Matthew McConaughey Named “Grand Marshal” for Aliens by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. names former Grand Marshal Matthew McConaughey as the ideal human to lead Earth's first meeting with aliens.
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NASCAR Icon Dale Earnhardt Jr. Calls Artemis II Mission a ‘Dangerous Daredevil Stunt’
Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls the Artemis II mission a dangerous daredevil stunt, citing a lack of guardrails in deep space.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads Stacked Entry List for Nashville CARS Tour Showdown
Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to Music City to headline a stacked entry list for the CARS Tour's inaugural Late Model race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Had No Clue The Artemis II Launch Was Happening, But That's Not As Weird As It Sounds
Dale Earnhardt Jr nearly missing the Artemis II launch shows how today’s fragmented media landscape makes even historic events easy to miss, as shared TV moments become increasingly rare.
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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Interest Piqued By Kirk Cousins Signing With Las Vegas Raiders
Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls the Kirk Cousins Raiders signing "interesting," a move that brings back Super Bowl memories of Dale Sr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Admits NASCAR Got It Wrong With His Hall of Fame Induction
Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted his Hall of Fame induction may have come too soon, raising concerns about NASCAR prioritizing modern stars over historic contributors.
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.
“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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Warns Cleetus McFarland on Rockingham O’Reilly Debut, Urges Against ‘Hero Sh–‘
Dale Earnhardt Jr. warns Cleetus McFarland to avoid "hero sh--" in his Rockingham debut to protect his long-term NASCAR future.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Glad Martinsville Avoided ‘Sh– Shows’ With Clean O’Reilly Racing
Dale Earnhardt Jr. praised a surprisingly clean O’Reilly Series race at Martinsville Speedway, saying it avoided the usual chaos.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Puts Austin Green in His Place for Disrespecting Lee Pulliam at Martinsville
Dale Earnhardt Jr. addresses Austin Green's conduct after Martinsville, defending veteran Lee Pulliam's career accomplishments.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals New JRM Strategy to Exploit NASCAR’s 2026 Points Format Shift
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals the new JRM strategy designed to exploit NASCAR's 2026 points format shift and ensure consistency.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Blasts Hall of Fame Ballot’s ‘Huge Disgrace’ for Disrespecting NASCAR Legend
Dale Earnhardt Jr. slams the NASCAR Hall of Fame for mislabeling Ray Elder's career, calling the ballot a "huge disgrace."
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Unleashes 18 F-Bombs In Jaw-Dropping Rant
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. may be all grown up now, and the party days might be in the rearview, but don't you think for a second that he's lost his fire. Not one second. Nope. Not even close. The opposite, in fact. Junior certainly sounds more fired up than ever, and that includes his racing days. Dale owns one of the most popular podcasts in America. The Dale Jr. Download is always at the top of the list when it comes to the most streamed/downloaded podcasts, and his media empire – Dirty Mo Media – also produces some incredible NASCAR content. In 2026, folks still listen to Dale Earnhardt Jr. They still idolize him. NASCAR fans can't quit Dale Jr., and I don't blame them. He's Junior, after all. Junior! Anyway, I say all that to say this … did YOU know Dale had a mouth like this? I knew the dude cussed, but this is next-level. If you're at work … headphones IN!Eighteen, for those who lost track. Eighteen. 18!!! It's just so impressive. A little over the top, too, but also … impressive. Sure, some folks will be pissed about this, and I get it. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is supposed to be a role model and kids look up to him and sweet old grandmas listen to his podcast … blah, blah, blah. I get it. See? Foul-mouthed. Disappointing. Lost a fan. Sad. But, to me, this is just the racer coming out of Dale for the first time in a while. You can tell he's been trapped inside a retired guy's body for a while now, and he's finally FREE. This is Junior talking about something he's, clearly, passionate about. Nobody HATED the type of cars they used to run in NASCAR more than Dale Earnhardt Jr. Nobody. He constantly craps on the Car of Tomorrow. Not saying he's crapping on this particular steel-bodied car, but he's also not fully endorsing it. Dale, like his daddy, wanted to be able to BEAT the hell out of someone, clearly, and Martinsvlle was probably the only track where it was possible. So hell yeah, he's gonna drop some F-bombs and sound like a drunken sailor when he's reminiscing about the old Martinsville days. This is all he has now. Just memories. He's retired. He races a Busch Series race once every few years. He's in full dad mode 24/7/365. This is his outlet. His escape. His portal back to the good old days. Eighteen F-bombs in 90 seconds. Impressive for a 51-year-old. He's still got it.
Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate, Questions Who Belongs
A growing debate around the NASCAR Hall of Fame took a sharper turn this week, and Denny Hamlin didn’t hold back.As discussions continue about whether drivers with dominant careers outside the Cup Series belong alongside the sport’s biggest names, Hamlin delivered a blunt perspective that is already fueling conversation across the garage and among fans.Speaking […] The post Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate, Questions Who Belongs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville Speedway Long Caution Concern
Chase Elliott secured a close win at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026, edging Denny Hamlin by 0.565 seconds in the Cook Out 400. Dale Earnhardt Jr. later joined the post-race discussion.While the finish delivered a tight battle, much of the conversation focused on caution flags in the NASCAR Cup Series. Several yellow-flag periods slowed […] The post NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville Speedway Long Caution Concern appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Legend Kyle Petty Responds to Ongoing Hall of Fame Debate
A new debate around the NASCAR Hall of Fame gained attention following comments made across two podcasts. On Sunday, March 30, 2026, Kyle Petty responded on Inside The Race to remarks shared earlier by Dale Earnhardt Jr. on The Dale Jr. Download.The discussion began when producer Travis Rockhold questioned whether Justin Allgaier belongs in the […] The post NASCAR Legend Kyle Petty Responds to Ongoing Hall of Fame Debate appeared first on Heavy Sports.
‘The Pope of NASCAR’: Kenny Wallace Shines a Light on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s ‘Immeasurable’ Influence
Kenny Wallace compares Dale Earnhardt Jr. to the Pope, claiming his influence over NASCAR Hall of Fame debates is immeasurable.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Driver Faces Late-Race Drama in NASCAR Martinsville Speedway Debut
Dale Earnhardt Jr. saw his driver, Lee Pulliam, make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut with JR Motorsports on March 28, 2026, at Martinsville Speedway. The 250-lap race featured a major late incident when Pulliam triggered a 19-car wreck with 17 laps to go.He was running near the front and lined up on the […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Driver Faces Late-Race Drama in NASCAR Martinsville Speedway Debut appeared first on Heavy Sports.