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Nobody Is Cleaned: How Dale Earnhardt Jr Stole From His Late Father Exposed
Nobody Is Cleaned: How Dale Earnhardt Jr Stole From His Late Father Exposed
Dale Earnhardt Jr often tips his hat to his legendary father on his podcast. He’s an open book when it comes to sharing tales about Senior, delving into everything from his dad’s rookie days to the life lessons he imparted. But, no matter how many stories he shares, you can’t really put a number on how much more time with his old man would’ve been enough.
However, Dale Jr is on a mission to keep his father’s legacy alive and kicking. On a recent episode of his podcast, he spilled the beans on a little treasure hunt. He stumbled upon the time when he grabbed some of his father’s business cards and decided to sell them to get his hands on something he’d been eyeing for a while.
Dale Earnhardt Jr sold his father’s invaluable business cards
Dale Earnhardt Jr once found a stash of his dad’s first business cards from the ’70s, each adorned with a number 8 and a snapshot of Senior’s late-model sportsman car from his Martinsville days. Junior held onto a few for keepsakes and passed some along to folks like Mike Schrader, Rick Hendrick, and a couple of buddies.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Stole From His Late Father Exposed
Reflecting on the antics that followed, Dale Jr chuckled, “I wanted a Game Boy, all right? Stole a little bit of money out of Dad’s change jar. I got like 80 bucks worth and got in trouble there and then I took these(business cards) and I don’t remember what I got. I sold one or two of them and kept the rest. I got in trouble pretty early after selling one or two, right? So I stopped doing that. Man, I sold those and we bought toilet paper, to toilet paper people’s houses, we bought eggs. Did some things that were near federal offense. I was 16 when I did this and I learned my lesson. But much more well-behaved these days.”
Sure, Dale Jr might have raised a bit of hell as a kid, but he’s held onto something priceless – memories of his father. Besides, Dale Jr often brings up Senior because, firstly, he was deeply attached to his old man, and it took him ages to come to terms with his loss. Secondly, he’s got this fear niggling at him – the worry that someday, people might forget the legend that was Dale Earnhardt. That’s why Junior keeps the stories alive, making sure his dad’s legacy races on in the hearts and minds of everyone who hears them.
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Junior is on a mission to etch his father’s legendary status into the annals of time
It goes without saying, that Dale Earnhardt Sr‘s passing sent shockwaves through the racing world, the kind of loss that leaves a permanent mark. But even with his dad’s colossal legacy, Dale Jr couldn’t shake off the fear that fans might let ‘The Intimidator’s’ impact fade into the background, especially after his heart-wrenching passing at the 2001 Daytona 500.
He opened up about it, saying, “I was just always scared. Man, I hope they will never forget the essence of him and his personality and his impact, what it felt like when he walked in a room and what it felt like when he was out on the track and he just had this air; he changed the mood.”
Imagine if Dale Sr was still with us, what a sight it would be to see Junior and Senior tearing up the track side by side, reigniting the thrill of that unforgettable Michigan race back in ’99. Now, that would have been something straight out of a racing fan’s dream.
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H. Marko lashes out at Steiner: Defend Mick Schumacher
Helmut Marko believes Mick Schumacher deserves a return to Formula 1, naming two teams he thinks would consider the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The 81-year-old Austrian lashes out at Guenther Steiner, who sacked the German at Haas F1 just under two years ago.
“Mick is one of the politest and nicest people in the whole paddock, which is a disadvantage for him. He also has the handicap of a big name,” Marko said in an interview with Sport1.de. “In sporting terms, he has already achieved a lot. He won the Formula 3 championship, he won the Formula 2 championship, that alone made him interesting for Formula 1 teams.”
Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut at Haas F1 in 2021. There, he lasted two seasons. After a disappointing season in 2022, Guenther Steiner showed him the door and they opted for more experience with Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen.
Marko: ‘Netflix superstar’ Steiner treated Schumacher unfairly
“As far as we were concerned, there were no sporting reasons why we never got together,” Red Bull Racing’s team advisor explained. “He was a Ferrari junior at the time, but Mercedes took him into the team [afterwards]. So he wasn’t even on the market.”
“At Haas, he was not treated fairly by Netflix superstar Guenther Steiner. That’s a fact. Once you drive outside Formula 1, it becomes a difficult story. But behind the scenes, you only hear good things about him. Toto Wolff praises him to the skies. I think Alpine and Audi are seriously considering him. I wouldn’t begrudge him, because he deserves it,” Marko said.
Verstappen and Hamilton CRASH as FIA take action in Hungary
Max Verstappen was involved in a dramatic collision with Lewis Hamilton for P3 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Dutchman attempted an overtake on his rival into Turn 1, going though the inside but locking up as Hamilton’s front right collided with Verstappen’s rear left.
In dramatic fashion the Red Bull was launched into the air, and was lucky to remain in the race, falling behind the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen has been placed under investigation by the stewards, with the FIA calling a 4.50pm UK time summons, where the sport’s governing body confirmed their findings.
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crash in Hungary
A nightmare Hungarian GP for Max Verstappen
It was a difficult race for the champion who went wide on the opening lap, and was forced to give the position back to Lando Norris after claiming P2.
The Red Bull star accused the Brit of running him wide, and continued to deliver a series of furious radio messages to his team during the grand prix.
Verstappen’s frustrations came to the fore as he attempted to overtake Hamilton, with the pair lucky to not be embroiled in more devastating contact.
In the end Hamilton claimed P3 and a podium in Hungary, with Verstappen languishing back in fifth.
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“It’s going to be emotional for me” – Chase Briscoe on honoring Tony Stewart’s legacy
Chase Briscoe, in a recent media session, shared his emotions about racing on the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Briscoe will be driving the No. 14 car, a number famously associated with his current team owner, Tony Stewart.
Stewart won several races and the 2011 championship with this car. He also co-owns NASCAR team Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), which will be shutting down after this season.
NASCAR first raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 1994, which was the first race there besides the Indianapolis 500 in 1916. Since then, many different racing series have raced at IMS. As the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Brickyard 400 after three years off, Chase Briscoe, who grew up in Mitchell, Indiana, faces an emotional weekend.
“It’s going to be emotional for me, I mean full transparency I cry every year just on the ride around deal so with it being on the oval and doing it in the 14 all that it’s going to be definitely, probably emotional,” said Briscoe.
“It’s really special to be back here at home in Indiana. Every race car driver dreams of racing at Indianapolis, but for me, it’s even more special because I grew up here,” he added.
Chase Briscoe eyes playoff spot and #14 legacy
A win this weekend will help Chase Briscoe secure a spot in the 2024 Cup playoffs. It would also be a fitting end to SHR’s legacy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Briscoe has raced at the Brickyard before, twice in the Xfinity Series and won on the road course layout in 2020.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever get a chance to race on the oval. So being able to do it this year means a lot to me,” Briscoe stated.
The #14 car has a special place in NASCAR history. After Stewart retired in 2016, Clint Bowyer took over and won two races in 2018. Chase Briscoe then drove the #14 in 2021 and earned his first win in 2022. Other notable racers like Fonty Flock, Hershel McGriff, and A.J. Foyt, also drove this famed car.
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