I could listen to Jr talk about anything for an eternity, Dude is an interesting smart individual.

I don't care about NASCAR at all but this is a great interview. What a genuine guy.

Awesome interview. Dale is truly one of the most genuine people out there, and it really shows here

What an amazing interview from both of these guys. Love Jr what a crazy life that man has lead.

Wow, I had no idea what an incredible person he is. Such poise and emotional maturity. This guy has been through it, learned from it, and appreciates the journey. Color me impressed.

Watched this in March 2018 and I could have cried and I most assuredly laughed myself to tears. Thanks you and Junior for a great interview. A retired bricklayer in Southern Ohio, Greg.

Love how open Dale Jr. is

Amazing interview. I'm so so so glad he's gonna be around for awhile. I miss him in a race car already tho :(

Junior as "President of Nascar" would be the thing that could save NASCAR from mediocrity. Wish he would do that. New fresh blood is the transfusion that NASCAR needs to survive.

Great interview with Dale Jr. What a class guy for sure.

Dale Jr talks so much about anxiety. It’s really interesting and I’m glad he’s been open in discussing it.

Jr. reminds me so much of myself in terms of overthinking and seeking comfort in your own skin, even though life is good and he has every reason to be comfortable in his own skin

Great interview Dan!! Thanks so much.

I read the title too quickly & thought, "Why is Dale Jr opening up to Danica Patrick?"

I know this is an old post. But for what its worth. Here goes. I have watched this kid from the time he was a very young man walking around the infield of the tracks, having fun, interviewing people, talking about wanting to be a Race Car Driver someday. I've watched him race, have fun, watched as a nation looked to him after his father died to help THEM deal with his father's death as if there were something HE could do to help them. I felt very sorry for that kid back then. The struggles he went through, and NASCAR even looking towards him for help dealing with the loss of one of, if not the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. It was very wrong of NASCAR to put so much responsibility on the shoulders of one man. It was so sad to watch. But, through it all, Dale Jr. stood tall. He carried the sport on his shoulders even when he had no idea of what to do. I watched a very shy young man grow. I give so much of that credit to Steve LaTarte as he showed Dale jr some of the things he was missing by always staying in the track and never going out to see any of the things that were around him at all the tracks he visited. Also, to Amy. Between her, and Steve, Dale jr finally started to out grow the shyness. I get very tearful when i look back on all the things that Dale jr. faced over his career. And so very proud of the man he has grown in to. I know, not only because i am, that his father would be very proud of the man he has become. Its one of many reason's why Dale jr has so many fan's. There will NEVER be anyone as popular as Dale Earnhardt jr. has been to the sport of Racing. And it can be argued for years as to why. I love this man as if he were one of my own children, and will til the day i die. The only bad thing, if there is one, that bugs me about loving this kid as much as i do. It is that he will never know me or how i feel about him, or how proud i am of him. He will never know how much i love him as a person or how proud i am of him. I never had a hero, or was a fan of just one person in my life. Until Dale Earnhardt jr came along. Before him, i just was a fan of NASCAR. I would watch races and with 50 or so to go, i would pick a driver i wanted to win a race. After jr came into the cup series, He was the only driver i ever cheered for, and followed. Now that he has retired, i will go back to doing it the way i did before him. Maybe cheer for Hendrick drivers over the others because of my love for Rick Hendrick. He has given so much to this sport. Even the lives of him family. Sad. But anyway. I'm sure there are many who will hate this post, because there are so many Dale jr. hater's out there. But i don't care. I would give anything to be able to meet the man and tell him to his face what a wonderful man he is and how much i love him. To be able to spend a hour with him so he knew ME and what he means to me would be a dream come true. I can't wait to see him in the booth for the second half of the season. His insight and honesty will be wonderful to see and hear. Seeing him and Steve Latarte back together will also be great to see. Jr did great at the Daytona 500 as the starter. Loved his command to start. And was great at the Olympics too. Can't wait to see his posts when his daughter is born. Its been fun to watch as he realizes things a baby can do inside of mom's tummy. lol Funny. Love you Dale Jr. And thanks for this post.

Best interview with Dale I've ever heard!

For someone with as big of a bank roll as Jr has the dude is a heck of a down to earth individual. Seems like a great guy.

I always enjoy Dale Jr on the show

I know there's an ongoing debate about NASCAR drivers being "athletes" or not, and I'll agree that they're NOT on the same level "physically" as the stick and ball sports. BUT, "mentally", it's probably on a higher level than any other sport. Regardless, these guys have to deal with with so much more outside of the "game" than any other sport it's crazy! The obligations, the time away from home, the fact that they could actually be seriously or permanently injured or even die anytime they get on their playing field, makes me respect them so much. Yes, they're driving cars in circles or whatever, but there is so much more that goes into NASCAR that most people just don't understand or respect. Thank God for people like Dale Jr who are able to "humanize" the sport and make it relatable to the common person. Great interview and his honesty is amazing. Thanks Dan for having these guys, and gals, on your show for the masses to hear.

Great interview, very open and honest.

I believe the best race Jr raced was the second race at Daytona in 2001! I truly believe his dad was on board with him because he drove just like his dad, it was as if he was on rails nobody could have beat him that day! now he has raced a lot of good races but as far as a race where he drove all out it was that race! I wish him all the best and they say greatness always skips a generation well maybe his son will be the next great driver and he will be able to bring Nascar back to where it once was because it has really gone down over the years and it's really sad!

Awesome interview.

Great interview!!

Thanks for all the memories you have given us all ! Im so proud of you Jr you are just amazing daddy to be. You have made a impact to our hearts. I know that your dad is so proud of you. He is always with you.Im happy that your not in danger anymore. We were all scared and worried about you after what you been through.You made the right choice. I know how you felt I myself being very sick and injured in a bad accident in 2000 and the driver was on his cell phone and thats all i remember.I stuggle in severe pain, I have total body from brain to my toes FULL-BODY RSD/CRPS and many surgeries, I have transmitters in my body with alot of titanum ,and wires.plates, and fusion cages in my body.I had 6 painful ,major surgeries in 2 months.I have the vision problems,cant focus ect.He tore my life apart and my family is tired and Im very tired.I know its not my fault that im so disabled now.I wish I could go to new york and sit with him and tell him what his important phone call has done to me and my family and friends.My disease is just coming out little by little and boy we could use some support. There are so many rsders out there they need the help.were on fire inside and we deserve some help.I want to be heard like you Jr. Thankyou for our jersey boy martin OMG another good one.we love him to.Well its been a hell of a fight for me 16 years in a fire pit inside my brain and body ect. Sorry I didnt mean to blurt this out.But I know all to well what you went through.Im happy for your recovery. I was praying for you. I wish I knew how I could talk with you Jr. I hope for a cure every single day for my disease RSD/CTHAT RPS PLEASE EVERYONE EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT RSD/CRPS IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE. ITS BRUTAL ALL! THANKS FOR READING THIS I HOPE I CAN HELP SO MANY OTHERS LIKE ME. I NEED TO DO THIS BUT I DONT SPEAK WELL SO IM NERVIOUS . I NEED TO BE HEARD!! IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT COULD HELP OR JUST SEND THIS THAT WOULD BE A BIG HELP. I DESERVE THAT MUCH!! I HAVE ALOT OF IMPORTANT THINGS TO SAY THAT CAN HELP EVERYONE WHO SUFFERS THIS HORRIFIC DISEASE AND DRS,ER,NURSES I CAN HELP GIVE ME 1 SHOT.

Wow, had no idea he was once a full blown auto technician at a Chevy dealer

Dale Jr. is a real man.

Fascinating

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Famous Dad..bout the biggest understatement ever. South of the Mason Dixon, Texas and eastern there may not have been a more famous person at the time.

Dale Jr got my vote for president of NASCAR!

Will miss him .

I saw "Dale Jr opens up Danica Patrick"

With changes. It's all about getting used to them. Even 95% of the bashers who say they will never watch again watch every week.

He should name the kid "Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr."

holy shit

Love You Man but sorry about your Redskins.... Go Cowboys!! 😁

Who is Dan ???

The boys name is dale III

Ok, I know it's getting close to the due date, but, if the baby turns out to be a girl, and you guys haven't picked a name yet, LISTEN UP Jr! Dale can be a girls name too! Think of Dale Evans. She was a cool chick!

Baby boys name should be easy....RDE III!

This is why i cant watch it anymore. What happened to the days when the drivers worked on there cars, drove to the track, hang out with the crew? Is this what money does to people? There are so many weekly racers that would be there for no money just to make it to the big show. Now you walk through the pits and see a bunch of kids with no life experience, no laps just money. sad.

The France family may have brought Nascar up, but they are also destroying it now. That family is no good for the sport anymore.

2:00 that didn’t age well. Kyle Larson a mess

Dale Sr. Was not a good father at all

Dale jr is so weird

Dale should've said I make the money so yeah I'm part of the name choosing.lol.