Dale Jr. and Ricky Craven Discuss Concussion Culture in NASCAR
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2022
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Ricky Craven dive into the culture of concussions in NASCAR on The Dale Jr. Download. They share their viewpoints on a sport where it was once taboo to admit you are hurt and how it affected their careers and lives.
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Anybody that sees these situations as some form of "weakness" on the part of Ricky or Jr...
well, you need some "adjusting" done on you, I'd say.
What these two gentlemen have done (and continue to do) to promote awareness of just how
devastating concussions (and other head injuries) can be is nothing short of *commendable* .
Hell, it takes *balls* to speak openly about this stuff, especially in sports....great big brass ones.
Those of us who have walked in those shoes know this all too well - everyone else should, too.
Ricky is one of the most articulate and intelligent racers I've ever heard speak about the sport. Glad to see him on the podcast because I'm sure it's gonna be an interesting listen in full... That being said, knowing the end of this video and Dale's little promo spot at the end most likely had a fart noise right after makes me chuckle lol.
Its hard to find left turning articulates
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I love Craven. He’s good proof you don’t need 60 wins and a few championships in nascar to prove you know what you’re talking about. Could listen to him forever. Also won the greatest stock car oval finish of all time which I bonus points. I feel like he also could have been a doctor.
Hell ya man. Big fan of him where I grew up in Maine. Watched him race in Loudon in 2003-2004.
I love rewatching that darlington finish even though ik what's going to happen it just gives that vibe of reliving history
This is one of the best episodes I've watched. Ricky Craven is an icon.
Ricky is a standup guy bringing light to difficult subjects like post concussion syndrome. He was fun to watch👍
Man, what an interview... seriously, hearing these kinds of stories just makes you feel bad for all drivers dealing with this and those who will in the future. This is a serious sport with serious risks.
What a well spoken guy.
For some reason I seem to be more attentive when Ricky Craven speaks. He’s an interesting, detailed and well spoken individual.
Concussions (Traumatic Brain Injuries) have destroyed who I used to be. I have read JR’s book and it helped me to understand it a lot better but I still can’t seem to get the help to recover or at least have that trust in myself that I used to have.
Multitasking?
Not a chance.😔
I remember as a kid watching nascar and everyones favorite drivers were dale earnhardt sr and jr, jeff gordon, tony stewart, etc. But everytime I watched races I would root for ricky craven, always enjoyed looking out for that bright orange tide 32 car
I loved his car
The culture, just that!
we all kind of thought, just maybe,
and confirmed here, once again..
Thank you Dale and Ricky, best listens in a a good while
Ricky needs his own show man.
He is so great.
I was setting in turn 1 grandstands when that wreck occurred. I felt the concussion from the impact of Cravens car hitting the fence. It was huge.
i rem craven but not too well unfortunately. i respect him. he had it rough. thanks for bringing him on.
my grandparents have a pedal racecar with left/right handles on the sides toi steer, the 1 handle broke but i played on that thing for hrs as a kid. anyone else have one like that?
RC has brought some of the most riveting interveiws to the channel,having watched him in his early years, now realize how articulate and well spoken he is..
Thank you both for this show......I rolled a semi and landed on my right side and did get knocked out but I blew it of...but after 13 years I still have the effect of a TBI......I hope many will have seen this and taken steps to heel themselves......
I could listen to stories from Ricky all day.
Ricky is a real class act. You have to admire him that speaking about something so painful is his life. The loss of his dream. I'm sure by sharing, you've helped more people than you know.
One of the best but underrated drivers ever.
Damn. Cravens episode might be my new favourite. This was so raw and emotional. Craven is truly awesome!
Excellent insight into concussion and how easily it can happen to you... and the long lasting effects it can have on a individual, it can affect every aspect of your personal life even on your personality 😔
There are many sports that are coming around to the realisation of the long lasting affects of these brain injuries... but SO much more still remains to be done 😐
Well done all concerned in this podcast 👍🏻
I have not lived without pain and other concussion-related injuries since getting hit by an uninsured drunk driver back in 1983. My concussion was so violent that my neurologist did not understand how the base of the brain didn't separate from the spinal cord. I have to give up things like motocross racing because my brain couldn't handle the jarring motions. There are certain sacrifices one must make because God only gives you one brain.
Ricky was always fast in the Busch series 96 and 97 seasons. Great guy and one of the most respected.
Damn, Ricky Craven needs to get into a network to be an analyst again. He is seriously one of the most articulate and easy to listen to speakers in regards to a former NASCAR driver.
totally understand what Ricky and Jr are talking about the concussion I had I didn't know I had hurt my head tell the next day when I almost passed out at work. so glad both of them are still alive and basically ok
I can listen to Ricky and Robert Pressley all day long. 😀
Ricky had an average finish of 9.5 before the Talladega in 1996. Such a shame, he probably would of been a top 10 threat for a long time if not for injuries.
That is incredible
I listened to the whole pod cast yesterday. Thank you so much Awesome
I've had countless concussions. A bunch didn't do anything noticeable to me. But a few whoppers towards the end of me being an idiot were bad. I didn't put it together at the time, but gradually lost my ability to play video games, watch TV, allow things to move fast near me while I was stationary and as it progressed I became extremely angry over little things that'd never bother me. It took 3 years from my last 'took a nap concussion' to feel right and that's when I started to put together what had happened. Not once when I was at a hospital for a head injury was I ever given signs or symptoms to be aware of later, never had I been referred to a neurologist that specializes in concussions. The doctors I dealt with solution was to stay awake the first night and then rest for 1-2 weeks.
I dont know about the rest of you but this is one of the most important discussions ive ever herd. I hope it can help others that have had concussions or had anxiety. Really a eye opening discussion on the culture of Nascar and head injuries. Thanks to Ricky and Dale for opening up about this important subject. Thank you both.
Love these men! And talking the truth about racing and concussions in general is honorable!
Ricky is a very intelligent and versed racecar driver. Very intelligent just by listening to his way of speaking. Great guy. Always loved Ricky Craven especially that Tide car! Great podcast!
So many great episodes on this podcast but as a new England kid I really love this Craven 1. 2 individuals perfect to be talking to younger drivers about concussion symptoms and things to watch out for
Wow, this was a really heart felt interview. Thanks Dale Jr. The Ricky Craven - Kurt Bush Darlington race was probably the best finish in Nascar history and Ricky will always hold a special memory for race fans.
I was at Talladega that year and that crash was absolutely horrific! Many people in the grandstands thought there was no way Ricky survived that crash. The crowd erupted into applause when he was removed from the car.
I’ve had a total of 9 known concussions and sadly I see the signs of memory going
These videos are very informative, I've had 3 concussions in my life that I know about only because of emergency rooms, probably had some other ones that I didn't know about because I was young and dumb. Keep up the awesome content.
Craven was one I always enjoyed seeing race the American Canadian Tour. When he went south it was cool to see a local driver from the Northeast hit the major leagues.
God, the 'oh your fine' ..and a LOT of doctors do it including mine, unfortunately... it's RIDICULOUS
This is always eye opening and I am so glad you talk about this, awareness is key
Whether it's concussions from a crash, a dresser, a brain bleed, whatever.. People need their eyes opened CONSTANTLY with a lot of things... Really awesome stuff man, thanks for putting so much AMAZING contents out there for people!
Appreciate you appreciate your honesty and your stories God bless
I never knew how serious concussions were Dale until you came forward and told your story . I have your book which is Fantastic . Looking back at my own life , I've been in a few car accidents and each time had a pretty bad whiplash. I have some issues now and have to wonder if I had concussions and didn't know .
Despite everything, life is fragile and life is precious.
A powerful message.
Man, that T4 vertebrae fracture due to the suspension collapsing is very reminiscent to Almirola's Kansas wreck. Actually love to see Almirola on one of these, especially for his Kansas wreck.
I was sitting in the Birmingham tower that day and remember this wreck well. It was a bad one, and I've seen too many bad ones in the 31 races I've witnessed there. Something told me that Ricky got hurt bad. I just didn't know how bad. To hear him talk about it today you can feel the pain he still endures. He had a great future in racing ahead of him, cut short by nothing he did to cause it. Like the 'old school' guys say, it was just one of them racin' deals. This was one of Dale's best interviews. (and I say that to about all of them. THE best podcast on the internet. imho)
i had virus attack my inner ear and destroyed a nerve that controls my eyes to sync with my head movements...took 6 months to find what was wrong....panic attacks.... no leaving my house....just sheer anxiety and misery....felt like slipped thru medical cracks....terrible
Great interview…. 👍
❤ ,thank you !
Ricky is awesome. Yall should have him back on in the future at some point
I think if I bumped into Ricky Craven in the grocery store line and started chatting with him I'd assume he was a professor at the local university.
This is another great video. Ricky and Dale are helping to remove the stigma regarding depression.
Two guys I have tons of respect for
Craven is a driver with far more talent than the results show. Injuries and circumstance worked against him. Great guy, miss watching him race.
Had a bicycle crash a month ago where I hit a rut going downhill - the bike jerked to one side while I kept going forward and landed on my head, knocking me out for about 5 minutes. I have no memory of the accident, the doctor (whose house I crashed in front of) tending to me or the ambulance ride to hospital. My first post-crash memory is coming to in the ER with a bright light over my head, my wife and her sister on my left and the plastic surgeon on my right stitching my face up (about 30 stitches around my eye and in my lips).
After I was stitched up, I went for a CTScan and while we were waiting for the neurosurgeon to read my scans my wife and I were making plans for dinner that night. Only to have the doctor tell us I was being admitted for at least 3 days - well it turns out that there was bruising and bleeding in the brain as a result of the impact (and I was wearing a helmet!). When I was discharged, in addition to no strenuous activity for at 3 months, I was also told I couldn’t have physiotherapy for three weeks (2 ribs and the bones in my right hand were dislocated) because the neurosurgeon was worried that any pain experienced during PT would cause blood pressure spikes and further damage the brain injury…
It has been a constant struggle with daily fatigue and bouts of slight depression, short term memory issues (I am married, so it could be “Selective Hearing”…🤣) and occasional blurred vision when I’m tired - having said that, most days are better than the one before so I count myself very fortunate because it could be a hell of lot worse!
Good interview.
One of the sharpest drivers to strap into a Cup car.
Ricky is and will always be a Mainer. I always pulled for him,when he drove.
I'll never forget that finish at Darlington
Bentley warren and the guys who ran those supermodifieds risked everything to race. Michigan for awhile wouldn't let supers run and my dad had to race in other states. Ran Oswego with Bentley and the other unbelievable unsung heroes of the 60's thru the 80's when the supermodifieds went thru drastic changes to become the fastest short tracks cars in the world. Total shame on indy for not bringing those drivers up but instead bring in foreign drivers. Jeff Gordon was one of those guys who should have had a chance at indy. Just think how someone like him could have done in indy. Jeff Gordon never embarrassed nascar a real class act
Met Ricky in New Hampshire in the early 90s class act guy and damn could he drive
Very much enjoyed this open discussion. Never was a Ricky fan but now I'm sorry for that. We fans get wrapped up in our teams and demonize all the others. LOL. But, again, much enjoyed this interview. KUDOS
Ricky is a gift to NASCAR
I am going to say this bring a tear to my eye's. I have had multiple concussions. With two in a fast succession. I grew up on two wheels, I also played football and wrestled in High School and I was a little guy. I got my bell rung more then a few times. It wasn't until I was driving my Semi across I80 and woke up with terrible headache (acute Migraine) I was throwing up gagging and so confused, My co-driver called 911 and I spent 4 days in the Hospital of North Platte, NE. That day changed my life, I couldn't drive anymore. I have never had a day without a headache since. Which has left me at home being disabled and unable to be a provider to my wife and kids. 15 years later I am still in pain and somethings have gotten better, other things have gotten worse. I have so much damage that just bumping my head gives me mild concussion symptoms. I am good and have a great support system. Just please take a bump on the head as a serious injury.
after this id love to hear DJ's experience after his wreck in kansas in 2001
Craven was my favorite when I was little because of the Tide car
I've had so many seizures and busted my head. It does effect your life.
Thanks for speaking out about Concussions. More Athletes should in all their respective sports.
Man this is something the young racers need to here!!! We all are tough guys till you cant walk!
Ok Fox Sports, you have your permanent 3rd booth member. GET ON IT
Thanks
I've been through almost the exact feelings during and after demolishing a car on the street. Flipped a 91 civic 8 times, the engine was 200 yards away from the car when everything stopped.(my own stupidity) i couldn't catch my breath for 30 minutes. I was bruised purple from my neck to my knees from a 5 point seat belt. The doctors said i had a major concussion. I was walking into walls for months. I thought i was going to die.
Dale Sr. had issues. People forget Darlington where he passed out in the car and hit the wall.
, i loved watching Ricky race
I was at that Talladega race. That wreck is one I will never forget. I remember watching them cut the roof through my binoculars and I’m thinking to myself. Oh God, the guy is dead. That was pretty horrible.
I think that wreck really hurt his career. I don’t think he was ever the same Racer afterwards. And it’s a shame because he really is one of the truly good guys in sports.
I think that culture exists in all sports were heavy contact is involved. I remember in the 70s when you took a hard shot to the head they would always tell you to just get up and walk it off. They really didn’t understand what was going on and unfortunately, in some cases, they probably didn’t just didn’t care .
I always wanted to know what Ricky's perspective was on that part of his career when he got hurt.
Evan - Me too. That was fascinating. He's right.....back then a driver couldn't be honest because they looked like a wuss to other drivers, owners, fans, and sponsors. I think Junior going public and being honest about his concussions be fore he retired paved the way to acceptance.
Junior may not have won as many races as his dad, but he's had as big an impact on the sport in different ways. This podcast is just one example. Just incredibly good interviews he gets out of people.
Totally a great podcast. I think Ricky was a very smart driver. He's well spoken and detailed. There are other drivers that have been hurt and had to retire. Would love to hear their stories.
I ve had several concussions, at 62 my Doc doesn t want me to Autocross anymore, I still do
darn can't find the whole thing on here bummer
His Darlington win was the last for Pontiac!
devastating when you are told you cannot do it anymore
Dale Earnhardt: Hold my beer!
great discussion, but I keep seeing that Band-Aid and thinking Dale is over there eating cheetos
Craven should be doing analysis for the race broadcasts
I wonder how many drivers or former drivers are out there that have had cuncussions that are willing to come forward and
tell their story?
I thought the title said "conclusion culture" lol
Remember the old cowboy movies when someone would get knocked out then 5 minutes later they were back in the action. It was part of our culture.
I doubt you even have to go that far back. The attitude was definitely around during the my time in high school sports and that's only 25 years ago.
I crave me a Craven.
This is how real mean show real strength.
Day 476 of asking you have former drag racer, now blind driving record holder Dan Parker on the show. Would be a great guest to speak on injuries and overcoming them. He’s blind from a severe drag racing accident 10 years ago, yesterday set a record for fastest blind person on earth at 212mph
These story's really makes you think, you are not made of steel, you can be hurt more than you think, be aware. 🤔🏁
You're spot on and when you get hurt really bad you're scared and rightly so and that's the word they choose not to say scared it doesn't make you less of a person just smarter
Dale said a few yes ago on here "your either a eacing driver or your not" Do drivers think about crashing and go 90% instead of 100 or just go 100? B.c i dont have that so maybe i should just stop ?
Another maine boy!!
was Mike thinking about combustion?
LOL (ppphhhhuuufffff)💩
when you kid driver you got the same face of kyle bush
Rang my bell a bunch in my reckless youth and now at "60-something" the bills have all come due...
Now you know why Jr stop racing
1:08 and their is mark martin...... poor guy
dude is ALWAYS at the wrong place at the wrong time
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if Mark never got wrecked by someone else..... he probably would be talking about a LOT more
and have a few trophies LOL
Maybe like the NFL. If you have a crash, you sit out a race.
Craven is so not what you think of when you think of a NASCAR driver. No attitude, no chest puffing, no entitlement. But just as tough and talented as anyone. Not really different from "Concussion Culture" in any other sport or endeavor at the time, right?
Almost Passed out, women faint ….
Is Jr really returning as part time to Hendricks or is that a stupid high school immature April fools joke?
most likely fools day
Stupid, immature, high school level??? LOL!
If you are actually, seriously miffed about being caught by an April fool's joke, you are every one of those things...