Жыл бұрын

it sounds like she's a very selfish and bitter person , she didn't want DEI and she didn't want anyone else to have it either

Wowser! This was easily the best episode of this podcast I have ever seen and it’s not even close. It was beyond riveting. To be able to peel back the curtain and see what actually happened is amazing for those who were fans of both Dale Junior and Senior. Tony Junior was like the missing link in the whole thing. It may sound crazy but I feel like now I have closure about what really happened.

That took guts to speak real talk. Good for Tony jr

Thank you for putting all these events in context! 🤯

Wow, That is the most I've ever heard TE JR. talk. What an amazing conversation. Thank you guys so much for opening up and sharing all that.

I’ve watched this clip 5 times now, and I think it’s because it’s filled with character, and characters, heart(like the whole show). Mike and dale are amazing at interviews, and it helps when they have great guests. It’s been awsome to watch this show, and them grow over the past couple of years, Dale JR is going to be a legend in the broadcast booth.

Thanks for airing this segment, really explains what was going on in the family and how you guys all handled the loss.

You guys do such a great job and hearing the stories is just really cool.

One of the best ones yet

I was a casual NASCAR fan at best, probably not even that. But man I really enjoy this podcast and hearing these stories.

It's amazing to hear such open and honest conversations podcast after podcast. Especially these stories behind the curtain of DEI. Its amazing to hear them share all the good, the bad, and the ugly with such openness.

Dale Sr will always be my hero and was truly blessed and honored to meet him in October 98 in Nashville as he was introducing the new Monte Carlo. He was so extremely personable and gracious in the 5 minutes my husband and I were allowed to talk with him! Not every "hero" turns out to actually be down to earth and genuine as Dale Sr, but he was and that made me love him even more. After his death, I did watch the rest of the season because I needed Jr to bring healing to my family because we were in great mourning in my home, as if we lost our own. Unfortunately since, we just have no interest in watching anymore but we will always support and follow Jr! Much love to him, his Dad is beaming with pride from Heaven ❤❤❤

Fantastic discussion of the events. Thank you!

I love these podcasts. Thanks!

I love how Tony put this into perspective. Much appreciated. Nice to hear pretty much the whole story on this. And much love and respect to these 3 guy's. As a fan of Sr and Jr, cause us Sr fan's needed Jr when he passed, thank you for giving us fan's a little insight to the behind the scenes so to speak. And I loved hearing Tony talking about the springs too 😂😂 gotta respect the man for not wantin to give up the secret he figured out 🤘🤘

The transparent honesty and sincerity of the content, there is no doubt that this channel is so popular with repeat daily viewers !! Wow, you guys were so very lucky to do all of this with family and very close friends !!

I thoroughly enjoyed that. I loved Dale Sr and have a tremendous amount of respect for you Jr. It was great to hear the behind the scenes and even though some of it I’m sure is a little uncomfortable, I feel like you own it. I believe your dad would be really proud of you right now.

Man I’ve been waiting for this one

I'ts really great that you guys can share this kind of information with the fans. Very interesting, Thanks

Every time I tune in to this podcast I'm completely enthralled because you're always talking about racing when it really meant a lot to me. Thanks for all the inside info!!

@bradsanders407

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I never missed a race in the DEI days.

This is the way talk shows, of all genres, should be conducted; frank, honest, but also respectful. Thanks for this, Junior.

Wow..this is the best download so far. As a fan who loves Sr and Jr this put a lot of things into perspective for me. Ty

This is one of the best. Thanks!

Loved the podcast, would really really want to see the whole thing on youtube though just to see you guys talk.

Thanks to everyone.. Excellent

Wow thanks for sharing 👍

Wow, one of the best episodes! ❤

Glad you covered this Jr. It clears up some stuff for me.

Thank you for the video.

I love these inside talks with the old crew. Thanks Jr.!!

What a great listen...

I still hope that Jr can buy the rest of DEI at some point and incorporate it into JRM

Jr has & will continue to surpass his father in many many areas ..... just not behind a steering wheel. Much respect to Dale Jr for who he has become 👍🏼👍🏼

Thanks for posting Guy's - very interesting conversation

I agree that was the best interview I heard yet Evan though there all great this one I liked. More power to you guys.

That was a great insightful video of DEI history. I do remember following those years as they evolved. That answered some thoughts I had of what happened. Thank you for sharing! 👍👍

Now that answered several questions I've had for a long time.

Great interview! Reinforces Jr.’s stature for me for sure!!

Love the old school racing miss it terribly… Your show makes me smile and giggle thank you 😉

Wow, I have no words. Just Tears, sympathy and Empathy. So real.

Thank you for a great video. I got a good history lesson!

Another great interview by Dale Jr. and Mike.

These are the greatest story's ever,thank ya'll