What Teresa never realized was Sr. Fans needed junior to cope with his loss. And the majority of the “3” fans jumped on the Jr bandwagon because they needed him to heal their spirit

Media: yes here with Tony Stewart and let's get his thoughts! So Tony what will happen to DEI after Dale Jr leaves? Tony Stewart: it will become a museum!!

I bet Teresa regrets Not giving Dale Jr 51% now....its a sad situation. Utmost respect for Jr and imho he's a GREAT (maybe honorable) man for trudging through all the unimaginable things I know I COULDNT DEAL with and still have a beautiful family to carry on his father and grandfather's name. Much respect to Tony Jr as well... And never forget #3

It just broke my heart when Tony says he asked Kerry to just come up and walk around the building. "Act like you own it". The place needed an Earnhardt.

"I thought I was going to get 51% for nothing" (and then that grin). This is why we love Dale Jr.

Holy crap dude, these are the kind of podcasts we want!!!

To hear Jr say "That's fair" after Tony Jr says he had sympathy for her and understands why she didn't want to come around the track after Sr died..... That shows the growth and maturity that Dale Jr has had since everything went down.

Much respect to Tony Jr for being respectful in his talk of Theresa as yes she’s flawed but losing Dale had to be rough especially Daytona. That said I firmly believe Jr motorsport is more DEI than post 2001 Daytona 500 DEI as while the name was there. Dale and his sister have done wonders for the sport bringing up people like Reddick, Elliott and Byron. Even chance 2 had great success.

I'm with Jr., I thought he would either get 51% for $0 or leave... and he left! Paying never crossed my mind. Hell to the naw!!

The duct tape story was definitely funny

Sad to think of what could have been with DEI but glad y’all have shared your stories about it.

A whole bunch of truth came out in this and it was one of the best Jr ever had

I completely understand what Tony Jr. says about Theresa going back to the races, especially Daytona. I live 50 minutes away and have been there countless times, but for 20 years I have had mixed feelings that I never had before. I was in attendance in February 2001, stunned at what I saw and heard over the radio scanner. I was there in July of that year, with tears welling in my eyes as the 8 and the 15 sat in the trioval after the race. My God, what could have been........................

Right There is One Guy That Doesn't Get Enough Credit... Brilliant Crew chief 👍🏁

Had that 51% happened.... What a legacy that would have gotten to!!

Dale Jr, thank you for sharing these stories and allowing us to better understand the path that you and the team traveled after the loss of your dad. I will forever be a fan of you and your dad. Love you all! God bless you all 🙏❣️

Up until the moment I heard it from Tony Jr’s mouth I never once though about what it must’ve done to Teresa. I always looked at it as if Jr and the crews over at DEI were the victims. One hell of an eye opener. Great podcast.

I would really like to have Dale jr have Teresa on the show.. I would like to hear her side. Time heals everything.. i wonder if they're talking now..

I was a casual NASCAR fan at best, probably not even that. But man I really enjoy this podcast and hearing these stories.

That Jr / Michael wreck was straight out of Days Of Thunder . You wrecked both my cars , you're fired , you're all fired

As a Nascar fan, and a fan of both Dale's...this is probably the most important stuff I'll ever hear. I really appreciate it . Truly a blessing

Only can imagine if Dale Jr got the 51% ownership and DEI could’ve been running still today.

Don't care what he said about Teresa, bottom line is she held this weird grudge against Dale Jr. to the point that he couldn't even enter his dad's garage to get some keepsakes. Not to mention that she wouldn't let Kerry use the Earnhardt name on his line of homes.

I remember when Dale Jr went to Hendrick, DEI then merged with Ganassi Racing. The legacy of DEI/Ganassi which then is now Trackhouse Racing and Dale Jr. and Kelley then formed JRM in the Xfinity Series. Heartbreaking to say the least.

Every time I watch JR’s podcast, I feel like I’m sitting in a room with a couple of buddies

I have never been much of a Earnhardt or Jr fan, but I do have to say that this Podcast show is one of the best things going in Nascar right now. Really is a great show and my hats off to Jr, Mike and everyone on the show!

Dale,my Dad was the Alley Cat starting racing with Smokey Unik in 1967 when retiring from the Army. He actually worked for Dick Moroso as a design engineer and used NASCAR as a proving ground. He knew your dad very well. It was a sad day when he passed, but I still have the memory of practically living at the racetrack.

I enjoy listening to Dale Jr. He just calls people out no matter what the topic is going to be about. Btw Dale Jr.. Thanks for the help to bring back North Wilkesboro Track...

Love hearing Teresa stories, they are never happy ones.

I feel it is truly ashamed that Dale Jr and rest of his family had to sit back and watch what Dale Sr had built crumble to the ground…

Every single fan would and will tell you that we knew Earnhardt Enterprises would never survive without Dale Jr. and it didn’t. It is so extremely sad that Jr., Kelly, Taylor and Kerry didn’t have a fair chance to bond together and keep Dale’s legacy on the track. Teresa could have been the brains behind it if greed hadn’t set in her being. My husband and I would go to at least 5 to 8 races per season including ARCA races. When Earnhardt was killed, we put it all on Jr.! We were their at Daytona when Dale was killed and when Jr. won after Dale was put to rest. I did not see one person, man, woman and older children with dry eyes or not holding the number 3 in some way or fashion. I don’t think my heart has ever been the same since. It really put a dent in it. Oh the stories I could tell about with them off the track! I still love Jr. as if we were kin. That’s just how racing was. After Gordon retired, then Jr., we have lost our love for racing. Rock and Roll had a phenomenon which was Elvis Presley. NASCAR had a phenomenon, that was Dale Earnhardt!!

That took guts to speak real talk. Good for Tony jr

I always love hearing the inside scoop from years gone by it never gets old I am and always will be a true EARNHARDT SR & JR FAN FAM. U All have been apart of my Family my whole life and will continue till I'm gone ur all always in my prayers. I'm pretty sure both our daddys are sittin drinkin a beer talkin shop together I can hear em laughing n scratchin love ya Thanks❤😂🙏🇺🇸✌❤

The shiteatin' grin Dale Jr had after he said " I thought I was gonna get 51% outright for nuthin'" was priceless.

Legendary stuff. This podcast just lays all the truth out... it’s what we need more of honestly

That 51 percent deal is the most Dale Earnhardt Sr move Dale Jr has ever made and I respect the hell out of him for that!

Damn, that was good...I need start listening to this again....I've tuned Nascar out since it's went to spec car boring racing, but hearing these old stories and memories is really cool!

Having a step-mom that hates you is tough on a kid

Dale’s passing brought more emotional situations for me than any family member. I never met the guy but he was larger then life!

Great perspective from Tony Jr. I hope that Dale Jr. and Kelley can find a way to mend fences with Teresa someday. It would be great to see the 3 of them come together and work together on Dale's legacy.

Teresa standard time best quote ever lol

I have the deepest respect for Tony Eury Jr and his respect for Theresa Earnhardt. Actually had me choked up.

I started watching Nascar in the '80s and was a huge Earnhardt fan. My first and last race was the Brickyard in '95. My seats were right across from Dale Sr. pit box. Having him win the race made it even more special. Once Sr. passed I just moved over to Dale Jr. I watched him race and it gave me that need for racing. When Jr. finally stepped away I lost interest in watching Nascar. For me it just wasn't the same. I think Dale Jr. turned out to be one class act. Thank you and your family for what you did for me to be able to enjoy racing. I truly miss it.

Wish she woulda said yes… Great stories

This was Family. The reason Tony Eury Jr. Could speak so candidly here is because Tony Eury Senior is Dale Jr's Uncle And Tony Jr's Cousin. For people that watched this but didn't know.

I've listened to Jr's podcast off & on and liked every one of them, but whew...this one is by far the most favorite. Learning about what was happening behind the scenes at a time when the whole Nascar nation was still trying to come to grips with Sr.'s death has given me a new respect with what y'all were really going through. Keep it up you guys, you are what racing is all about and you're gaining more fans here all the time. I feel honored to have been able to meet Dale Sr at the inaugural race at Texas in 1997 and talk to him for a few minutes, all I can say is what a gracious man he was!

Jr has & will continue to surpass his father in many many areas ..... just not behind a steering wheel. Much respect to Dale Jr for who he has become 👍🏼👍🏼

His kids ARE his legacy. It was about control for her

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH For this podcast. I love Dale Sr. R.I.P & Will always love you Jr. And thanks to this podcast won't ever bad mouth Teresa Earnhardt. GOD BLESS HER

This is the way talk shows, of all genres, should be conducted; frank, honest, but also respectful. Thanks for this, Junior.

16:43 That's how I felt about Teresa at first, the first few years after Dale's death. Of course my feelings changed throughout the years.

I absolutely love hearing these stories. Does anyone have a clip/video of the Eury Sr interview at Charlotte that they're talking about?

This was awesome. When Tony Jr said he misses Sr every day, we all do, it really hit me. At the time of Sr's passing, he was the last active sports idol I had from my childhood, and it was particularly difficult for me. At the time athletes in other sports were my peers, so it was different. People can say ahhhh, you didn't know him...blah blah blah, but they just don't get it. I remember that day verbatim like it was yesterday, and I'll never forget it. Anyhow, it's sad what happened to DEI, and we could only wonder what could have been if Sr was still here. Thank you for sharing these stories with us.

What a solid yet stand your ground guy Tony Jr. is. He looks very content and living with no regrets. Seemed to always make the the right decision for himself and others around him. Good dude in my books.

Dale Sr could not have picked a worse wife 😂

Thanks for the video. Fair comments about Teresa.

Theresa made some horrible decisions in handling with Junior, Junior wasnt innocent himself. It is refreshing to hear a good take on Theresa as much as I despise her letting June Bug go to Rick. Good for Tony Eury being honest and remembering the good things! The duct tape stories hilarious!! And this whole highlight was awesome to hear.

I sure do miss the ol' days of DEI , I'm so glad everything pretty much worked out and Dale's legacy is just as strong today as it was back then.

Dale Sr will always be my hero and was truly blessed and honored to meet him in October 98 in Nashville as he was introducing the new Monte Carlo. He was so extremely personable and gracious in the 5 minutes my husband and I were allowed to talk with him! Not every "hero" turns out to actually be down to earth and genuine as Dale Sr, but he was and that made me love him even more. After his death, I did watch the rest of the season because I needed Jr to bring healing to my family because we were in great mourning in my home, as if we lost our own. Unfortunately since, we just have no interest in watching anymore but we will always support and follow Jr! Much love to him, his Dad is beaming with pride from Heaven ❤❤❤

Wow Theresa thought DEI could exist without Dale Jr is a bit baffling. JR was like a pop icon in those days.

Dale dying really had a negative impact on NASCAR. I basically just quit watching when he left us. He truly was NASCAR. RIP 3

It's very touching to hear Tony Jr. say that Teresa lost everything,......because she did.

Tony Jr sure took a respectful approach here. This is a great story.

Thank You, I always wondered what ever happened to DEI, I knew there were problems after Sr passed away and between Jr & Teresa but it all disappeared! RIP #3 Dale Earnhardt 🙏⛪

This was a good one. Jr keeping hush during the whole thing was even greater. Much respect they have for each other. Very good interview

Tony Jr's impression of Waltrip was spot on

The old times. I love these stories of the past. We need more of this.

Eury Jr's Dale Jr impersonation is great

Wow, That is the most I've ever heard TE JR. talk. What an amazing conversation. Thank you guys so much for opening up and sharing all that.

Wow, I have no words. Just Tears, sympathy and Empathy. So real.

DEI was to be Dale Sr's legacy. His gift to the coming generations. Something to outlive him, and keep his memory alive indefinitely. Theresa is the main reason it is all gone. One day, she will answer for what she has done. She is not alone, but she's a bigger reason than everyone else combined. And it's inexcusable. If she truly loved him, she would have seen to his legacy, and assured that it was forever.

I’ve watched this clip 5 times now, and I think it’s because it’s filled with character, and characters, heart(like the whole show). Mike and dale are amazing at interviews, and it helps when they have great guests. It’s been awsome to watch this show, and them grow over the past couple of years, Dale JR is going to be a legend in the broadcast booth.

DEI would still be a force today if both Jr and Kelley had been given the opportunity in the company. I believe that’s what Sr would have wanted

Jr has the best damn popcast out !! Great interview as always guys !! Tony Jr was one hell of a crew chief 💯🤟🏼👊🏼

Absolutely another great show . tony jr was a great guest . you must have a part 2

That was definitely worth listening to great conversation

I still hope that Jr can buy the rest of DEI at some point and incorporate it into JRM

Big # 3 Fan here, terrible loss, NO One ever stepped up to fill that slot. I gave up on NASCAR, so sad, Intimidator all the way. Sr. could win with a top 5 car, He did not have to have the best car, HE made up for it.

As an insider, I really can't help but shed a tear here listening to the pain, anguish, and hard decisions that had to be made AFTER the end of the #3 cars driver. I can't even say it. Peace to all. Hopefully time soothes out all bumps.

I love these inside talks with the old crew. Thanks Jr.!!

That was one of yalls best podcasts to me.d.e.i. messed up losing a great driver and truly one of the most genuine and fascinating people in racing and to me the world. I will be in jr camp forever. No matter what you do jr, hell you could sell sandwiches along the road and i would be there to bye some and to tell everybody what a great person dale jr is. You are truly the best of the best dale.....please never change.

Just plain WOW!!!!! Love the Earnhardt's and. Eurys,

There’s one thing that unifies all NASCAR fans. The mutual understanding that Teresa is the Darth Vader/Yoko Ono of motorsports.

Every time I tune in to this podcast I'm completely enthralled because you're always talking about racing when it really meant a lot to me. Thanks for all the inside info!!

Wowser! This was easily the best episode of this podcast I have ever seen and it’s not even close. It was beyond riveting. To be able to peel back the curtain and see what actually happened is amazing for those who were fans of both Dale Junior and Senior. Tony Junior was like the missing link in the whole thing. It may sound crazy but I feel like now I have closure about what really happened.

You can tell JR is keeping his lips shut so he don’t get sued by the old lady

I love these podcast with family and old DEI members. I feel we are all finally getting the untold story everyone has been waiting for! Great stuff!

One other thing…Tony jr is a good man, I believe. My Grandmother was a wonderful human being in every sense. She never spoke ill of anyone, behind their back regardless of the situation. That takes a kind soul. Exactly what Tony Jr just did.

Never been a fan of nascar, but started listening...and I believe this show is literally the best thing for the sport, I'm now starting to watch some races 🏁

I became a Kevin Harvick fan when he took over Dale Sr's car, and then he won at Atlanta as we all raised our three fingers for Dale Sr. We were there. Our cousin was with us and he was a Gordon fan, and my friend was a Labonte fan, and all were players. What a race!

Family is family.... You take care of of your family!!!! 🕶💓. No matter what!!!

That was great. Thank you for helping us Earnhardt fans understand a little more about this.

I like that " I'll go talk to him at his house " Man to Man the way it should be

DEI was Dale’s ultimate dream and it came crashing down in the most painful fashion.

Love the old school racing miss it terribly… Your show makes me smile and giggle thank you 😉

When your dad's wife tells you, by the way you can't use your own name, that wasn't good.

I miss you Dale Junior. When you dominated at Dover in 2001 was amazing. You’re a hell of a driver. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

I agree that was the best interview I heard yet Evan though there all great this one I liked. More power to you guys.

Another great interview by Dale Jr. and Mike.

I sure miss the good ol’ days of NASCAR…. Love this podcast and the old stories….