Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Brother: I Knew Nothing of Our Dad
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Kerry Earnhardt enters the studio and fills in gaps about his childhood that Dale Jr. never knew. The eldest Earnhardt details his family situation from a young age when Dale Sr. left the picture and what life was like growing up with no knowledge of his other family. Hear how he found out about his Earnhardt side, how he met his grandmother, and why it took so long to meet his dad in person.
Find out how long it took Kerry to build up the courage to go out back of Mammaw’s house and greet his dad. Hear how the interaction went and what happened at the front door when Kerry went to see his dad and meet Dale and Kelley for the first time.
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Can we just take a minute for appreciating grandma who despite the actions of her son still loved her grandson and showed up to all of his baseball games and silently watched from the back.
Thats what Grannys are for... Love.
Welcome to southern women. They are a special breed
Ma Maws rule!
@@melvinsmiley5295 my granny told me once "Ill leave the discipline to your parents... Thats not what Granny is here for"!
@@BobbyGeneric145 awesome
Can we just take a minute and appreciate Jack raising and adopting a kid that’s not biologically his for 14 years what a legend.
Amen amen amen!!!! I was raised by a “step-father” who I lost in 1999 as I was turning 30. I found out later I was Ronnie Van Zant’s illegitimate son. I was born in Florence, Al in 1969, do your research. (Hint; Muscle Shoals,Al )
There is a first time, for every thing.
Did you ever meet your memo?
@@sevinstorey4365 WOW, hope you've met the family & Ronnie. God bless you
@@sevinstorey4365 That is what good men do. Something these toxic male moose twits, tell you. I never had children, but raised two, a boy and a girl, who didn't have a father.
Hats off to Jack Key. He raised a good guy.
Much Respect to Jack. He raised a good Man.
and he was there.
Heck yeah
👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
A big part of me wishes Kerry had kept his last name...
Its insane how much Kerry looks like Dale Sr. Especially with the mustache
That was my 1st thought, too. Yikes, so similar and I met with Sr several times. Kerry seems to be Sr with charm....
He looks like a skinny version of Dale Sr
Totally! Similar mannerisms, considering DE Sr. had no influence on his childhood. Crazy stuff.
I was thinking the same thing the whole time the camara was on him....wow
Jr , Kerry and Kelly all three , there is no need for a DNA test.....No way Senior could deny them 3....All three have that dominant Earnhardt gene....lol...What a cool story man how after all that time they ended up as they should as a family....Thats just cool stuff man....Thanks for putting this together y'all......so interesting......
Met Kerry at his shop with the Channel Lock car years ago. The nicest human being on the planet. Was planning on 1 minute hello type greeting. Me and my buddy were the only ones in the shop....Kerry spent an hour talking to us and showing us the car and around the shop. Southern hospitality at it's best.
Kerry must be the most patient and easy going person in this entire family. That’s a lot of stuff he felt and dealt with as a kid.
It probably helped he wasn’t in the middle of it till he was pretty far along. I think his mom and jack were a large part of that
It is So Amazing how Kerry looks and Even Sounds like Dale Sr.!!!,He's the Spitting Image of His Father!!!,and He's so Layed Back and Low Key!!!
@@rgarrison1819 You mean little key 🤠
You can see in his face and eyes that it hurt him. Takes one to know one.
Man, this conversation is an absolute gold mine for die hard fans.
Exactly I wanted to tell some buddies to listen to the podcast but I knew they wouldn’t really understand
@@RippleRacing39 I was never an Earnhardt fan, Sr or Jr, but I did enjoy it. I never cared for Jr as a driver, but he does seem like a really cool dude you could have a few beers with...
Yeah, 100%, my wife got me a suede goodwrench #3 jacket for Christmas of 2000 obviously 2 months before tragedy, I was always a huge fan Dale and Muhammad Ali, I can't say idols or heroes, but this is gold to me!!!
Yes it was. To see how they interact. It's amazing how much Kerry resembles Dale. Same antics, same coolness, emotionless, just a cool individual.
Anybody wondering what sittin on the porch with family on a summer afternoon feels like, this is it right here. This is how we do in in NC buddy!!!
Jack was an amazing man. I know we all think of Dale Sr. as being this larger-than-life individual, but to Jack, he was just Kerry's biological father who had no contact with him for 14 years. Jack was just looking out for his son. Biology didn't matter to him, he wanted what was best for Kerry.
Jack is the one larger- than- life for loving Kerry.
I have to agree, I'm completely unfamiliar with the characters in this story except from media coverage. But I have to think that Jack's driving concerns were for Kerry's well being and best interest. That's just human nature.
I can imagine some of what Jack and Kerry’s Mom must’ve been concerned about in this situation. After listening to Kerry I think it’s obvious he was loved and cared for by his parents growing up. Dale Sr was my NASCAR hero but I couldn’t have watched my family sacrifice so that I could race.
Kerry still calling Jack Dad speaks to the man Jack is!
Poor Bubba🤣Wonder how his vision is nowadays?? Kerry sure looks so much like Dale.Kerry is very patient.Sweet !!!
Dale is giving off little brother vibes this whole interview. It's funny to see
💯
Yea ibthink that's kinda cool
Kerry's apprehension to mention Theresa by name speaks way louder than any words he could've said
I’m surprised no book has been written yet about the ice queen....
You can see how much of a gentleman he is. You can also see how she was not the nicest of ladies.
Agreed !!! I cant believe that shre REALLY is The Wicked Witch of NASCAR
You know the story about the furniture business?
@@AlonsoRules No, was it furniture or home construction business?
I love Junior as an interviewer, he wants to know every detail of every moment and every feeling, he's like a little kid analyzing every moment. He comes off as real
I used to work with Jack Keyes, I can tell you he's a good man who loves his family.
That’s awesome. Respect Due to Jack.
He made Kerry A Great Man.
Is he still with us? If he is and you have contact with him send him this comment thread to see how many of us respect a man like himself!
I don't know but I hope so.
Are u sure ? ........... it’s KEY not Keyes & he passed away in 2007 btw.
Pardon the misspelling. Not sure what you are asking that I'm sure of. I worked with Jack for a company called Millbrook. We reset grocery stores.
Teresa what a prize she is. She made everyone’s life tougher than it should have been. She closes the door on him? Well I would guess that Jr. Kelley and Kerry are happy those days are behind them! Good show Jr.
Teresa Earnhardt ugh
Wow Teresa I no wow that's y no dei
Tim, trust me, I’m no Teresa Earnhardt apologist. But could you possibly look at it from another viewpoint? She’s already involved with a man with 2 previous wives and 3 kids separated between those 2 women who don’t really know much of anything about each other or their kids AT ALL, let alone having the new and added responsibility of essentially becoming an instant stepmother to both Dale & Kellie who lived with Dale & Teresa 1/2 the year. Then along comes Kerry - child (actually a teenager) number 3 out of nowhere...now I’m not justifying her cold rudeness and standoff-ishness, but she has got to be realizing at this point that she’s involved with a guy with A LOT OF BAGGAGE! That’s kind of A LOT to take in...
I don’t know it for a fact, it’s just my gut feeling, but I’m pretty sure Teresa felt like she had bitten off more than she could chew, by hitching her wagon to Dale’s. That’s the ONLY reason I’d cut her ANY slack...she might’ve been the wicked step-monster, but I give her a little bit of credit for trying to manage the load she volunteered to take on...
Just my opinion...I don’t “love” (or even LIKE her), but I also can’t hate her too much for trying...
@@matildaharden1064 do not be so on the Earnhardt family.
@@liambeach8168 I cannot wrap my mind around the fact that she sued Dale's child to keep from using the name. Just like she refused to allow Dale Jr to use the #8/ She saw Kerry as another child to have to share Dale's wealth. She sent Dale Jr off to military school. She made those children's life an unhappy and unpleasant experience from the time she married their dad. She needs her arse kicked for that alone. I have no use for her. She only tried to be a bully. Nothing more.
Dale’s children are awesome. Jr and Kelly could have not wanted to accept Kerry but they took him in immediately. Hats off to all 3 of you for making that work. And for Kerry not to look at the negative on why his father didn’t come around but looked forward not backwards. Awesome siblings
That's one of the better aspects of Southern families.
I have heard Dale say many times that he looks like his mom and Kerry looks just like their dad. I see Dale Sr in Jr, there is a big similarity but Kerry is a spitting image of Sr. Such a great and open episode. Thanks Kerry, Mike, and Jr for this.
Kerry could damn near do stand in photos for Sr.
You think Kerry looks like Sr? Look at Jeffery Earnhardt. Lol
What I find interesting is even though Sr. Wasn't in Kerry's life much... Kerry picked up a lot of his mannerisms. Crazy. It reminds me of stories were long lost family meet and they share the same sense of humor or hobbies for example. I'm glad Kerry got to spend time with him. I can understand Sr. respecting Jack.
@@Wendy____ exactly!
Chris Buff, Kelley very much looks like her mom, Brenda. Personalities near identical as well. It's awesome that Dale Jr, Kelley, and Kerry would later become very close.
I have so much more respect for Kerry now. He seems like such a good person.
No kidding. If I would have seen this years ago, I would have been a bigger fan of his.
Damn i almost got misty
Agreed
I met him in person at Richmond Race Track and he really looks like his dad in real...
He is very kind, with utmost respect...
An awesome young man indeed..
Was there some reason you didn't have this level of respect for him before you saw this? I always thought he was a good guy from what I had seen, considering the confusing and effed up childhood he had.
I love Martha Earnhardt! What a wonderful woman going to Kerry’s games and reconnecting with him.
She's an angel. Opposite of Teresa!
$$$
Grandmas see good every where that's why they are so precious
@@nonovyobiznez3735 I agree. Grandmother’s rock!
She was a sweetie. We met her once and had a lovely visit
Not only is Kerry a splitting image of Dale, but you can tell he’s a real class act too. Great episode!
Unlike his father good thing he had a good dad to teach him right from wrong
He is a twin to DE SR.
Great podcast. Man, Kerry is the spitting image of his father. He even talks like him and has some of his mannerisms.
I grew up with out my dad until my late 20's where I only had a year with him before he passed. People that knew him have told me my entire life that I walk,talk,and act just like him. It's all in the Levi's you get handed.
@@user-cs3zs6jn1d I'm happy you got to spend some time with him. You are right; it's all in what you are handed. Life ain't easy. Thanks for adding your comment.
5:01 when he grins
Youre not kidding!
Kerry looks like the intimidator if he had a beard ngl lol
Watching how Dale Jr. handles this interview is something to applaud, as he keeps it focused on Kerry and doesn't let it go off-subject; such as allowing Kerry to chronologically tell his story and not jump ahead when the subject of Mammaw and the family reunion came up early. As when that was brought up early, Dale Jr. said they'd get to it, but first tell your story, Kerry.
Dale Jr is a class act all the way.....he loves his brother Kerry that;s so evident.
You’re both spot on
I couldn’t agree more
I listened to the entire podcast driving on the interstate earlier this week. Towards the end, Junior said he almost lost it during the conversation. I was like 'Junior, you're not the only one!'
How cool was that! Put a helmet n some goggles on him, he looks like his dad.
@@alexhathcock1380 Especially if he was to shave the sides of his face and only have a stache, literally identical 😂😯
He looks so much like his dad.
He sounds just like him too. Very interesting considering he didn’t grow up with Sr
Talks like Sr. And leads into a story like Sr.
8:40 that mustache twitch. Lol
Poor thing lol
I am blown away at just how much Kerry looks like Dale Sr. He even sounds like him. If he put on Dale Sr's glasses you would swear it was him. It's like watching Dale Jr talk to his dad back in the late 90s.
That’s what I said when I look at him. Looks like Dale Sr👀
That's exactly what I said lol. Spitting image for sure. If he would put the shades on and hopped in the #3 car you wouldn't be able to tell if it was Dale Earnhardt Sr or not lol
Right
@@Rellx305 Kerry's son Jeffery looks like his grandpa also. Got that Earnhardt nose.
@@Carolinian4372 that’s wild
My goodness. Kerry looks more like Dale, Sr. than Jr. does.
If Kerry had a mustache like Sr they’d look identical
Is he Dale's biological son. Or. Not. Bcuz i heard he said he adopted him
@@carolwhite2486 Kerry is Dale’s oldest son from his first marriage. He was adopted by Jack Keyes.
@@KWCline91 oh. Ok. Thank you so much. God bless you always 🙏 happy Father's day to you always 💖 🙏
@@davidgartrell90 just needs a hat
Kerry is a good guy, glad he was finally included. Never knew it took that long. Teared up a little.
Kerry you gave me goosebumps watching this. You look so much like Sr.
I think Jack just didn't wanna see you get hurt. Protecting you. Like a Father should.
More so then Jr
God Bless Martha for cultivating that reconnection - that's my takeaway
Kelley and Kerry instantly bonding is just so heart warming. So glad for all of them.
The joy Dale Jr. gets when his guests talk about their Dale Sr. stories is why this show/podcast is so damn good.
Yeah bc we all need to make sure Dale Jr. has joy in his life.....smh
Kerry is a spitten image of his dad.
Man, the chills when they talked about the vibe in the home with Theresa there. I knew there was friction, I didn't realize it went back so far...
It's one major thing that frustrates me about Dale Sr.
Well Its official, you can now close the internet, There will never be another interview and answer as good as this. Standing ovation for all.
Jr looked like he was more excited in this one that all other episodes... he’ll it made me happy and glad I got to know more about Kerry!
Kerry's parents must have been amazing just based on his story about meeting grandma at the ball game. That his reaction was "This is cool", that he could establish a relationship with Senior without any real fallout, it's really a testament to how they navigated a challenging situation.
Not what I got want. They were literally trying to stop him from seeing his dad.
It's mind blowing how Kerry acts so much like his father, even though he hadn't met him until he was 16-17. There is no denying that he is the son of Dale Earnhardt.
I met my Dad and sister last year at 58 years old. I understand Kerry’s instant comfort with Dale. Happened just like that with me.
What the ?
🙏
I absolutely love Dale Jr's interaction and his reactions with Kerry
To me its wholesome but strange. It's like Dale Jr is hearing it for the first time, like he only started talking to him last week
I think Kelley should have been on this episode too. Hopefully next time Kerry comes on she will be there.
I thought the same thing. This was amazing, however I did think out loud "how great would it have been with Kelly also".
Agree
...and Mamaw....it'd be cool to hear all of them
Agreed! She is the rock of the 3, the glue if you will.. in my opinion.
It would be great to hear all of the Earnhardts talking amongst each other. Kelly's memories would have been the icing on the cake!
One of the best episodes yet ! Still say the Dale Jr podcast is the best thing going in NASCAR.
He is a lot more forgiving than I am. I do not refer to my biological father as my dad, the man that was there for me and helped raise me is the man I refer to as my dad.
Yup, if my dad did what Sr did I'd have nothing to do with him.
sounds like to him, they're both his dad
Kerry is very wise to start at the beginning. He made this interview so much better with his story telling abilities.
I agree! I love the soothing voice that Kerry has and enjoyed hearing him share his story.
They don’t have to say it but Theresa single handedly flushed DEI down the toilet, if Jr and Kelly and Kerry ran it, today it would be one of the dominant teams in NASCAR.. what a legacy to destroy….
She was screwing max siegel
@@jamesflemingjr1868 damn 😪 smh
@@jamesflemingjr1868 and John Menard
I completely agree Brian
Oh everyone knows it. It’s why Jr wanted complete control over it when his contract was up, Jr was the only thing keeping it alive. Theresa ruined everything.
Fascinating interview . These boys had such a challenging childhood being the sons of Dale Sr., especially Kerry . They are both good young men and I'm so glad that Kerry was accepted into the family. I think a big thank you goes to their Grandmother starting the ball rolling. Love Jrs reaction to comments from Kerry. I think he found our some things too.
KC Horath, Martha Earnhardt was an incredibly amazing lady. I met and talked with her several times when I worked at Daytona Speedway 1996-2006 as part of the security/safety teams.
@@sergeantmasson3669 That had to have been so cool 😎
@@sherihaas8048 It was, BIG TIME
Kerry sounds almost exactly like Dale Sr. It’s surreal to listen to
I never realized that I've never heard Kerry speak until this interview. It blows my mind how much he sounds like his dad. I listened to the podcast before this video came out and when Kerry first started talking, I swore it was Sr speaking from beyond the grave. Absolutely incredible!
thats not dales son, he was adopted, dale is just a sperm donor, nothing else... definitely not his dad
Shout out to Jack and all step dad's that come in and help raise the kids. I had a great step dad that I still look at as my dad.
I had an alcoholic stepfather, he was a total asswipe
I love when Dale, Jr. has any of his siblings on the channel. Their conversations and interactions are so genuine. It’s refreshing and delightful to watch.
To MY knowlegde, Taylor has yet to make an appearance, I hope I’m wrong; if not, I wonder why…🤔
Me also..
I too wonder but it's really none of my business. Hope Taylor knows this is HER family too ❤
As someone who is adopted I find all of these kinds of stories amazing. This one is great due to the lack of anger from Kerry and his view on Dale Sr's being respectful of the his adopted Dad's wishes. Thanks for sharing!
I think it helps if the adopted kid had good parents and a good upbringing and it sounds like Kerry did. I found out in my 30s that I had an older half brother that was adopted before my dad met my mom. He was super cool about it all thanks to the fact that he loved his adoptive parents. And just like Kerry looks a lot like Dale Sr., he is so much like my dad despite them never meeting it is crazy
sounds like kerry was better off without his sorry sperm donor. my sperm donor did same to me, let another man raise his son.
@@shadowsilverlight1651 I see all your weird comments, it sounds like you have some issues. P
Kerry seems like such a good dude! Agree with many others, much respect to Jack and Kerry's Mom - RIP.
Being adopted myself, and never meeting my biological parents, this was amazing and intense. Can you imagine having Dale Earnhardt as your father?!?!?! Super cool.
I was adopted at 6 months old, I've met both of my bio parents. This brings back some memories. I met my bio parents in April 8th 1999
Too bad Dale Sr. was a terrible dad.
I am sure I would rather have Jack as a dad.
@@Sam-zb2ht He wasn’t a much better driver. Nascrap just made sure he had a better car than everyone else and rules that fit him too.
If you walk away from your children I don't see that very cool ,I'm a big dale fan he was one of the greatest but I could never leave my son !
I love all the Earnhardt's but Kerry holds a special place in my heart! He's such a good and humble person and reminds me so much of his late father. Please keep doing family on the podcast periodically! Love you Dale jr. Keep the podcast going it's awesome and hello there Mike Davis
You took the words right out of my mouth man.
so you love a father who didnt have anything to do with his own son and let another man raise him?
@@shadowsilverlight1651 I agree. All the talk in the comments about what a great man Sr. was. Abandoned a child and had it not been for Mamaaw, likely would have never initiated contact with Kerry. In most cases thats known as a deadbeat dad.
Dale Earnhardt a humble person if that's a laugh
@@sistermaryfrances4480 He’s saying Kerry is a good humble person and that he ALSO reminds him of Dale. Not that Dale was a good or humble person.
Ok, how freaking cute are both of these boys right now? The fact they've never had these conversations are crazy to me. Im so glad they have eachother now.
It’s unreal that how much Kerry looks like Dale Sr! I imagine Jr looking for his brother and remember his dad every time! Even the smile and the voice are similar! Unreal
I had dinner with Kerry and his wife back in 04. Very down to earth people I could stop looking at Kerry cause he look like dale sr
This is the first interview I've seen of Kerry, it's amazing how much he looks like his dad. It's always great when member of the family who hasn't been a part of it gets accepted back in. This video brings back memories of an uncle I had that was an outcast. Once I found him I wanted him part of our family, it's so great when that works out.
I've been wanting to hear Kerry talk about this forever, seems like a good ole dude. Good to hear he had a good stepdad to raise him as his own, while his dad was not there.
sounds like kerry was better off without his sorry ass
I agree.
I never realized Kerrys striking resemblence to his father. Especially the eyes. Its chilling.
He looks more like Dale then Dale jr.. he should had been named Dale jr
Put the shades and a mustache on him and it’s uncanny.
As an adopted kid...it was the toughest thing to do... telling your family that raised you that you found your birth parents....adopting parents know that this time can come....but their hearts are as big as their open arms with understanding....
Kerry's reluctance to say the name Theresa says all that needs to be said about her 😂
Right
Absolutely!
because she would've sued him if he did
Says a lot about her that even Kerry feels that way. I’d like to see Dales sr youngest daughter on the show one day.
My Earnhardt hero is Kerry. He overcame more adversity than you and I could have ever withstood.
I wish the title wasn’t ‘Dale Earnhardt Jr’s brother’. He’s his own man, he’s Kerry.
The REAL Dale jr..
Kerry’s just an unbelievably good man. What a youth experience to endure.
He looks so much like his dad. And a good man.
i know some of those camera angles makes me think it is dale sitting there, then i remember he gone and my eyes get a little watery
@@0Heeroyuy01 indeed. I was not a D.E. Sr. fan. And it still effects me the same way. We are humans. We respect life, and I certainly respected Dale, and really missed him pushing the field every weekend. He was the man to beat. I rooted for the underdog. But I miss the GOAT. #3
“It was Theresa that slammed the door?”
“Everybody knows who it was.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
ahhh Teresa. I was not surprised when he said it.
And why would this suprise anyone?
Theresa: the Yoko Ono of NASCAR
Like he even had to tell who slammed the door in his face.
Lucky guess... figures!
This is incredible. Dale you are an amazing person and I am humbled by your generosity, thank you for sharing this with us
Never been a racing fan, so I'm shocked at how enthralled I have become with Earnhardt family's story. This video just adds to that fascination
If you want to see what nascar was all about watch late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s nascar races on RUclips. That was the best times.
hey, another Runion.
spell diff from mine.
greetings!
One of the top 5 interviews! Dale seemed so genuinely excited talking with Kerry. I think this calls for a show with Kerry, Kelly and Possibly Taylor.
Taylor I suspect would get disowned by her mother ...it so clear Theresa hates the Dale, Kerry and Kelley
She's probably not close to her brothers and sister because of theresa
@@marklittle8805 qq
I'm sure the WITCH will not let an interview happen with Jr, Kerry or Kelley.
So great that the getting back together went so smoothly. There can be no disputing that Kerry is his Father's son. Looks like him , talks like him, his actions are even the same. You have to know that Sr. was proud of his brood. God, how I miss that man. Tragedy how NASCAR has fallen on it's ass since he's been gone. Have to send out a big thank you to Mr. Jack Key, too.
How anyone can respect Dale Sr is beyond me. The excuses the world makes for men they worship, it's disgusting. The man deserved NO children.
This is just golden. Priceless. Thank you, Junior, and than you, Kerry, for being so incredibly genuine. These episodes continue to validate why I have been a fan of this family for so long. No one is flawless, but many are no genuine. You both seem like extremely real, genuine people. Thank you for sharing this!!!
I feel sorry for Kerry, no child should have to ask neither one of their parents for love. I went through a similar deal and it really hurts inside.
The mysterious things Jr. has learned from this HIS own show in amazing. I truly feel for Kelly, Kerry, and Jr. They were robbed of so much due to one man's actions.
Sitting in on this conversation is a real privilege.
It's amazing how we briefly get a glimpse as to how harsh of a person Teresa is by listening to Kerry's story about the first time he went to Dale's house. The fact that he doesn't even like to mention her name shows how much disdain there still is to this day between her and Dale’s three oldest children.
Good point. And I bet we don't know the half of it. I have not heard anyone say anything positive about her in the NASCAR community.
@@tidelovinyankee1368 yeah she's a piece of work! Just a mean one.
Dale Jr, has the biggest smile on his face. He really seems to enjoying this story. Thanks for sharing
if you are on the right track , Family is gold .
I met Kerry when he raced at the Asheville motor speedway when he raced the ingles 8 late model. Hell of a guy. He was always more then willing to take a few minutes to talk to me.
Met Kerry at Sagebrush in Lincolnton, NC. Dude was so nice. 1st “celebrity” I ever met.
Not a real big celebrity
But i feel for the guy i came from the same situation divorce family adopted really messes with you man when your kid
During my many travels I actually met him at the Galleria in Hoover AL and got his autograph both him and his wife were very nice to everybody I still have have a t shirt from when he was being sponsored by channelocks he was racing at Talladega the next day there was a huge wreck that took out most of the field except for 3 cars can't remember the year
What an emotional episode. Kerry looks a lot like this dad. I’m so happy he was able to finally meet the Earnhardt side of his family. It took a ton of courage to walk out that back door & step into the garage/shop. I completely understand why it took him 2 hours. The rollercoaster of emotions he must have felt. Looking fwd to the next vid. Cheers
Dale Jr. Is so likeable and a great interviewer. He is so personable and real. I’d love to meet him. I think I’d get along with him beautifully. He is a true survivor. He survived a difficult upbringing without a father at home. And took up racing to make his father proud. What a guy he is!
I know exactly how Kerry felt that first time, its surreal how the story of my father and I matches his almost exactly, from the one phone call in early high school, finding out I had two sisters and to the silent room first time meeting, Hell even my Uncle who was my semi replacement dad taught me to golf. The emotions I had watching this, words truly fail me at the moment.
THERE NEEDS TO BE A MOVIE ABOUT ALL OF THIS !!!
There is. It’s on RUclips
Look it up
@@calebquanbeck That movie is so full of inaccuracies though
Yep. This is the Earnhardt movie we need to see.
This had my emotions up and down on dale senior. His mon and jack raised a great man!
I love this. 💙 It’s so funny how Kerry won’t say “ that person’s name” 🤣 We all miss Dale Sr. Great job guys, talking about this great stuff🙌
They should just refer to it as the "C". Short for the c word.
@@bradklingensmith can't understand normal thinking. That's a cool last name man, all the best to you and yours
Amazing.
I've been a Dale Jr fan for a long time.
This makes me respect him even more.
He has shared some incredibly personal family history here, and I think it's awful generous of him.
This had to be pretty hard for Kerry to open up about also.
Wow, it's interesting these two men kind of getting to know each other and getting past the complicated childhood history.
So I've listened to this episode twice now & I really admire the courage & maturity that Kerry obviously had during those years. Extraordinary. Not to mention Kerry Earnhardt looks identical to his daddy!
Kerry's very understanding that Dale bailed on him to chase his dream.
I wouldn't call it bailing after listening to the entire podcast
@@doxie_gaming I mean he chose not be a part of his kids lives time and time again throughout their lives so... Don't get me wrong guy was great and amazing at many things being a dad wasn't one of them
@@johnnyz5857 Yeah but giving the circumstances. Theres fathers out there that are shittier that what this situation was. Dale wasn't the greatest father but im glad they all built that relationship together throughout the years.
Well it sounds like every step Dad and step mom. They are afraid of change and losing what they have
No he didn't bail on him. As was said, they got married when they where 18 (the young and dumb years :-). It was out of respect of Jack that Sr. kept his distance and trying not to interfere in his relationship with Kerry. I can imagine if Jack wasn't a good guy Sr. Probably would of stepped in. It would be interesting to find out how long he was getting Christmas presents from him though.
I can’t imagine to many Old School NASCAR fans thought The Intimidator was a lovey dovey push over as a Dad.
Nah he was exactly who he was, a father who abandoned a child.
Dale didnt make good choices sometimes. Everyone makes mistakes but its how you recover that defines you.
You can tell them to had such a good relationship after they found out you could tell they act like brothers, and that he’s known each other forever. This was awesome.
By far the best episode of the Dale Jr podcast. I raced with Kerry years ago. Thanks guys for a heartfelt real story...real emotion. First episode my wife has watched. Thats how good it was.
Can we take a second to thank God for Kelley? I feel she was the back bone of what kept them all together. Who knows how that relationship would’ve gone had she not been so free to opening up to Kerry honestly this might be my favourite episode so far
Wow. Never saw or heard this before. The way he talks, moves his eyes, facial expressions... everything looks just like Dale Sr! This blew my mind.
17:14 Dang. Cold blooded Theresa closing the door on Kerry like that. On the other hand everything I hear about Kelley is loving and protective.
Podcast was fantastic! Thanks to the both of you for sharing this conversation with all of us. The awkward silence about the "front door incident" speaks volumes.
Typical Teresa even before she butchered DEI - She was a piece of trash then and now
The more time goes by and the more you hear about her, you just shake your head the kids turned out as ok as they did. No wonder it always seemed like it was Kelley and Junior against the world.
Dale Sr would br proud of both you boys talking and conversing like this. God bless the Earnhardt Family
Kerry looks more like Dale than any of his other children. The unfortunate part of that is he gets the least notoriety of being an Earnhardt compared to his siblings.
Kelly looks just like Sr too.
i think he ok not being famous. he doesnt seem like he cares for any of that.
He looks JUST like Dale...Jr favors Dale but not quite like Kerry.
It sounds like Kerry had a much better childhood.
@@charlesmihm1986 in another episode, Kerry said he was basically abandoned by Dale Sr, but reconnected by his grandma, and later raced in ARCA for a short while under DEI.
Bro I never saw the physical similarity between Sr. and Jr. But Kerry looks so much like Sr. and and Jr. at the same time
I will never forget this interview. These two are one of a kind as a pair. Just an awesome story and so well told.
Wow spitting image of his old man. Same kind of chatter and mannerisms. That's awesome you got him on the show.
I HOPE there's a part 2 of this conversation 🙏
Kids that have divorced parents carry an extra load on their shoulders, its difficult & not deserved but that's the way it is. Life is not easy but young people are resilient & they don't know any different so they just keep on moving along. all 4 people involved here ( Kerry, Kerry's mom, Kerry's Step-father & Dale ) are just trying to navigate a touchy & emotional minefield. Good on all involved for providing a good atmosphere for Mr. Kerry to grow up!
Dale SR is looking down and seeing Dale, Kerry and Kelley all loving each other and supporting each other and has to be proud. What would sadden him is the mess Theresa has made of what came after..
Dale messed up by not having a will for everyone to be involved in case of his passing.
@@daviclar867 he had a will. What he didn't know was Theresa's feelings or ideas on what should happen after. He trusted her to do right by Kerry, Dale and Kelley.
@@marklittle8805 and just like I said, he should have had a will for everyone to be involved.
@@daviclar867 most wills are never that detailed. They depend on people being sensible and civil
@@marklittle8805 well we just don't know the whole story so it's really a moot point as far as I'm concerned.