This interview is the exact reason why junior is one of the best race car drivers and most popular driver in the sport even after he retired also the fact that he races his competitors he doesn't wreck them to gain spots a extremely humble man, husband and father

This is what racing needs, regardless of the series. Real passion, less prepared sponsor speeches.

That smile, the excitement in his voice. You can tell Dale felt like a kid again and loved coming back driving back in Wilkesboro after 30 years

What a gracious man to stay for those interviews from the dozens of Reporters. He KNOWS They just want a small piece of this night with him..Jr. your dad would be very proud of what you're doing in life. God Bless.

I literally have tears in my eyes....Junior looks just sooooo HAPPY!! He's at his real home, a small track in the backwoods. JUNIOR!!!

His daddy was my driver, so I naturally gravitated to Jr. after we lost him.......Junior is just an amazing person. How can anyone not like that man??!!!

I like that Dale Jr. doesn’t want to be the center of the universe. Truly a normal guy in an extraordinary position, and doing the best with it he can! Using the star power to save an old racetrack, because he cares about the facility, and not taking payment shows who this guy really is! God Bless you Junior. #genuinedriver

Dale Jr. being Dale Jr. It doesn't get any better! Thank you for sharing!!!!

Jesus Christ, it tickles me that there are others in the comments that had tears of joy and a shit eating grin on their face during the interview. This was about as organic of an interview you could possibly get. Seeing Jr in his element having this much fun is truly a gift. 🙏🏻👊🏻

The more I hear Dale Jr talk the more respect I have for him. He seems like a genuinely good person

I don't think I've seen him that excited since he won the Daytona 500.

He just looks so happy, had a smile on my face this whole interview :) thank you Jr and everyone who helped revive this historic track!

This is how it should be. Pure love for your sport

I've never met him but I truly believe Dale jr. Is a good person. If it wasn't for him this prob. Wouldn't have happened. I think it's awesome that his teams gonna do more of these races incognito. Lol. Car and driver looked great. Congrats on getting this old forgotten track a new life.

What a life Jr. has led. Would love to sit with him and have a beer and just talk racing.

So Awesome to see JR. expressing his passion! You can see how much he really enjoys the grass roots racing compared to the high stress level of the top series. Glad he is enjoying racing life again! Go Get Em JR.!

Everything this man has done since stepping out of the drivers seat has been amazing. Thank you Dale for showing us young guys how to be a good father. Appreciate your wealth of knowledge on the history of the sport and tracks as well. Good run!

Just think This started with this guy operating a grass trimmer.

Nascar needs to pay attention to this. If a late model race can accumulate 20,000 fans, which is the equivalent of the entire army base at ft Bragg, at one race track. That speaks volumes. Good job Jr, thanks for always being the true hero of the sport of racing.

Missed a shift!! Long Live Dale!

I think we just saw pre 2005 Dale Jr for the first time since then. That has lit a fire under him. He’ll be in late models more in the southeast next year

You just see the joy in his face having a great time with no real pressure on him! Love it

I was there and it was an amazing night the crowd, the beautiful racecars,the best short track drivers it felt like I was at a 90's Winston cup race.There was electricity in the air that night and Jesus smiled down from the heavens on North Wilkesboro speedway that night.Thank You Dale.

What a humble man, He has no idea this wouldn't have happened without him!!!

Dale Jr. is an awesome human being! Senior would be so proud for the man he’s become!

Dale is a true gentleman. Some other drivers should take a lesson from his ability to talk to the fans and race press.

He is so elated in this interview. You can tell he still has the itch. He just might end up doing a lot more of these types of races.

Jr made every bit of this happen and he knows it, that's pretty freaking awesome junebug!

How can you not love this guy

I’ve always been a card carrying member of Jr Nation- this is why. He has a true love of the sport and it’s history

Love seeing JR this happy. He truly is loving life and what he's doing

Didn't root for him in cup. But , I gotta say. Jr is an awesome person. And a true racer. Through and through

The smile on his face said it all👍

This event was by far the BEST race I've attended from top to bottom. From the friendly folks lining up the parking, the help with the golf cart helping out my handicapped buddy, the awesome gate attendants, the sold out stands with great(old/past, current and newer) enthusiastic racing fans from all over, and the fantastic concession workers, track and local privateers, you about can't describe it. Obviously we know what(who) brought all of us together, and HE is so selfless in all his efforts. From the time I arrived, it felt like a Cup race from back in the day. We probably won't ever have another experience to equal this, and it was so cool to be a part of it. It was well worth my 3hr drive, and now I'm watching and reading all that I can about it, still jacked up! from the great night. Dale Jr's contributions to this event is about indescribable. And all the locals working the event, you could tell they loved every minute of having a BIG show back at the speedway. I sure hope Marcus Smith answers our call.

Awesome to see Dale so happy!!!

I think getting to run the race and be a part of bringing North Wilkesboro back and the response it got from the fans really made Junior happy. You could tell finishing 3rd was as good as win for him. The biggest victory is seeing North Wilkesboro back.

Great to see some body have this kind of joy after some of the bad breaks he has had in his past have a cold one for your dad

I love this man

This whole NW revival has been awsome to see. koolest thing in racing in 2022 in my opinion. Great work Junior, Dirty Mo and everyone else involved. And congrats on a top 3 in your first latemodel race in like 20 something years!

I'm a true Ford fan but I like n Respect Dale Jr . I've watched him for years n he's a humble person I think he's also good hearted. The sport needs him

As a boy born in Alabama and going to TALLADEGA my first time when I was 7 in 1976 I was hooked. I followed the Allison's and Earnhardt family's. They were my favorite. Liked Richard Petty too and many more OG's. It makes me so happy to see how happy JR. looks and hope to see him come on back to what I know he's been missing.

I had tears of happy for you Dale…you’re the best of us…

Great job Dale! Great to see you racing again. Hope you and your better half let's you do it again soon! 🤜 Yes Dale, you are the heart of NASCAR!! Where you go, fans go!!

Haven’t seen Dale Jr this excited in racing ! He definitely did great for not being a regular!

It would be so cool to just sit down and enjoy a cold beer talking with Junior about cars and racing. Seems like a cool guy.

I remember this track back in the day, Nascar made a giant mistake killing this track, and the Rock and trying to kill Darlington. This excitement is what it's all about. More people at this race than nascar can put in the stands. Great job Dale, your dad is proud of you. 🏁🏁

Dale jr is awesome totally humble and appreciates everything he is experiencing so great to see him not just go away and hang out in the booth

A P3 was a phenomenal finish. You drove the wheels off. Thank you so much for what you’ve done for us here in Wilkes county. It means more than you’ll ever know.

Thank you for this excellent video, I appreciate your effort to make a great comprehensive recording of Dale Jr.'S full comments.

We love Jrs. Podcast …… but what a bonus to see him in that Sundrop uniform and late model , racing is an addiction , it’s in his blood 🩸 and he is an awesome ambassador for all stockcar racing , he even looks 10 years younger then when he sits behind that desk ! Thanks Dale, hope to see you pop in on other short tracks down the road ! Heck with your following they could probably raise Metrolina from the dead tracks !😊

Jr., is the best spokesman for the sport.

I was never a Dale Jr fan when he was racing but started watching his pod cast and his down to earth humility and modesty has won me over, THANK YOU Dale for supporting the efforts there

Passed cars like someone I remember. That was neat to watch.

Great to see JR so excited. His passion for racing is pure! Thanks Dale!!

He expended a lot of energy in that interview, such passion for the sport and its roots. How can you not love the guy and what he does for racing.

Well done Dale Jr,,,,,,we love your spirit...

GO JR GO…I love everything that man stands for. So cool

Great interview! Your excitement tells it all! No bullshit, just great! I enjoyed all of this place! Thanks Jr!!!!

Gotta love Dale Jr's humbleness and love for the race. Sure miss seeing him this excited.

Good to see Jr so happy and his passion is contagious! Miss seeing Jr every Sunday, but would trade it to see more of this! God bless you and your family Jr!

I miss this guy racing. Made me smile to listen to him fumble thru his interview. A great guy

Great to see life brought back to that old place. I would drive by every now and than wishing I saw it when it was in it's prime. I've lived 20 minutes from it all my life and am glad it's starting back up.

Happy, Happy, Happy, this is so cool to see how happy Dale Jr is.

I believe Dale Jr. is a much better ambassador for the sport than his dad ever was! He is likeable, humble, passionate and relatable!

I wasn’t a Dale Jr fan growing up, but seeing him now, and what he has done for the sport I wish I was. Good run Dale!

He is saving racing across America he is coming through when it counts I was not Jr fan when he was younger but now he is my HERO

Congrats and many blessings going forward to that amazing North Wilksboro family! Love this so much. Dale is pure class. Brudders and sisters, cheers with a teeth-crackin-cold Sun Drop. Thanks to all who made this work. Amazing.

It was great to see Dale Jr back in a car and racing at one of his favorite tracks!!! andf or his fans great finished Jr!!!

Seeing your interview with you smiling and so happy is why we face !!!!!!!

All you have to do is listen to him talk and you’ll know why he is a fan favorite.

He’s the best! Miss watching him every Sunday.

Damn it I love that kid ! Always thought daddy was his ticket to fame. Never so happy to be wrong. Haven’t been able to watch crashcar sense he called it quits.

What a wholesome human being! I was huge a fan of Dale's in Europe (Netherlands), and after his retirement and the content he puts out, I am even a bigger fan!

There is no athlete in any sport that does more for their sport from participating to announcer, to owner, to ambassador, to historian. Nobody does more for their sport than Dale Jr.

Man of the people! love seeing him in a race car

Thanks Mr. Dale! Always Do you Dale. You inspire all of us.

Nobody else would take that much time and be that open about the experience- love you Dale!

The Budweiser man brought the beers to victory lane baby. Awesome job jr.

Thank You, Dale, for all your care and effort ... "Salute, And Hats Off To You, Man" 🙂 ...

Great job to everyone at the track, everyone of the sponsors ! How many have heard the stories locally especially and now have the experience!

Awesome Dale your Having Fun an Making People Happy. Great Interviewt

Jr. has been and will always be great for racing.

A great interview from Dale Jr.

What a racer, loves the sport, the people and is modest in what he does. Doesn't want the spot light on him. Hope shows up and races more. Best interview ever.

All about having fun man. Glad to see you back out there

This interview completely illustrates the character of Dale Jr. The down to earth humility, passion for the history of racing, and just overall being a really cool guy. He sometimes gets flak for being the son of Dale Earnhardt, but those who know his history are well aware that aside from his name, he had to earn everything he accomplished. A name only gets you so far. Dale Jr has made his own legacy because of his amazing character. Im so happy to see North Wilkesboro back in any configuration and purpose, and go Junior for playing such a big role in that, even though he will never take the credit.

just got back from the race!!! , got a speeding ticket trying to get home in time to go to work...:( I am completely overjoyed for the response from the fans of short track late model stock car racing it was a night to remember was glad to have run out of parts at 10am wed while at work at the dealership and decided the moment was right, I jumped work and attended one of the most satisfying things I could have ever done with a day !!.. I was raised with short track racing at Langley Speedway in Hampton Virginia its where legends are born - and where I learned just whom my heroes really were. when I was a child my supermen like: Everette Sawyer and later his sons Elton & Roger and Ricky Rudd all of Chesapeake Va. , the Joker Bubba Adams, My Batman was Charlie Doyle , Bob Shreeves, Eddie and Joe Falk, Bruce & Phil Warren, Billy Smith & Bill Champion Of Hampton Va., Billy Adkins, Danny * Greg Edwards all of Poquoson Va. Mike Buffkin, Joe & Sam Gaita, Wayne Handbury don't let me leave out of course 20 time top fuel motorcycle champ Larry The Spiderman Mcbride for good measure his heroes of Elmer Trent and Jim McClure, the venerable nine-time national riding champion from Williamsburg, Va this racetrack should not be repaved... it should stay as it is legendary nostalgic throwback put some sealer or something on it and put up some building and lights for the parking cuz were coming back -- whenever we get to do this again!!! the short track nationals were made for this track / like the darlington throwback is for the cup series let us embrace what we have not destroy and cancel this significants.. Dale you put out the word and the parking i blame on you.. lol other than that was as expected and night to remember ,., I happen to have come sit beside me Junior Johnsons Bookkeeper during the bonnet waltrip bud days... what stories he told... thanks for letting me be a fan again... this is what i find spiritual -just like fatback said the other week on the download.. it is my religion my life its who i am... and like dale jr staed on that same podcast its hard to go to the track without something to do and job or role... we all have unfinished business like fatback said i dont wanna die.. im only 55 im a young man.. indeed you are fatback, and ill be giving him a call and offering my services as a crewman for his new team dale jr is helping fatback start up a lmsc or super late model team/? mayfield can drive it.lol..!!! ""great inner view Noah"" thanks for posting!!!!

I am proud to see dale Jr racing again he's happy

This is so awesome and great to see Dale so happy

I wanted to start my day with a positive feel ,JR is a class act ,I can go on with me day !!

WOW!!👍🙏🙌🙏🤗💞 This is what's missing from a lot of racing "PURE HEARTFELT RAW EMOTION " racing for FUN and FANS!!!! Dale single handedly had an idea and due to many people loving his idea jumped in and "Look What Was Accomplished!!" It's a BLESSING and a MIRACLE 💞🤗🙏 A track I certainly have always loved has been resurrected and restored. I can't wait for them to race dirt!!! It's going to be AMAZINGLY EPIC!!! This is a dream come 👍 🤗💞 GOD BLESS YOU DALE FOR THIS AWESOME OUTCOME FROM AN IDEA!!!! PRICELESS TREASURED BLESSING 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏 🏁🏆🏁 IT gives me hope that perhaps racing will return to some of It's former glory 🤗💞🤗🏁🏆🏁🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

There will never be another Dale JR

He is such a good dude. I was a fan but not a super fan. I was a smoke guy. If junior and smoke lined up side by side today, I would root for Junior more. I am so thankful we still have a chance to hear from this guy, racing needs it.

SO fun to see Junior so excited and happy!!

By far the best night at a race track for me ever. The camaraderie was amazing.

Happy for you JR!! Wish i could have been there

Man I have never seen Jr so excited Wow

like always,just wants to be one of the weekend warriors. just awesome to see. here s a bud to you junior!

It is completely understandable why this man is loved by so many fans. He is one of the most humble, yet famous, I have ever seen. Best with to you Dale Jr.

Damn glad to see that smile back on your face you really enjoyed it I can tell you just looked so happy