I get the impression Dale and Casey have more in common mentally and how they look at success and failure than either one ever would have guessed. I think thats why Dale was so quiet and concerned about people letting Casey know he's not forgotten by fans in the racing world.

It’s good to see Casey again

Jr., you thinking what Im thinking? get this guy in the cars tour!

Atwood is a man of few words and a real southern gentleman. I know guys just like him on the mic and just after. Casey, you drove in the big league, don't you ever forget how rare that is, Sir. My hat is off to your humility and being a Husband and Father through it all. Be safe!

I have to comment again! Casey Atwood has nothing to be ashamed of! Just because your career did not turn out like you had hoped, your talent is real and explosive! Do not underestimate yourself or your driving talents! Many people love you even today! Your fan base is still alive and well! You are a gentleman and a class act, Casey Atwood!

You don't have anything to be ashamed of, still made it to the big leagues of auto racing and that is something that we will never get to do. I take my hat off to you, Casey Atwood.

The ending left me feeling sorry for Casey. Sometimes the high road doesn’t feel right in the moment but gets you to where you want/need to be.

Humble man that is what Casey Atwood is , there needs to be more like him.

Dale, this is the best damn interview you have done thus far this year because you were patient and let the interview come to you! Casey was a little nervous getting started, but you built the rapport and made Casey feel more comfortable to open up! I loved it! I am so proud of you, Dale!

The problem was the same time Ray was grooming Casey to be the next Jeff Gordon, he started grooming Erin Crocker. Just straight up grooming her.

good dude was a pleasure to work with and around him and BREWCO

This is easily top 10 of my favorite Dale jr downloads. This has been my most wanted interview since I first learned about Casey's career. I'm happy that most of the questions I had got answered during this interview.

Dale thank you for being understanding and compassionate of Casey. Some people are just quiet and not too assertive and sometimes pay a price because of it despite their talent. But God knows we need folks like that for balance and so the world doesn’t become more vicious.

As someone who remembers watching and rooting for Casey Atwood in the 27 Castrol Chevy Busch Series, I’m glad to see him in an interview. He should be proud of what he’s done in NASCAR. He is one of the lucky ones who got an opportunity in the ranks. Many don’t ever get an opportunity in NASCAR. He is like most drivers, where things don’t go as plan. Keep your head up Casey. Thanks Dale Jr, for another good podcast. Appreciate you all. 🫡

Put Casey in the Xfinity car for a race. Loved seeing Bubba and Carson get a shot.

Yep, there's a certain sadness in his eyes. Thanksfor having him on; he's a good man.👍🏁

Casey comes across as a calm cool guy. Seems like a good dude

Casey Atwood seems like a very respectable human being and a good guy. He has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of, he made it much farther than 99.9% of us. He is, and will always be a racer. Respect.

Casey may have been quiet and reserved about talking about his cup career but he did perk up and got some smiles going and more talkative when the discussion turned to his wife and daughters. Seems like a good family guy.

Casey is a wonderful person.

Casey is probably more down to earth and has much wisdom than you can imagine. His family is more important than racing but he still likes it. Good interview Dale

I hope Casey realizes he meant a lot to race fans. I was racing in San Antonio during the time he was in the Cup series, so I didn’t have time to watch NASCAR very often and didn’t know what happened to him and how it went down. I believe he could have done great things if things had gone a little differently. I’m glad he’s doing well and glad to hear from him. Thanks Dale for having him on the DJD.

This is by far the best interview and (follow up) that you’ve ever done. And that’s saying something, because you’ve done some great ones! I raced at Nashville from 1985 to 1989; I know a lot of people who know Casey and think the world of him. In all the years I’ve been around the Nashville racing scene, I never got the chance to meet Casey, but I feel like I have now. You have a gift, Dale, and thank you for sharing interviews such as this one. Casey, thank you so much for doing this, and good luck with your racing efforts. Would love to watch you run at one of our local tracks this year.

Holy Smokes!!! CASEY ATWOOD!!!!!

Casey, if you read this, just know that there are a gazillion people in this world that would have given LOTS to have the success you had in Cup and Xfinity. You keep your head up!

This was an excellent, heart felt interview with Casey! It is wonderful to see and hear from him and to know he’s doing well and still enjoying his lifelong passion of racing. I was amazed by how transformational Dale’s perspective was of him after the interview, and I tip my hat to Casey Atwood for driving all that distance so we could enjoy this content as fans! Thank you ❤

Dale , you picked a true winner in interviewing Casey ! Casey you are too hard on yourself, we all saw the talent you have, sadly even back then “Corporate Execs.” Apply the pressure and force unwise decisions. I do think that Ray minus the pressure would have given you the time needed to develop and blossom in the areas you talked about . Dale , sure would be awesome to see Casey wheel your CARS ride when your not in it !! Just an old school fans thoughts ! Thanks for all the great shows , this one especially !

I respect anyone who doesn't do interviews in any form of profession, I definitely respect Casey Atwood for that, he doesn't owe anyone any explanations on why, but for Casey to do this interview with Dale Jr says alot about a man who has done so much for NASCAR since he raced he's last race.

One of the most eye opening episodes, lately... Much respect for Casey. Seems like he avoids voicing criticism and doesn't make a lot of excuses. Dude shows a lot of understanding. 1:08:09

Dale give Casey a shot at a Busch ride, I would love to see it!

Casey freakin Atwood!!! So cool to see him again- maybe he’ll get another shot in NASCAR

the end of this video with JR talking about Casey was very heart felt hope Casey should hold his head up high so sorry it didn;t work out for him he was just soooooo good

This is the best interview of the year by far. Two honest racers/men that spoke and listened to each other. It would be great to hear from him again soon. Great Interview Dale!!!

This was one of the best interviews you’ve ever done. This is probably first long interview I watched in it’s entirety.

Dale Jr did a great job interviewing Casey Atwood. I always wondered what happened to him. Very informative!!

My Grandad would be so proud of you today, Casey, if he was still with us, as he was in your racing days. He was so proud of you. He introduced me to you at Nashville MotorSpeedway before the race. And i was able to get your autograph. Glad to see your doing well.

I still have my Casey Atwood Die cast. Glad to see he’s still around.

I always enjoyed watching Casey race and was at Milwaukee when he won. The Busch series during that time was some of the best racing. Thanks Casey!

Wow. We all miss Mike. But if interviews like theses are what we get when he steps away from behind the mic to run things then he deserves a bonus. Good job guys. As a Driver (former in reality), this hit home for me... especially being 37 and purching this grass roots go kart... a guy like Casey you hire for a wheelman and loyalty.. easy to finish behind a man like and wonder why. But thanks again for the grass root approach these podcasts have become.

Casey, we miss you and understand the pain of not having a success. You should hold your head high very few people can even be in NASCAR. I think there needs to be more people like Casey in the sport. This was so exciting to see him and I wish him nothing but the best. Maybe there is a place for him on a team as an advisor. Thank you Dale and Casey.

I always wanted to see Casey succeed! Good to see what’s been going on in his life! Best wishes for him! Dale jr should give him a shot in one of his cars!

Much respect and appreciation for Casey Atwood!

Casey reached and drove at the highest levels of the sport and only very serious wheel men do that. 😊

We see so many in the sport so many thrust into the spotlight at a very young age with high expectations from fans team owners and contract sponsors. When things don’t always go well the fans owners and sponsors move on no big deal. The old cliché “it’s not personal it’s business” is the easy out obviously. However we saw in Casey that that stuff doesn’t go away despite the passing of time.

How bout we put Casey in that 88 machine at one of them flat tracks he was talkin about! Come on Jr, that’d be epic!

Get him in a cars tour race! Man deserves some more big races. Congrats on being a nascar driver bud, dont shy away from it. Would love to see him do a xfinity race!

Was always fond of Casey. Admired him. Respected him. Reserved and talented. Was hopeful that he was able to catch a break following the Dodge deal. Big leagues aside, his life seems to be victorious beyond the prying eyes of the camera pan. Much to be proud of 🏁

one of my favorite interviews of Dale's

Take a drink every time he says "yeah" 😂

Great Show. Glad Casey is still driving like he wants to and having fun with his family

Atwood had so much hype and pressure behind him as he broke into the Nascar ranks. I remember being at the race, mopping the floor at Pocono in Arca.

I would love to see him drive that 88 Xfinity car at Louden.

It's crazy to think of him as middle aged, I still think of him as the kid in 99 driving the Castrol Busch car, when I started watching.

Love the “Where are they now” interviews . It is sad to see such a talented ,good, and likable person like Casey not being in high level racing when there are people in the sport that has half the talent and yet has the opportunities. Maybe Casey would be happy being behind the scene building something and helping like Bobby did for him

This was a great interview. Hearing your comments at the end of the podcast on how you felt you were wrong about him, his demeanor, and how he carried himself, I can’t wait to watch this thing this time. The photo Dale posted of him, Casey, and Adam last night was a trip down memory lane. Made me think of Kenny Irwin as well. After Irwin’s death, I, at age 11, thought I would be an Atwood fan for a generation.

Casey has nothing to be ashamed of. He got to race at the highest level and won a couple of busch series races. He got to do what very few people are able to do.

SOMEBODY PLEASE PUT HIM IN A CAR! Give him a chance! Great interview Dale!

We actually drove to the lead in the Atlanta race Casey was talking about….he was really good… plugged him in the seat and went from running top 20 to racing in the top 5 those last races he drove for us… he was/still is a very talented young man

Put him in an Xfinity car. Just once.

Funny how people buy houses near racetracks and cry about noise,,it’s like someone buying a house next to someone who raises pigs and chickens, cry’s about the smell, usually the people that cry about these things,end up running and ruining the towns,

Seeing some of these people being interviewed in these segments just moves my soul to want more for them. This Gentleman and Mr. McSwain in my views are two characters that I feel modern marketing are missing out on. I feel they both present in a fashion that garners support. Both honest people being themselves. Not trying to change themselves to be the perfect fit in just any old environment they encounter. It is a quality I’ll always respect and hope for when I perceive it from someone out there trying. To me there is gold in these two people. They have much more to lend than what they have been allowed to and it grated on me to sit and watch. I perceive it as an industry damaging itself for not accounting for it. Society as a whole has seemed to have moved away from human interests. Dale Jr. has not. I regret having a complaint with no viable solution for it. it’s frustrating seeing these honest tryers not getting the recognition. I feel they’re the medicine this world needs right now. I see greatness in them.

Great interview, Junior. I wish Casey had gotten a better shake, but good on him doing the family thing successfully!

BEST hour & 39 minutes I've spent in weeks. Junior, you may feel like you didn't accomplish ever7thng you should have while you were driving, but you are at the top of your game behind that microphone. THANK you,. . young man.

Casey in a JRM xfinity one off? Might be an interesting idea

Casey was one of those drivers everyone liked. Great interview.

Jr, this was a very compelling interview. Thanks for having Casey on the show. He comes across as a great guy.

Thanks for driving all that way to do the show Casey. Great to hear from you.

This crazy world has changed so much! Hearing them talk about race tracks and the future sure makes me long for the old days! I’m in Greenville SC and it doesn’t look good for,Greenville pickens speedway! Sad!

Good to hear from Casey, always wondered what happened to him. Can we get Bobby Hamilton Jr on here soon? Would love to hear from some more of the drivers who kinda fell off

Awesome episode: Atwood was really the 1st underdog driver I liked in NASCAR, in fact one of my fave underdogs in the sport (along also with drivers like Johanna Long, Trevor Bayne, and now Michael McDowell)

Worked on the NADC late models back in Atwood’s days at the Fairgrounds. Wish him the best! Those where some of my favorite times in life!

The best driver that didn’t get an opportunity

Man that part of his rookie season being cut was hard to hear.

that's awesome man I'm from tn an always cheers for the tennessee drivers casey was one of the last now we got Josh berry

I really enjoyed this episode with Casey, thanks Dale for this. He was a real talent that was never allowed to get to the top and he was headed that way for Sure. Everham probably knows this better than anyone.

Thanks Casey, great to hear from you again! Be proud of your career, authentic race fans can acknowledge and appreciate your place in NASCAR history. I sure hope it isn’t another 10 years until we hear from him again.

I enjoyed this interview alot I learned more about Casey then I've ever known and every question answered he was a great young driver and should be proud, he would have won we all know it ! One of Dale Jr best interviews I think

Being a girl dad. Especially me a father at age 37 to a 15 year old daughter. The biggest learning curve and to be a great dad is, PATIENCE. May seem easy to think, but you must have that. And Atwood learned that from such a early early age. Hes such a down home relatable guy. Much respect my man.

Man , this show was a classic, Casey is a class act , part of being a super star is beating on your chest and getting your voice heard , some people just don’t stand up , I know the feeling 🏁🏁🏁🇺🇸🇺🇸

Ray Evernham is one of the shadiest people in NASCAR

Dale… This is a very touching interview! I have followed Nascar very closely for 35+ years! Seen a bunch of drivers come & go… Always wondered what in the world happened to Casey! So happy to finally hear his story! I always thought of him as a bust…. However… Now I feel awful for thinking that for so many years! This talented racer was actually set up for FAILURE! Reminds me of child stars in Hollywood! Very happy to hear it did not have a negative impact on his life or family life! Just feel awful for this guy who lacked guidance from veterans off the sport and sounds like the scape goat for Ray to Dodge and their backing! It sounds as if many people that could give him another shot, probably think like I did, that he was a bust! Casey is a humble guy that will NEVER EVER ask anyone for anything (especially another shot in any form of racing)! Call it pride, call it shy, timid, whatever you want… But I guarantee if someone offered him anything that he would jump all over it and make the absolute most of it! It hurts me emotionally to think of what he had to go through! You could tell through your interview it still affects him emotionally, and probably the reason why he hasn’t done interviews! The fact that he never bad mouthed anyone or blamed anyone, speaks volumes for his character! Would love to see someone offer this guy something and for him to get redemption for all the people that wrote him off as a bust! Really wish he would have given this type of interview many years ago! I feel another driver that may have been done wrong was David Stremme. Can you get him on the show Dale! I believe he is still in NC building race cars now!😢

Casey we loved you back then and we love you now. So good to see you and know you are doing okay. You mean a lot to us man.

I’ve commented years back about Nashville fairgrounds speedway being I grew up across the street from turn one and it influenced my racing interest and eventually got to race myself after becoming and adult in Florida. Casey has always been a favorite of mine and a mystery why his career ended so fast.

Dale, this is your calling!!!!!! Amazing interview skills.. Very personable.

I always liked Casey Atwood. I thought he had talent.

It sounds like Casey is happy doing what he does. Good for him!!!

Just a suggestion...bring Buckshot Jones on. Would love to see/hear about folks you used to race against in the old Busch Series.

Thank you to Casey for coming on the show legend! Appreciate everyone’s time and effort too… enjoyed it all. 😊

I liked Casey and enjoyed this conversation. Thanks Dale Jr.

I got to spend some time around Casey in 2004. I thought he was a great guy. He had all the talent in the world. He just needed someone to stand up for him because he was just too nice to be swimming with sharks.

What could have been , a lotta factors involved here. Didn’t work out well for Jeremy either. Casey seems hurt, and never got ever that it didn’t work. Great interview.

Casey should give the command at Nashville if he’s up for it. Dude has nothing to be ashamed of.

Reminder, Casey is younger than Truex and older than Denny Hamlin. Casey Atwood and Adam Petty are the only two drivers who born in the 1980s to run a Cup race against Dale Earnhardt and Darrell Waltrip.

Jr, Casey loves racing. You hear me? He LOVES it. Bc he drove to YOU to talk about it without a plane, with a family at home. He's asking you without asking you.

Personally I think it would be awesome if you could upload pictures of these driver's racecars and the team photos as you are conducting the interview. The Throwback photo journal would be awesome to see. It would definitely help with the "oh yeah I remember that" !!

I’ve watched this at least 10 times, best interview by Dale Jr since Fatback Mcswain.

Thanks for the memories, Casey! Remarkable depth and contrast, Junior.

Casey didn't have the gift of gab and you got to have that in the professional world.

Nashville still has a lot of love for Casey

That's awesome Jr, people drive all the way to your studio just to talk about NASCAR with You, who wouldn't do that.