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“He Ricky Bobby’d Himself” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Stabbed Himself With A Pocket Knife His Dad Gave Him & Never Told Anyone

I can imagine, had he told his dad this story, he would’ve never seen that pocket knife again. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is always telling great stories about his childhood on both his Dale Jr. Download podcast and his Bless Your Hardt podcast with his wife Amy, and a lot them revolve around things he did, and didn’t, get away with when it comes to his legendary father, Dale Earnhardt Sr. And recently, he told one where he actually go away […] The post “He Ricky Bobby’d Himself” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Stabbed Himself With A Pocket Knife His Dad Gave Him & Never Told Anyone first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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YouTube Star Cleetus McFarland ‘Denied By NASCAR,’ Will Not Be Allowed To Race At Talladega

NASCAR will not allow YouTube star Garrett Mitchell, AKA “Cleetus McFarland,” to run the NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Talladega on April 25. Apparently, McFarland’s performance in his O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut this past Saturday at Rockingham wasn’t good enough to allow him onto a superspeedway. “We’re all huge Cleetus fans. We all watch […] The post YouTube Star Cleetus McFarland ‘Denied By NASCAR,’ Will Not Be Allowed To Race At Talladega appeared first on BroBible.

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Dale Jr. Breaks Silence On Secret Brother 'Figgy Earnhardt,' Who His Family Hid For Decades

Did Dale Earnhardt have a secret child that, somehow, the Earnhardt family has kept under wraps for nearly three decades now? That's what the NASCAR internet is talking about today. Well, scratch that. That's who the NASCAR internet is talking about today. Figgy Earnhardt. Not the War in Iran. Not us literally traveling to – and around – the moon. Not oil prices, or gas prices, or egg prices (remember that one?!). Figgy Earnhardt. First off, what a name. But we'll get into it. For those who don't follow these things because you're an adult with a job and kids, for some reason, folks are convinced that Dale Earnhardt had a secret son named Figgy. It all started with a innocent Reddit post, and it blew up some much, that Dale Earnhardt Jr. was forced to address it on his podcast this week. Who is Figgy? Does he exist? Did he race? Is he alive? Which wife did he belong to? Did he know his daddy? Does he know Dale Jr., Kerry or Kelly or Taylor? Does he like Teresa? No, right? NOBODY likes Teresa! Anyway, here's Dale Jr. throwing a wet towel on the whole thing … sort of?I mean, that's a no, but it's not a hard "no." Perhaps there's still hope for Figgy after all. Who knows? Well, Junior does, but he wouldn't just tell us. Why would he? Figgy = clicks. Anything with an Earnhardt does, and now you start speculating that Dale had a secret son named Figgy? The internet's gonna go NUTS over that. And they have! It all started last week with a Reddit post that now has well over 1 million clicks:I distinctly remember Dale Earnhardt having an additional son named Figgy Earnhardt alongside Dale Jr and Kerry. One of my other friends also swears he remembers this son. I feel like I’m going crazy searching online. I got curious one day a couple weeks ago about what happened to Figgy cause I didn’t remember him going into nascar like Dale’s other sons. I can find no trace of him online. I’m posting this here to see if anyone else remembers Figgy Earnhardt / knows why he seems to have been scrubbed from the internet.READ: Doctor tasked with saving Dale's life finally speaks outBecause we live in 2026, that post went viral, and everyone ran with it this week. And just like that, Figgy Earnhardt was born. And with Figgy came the memes, and the videos, and, of course, the AI pictures. No, that's not Figgy Earnhardt. Please don't be fooled, and please don't blame me when you are. I'm just the messenger. It's my job to keep everyone here up to date on the latest internet trends, so that's what I'm doing. This, while dark, was also funny:So do I! Unfortunately, not of it's true, according to Dale Jr. Right?… Right?!

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Finally Addresses His Mysterious “Brother” Figgy Earnhardt

The mystery deepens… Dale Earnhardt Jr. has finally addressed his mysterious brother, Figgy Earnhardt, who took the internet by storm over the weekend. If you’re not familiar with Figgy Earnhardt, let me fill you in on the story before getting to what Dale Jr. had to say about him. It all started with a Reddit post, when someone took to the NASCAR subreddit seeking information for what they claimed was a son of the legendary Dale Earnhardt named Figgy who […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Finally Addresses His Mysterious “Brother” Figgy Earnhardt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Who Is “Figgy Earnhardt?” The “Forgotten” Son Of Dale Earnhardt Who’s Taken Over The Internet

If you’re a NASCAR fan, chances are you’re familiar Dale Earnhardt Jr. The son of seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt and a Hall of Fame driver himself, Junior is obviously the most well-known of the Intimidator’s children. But you’re probably also familiar with Kelley Earnhardt Miller, the co-owner of Junior’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series team JR Motorsports and one of the best businesswomen in the sport. Then of course there’s Kerry Earnhardt, who’s the half-brother of Dale […] The post Who Is “Figgy Earnhardt?” The “Forgotten” Son Of Dale Earnhardt Who’s Taken Over The Internet first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Denny Hamlin: Let’s Pump the Brakes on NASCAR Hall of Fame Picks

Denny Hamlin never shies away from calling it just like he sees it when opining on his weekly Actions Detrimental podcast. The latest episode was no exception.Weighing in on the recent debate among some top NASCAR influencers, including 15-time Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., about whether induction in the NASCAR Hall of Fame should be reserved […] The post Denny Hamlin: Let’s Pump the Brakes on NASCAR Hall of Fame Picks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dale Jr., Lee Pulliam Discuss Emotional Martinsville Race

Lee Pulliam made good on his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Series debut last Saturday at Martinsville.Piloting the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, the 37-year-old paced the field for 40 laps and crossed the finish line fifth at the conclusion of the 250-lap race.Although there was controversy with Pulliam missing a shift on a late restart that […] The post Dale Jr., Lee Pulliam Discuss Emotional Martinsville Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says The NASCAR Hall Of Fame Shouldn’t Have Put Him In Yet: “I Think They Could’ve Waited”

A class act as always. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021, which was his first year of eligibility, following his official retirement from the sport in 2017. He was a 26-time Cup Series winner and two-time Daytona 500 champion, and he won back-to-back O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championships in 1998 and 1999 before moving up to compete full-time in the Cup Series. In addition, he was incredibly popular among fans, as he was voted […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says The NASCAR Hall Of Fame Shouldn’t Have Put Him In Yet: “I Think They Could’ve Waited” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.: NASCAR Hall of Fame ‘Shouldn’t Have Put Me In When They Did’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is already a NASCAR Hall of Famer.He just doesn’t think he should have gotten there that fast.Speaking on the latest episode of his Dale Jr. Download podcast, Earnhardt Jr. offered a candid — and unexpected — take on his own induction, saying the NASCAR Hall of Fame “shouldn’t have put me in […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr.: NASCAR Hall of Fame ‘Shouldn’t Have Put Me In When They Did’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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“Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville

An all-time great Dale Earnhardt Jr. rant. Over the weekend, two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers had a heated moment at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday when Jesse Love confronted Rajah Caruth after a series of aggressive on-track incidents. The pair swapped bumpers in the final laps, causing both to lose positions, leading to an animated discussion in the garage… it eventually ended with a handshake, but still, Jesse was NOT happy, even though he is known for being a very […] The post “Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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