The weight this man carries on his shoulders is unmatched...and all the while, he’s the first guy in line to thank and acknowledge everyone but himself. A true ambassador in racing and in life. Congratulations to you and your family. 🏁🏁🏁
I wouldn't want his life. My old man paid attention to me, and helped me through life. I never wondered how he felt or what he thought. I will take my life over his any day. My hats off to you Dale !!💯❤ Congratulations 👏
Couldn't agree with you more. Dale Jr you deserve it and the body of work you have shared with the Nascar family is a great legend on your own right. Your attitude and classy way you share your amazing experience is another reason we are such great fans of you and your family.
Congratulations Dale. Your career was one to remember. Nobody should have ever expected you to be the same as your dad, but you still captured 50 overall wins, were a legend on superspeedways, you’re still staying so connected to racing, you’ve helped create numerous opportunities for guys in Xfinity and even the Cup Series, despite not being a team owner there. Today, you’re taking NASCAR Media to new methods and reaching fans on all levels, and your contributions go far more than some most popular driver awards and 26 Cup victories.
When Sr died, the entire sport turned to Dale Jr for the answer to "What's next?" and he answered in a big way, taking on the responsibility of carrying an entire sport on such young shoulders. He had his ups and downs throughout his career, but there isn't a single driver in the HOF that hasn't. It's what he did off the track for the fans and what he continues to do for the fans and what he continues to bring to the sport that solidified his as a first ballot Hall of Fame inductee for sure. Congrats to Dale and his entire team behind him, it's been one hell of a ride for us fans, and I know I couldn't be happier with the news of his selection. Well deserved.
He won 2 Busch series championships and 2 daytona 500s. Just that shouldn't give someone a hall of fame induction, otherwise Michael Waltrip should be in the hall. This is total inconsistency. It's just a F'ing popularity contest. All the hall of fame is doing here is guaranteeing junior fans show up at the door. $$$
@@braydenname2743. If you feel the truth is a negative thing then that shows how much of a follower you are. Lead once in a while it won't hurt you. Sorry but a Hall of Fame should be for greatness not people who are popular only. I'm telling the truth and you know it..
@@J.B24 hall of "FAME" jr is one of the most famous names in all of motorsports. One of the top 30-40 drivers ever in nascar. One of the best ever on the restrictor plate tracks. He has done more for the sport than any other modern driver. He has brought so much talent in to the sport also. The hof isnt just a win list competition Why arent you crying about Red Farmer? he never even won a top series race. Same with Mike Stefanik. Sure he was a great in the mods, but 1 top 10 in 10 years in the busch series.
If you have to slow all the other cars down just to win a race, then you're not that great. Restrictor plate racing isn't racing. The guy is only famous because his daddy was great. Hendrick only hired him because of his popularity which brought sponsorship. Dale only drove for DEI because his daddy owned it. Tell me again how this guy is great? He's been spoon fed everything he's ever got in life.
Well deserved, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! The hall could not have picked a better person, husband, father, driver, owner, broadcaster, historian... You have done so much for the sport we enjoy. We are all fortunate to have watched your achievements over the years.
Nobody deserves the credit more than Dale Jr. Such a humble and sweet human being. Tears fell down my face for Dale Jr.when he got in. You deserve it Dale. I been to one race in my life. Michigan 1999 Bush series. I made fun of Nascar until that day. Dale Jr won in the #3 AC DELCO Chevy and from that day on I loved Nascar and Jr was my driver. I learned of Dale Sr because of Dale Jr.
Congratulations to Dale Earnhardt Jr. he had a helluva driving career all the pain and pressure he went through after his father's tragic death. Even though he didn't win a Cup championship he carried himself like a true champion.
Congratulations JR couldn’t happen to a better man and even the intimidator has tears after watching that. The great thing about this is at 45 you still have so much time to enjoy the first half of your career and flourish during the second half. Congratulations again
DALE IS IN THE HALL BABY! WOOHOO!!! I'm not gonna lie I gotta little teary eyed watching this all the way through. God Bless your soul and family Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Congrats Dale...you have Earned it...Glad you stopped driving...you have a Life to live with Family to raise...and support... Your Father..is Proud of You...and America..is too!! God Bless you !
Junior carried the sport on his back during its most popular years and graciously accepted the leadership/frontman role that was foisted upon him after his dad died. He's a big piece of the NASCAR puzzle and fully deserves the recognition. Congrats Junebug!
Racing days I’ve cried. Jr’s first win. The day Dale passed and today ! Congrats Jr, Kelly , The entire family and race family ! Celebrate your accomplishment!
Congratulations Dale Jr.! So proud of your accomplishments! Enjoy it Dale! You’ve earned it! You did it your way, and you have no body to apologize to or for! You are a very deserving driver! I’m so glad I got to watch your career from the very beginning! I almost feel like I know you, but your the Everyman driver that people loved to watch you through the years! Your Dad is turning somersaults over this great news!
You deserve this bro congratulations. You make your whole family proud!!! And you have brought honor to your dads legacy and I feel like he would be proud of you. Great Job Dale Jr. JR Nation for life!!!!🙏😇🤘😎🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congrats Dale on a great career you've had to carry the heavy burden of carrying nascar on your shoulders even when you probably didn't want to, and you did it the best way anybody could have done it and you did it with the humility and class befitting a nascar champion i'm sure both your parents are beaming with pride in you and are smiling like crazy.
Dale Jr. I met your Dad in 1994 just after the Championship win... I so hope you meet you someday. Thank you for all you have done for this sport... Congratulations and welcome to the NASCAR Hall of Fame!!
A young man in the long shadow of his all time great father who was running late model cars in a low tier series and getting beat up on a lot as well. Then running out of money doing that and fortunate to be asked to step up and drive for his father's Busch series team and skilled enough to do great running in the Busch series. Winning that series championship back to back years proving to himself and his father he actually had what it took to be a legitimate driver in NASCAR. Then winning very early in the Winston Cup series in Texas motorspeedway in dominating fashion to further prove he deserved to be in the Cup series. Then having to pick up the sport as a whole after the loss of his father at Daytona. In which Dale did with his victory in Daytona in the July race later that same year in 2001. Which helped all the race fans in a way that is hard to express but it was amazing. Then after 9/11 it was Dale Earnhardt Jr who again picked up NASCAR fans hearts with a emotional win at Dover... The next three seasons competing for the season long championship while he continued to be the sports reluctant face of.... Then the harder times came between 2008-10.. During that time Dale had to have questioned if he even belonged or even if he wanted to continue racing in the sport. The great move by Mr. H in pairing Dale Earnhardt Jr with Steve began a slow rebuilding of Dale's belief in himself again. Amy was there all through the hard times as well and certainly she helped Dale regain his belief again too. Amy also helped Dale Jr accept and even embrace his standing in the sport. That was a huge change that was greatly beneficial to Dale Earnhardt Jr because it helped him in every possible way. The amazing show of positive emotions after the 2014 Daytona 500 win just verified what had been happening all through those hard years leading up to that win. That helped Dale Jr become a championship contender yet again after many had thought that may never happen again after those very tough lean years. We all have had the great opportunity to see someone grow and go through so much in the years he has been in NASCAR. A man who had been so blessed to have the ability he had and the drive that he had. But also the mindset that Dale had too was one that did not forget where he came from. That also motivated Dale Earnhardt Jr to help future NASCAR season championship drivers get into good rides in the Xfinity series. Martin Truex and Brad K both made the most of the opportunity that Dale Earnhardt Jr had given them. For that part I am the most proud of Dale Earnhardt Jr... For never forgetting where he came from and his desire to help others get into very good competitive rides which could help them move up to the Cup series. It's like that song by Randy Travis with the words that say, "it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when your gone." Dale Earnhardt Jr's legacy will be one of helping others, overcoming tremendous loss, and working through everything to finally find himself comfortable with his place and standing in NASCAR. Dale Jr... I have been a real fan of yours since you first found success in the Busch series. I bought a hat about you winning back to back Busch series championships. I have always pulled for you big time. I was there in Richmond for your May 2004 win... It was awesome to see you win that night. I know you were struggling bad for a couple of years there. I understand those feelings associated with struggling... I have multiple sclerosis which has caused me to struggle a lot in the past 22 years so I understand how hard it can be to be in that very hard place... However to see you come back and get back to winning again in Michigan in 2012 was great. But the greatest joy I felt for you was the Daytona 500 in 2014. To see you that happy, comfortable with who you were and in such a good place... Made me feel good for you. You deserve to be in the Hall of Fame... Your story is very complex one and had several different chapters... But you found the right people around you, you accepted their help, and you grew and overcame a lot to do what you did. I am proud to have and continue to be a fan of yours for the last 24 years.
agreed. but let's give dale some credit here. he's his own man and accomplished alot of this himself. not to take anything from all the folks who helped him along the way...
I'm so glad as a 45 year old too that I got to see this day....have followed and rooted for you since the myrtle beach days....congrats Jr!!! This is a special day for us too and I couldn't think of someone who deserved it any more.....well done!!!
I've never seen so much emotion from dale jr I don't care about the no championship he carried the sport on his shoulders and lived up to his name in my opinion great career jr nascar will never be the same for me
If your a true Nascar fan. You watched Dale and Kelly grow up. And his became one hell of a man. And she's been a huge part of that. One hell of a sister. His daddy would be so proud of them both. Congrats Dale & Family.
There is one one better to represent the sport of Nascar and the HOF of Nascar. DJ always stayed true to himself and is so genuine to his fans. Congrats DJ and this was so well deserved!!
Congratulations Dale you deserve to be there you made a great and honorable impact on the sport and you still have a massive impact on it still!Your father would be proud,you earned it and that's way better than anything!You've earned it Dale Jr!
Congrats LIL E your dad would be proud brother.. well deserved your a class act and down to earth, noone could have deserved it more my man. Journeys just begun you have a beautiful family and a hell of a broadcaster, may god keep blessing you. Congratulations bro may the sky be the limit! Keep being Earnhardt JR we love ya man! The Earnhardt name keeps shinning
Not just his driving ability its his fan base that wanted this to happen and as a fan I'm proud to see Jr The Ambassador and Son of Intimidator as well as NASCARs original Most Popular Driver his earned it for sure congratulations Jr
Haters will be haters congrats dale jr been watching nascar since I was 6 years old you deserve it you been a big part of nascar for a while your dad would be proud of you 🤘🤘🤘🤘JRNATION 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Throughout my life, Dale Jr to me was always "my favorite race car driver". Now, he's "my favorite Hall of Fame race car driver". Crazy how time does things! The range of people that are happy for him go from Mike Helton to a 20 something kid from Queens New York (me). CONGRATS DALE!!!
Congratulations, How wonderful...this is so deserved....His Daddy is smiling down from Heaven tonight so proud of the wonderful man he raised...Dale SR and Dale JR are all that NASCAR used to stand for...Dale is such a humble man and such an Ambassador for NASCAR...Can't wait for 2021..
Congratulations, Dale! A well deserved induction. It's not just about wins, but your commitment to your your driving and to the history of the sport. You've been one on the clearest and most honest voices in NASCAR. It's a joy to have you in the booth. It's heartwarming to see you hear the news with Kelly, Amy, and Isla.
What an incredible video. Maybe the best 19 minutes i have spent watching anything ever. Jr. is the epitome of class and unselfishness. To hear these people speak of him the way the do is awesome. And, he just gives it right back to them. Very cool
Congrats!!! Well deserved. Been a fan of yours since the 90s. Still a fan to this day. You have done amazing things for the sport, and you continue to do amazing things for the sport. So proud of you and all of your accomplishments thus far, and can't wait to see what more you have for us in the future. Thank you for everything and I wish you and your family well!
It is all about Junior's body of work, not just on the track, but in developing other drivers and contributing to the betterment of the sport behind the scenes. Congratulations, Dale Earnhardt Junior. You were my favorite drive and you shown yourself to be one of the best human beings in all of sports.
Dale Earnhardt Jr congratulations on your Hall of Fame announcement. You came along way in the sport, I grew up watching you, gordan, Johnson, and all the greats through the years. Your dad is no doubt smiling from above, enjoy the moment, and we wish you the best in the future.
Congratulations Dale Jr......Mr H was right, there's more to it than Trophy's and Win's....the behind the scenes things that most don't know or see! you like your dad, did so much for the sport, I know that some where above hes mighty proud of you for carrying on that legacy alone!......Cant wait to hear your induction speech next year!
I never watched NASCAR until this season, and Dale Jr. brought me into it. Having seen his podcast on YT, I decided to give NASCAR a try and now I'm hooked. I don't know all the history of the sport, but I know for a fact the impact he's had on it, being that he brought this newbie in. Congrats, Jr. Your daddy would be proud of you.
Exactly why he's getting in. Wasn't a great driver, but his impact and advocacy in the sport is why he's getting in so early. It's one thing I like about the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It values legacy as much stats
@@DepravedCoTApologist You can't really say he wasn't a great driver. He was a damn good driver, and if he never had his recurring concussions, I can guarantee you that he would have around two championships more than likely.
Grant Stevens welcome to NASCAR dude. It's one wild sport, and I bet you're gonna love it. If you want me, or anyone, to tell the history of NASCAR, we're all welcome to do so.
He really sure done well I can hear the "you have done well boy" in my head. Nice job Junior you sure do deserve it 20 years after sr's death and 10 years after sr's induction.
How unbelievable was this video. This was like something out of a movie. So raw & emotional. As a general race fan, I will never forget this video, it was that special for me to watch. Congrats JR 👍
I'm absolutely ecstatic!!!!! If anyone deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame it's you Dale Earnhardt Junior! Not only are you one of the best drivers of all time, but you are one of the greatest representatives that Nascar has ever had. I can see your Dad sitting next to in this very moment with that Cheshire cat grin on his face because of the pride that he is feeling. Don't you ever forget Junior that your Dad never left you. They say our lost loved ones are always with us, and bc their spirits are within a separate frequency we are not able to see them. As one of your many fans I congratulate you today on a well deserved accomplishment! Much Peace and Love to you and your family! Amazing stuff Dale Junior!! Wooooo.....hoooo....!!!!!
A huge congratulations Jr. You have done so much for the sport and are such an awesome and humble man! You kindness and just the person you are is inspiring! Cheers !
What a class act...so much to live up to and he has went way and beyond that...us blue collar guys and gals relate to this man...ice tough...congrats Jr
Congratulations, Dale Earnhardt Jr. You are one of the Greatest Ambassadors Of The Sport Of Nascar, and All that's Connected with it. You have taken it on your own with help of course from so many amazing Family and Friends. Your Dad, Mr. Dale Earnhardt Senior, would have been so very proud and honored. It's an Amazing Ride that's God Willing Not over Yet! Enjoy The Moment, Enjoy Your Wonderful Life! God's Wonderful Blessing For You You're Entire Family, And To Everyone Contributing to Nascar and the Nation of Jr....!
Thank you JR so many time's I have seen your humble attitude and makes me a better person. I'm 56 yrs young and you taught me to love people all people.
It's really cool to have watched this guy from back in the day running down at Myrtle Beach and hearing the crowd around us say "this kid can drive". I'm glad I got to watch your career from the start. Now the Hall! That is so cool.
I've been a fan since 2005. I have been through the highs and some pretty bad lows with Dale and Jr Nation and I must say that this is well deserved. He just received the highest honor in Nascar. He should be the President of Nascar.
Congratulations Jr! I've been a huge fan and follower your whole career. I lost my dad to cancer at the same time your father passed. I've always felt like kindred spirits. You are a true person and a good soul. Keep on doing what you are doing and enjoy raising your family. You deserve a good life and btw your Dad has ...that...smile on his face now :)
Congratulations Dale Jr!!! That you for sharing your life with us, thank you the right foot down and cranking the wheel left! Cheers my Carolina brother, job well done, recognition well deserved!!! 🏁🎉🆒👍🇺🇸
Congrats Junior. Awesome!!👍🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thank you Junior for your help in making big impact in the sport. I've a longtime fan of yours from the beginning of your career. Your dad is looking down at you as the proudest father in heaven. You deserve it and run with it with pride. God bless you and your family.
Being finished with NASCAR due to the recent political events I am no less proud of you for all you have done for the sport and your dedicated fans. I have all my 8 die casts and the 88 and will cherish them. Congratulations friend, you are still the CHAMP to many of us and now so much more so that you are our HOF representative!!
So happy for Junior. My dad and I always made sure we were able to watch every race on Friday, saturday and Sunday for so many years. We are such huge Earnhardt fans! Junior is the best ambassador NASCAR could ask for. Down to earth guy. Much respect!
The weight this man carries on his shoulders is unmatched...and all the while, he’s the first guy in line to thank and acknowledge everyone but himself. A true ambassador in racing and in life. Congratulations to you and your family. 🏁🏁🏁
I wouldn't want his life. My old man paid attention to me, and helped me through life. I never wondered how he felt or what he thought. I will take my life over his any day. My hats off to you Dale !!💯❤ Congratulations 👏
Your dad is looking down proud of everything you’ve done for the sport. Congrats Jr, you deserve it!
Dale jr. A first class human being .Amy thank you ! Lovely lady you guys are awesome.
Couldn't agree with you more. Dale Jr you deserve it and the body of work you have shared with the Nascar family is a great legend on your own right.
Your attitude and classy way you share your amazing experience is another reason we are such great fans of you and your family.
🥰❤️❤️💯💯💯
I guess I'm kinda off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch new tv shows online?
Congratulations Dale. Your career was one to remember. Nobody should have ever expected you to be the same as your dad, but you still captured 50 overall wins, were a legend on superspeedways, you’re still staying so connected to racing, you’ve helped create numerous opportunities for guys in Xfinity and even the Cup Series, despite not being a team owner there. Today, you’re taking NASCAR Media to new methods and reaching fans on all levels, and your contributions go far more than some most popular driver awards and 26 Cup victories.
That’s why I like Dale. He’s always shown his heart. Congrats Dale
I believe that Dale Sr is Looking down from Heaven and is very proud of his Son Dale Jr
Wow congrats Dale on getting in to the hall of fame you deserve it and hope you enjoy every minute of it .
When Sr died, the entire sport turned to Dale Jr for the answer to "What's next?" and he answered in a big way, taking on the responsibility of carrying an entire sport on such young shoulders. He had his ups and downs throughout his career, but there isn't a single driver in the HOF that hasn't. It's what he did off the track for the fans and what he continues to do for the fans and what he continues to bring to the sport that solidified his as a first ballot Hall of Fame inductee for sure. Congrats to Dale and his entire team behind him, it's been one hell of a ride for us fans, and I know I couldn't be happier with the news of his selection. Well deserved.
He won 2 Busch series championships and 2 daytona 500s. Just that shouldn't give someone a hall of fame induction, otherwise Michael Waltrip should be in the hall. This is total inconsistency. It's just a F'ing popularity contest. All the hall of fame is doing here is guaranteeing junior fans show up at the door. $$$
@@J.B24 get that negative bullshit out of here. He’s done a lot more for the sport compared to a lot of other people that might have won more races.
@@braydenname2743. If you feel the truth is a negative thing then that shows how much of a follower you are. Lead once in a while it won't hurt you. Sorry but a Hall of Fame should be for greatness not people who are popular only. I'm telling the truth and you know it..
@@J.B24 hall of "FAME" jr is one of the most famous names in all of motorsports. One of the top 30-40 drivers ever in nascar. One of the best ever on the restrictor plate tracks. He has done more for the sport than any other modern driver. He has brought so much talent in to the sport also. The hof isnt just a win list competition Why arent you crying about Red Farmer? he never even won a top series race. Same with Mike Stefanik. Sure he was a great in the mods, but 1 top 10 in 10 years in the busch series.
If you have to slow all the other cars down just to win a race, then you're not that great. Restrictor plate racing isn't racing. The guy is only famous because his daddy was great. Hendrick only hired him because of his popularity which brought sponsorship. Dale only drove for DEI because his daddy owned it. Tell me again how this guy is great? He's been spoon fed everything he's ever got in life.
Well deserved, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! The hall could not have picked a better person, husband, father, driver, owner, broadcaster, historian... You have done so much for the sport we enjoy. We are all fortunate to have watched your achievements over the years.
Dale Jr is the king at making grown men cry. We love you Dale! Congrats on the Hall!
No fucking doubt.
Earnhardt Sr. the INTIMIDATOR
Earnhardt Jr. the AMBASSADOR
Nailed it!!!
Wow...spot on.
100%
You don't understand how much this needed to be said. JUNIOR IS... *THE AMBASSADOR*
Upvote on this all day.
Dale it is ok for you to be recognized for your body of work. So proud of you and how you raced, and cared for Nascar. So much class. 🇺🇸🏎
Richly deserved...as a young man, who lost his father, he picked up the whole sport and carried it on his shoulders...congratulations man.
He may not have been a champion of the sport but hes a champion in life, just a down to earth good person and thats why he deserves the hall of fame
X2 champion of the sport as a driver, not to mention car owner
The Hall is not only for Cup Drivers its a overall of the Sport
@J Howard actually he got something Teresa will never have!....The Blue Jacket!
Dale couldn’t have went to work for a better team than Rick Hendrick Motorsports. We need more Mr. H’s in the world.Congrats to Jr.
Amen! He carried a weight nobody can even imagine!
Nobody deserves the credit more than Dale Jr. Such a humble and sweet human being. Tears fell down my face for Dale Jr.when he got in. You deserve it Dale. I been to one race in my life. Michigan 1999 Bush series. I made fun of Nascar until that day. Dale Jr won in the #3 AC DELCO Chevy and from that day on I loved Nascar and Jr was my driver. I learned of Dale Sr because of Dale Jr.
Congratulations to Dale Earnhardt Jr. he had a helluva driving career all the pain and pressure he went through after his father's tragic death. Even though he didn't win a Cup championship he carried himself like a true champion.
Congrat's Dale Jr! You deserve it buddy, you are Nascar! So happy for you and your family and co-workers!
You know...during these times both in NASCAR and outside of it....this is something that has made me smile beyond all else. congrats Jr...
Congratulations JR couldn’t happen to a better man and even the intimidator has tears after watching that. The great thing about this is at 45 you still have so much time to enjoy the first half of your career and flourish during the second half. Congratulations again
DALE IS IN THE HALL BABY! WOOHOO!!!
I'm not gonna lie I gotta little teary eyed watching this all the way through. God Bless your soul and family Dale Earnhardt Jr.
CONGRATULATIONS...well deserved. Your impact on the sport isn't over. Keep making our sport better every day....
Your Daddy is looking down and is so proud of you as are your fans! Congratulations Dale, you earned it.
He’s so deserving of it. He’s the person that will carry this sport for the next 30 years
Congrats Dale...you have Earned it...Glad you stopped driving...you have a Life to live with Family to raise...and support... Your Father..is Proud of
You...and America..is too!!
God Bless you !
What a great podcast! I’m addicted. I’ve probably watched 30 or so episodes in the last 2 days. You’re the man Dale Jr.
Junior carried the sport on his back during its most popular years and graciously accepted the leadership/frontman role that was foisted upon him after his dad died. He's a big piece of the NASCAR puzzle and fully deserves the recognition. Congrats Junebug!
Even during it's low years the last couple of years. People turned into the races to hear Dale's Commentary on NBC. He really does save the sport.
Congratulations Dale Jr., your impact on the sport today and your career you do deserve this.
Racing days I’ve cried. Jr’s first win. The day Dale passed and today ! Congrats Jr, Kelly , The entire family and race family ! Celebrate your accomplishment!
Congratulations Dale! Well deserved. The podcast really shows what kind of man you are. Your humility and respect for the sport is obvious.
Congratulations Dale Jr.! So proud of your accomplishments! Enjoy it Dale! You’ve earned it! You did it your way, and you have no body to apologize to or for! You are a very deserving driver! I’m so glad I got to watch your career from the very beginning! I almost feel like I know you, but your the Everyman driver that people loved to watch you through the years! Your Dad is turning somersaults over this great news!
You deserve this bro congratulations. You make your whole family proud!!! And you have brought honor to your dads legacy and I feel like he would be proud of you. Great Job Dale Jr. JR Nation for life!!!!🙏😇🤘😎🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congratulations Dale Jr. could not have happened to a better person. A Beamon of bright light in a dark time in our country.
Congrats Dale on a great career you've had to carry the heavy burden of carrying nascar on your shoulders even when you probably didn't want to, and you did it the best way anybody could have done it and you did it with the humility and class befitting a nascar champion i'm sure both your parents are beaming with pride in you and are smiling like crazy.
The world needs so many more human being's like Dale.
Dale Jr. I met your Dad in 1994 just after the Championship win... I so hope you meet you someday. Thank you for all you have done for this sport... Congratulations and welcome to the NASCAR Hall of Fame!!
Most humble amabassidor. Hope one day we can have a beer together.
OutDamnStanding Dale Jr !! Congratulations to You, Amy and Kelley along with Mike and everyone that's been there from the start.
Congrats! Thank you for the great memories, been a longtime fan!
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Awww Dale. You are an awesome man, husband, Dad and friend. We love you all.
I love this podcast, it feels so family oriented. Almost like your sitting at a table with relatives at a holiday gathering or reunion
Everybody is proud of you as a person and a driver . Congrats Jr you deserve it.
A young man in the long shadow of his all time great father who was running late model cars in a low tier series and getting beat up on a lot as well. Then running out of money doing that and fortunate to be asked to step up and drive for his father's Busch series team and skilled enough to do great running in the Busch series. Winning that series championship back to back years proving to himself and his father he actually had what it took to be a legitimate driver in NASCAR. Then winning very early in the Winston Cup series in Texas motorspeedway in dominating fashion to further prove he deserved to be in the Cup series. Then having to pick up the sport as a whole after the loss of his father at Daytona. In which Dale did with his victory in Daytona in the July race later that same year in 2001. Which helped all the race fans in a way that is hard to express but it was amazing. Then after 9/11 it was Dale Earnhardt Jr who again picked up NASCAR fans hearts with a emotional win at Dover... The next three seasons competing for the season long championship while he continued to be the sports reluctant face of.... Then the harder times came between 2008-10.. During that time Dale had to have questioned if he even belonged or even if he wanted to continue racing in the sport. The great move by Mr. H in pairing Dale Earnhardt Jr with Steve began a slow rebuilding of Dale's belief in himself again. Amy was there all through the hard times as well and certainly she helped Dale regain his belief again too. Amy also helped Dale Jr accept and even embrace his standing in the sport. That was a huge change that was greatly beneficial to Dale Earnhardt Jr because it helped him in every possible way. The amazing show of positive emotions after the 2014 Daytona 500 win just verified what had been happening all through those hard years leading up to that win. That helped Dale Jr become a championship contender yet again after many had thought that may never happen again after those very tough lean years.
We all have had the great opportunity to see someone grow and go through so much in the years he has been in NASCAR. A man who had been so blessed to have the ability he had and the drive that he had. But also the mindset that Dale had too was one that did not forget where he came from. That also motivated Dale Earnhardt Jr to help future NASCAR season championship drivers get into good rides in the Xfinity series. Martin Truex and Brad K both made the most of the opportunity that Dale Earnhardt Jr had given them. For that part I am the most proud of Dale Earnhardt Jr... For never forgetting where he came from and his desire to help others get into very good competitive rides which could help them move up to the Cup series. It's like that song by Randy Travis with the words that say, "it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when your gone." Dale Earnhardt Jr's legacy will be one of helping others, overcoming tremendous loss, and working through everything to finally find himself comfortable with his place and standing in NASCAR.
Dale Jr... I have been a real fan of yours since you first found success in the Busch series. I bought a hat about you winning back to back Busch series championships. I have always pulled for you big time. I was there in Richmond for your May 2004 win... It was awesome to see you win that night. I know you were struggling bad for a couple of years there. I understand those feelings associated with struggling... I have multiple sclerosis which has caused me to struggle a lot in the past 22 years so I understand how hard it can be to be in that very hard place... However to see you come back and get back to winning again in Michigan in 2012 was great. But the greatest joy I felt for you was the Daytona 500 in 2014. To see you that happy, comfortable with who you were and in such a good place... Made me feel good for you. You deserve to be in the Hall of Fame... Your story is very complex one and had several different chapters... But you found the right people around you, you accepted their help, and you grew and overcame a lot to do what you did. I am proud to have and continue to be a fan of yours for the last 24 years.
God Bless you Dale Jnr, well deserved, big love from Australia
Not having a father figure in my life, he was pretty much my role model. Ever since 2006 I’ve been a Jr fan and he’s a really awesome dude
^ model
Ray C wow great job spell check....
Ray C stfu
Chill guys I spelt it wrong 🤦🏻♂️😂😂😂
@@TanMan16 Right .... no big deal. Dale Jr is a god guy !
A humbling experience handled so well. Dale's wife and sister have made him a very even-keeled individual. Congratulations.
agreed. but let's give dale some credit here. he's his own man and accomplished alot of this himself. not to take anything from all the folks who helped him along the way...
You are 100% correct
I'm so glad as a 45 year old too that I got to see this day....have followed and rooted for you since the myrtle beach days....congrats Jr!!! This is a special day for us too and I couldn't think of someone who deserved it any more.....well done!!!
Very special day for the fans no doubt. I cry with my fellow fans and with jr
I've never seen so much emotion from dale jr I don't care about the no championship he carried the sport on his shoulders and lived up to his name in my opinion great career jr nascar will never be the same for me
If your a true Nascar fan. You watched Dale and Kelly grow up. And his became one hell of a man. And she's been a huge part of that. One hell of a sister. His daddy would be so proud of them both. Congrats Dale & Family.
There is one one better to represent the sport of Nascar and the HOF of Nascar. DJ always stayed true to himself and is so genuine to his fans. Congrats DJ and this was so well deserved!!
Congratulations Dale you deserve to be there you made a great and honorable impact on the sport and you still have a massive impact on it still!Your father would be proud,you earned it and that's way better than anything!You've earned it Dale Jr!
Congrats LIL E your dad would be proud brother.. well deserved your a class act and down to earth, noone could have deserved it more my man. Journeys just begun you have a beautiful family and a hell of a broadcaster, may god keep blessing you. Congratulations bro may the sky be the limit! Keep being Earnhardt JR we love ya man! The Earnhardt name keeps shinning
Congratulations Dale!! This is extremely well deserved!!
God Bless You Jr!!
Not just his driving ability its his fan base that wanted this to happen and as a fan I'm proud to see Jr The Ambassador and Son of Intimidator as well as NASCARs original Most Popular Driver his earned it for sure congratulations Jr
Haters will be haters congrats dale jr been watching nascar since I was 6 years old you deserve it you been a big part of nascar for a while your dad would be proud of you 🤘🤘🤘🤘JRNATION 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Throughout my life, Dale Jr to me was always "my favorite race car driver". Now, he's "my favorite Hall of Fame race car driver". Crazy how time does things! The range of people that are happy for him go from Mike Helton to a 20 something kid from Queens New York (me). CONGRATS DALE!!!
Congratulations, How wonderful...this is so deserved....His Daddy is smiling down from Heaven tonight so proud of the wonderful man he raised...Dale SR and Dale JR are all that NASCAR used to stand for...Dale is such a humble man and such an Ambassador for NASCAR...Can't wait for 2021..
I’m really happy for Dale and his family. He truly loves NASCAR, I wish he could run NASCAR it would be so good for the sport.
Congratulations, Dale! A well deserved induction. It's not just about wins, but your commitment to your your driving and to the history of the sport. You've been one on the clearest and most honest voices in NASCAR. It's a joy to have you in the booth. It's heartwarming to see you hear the news with Kelly, Amy, and Isla.
What an incredible video. Maybe the best 19 minutes i have spent watching anything ever. Jr. is the epitome of class and unselfishness. To hear these people speak of him the way the do is awesome. And, he just gives it right back to them. Very cool
Congrats!!! Well deserved. Been a fan of yours since the 90s. Still a fan to this day. You have done amazing things for the sport, and you continue to do amazing things for the sport. So proud of you and all of your accomplishments thus far, and can't wait to see what more you have for us in the future. Thank you for everything and I wish you and your family well!
Congrats on an outstanding career to date. More to come....Slide job man. Daddy is proud looking down from above.🏁🏁🏁
What a great way to sum up your career so far and your place in the community. Congrats Dale!
You really never see jr get emotional. That is awesome
Conversation with Mr. H hit the feels fr.
It is all about Junior's body of work, not just on the track, but in developing other drivers and contributing to the betterment of the sport behind the scenes. Congratulations, Dale Earnhardt Junior. You were my favorite drive and you shown yourself to be one of the best human beings in all of sports.
Dale Earnhardt Jr congratulations on your Hall of Fame announcement. You came along way in the sport, I grew up watching you, gordan, Johnson, and all the greats through the years. Your dad is no doubt smiling from above, enjoy the moment, and we wish you the best in the future.
Well deserved, Dale! Your dad is smiling down on you!! 🏁❤🖒
Congratulations, you've earned this recognition. You Father is smiling today.
Congratulations Dale Jr......Mr H was right, there's more to it than Trophy's and Win's....the behind the scenes things that most don't know or see! you like your dad, did so much for the sport, I know that some where above hes mighty proud of you for carrying on that legacy alone!......Cant wait to hear your induction speech next year!
I never watched NASCAR until this season, and Dale Jr. brought me into it. Having seen his podcast on YT, I decided to give NASCAR a try and now I'm hooked. I don't know all the history of the sport, but I know for a fact the impact he's had on it, being that he brought this newbie in. Congrats, Jr. Your daddy would be proud of you.
Exactly why he's getting in. Wasn't a great driver, but his impact and advocacy in the sport is why he's getting in so early. It's one thing I like about the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It values legacy as much stats
Check out the 2004 Talledega Chase race. Junior kills it.
Welcome to NASCAR friend!
@@DepravedCoTApologist You can't really say he wasn't a great driver. He was a damn good driver, and if he never had his recurring concussions, I can guarantee you that he would have around two championships more than likely.
Grant Stevens welcome to NASCAR dude. It's one wild sport, and I bet you're gonna love it. If you want me, or anyone, to tell the history of NASCAR, we're all welcome to do so.
Congratulations to my favorite all time driver! Wouldn't have watched NASCAR and couldn't stop watching until you stopped. Best driver ever.
Congrats, Junior. Very happy for you and your family -- and us fans! Somewhere Daddy is smiling big. Way to go.
Congratulations Dale Jr. A very well deserved honor for a great career!
Way to go jr you deserve it bud
I have been a fan of you and your father going way back to 95
He really sure done well I can hear the "you have done well boy" in my head. Nice job Junior you sure do deserve it 20 years after sr's death and 10 years after sr's induction.
Your daddy is smiling! You deserve this honor for all your contributions to auto racing! You’re an awesome man and a inspiration to future drivers!
How unbelievable was this video. This was like something out of a movie. So raw & emotional. As a general race fan, I will never forget this video, it was that special for me to watch. Congrats JR 👍
Jared
So... you never won a race either?
Congratulations Dale to you and to your family and to all the fans well deserved Jr
Man what a down to Earth dude , so rare anymore Congrats Junior
I'm absolutely ecstatic!!!!! If anyone deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame it's you Dale Earnhardt Junior! Not only are you one of the best drivers of all time, but you are one of the greatest representatives that Nascar has ever had. I can see your Dad sitting next to in this very moment with that Cheshire cat grin on his face because of the pride that he is feeling. Don't you ever forget Junior that your Dad never left you. They say our lost loved ones are always with us, and bc their spirits are within a separate frequency we are not able to see them. As one of your many fans I congratulate you today on a well deserved accomplishment! Much Peace and Love to you and your family! Amazing stuff Dale Junior!! Wooooo.....hoooo....!!!!!
A huge congratulations Jr. You have done so much for the sport and are such an awesome and humble man!
You kindness and just the person you are is inspiring!
Cheers !
Congrats Dale, after decades of dedication, you most certainly deserve it! cheers!
What a class act...so much to live up to and he has went way and beyond that...us blue collar guys and gals relate to this man...ice tough...congrats Jr
Well deserved for not only a great driver but a great man, father, and husband! Congrats Jr!!!!
Congratulations, Dale Earnhardt Jr. You are one of the Greatest Ambassadors Of The Sport Of Nascar, and All that's Connected with it. You have taken it on your own with help of course from so many amazing Family and Friends. Your Dad, Mr. Dale Earnhardt Senior, would have been so very proud and honored. It's an Amazing Ride that's God Willing Not over Yet! Enjoy The Moment, Enjoy Your Wonderful Life! God's Wonderful Blessing For You You're Entire Family, And To Everyone Contributing to Nascar and the Nation of Jr....!
Congratulations! He deserves it for all he’s done for NASCAR!
Thank you JR so many time's I have seen your humble attitude and makes me a better person. I'm 56 yrs young and you taught me to love people all people.
Congratulations Dale !!! You're a good guy and a great role model for your daughter.
It's really cool to have watched this guy from back in the day running down at Myrtle Beach and hearing the crowd around us say "this kid can drive". I'm glad I got to watch your career from the start. Now the Hall! That is so cool.
Dale seems so humble, would love to meet him some day just to say thank you for everything he has done for nascar
I've been a fan since 2005. I have been through the highs and some pretty bad lows with Dale and Jr Nation and I must say that this is well deserved. He just received the highest honor in Nascar. He should be the President of Nascar.
Congratulations Jr! I've been a huge fan and follower your whole career. I lost my dad to cancer at the same time your father passed. I've always felt like kindred spirits. You are a true person and a good soul. Keep on doing what you are doing and enjoy raising your family. You deserve a good life and btw your Dad has ...that...smile on his face now :)
Congratulations Dale Jr!!! That you for sharing your life with us, thank you the right foot down and cranking the wheel left! Cheers my Carolina brother, job well done, recognition well deserved!!! 🏁🎉🆒👍🇺🇸
Congrats Junior. Awesome!!👍🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thank you Junior for your help in making big impact in the sport. I've a longtime fan of yours from the beginning of your career. Your dad is looking down at you as the proudest father in heaven. You deserve it and run with it with pride. God bless you and your family.
Jr. Has been my favorite driver since I was 3 years old and he’s still my favorite to this day. Congratulations Dale, it’s been one hell of a journey.
I've always respected Dale for his respect of the sport of racing. Congratulations Jr!!!
Being finished with NASCAR due to the recent political events I am no less proud of you for all you have done for the sport and your dedicated fans. I have all my 8 die casts and the 88 and will cherish them. Congratulations friend, you are still the CHAMP to many of us and now so much more so that you are our HOF representative!!
You deserve this Dale. You have done a lot for NASCAR.
So happy for Junior. My dad and I always made sure we were able to watch every race on Friday, saturday and Sunday for so many years. We are such huge Earnhardt fans! Junior is the best ambassador NASCAR could ask for. Down to earth guy. Much respect!
I cried with him. Jr brought me into the sport and I just love him
Congratulations Dale JR on being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame!!!