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“He Wanted People To Recognize His Greatness” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn’t Think Kyle Busch Ever Wanted To Be NASCAR’s #1 Villain

He might not have wanted to be the villain, but he was dang good at it… and it was great for the fans. On Thursday, May 21st, NASCAR great Kyle Busch tragically passed away at the age of 41-years-old. He was one of the icons of the sport, and one of the greatest racers to ever get behind the wheel. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was a prolific winner. At the time the time of his death, Busch is the all-time winningest […] The post “He Wanted People To Recognize His Greatness” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn’t Think Kyle Busch Ever Wanted To Be NASCAR’s #1 Villain first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. remembers Kyle Busch in tribute on Prime Video

The NASCAR world suffered a devastating, shocking loss on Thursday with the sudden death of 41-year-old legendary stock car racing driver Kyle Busch. While the cause of death was initially unknown, Busch’s family released a statement on Saturday announcing that he died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. Tributes have poured in for Busch…

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NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. voices emotional Kyle Busch tribute

NASCAR lost a legend this week, as Kyle Busch passed away at the age of 41 on Thursday. During the race, the broadcast and fans celebrated the life of Kyle Busch on the 8th lap. Prior to the Coca-Cola 600, Amazon Prime, which is broadcasting the race, gave a tribute to the racer, narrated by […] The post NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. voices emotional Kyle Busch tribute appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Kyle Busch’s death

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch were longtime rivals, but Earnhardt paid tribute to Busch as a friend after Busch’s death on Thursday. Earnhardt admitted that he and Busch “had a really challenging existence for many years,” but eventually sorted out their differences at Busch’s instigation. He spoke of a relationship built on deep respect, … The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Kyle Busch’s death appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals plans he had made with former bitter rival Kyle Busch right before his death

Despite their past beef, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. was supposed to hang out with the late Kyle Busch before he died, and he’s taking the death hard. Earnhardt took to X, formerly Twitter, to react to the news of Busch’s passing. He acknowledged their “challenging existence,” which lasted several years, but revealed that they […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals plans he had made with former bitter rival Kyle Busch right before his death appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“One Of The Greatest Drivers In NASCAR History” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares Heartfelt Post On Tragic Death Of His Longtime Rival-Turned-Friend, Kyle Busch

Simply tragic and heartbreaking. This afternoon, Kyle Busch, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winningest driver in NASCAR history, passed away. His death was announced earlier by NASCAR, after his family had revealed earlier in the day that Busch had been hospitalized and would miss the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend. Busch was just 41 years old, and is survived by his wife, Samantha, and his two young children, a son, Brexton, and a daughter, Lennix. Following his death, a joint statement […] The post “One Of The Greatest Drivers In NASCAR History” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares Heartfelt Post On Tragic Death Of His Longtime Rival-Turned-Friend, Kyle Busch first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“People Ain’t Gonna Believe This S***” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says His Father Had A Priceless Reaction To His First Speeding Ticket

You never forget your first time getting a speeding ticket… especially if Dale Earnhardt was there to see it, I would imagine. It’s no secret that Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a very complicated relationship with his dad while he was still alive, and contrary to what many people might think, Jr. never had anything handed to him. His dad made him work very, very hard for everything he got in terms of opportunities in his racing career, and he carried those […] The post “People Ain’t Gonna Believe This S***” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says His Father Had A Priceless Reaction To His First Speeding Ticket first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“We Made A Lot Of Mistakes & Got Careless” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Takes Responsibility For Horrific 2019 Plane Crash With His Family

Truly nightmare experience for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family. Back on August 15, 2019, the popular NASCAR driver and his family survived the crash of a Cessna Citation Latitude jet, which was reported to have been caused by bad pilot decisions. Both crew members “had hundreds of hours of flight experience in this aircraft model,” and the copilot was also the director of operations for the airplane operator. Even though they had so much experience, the crew decided to “continue the […] The post “We Made A Lot Of Mistakes & Got Careless” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Takes Responsibility For Horrific 2019 Plane Crash With His Family first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“He Teared Up”: Hank Parker Recalls Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s Vulnerable Confession About His Kids

He might not have been able to say it very often, but it’s very clear that he loved all four of his children very deeply. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had Hank Parker, a well-known professional bass fisherman and close friend of his father Dale Earnhardt, on a new episode of his podcast The Dale Jr. Download a little while back, and it’s full of great stories about Dale Sr. that you’ve probably never heard before, seeing as Hank was his best friend, there was a […] The post “He Teared Up”: Hank Parker Recalls Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s Vulnerable Confession About His Kids first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“We Need Our Drivers In Unusual Spaces” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Loved Seeing Carson Hocevar Attend The Met Gala

NASCAR goes Hollywood. On Monday night, the Met Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The evening celebrated the opening of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” which explores depicts of the dressed body across 5,000 years of art history. I’m sure you’ve seen photos of some of the wild looks the celebrities brought to the very exclusive event, where a single ticket costs $100,000, and a full table starts at $350,000 and […] The post “We Need Our Drivers In Unusual Spaces” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Loved Seeing Carson Hocevar Attend The Met Gala first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sounds Off On NASCAR Penalizing Ryan Preece & Not Kyle Busch: “Don’t Agree With This One”

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has weighed in on the penalties NASCAR handed out after this past weekend’s Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. To the surprise of many, Kyle Busch wasn’t penalized for intentionally wrecking John Hunter Nemechek during a late race run-in. However, driver Ryan Preece was fined $50,000 and was even forced to forfeit 25 points for intentionally taking out Ty Gibbs. That penalty dropped Preece out of the top 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. The incident between […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sounds Off On NASCAR Penalizing Ryan Preece & Not Kyle Busch: “Don’t Agree With This One” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sends Clear Message After Carson Hocevar’s Met Gala Moment

Carson Hocevar’s night at the Met Gala didn’t just catch fans off guard — it caught the attention of one of the most respected voices in NASCAR.And Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn’t hesitate to weigh in.On The Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt made it clear he sees value in moments like this — even if they sit […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sends Clear Message After Carson Hocevar’s Met Gala Moment appeared first on HEAVY.

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“Every Day Is A Dale Earnhardt Day” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. On Why He Doesn’t Get Sad On His Dad’s Birthday

Reflecting on what would have been his legendary father’s 75th birthday. On April 29th, 1951, an icon was born as  Dale Earnhardt came into the world to Ralph and Martha Earnhardt in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The son of a racing legend himself, Dale was born into a racing family, and he spent his life behind the wheel of a car and ultimately became the legend we all know and love. And this past Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, we marked what […] The post “Every Day Is A Dale Earnhardt Day” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. On Why He Doesn’t Get Sad On His Dad’s Birthday first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Did You Know NASCAR Once Stepped In To Stop A Then 13-Year-Old Carson Hocevar From Racing?

As it turns out, Carson Hocevar has always been a bit of a rule breaker. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsportsfirst – whose racing style often draws comparisons to the late, great Dale Earnhardt Jr. – secured his first career NASCAR Cup Series win this past weekend in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. It’s been a long time coming for Hocevar, and by that, I mean he’s been waiting for this moment ever since he […] The post Did You Know NASCAR Once Stepped In To Stop A Then 13-Year-Old Carson Hocevar From Racing? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How He Was Able To Smoke On His Race Bus Without Anybody Knowing It

I think the real reason he hid it was because he was afraid of his dad… and I don’t blame him one bit. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spoken before on his various podcasts about how he used to be a hardcore smoker, though a lot of people didn’t know because he went out of his way to try and hide it, and it sounds like he did a pretty good job at it. Even his wife, Amy, was surprised to […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How He Was Able To Smoke On His Race Bus Without Anybody Knowing It first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Why Jimmie Johnson Sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50 Cases Of Beer After Winning At Talladega In 2011

Jimmie Johnson will forever be grateful for the help that he got from Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega in 2011. We’re just days away from action at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Nebraska. The iconic race track has provided so many big moments for the sport of NASCAR (and one massive hit for Eric Church), and this Sunday, the annual racetrack will surely frame yet another finish for the books. Racing fans likely remember that one of those classic, Talladega […] The post Why Jimmie Johnson Sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50 Cases Of Beer After Winning At Talladega In 2011 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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