Dale Earnhardt Jr: Why I retired

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @Racin3
    @Racin3 6 лет назад +64

    As much I miss Jr in racing, I'm very happy Jr retired while he is still not only alive, but with his head still on his shoulders and not severely hurt or crippled. Even though the concussion side effects are still lingering and may never completely go away. Really hope he stays with motorsports in some capacity, he doesn't even have to drive anymore.

    • @deemariedubois4916
      @deemariedubois4916 5 лет назад +2

      RacinX I agree. Junior was my favorite driver. He is such a damn good man, couldn’t ask for a better one. I hope and pray that he doesn’t have CTE like so many football players. When Junior Seau killed himself I couldn’t believe it. For some reason that hit me hard especially as he shot himself in the chest so his brain could be examined because of that, he didn’t immediately die. He did have CTE. I don’t want that for Dale Junior. I hope that kind of suffering is not in his future. I want him, Amy, and their adorable little girl to have nothing but good times and happiness in their future.

  • @mynameis9057
    @mynameis9057 6 лет назад +78

    ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, please take note of jrs integrity and how he appreciated the feelings of the people who've supported him,the proper,class, considerate, respectful way he spoke to his sponsors about this decision. I wish everyone treated others with this same empathy and integrity! I wish I had a magic wand to instill these same manners in EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET! ! ! thank you Dale and y'all for sharing this with us. btw,go Cowboys! lol! ☆☆☆

  • @justinhall2711
    @justinhall2711 4 года назад +12

    I can't even watch NASCAR without Jr. By far my favorite driver since he won the Busch Series Championship in the 'ol AC Delco car. Of any driver in any era, he SO deserved a championship.

  • @chrisbruchak4519
    @chrisbruchak4519 3 года назад +13

    You can see how broken this has left him. He was literally scared away from the thing he feels he was born to do by a very real and legitimate fear. That's a very hard pill to swallow.

  • @Ka_Gg
    @Ka_Gg 6 лет назад +34

    Some idiots don't realize that Amy helped Jr's recovery and probably helped save his life. If Jr. was a single guy (or not married/in a serious relationship at the time), he'd probably still be racing and ignoring everything. I'm a Jr. fan and glad that Amy had some influence in his recovery and retirement.

    • @rcracer8872
      @rcracer8872 6 лет назад +3

      @@starscream9683 you're as ignorant as you are stupid. Dale Jr drove the car his last name didn't a name can't win 2 Daytona 500's or 2 championships or 30 cup wins or tons and tons of top 5s and top 10s and laps led that was all JR he was a legendary hall of fame worthy driver and would be no matter what his last name was fat dumb and ignorant is no way for you to go through life so pull your head out from your ass and get a brain Dale Jr had very unfair expectations coming in he did great

    • @codeysnow2980
      @codeysnow2980 5 лет назад +1

      @@starscream9683 Do you envy Dale Jr that much to attack this man like that? He's done more for NASCAR than Harvick could even dream about. He's shown nothing but class, integrity, and selflessness throughout his entire career. His charity work is in a league of its own. You should be ashamed of what just came out of that sandbag head of yours. 26 wins, 170+ Top 10's, 2 Daytona 500's. 2 Nationwide Championships (back to back). 15 time most popular driver awards (13 consecutively). Riding daddy's coat tales my ass. It didnt take Jr 20 years to win the Daytona 500 either...

  • @dks13827
    @dks13827 5 лет назад +7

    Very good. I am also glad that Rusty Wallace got out with good health. Very glad.

  • @KK-ex5zu
    @KK-ex5zu 5 лет назад +15

    As a life long fan of Dale Jr and his dad I'm happy that he got out when he did. I remember Jr saying in another interview I think it was the Joe Rogan podcast that his doctor kept telling him if you get another concussion I can fix you. Jr asked the doctor at what point can't you fix someone and his doctor said he's only seen one person he couldn't fix if he got another head injury and that was a football player. But still I think and Jr has acknowledged that no way a person can keep getting concussion after concussion and it doesn't come back to bite you at the earliest in your 50's or in old age with dementia or Alzheimer's disease at some point! Dale made the choice in getting out of the car when he did.

  • @minnipearls3633
    @minnipearls3633 6 лет назад +46

    Total class Dale JR.

  • @duanequam7709
    @duanequam7709 5 лет назад +16

    You are one class act. Thanks for the memories.

  • @chevyblock550
    @chevyblock550 6 лет назад +104

    For those of you not aware, Mr. Hendrick lost his son, Ricky, in a plane crash in 2004 as Dale lost his father a few years before hand so they must’ve bonded over that in their time starting in 2008.

    • @mindcrime828
      @mindcrime828 6 лет назад +10

      They were actually close for a long time before that.

    • @RowdyRide
      @RowdyRide 6 лет назад +1

      No one gives a shit. Fuck ricky, and fuck Dale Earnhardt sr.

    • @Wyttt95
      @Wyttt95 6 лет назад +22

      Wesley Johnson what did u gain from that lol

    • @brianhoule3219
      @brianhoule3219 6 лет назад +1

      So , Wesley , .Wyatt , Wayne .
      Just one question ? Are you all children creating an argument, or adults in childrens bodies that have not grown up yet ?

    • @Wyttt95
      @Wyttt95 6 лет назад +4

      brian houle where exactly was I arguing on this comment? Idiot.

  • @rgp62677
    @rgp62677 3 года назад +12

    Great interview, amazing to learn all of this and scary at the same time.

  • @nazcarcup
    @nazcarcup 6 лет назад +13

    It makes sense. He could have retired earlier. Post-concussion symptoms are scary.

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 2 года назад +2

    Dale Jr is not fully retired. He drives in one Xfinity race per season.

  • @claymac7895
    @claymac7895 6 лет назад +11

    Classy guy right here. His father would be proud.

  • @xThemisJr
    @xThemisJr 5 лет назад +25

    Sometimes health is more important than chasing an Adrenaline rush with a High Risk.

  • @ralphleo1015
    @ralphleo1015 4 года назад +4

    Very proud of him we miss him dearly but he made the right decision I would hate for him to get hurt and very proud of Amy she's been a great wife

  • @robertolmstead1346
    @robertolmstead1346 2 года назад +5

    Jr. has proven he could live life without racing. I don’t think his dad could.

  • @balancepoint71
    @balancepoint71 5 лет назад +16

    I got to meet him in 1999 at Charlotte. Anyone that has ever met him would tell you. You won't hardly ever meet a nice person.

  • @tonystracener9078
    @tonystracener9078 5 лет назад +34

    A good young man. Way more fan friendly than his father Dale Sr. No disrespect intended.

    • @QuinnDonaldson
      @QuinnDonaldson 4 года назад +8

      idk no need to compare the two, both did their job really well and were respected in their fields. We can leave it at that

    • @codeysnow2980
      @codeysnow2980 3 года назад +6

      @@QuinnDonaldson okay, he didn't compare, he made an obvious and true statement.. He meant Jr is more open to the fans about who he is than his dad was. True fans would've understood that.

    • @lyf3warrior194
      @lyf3warrior194 3 года назад +2

      Quinn Donaldson how do you not compare a son to his father, especially when both were large names in the sport

    • @russkeller8790
      @russkeller8790 3 года назад +3

      Keep in mind it was a different era and I think Sr. was more focused on racing rather than public relationships.

  • @ihus9950
    @ihus9950 6 лет назад +19

    You are definitely missed on the Track
    Dale Jr. 👍

  • @bobmurica4174
    @bobmurica4174 6 лет назад +8

    As a Jr fan I’m biased of course, but knowing the full scope I’m so glad he got out of the car. Most of us had no idea how sick this guy was. I can’t imagine being in that situation and getting into a race car every week and putting myself at risk. ANY wreck could’ve left him permanently changed, and not for the better obviously, and ruined his life. Glad he’s doing better.

  • @4davidsimpson
    @4davidsimpson 6 лет назад +8

    I've watched many of your Dale Jr interviews. Good work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @paulyrepa2046
    @paulyrepa2046 3 года назад +7

    Jr. Is a smart kid. Smart, articulated, and yes smart. Good luck jr. Ya dad would be so proud.

    • @modest1989
      @modest1989 3 года назад +1

      But do you think he's smart?

    • @paulyrepa2046
      @paulyrepa2046 3 года назад +1

      @@modest1989 no! I just worked out how 2 spell smart, so im using it alot. 😒 ya goose!

    • @modest1989
      @modest1989 3 года назад +1

      @@paulyrepa2046 I guess that makes you well quite smart now huh? I wonder what word we can work on next to make you even smarter!

    • @paulyrepa2046
      @paulyrepa2046 3 года назад

      @@modest1989 i was thinking "troll" and or "fkwit", im shore u know all about them, Ay troll? So ive bard u so. Fk off fk wit troll. Lol bye bye! 😁

  • @bullofthewoods9374
    @bullofthewoods9374 4 года назад +5

    graham, nice interveiw

  • @joeparker7508
    @joeparker7508 3 года назад +9

    Never knew so much about his health issues.

  • @kentstephens4770
    @kentstephens4770 2 года назад +1

    Such a smart decision

  • @sonnycrockett9900
    @sonnycrockett9900 6 лет назад +8

    I love the full blast volume ads!

    • @RowdyRide
      @RowdyRide 6 лет назад

      Ad block dipshit

    • @Wyttt95
      @Wyttt95 6 лет назад +1

      Wesley Johnson dick...

  • @tommygibs1381
    @tommygibs1381 Год назад

    I had a bad concussion and It changed my behavior. Was years before I got right again

  • @kentstephens4770
    @kentstephens4770 2 года назад +1

    Amy was good for Dale jr

  • @SDGuy1981
    @SDGuy1981 6 лет назад +1

    You can tell the concussions have taken effect over time. He just seems off. He’s a good man. Make his old man proud👍🏻 your still number 1 dale!

  • @rickarra9396
    @rickarra9396 5 лет назад +5

    He didn't want to race for a good 5 years

  • @jarredwalker9919
    @jarredwalker9919 6 лет назад +11

    I've heard multiple people blame Amy for all of this. So ignorant.

    • @WCWThunderRosa
      @WCWThunderRosa 5 лет назад

      Yeah, god forbid a guy not want to end up like Chris Benoit or one those NFL players with a fucked up brain

  • @loganjohnson3589
    @loganjohnson3589 3 года назад

    Mister Earnhardt I like so many others have watched you thru out your career ,and am so glad you have retired instead of putting racing above all else .Im shure that you have many things to do that will give you great pleasure in life .Hopefully other racers will look at there own lives and careers and think about there priorities in life .I would rather have all of them around for a very long time than see them disabled or worse . I have watched racing sense my early youth and have seen many tragic wrecks . and I feel great sadness every time . So i will hope you may become an advocate for change in this great sport so that this type of racing can continue with less tragedy .Like all sports it is always evolving and hopefully people like you can make a difference in the way racing is done to keep the carnage down and the competition strong.

  • @robertrockwell7581
    @robertrockwell7581 5 лет назад +5

    Amy got a lot of the blame just because she is married too JR. and it made a lot of women jealous and maybe even some men when it was his choice for the reasons he pointed out is this series of interviews. all the concussions and being scared of his future health issues. also wanting too be around for his children. so you go JR. and Amy your true fans stand behind you both.

  • @howabouthetruth2157
    @howabouthetruth2157 6 лет назад +1

    Of course all of us fans were surprised and disappointed, but everyone needs to step back and put yourselves in Jr's shoes. Are ya willing to risk your life, health, and family.........to keep on racing, where you KNOW you will be crashing again. It's just not worth what is more important in life. Jr did the right thing, and he had a great racing career. One that will be remembered by NASCAR fans for many years to come.

  • @spconrad9612
    @spconrad9612 3 года назад

    Nice job Jr

  • @Tabs420
    @Tabs420 4 года назад

    He looks identical to Philip Rivers aha

  • @jakev2920
    @jakev2920 3 года назад +1

    He’s dale jr. he doesn’t need to drive anymore, he’s proven his worth

  • @c103110a
    @c103110a 5 лет назад +2

    Dale Jr. is great, but, can he ride a bicycle backwards?

  • @FXLR99
    @FXLR99 6 лет назад +3

    hmmm

  • @GoldenZebra
    @GoldenZebra 6 лет назад +3

    Hate how this interviewer never stops smiling lmao

  • @Smellydoug
    @Smellydoug 6 лет назад +5

    His wife is gorgeous, but what's with that dress lol??

    • @howabouthetruth2157
      @howabouthetruth2157 6 лет назад +1

      Because she happens to be A REAL LADY. Something most younger men and women in America and other countries wouldn't know about these days, as they wear their "daisy dukes" and jeans that look like they're painted on.

    • @Marauder623
      @Marauder623 5 лет назад +1

      @@howabouthetruth2157 aaaand what do you know about being a 'real lady'. You probably know as much as I do.

  • @garybattle7805
    @garybattle7805 2 года назад

    If he was worried about his health why did he drink and party so much?

  • @jamiekins938
    @jamiekins938 4 года назад +1

    I'm so glad you stopped racing. It may be exciting but gambling with your life is always just that a gamble.
    I'm sure your wife and children sleep better at night knowing you will be coming home to them safe each day.
    I'm sure you still feel the loss of your Father.

  • @bretwahlberg1146
    @bretwahlberg1146 3 года назад

    He did not want to be a vegetable 🌶

  • @albertcyphers1532
    @albertcyphers1532 5 лет назад +1

    I never got the impression that his wife had anything to do with him retiring. I always thought it was the dumbass rules and losing his nerve after he got burnt in that Corvette

  • @garybattle7805
    @garybattle7805 2 года назад

    Big rick the puppet master told him and Johnson too.

  • @dabpressurewashinghomeserv3838
    @dabpressurewashinghomeserv3838 2 года назад

    Definitely Jr is a huge let down compared to Dale Earnhardt he's to nice to sissy and very un manly I loved the "Dale Jr " idea but he's not his dad never will be.

    • @MrRubix77323
      @MrRubix77323 Год назад +1

      He's not his Dad, he's Dale JR. At least he's a good father unlike SR

  • @stageforgejon905
    @stageforgejon905 6 лет назад +2

    It might just be me but does he have a shitty grin on his face when asking very serious questions! I don't understand it

    • @jefferyhyatt8429
      @jefferyhyatt8429 6 лет назад

      my sweetness he’s always looking that way for some reason. He does it every interview, so I think it’s just the way he talks or something I noticed it in other interviews too

    • @stageforgejon905
      @stageforgejon905 6 лет назад

      @@jefferyhyatt8429 it's a little unnerving! To me it is anyway

    • @jefferyhyatt8429
      @jefferyhyatt8429 6 лет назад

      my sweetness yeah it really irks me too, because for people who are just tuning in to one interview and hasn’t seen him before are going to say man this guys a little disrespectful smiling like that.

    • @stageforgejon905
      @stageforgejon905 6 лет назад

      @@jefferyhyatt8429 I watched a bunch of his interviews! It's on everyone! Lol! And you are right. He just has interesting people on his shows

  • @brianhoule3219
    @brianhoule3219 6 лет назад

    Jr , enjoy your life. If the fans are to stupid to see how much you gave to them , they're the idiots !

  • @Master-Ganja
    @Master-Ganja 3 года назад +1

    ever since Dale Sr died Jr wasnt shit then he got married has to ask wife permission to even breathe lol pathetic aint no woman controls my life

  • @jessebalentine1009
    @jessebalentine1009 6 лет назад +2

    It really says alot about women when you can plainly see that the hottest women are with people who have money. Really looking for love aren't ya?

    • @WCWThunderRosa
      @WCWThunderRosa 5 лет назад

      Who hurt you?

    • @Marauder623
      @Marauder623 5 лет назад

      Aaaand we have an incel! People break hearts, get over it.

  • @garybattle7805
    @garybattle7805 3 года назад

    The reason was he has lost his nerve ! Never was real good at driving anyway.

  • @jeffsandy5088
    @jeffsandy5088 6 лет назад +2

    Why is Amy wearing her wedding dress ??

  • @bradpolick8795
    @bradpolick8795 4 года назад +1

    He sucked and always will be living in his father's memory...
    Bad driver, and he wouldn't of made it with out Dale!!!!!!

  • @jimboslice9472
    @jimboslice9472 4 года назад +2

    he real should have never raced at all, very little talent at all

    • @phillipmccandlessbp
      @phillipmccandlessbp 4 года назад +2

      50 NASCAR National Series wins. Where's your trophy room?

    • @stevem8112
      @stevem8112 4 года назад +2

      @@phillipmccandlessbp Above his Playstation lol