Gordon was my favorite driver. He did things for the sport and had more of an impact on it's growth than any other driver. They changed the rules to shake things up and keep him from dominating. There's no doubt he would have won more championships if Rick had kept Ray and the rest of that team together. He learned a valuable lesson and kept Jimmie's team together, allowing them to dominate as long as they did. I was sad to see his Jeff's run end but happy he made it out alive and able to live a happy life with his family.
Having back pain is really debilitating...that 200 mph Pocono crash hurt him bad lucky he didn't die...being able to drive as long as he did and still be competitive is really amazing
Jeff was like the only driver I cared about in nascar when he retired that took a part of my soul always respected his decision to be with his kids but damn did I want to see him win just one championship he was very close 3 years in a row it killed me to see it end hope maybe one day he gets in the car one more time that itch gets him one more time whether that be chilli bowl, Indycar, nascar, imsa, leman if he does one more race you can bet your left nut I’ll be at that track
I am a Diehard Jeff Gordon Fan! I was sad when Jeff announced that he was going to retire! He could have raced many more years and would have easily won over 100 races and who knows how many Championships! However, Jeff has his priorities in line as he missed spending time with his family and certainly DID NOT NEED THE MONEY! If I was married to his Beautiful Wife and had the kids he has, I probably would have retired even earlier than Jeff! God Bless him!
Jeff was a Cham he could had one more but in the early 2000’s with jimmy he knew that he was great but there is still more to racing than just winning he could help his teammates and his team I don’t think he gave his all but he knew that he was a Legend of the 90’s and that things were different and I think after the passing of dale he got considered
Jeff’s back played a big part in his retirement , I’ve watched Jeff since the last race in the Busch series then he went to cup , been a big fan ever since , what a ride it was !!! Now I watch Byron drive the 24 car !!
Jeff admitted as his career went on with his kids, wife, Family. Jeff said he was scared of getting hurt. Jeff Gordon shoulda won over 100 races and atleast 7 championships
@Holy shit, it's a talking muffin Axalta would have probably stayed on the 24 car, they might have moved Kasey Kahne out of the 5 for Chase Elliott if Gordon stays a few more years, he was definitely Cup ready in 2016.
If the chase was a bit different and history was different I think that after dales passing he was considered he was friendly with him knew he was a really good driver a tough one to with his passing he was worried about safety even though he won races after it truly shook him if dale was injured but not killed and jimmy helped Jeff as much as he helped him he would probably have 5-6 championships 120 wins
Seriously, Ryan has a point. You seen when he filled in for JR he wasnt putting up the same speed and numbers. It wasnt Gordon losing his touch it was the equipment he was given. The 24/48 were the top cars with the best equipment at HMS, then followed the 88 and 5, did it suck not seeing the 24 in the DTEH paint scheme in 2016, it did. But damn that paint scheme he ran at homestead was just a blast. Would of been awesome for Jeff to run thw Rainbow warrior Dupont scheme on his last race.
@@josephortiz4720 I agree with everything you said. I had really hoped to see the rainbow color scheme of the flaming rainbow scheme. I had watched Jeff race in nascar since his inaugural season in 93. I was almost 14 years old at that time. He was a heroe to me in every sense. I was very emotional on that final day at homestead.
@@tgs2141 Nah he's terrible. My favorite people in the booth were Benny Parsons, Wally Dallenbach and Allen Bestwick. Those three were great. I also really enjoyed Ned Jarret and Ken Squire.
That's also part of the reason for the downfall of the popularity of the sport (in my opinion) veterans retiring while still good In the late 80's Dad could still see his Richard Petty and Bobby Allison where son (couldn't latch on to an old guy that wasn't winning anymore) But could latch on to a Davey Allison or Bill Elliot or a Rusty Wallace Now they retire in the mist of a championship battle
It is so hard to win nowadays, I mean Kyle Busch comes back from being injured and runs off 4 wins in 5 races, that is not easy. These days everyone is so equal and the cars ar ereally hard to drive. I mena Harvick is on fire right now because they found something that nobody else has and when they do he wont be hot anymore. I think Jeff Gordon's decision although I think it was too early is the right decision. He has two kids now and the life of a race car driver takes you away from the track for 40 weeks out of the year. I think he got the right opportunity to step aside and like he has said himself, it was the right time because he wants to go out on his own terms. There have been rumors that Jimmie is thinking about retiring and he said flat out no. Then there is Tony Stewart Next season is his last as he is going to focus on ownership of the teams. Seriously, it was a business decision, Jeff Gordon Signed a life long contract back in 1999 when Ray Evernham decided to bail on the team and head up the return of Dodge. Realistically he is the most successful ever because he is listed as the owner of the 48 car and Jimmie Johnson is still racing so there is possibility he will get #7 or #8 and he can win more races for sure. I think his back was a contributing factor, but in the end it was a business decision. Plus Chase Elliott needs a cup ride but I really doubt Jeff is giving up his seat for that reason, it is just time and you know Jeff Gordon knows talent when he sees it. He was the reason Jimmie Johnson is at Hendrick Motorsports and I can bet he is part of the reason Chase is joining the team next year.
Jeff Gordon kinda did what Ned Jarrett did in the 60s in my opinion He knows he could probably win more if he kept going but just wants to spend time with his family
DW knows exactly what happened and it was NOT simply Jeff deciding to retire. He was encouraged to leave because of the best interest of HMS with Chase needing to come in now. It's a sad situation actually because Jeff can compete as everyone has seen. I am thankful I got to see him race one time and that was this year...
I was and still am a huge Gordon fan as a kid in the 90’s and now. First saw a race in person in 2001 and he came in second. What a great car and championship year that was.
Jeff was my favorite driver, and it was sad to see him quit, however, considering what NASCAR became after the Car of Tommorow, i don't blame him for a second.
MrDream5 Not true. That wasn't the single reason he decided to. It contributed, but it was that, he's been racing for a long time, last seasons success and the timing for Chase Elliot.
DaveyMurray1 They should've just no re-signed Kasey Kahne. I didn't really get that. Chase could've taken Kahne's spot and then raced with/against and learn Gordon a couple more years while Gordon chased down 100 victories.
Yes, but there's a number of factors that could tie into why Jeff retired. There was his back, there was the thing with Chase, there's his family, there's the number of years he had been driving, there's the change in landscape, and then there's also the possibility that he got frustrated that he hasn't been crowned champion since 2001, and he probably knows deep down that he would've won in 2004, 2007, and 2014 had there been no Chase. But I don't think there's just one reason he retired. There's a number of things. That being said, I wouldn't just blame Kasey Kahne for the struggles w/ the #5. The fourth car at HMS has always struggled, (even though who the #4 guy was changed hands quite a bit) and right now, Kasey's in that unlucky spot. You look at the drivers who were the #4 guy at Hendrick, (Joe Nemechek, Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch, Casey Mears, Dale Jr., Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, and now Kasey Kahne) and what do they all have in common? When they were the #4 guy at HMS, they struggled. Granted, out of all the drivers I named, the only one out of them that I really think is truly untalented is Casey Mears. Nemechek's had good runs in equipment that wasn't even that great, Vickers showed signs of life, but just had very little luck, we all know how good Kyle Busch is, Dale Jr. really isn't that bad, (just not his father good, good) Mark Martin is probably the greatest driver to never win a championship, Jeff is the best of all time, and Kasey Kahne had a good deal of success when he was in the #9 car. You look at his rookie season, there were easily like 3-4 races Kasey could've won if it weren't for bad luck. He was the first guy to win in a gen-4 Dodge Charger NASCAR racecar, he was a contender for the win at the Brickyard in 2005, and he won the most races in 2006. He also bagged some wins in 2008 in his last year as Ray Evernham's driver. He won at Sonoma in 2009, he won for a mid-card team in 2011, and he finished 4th in points in 2012. Plus, he had an okay 2013, too. I don't think Kasey's incapable, but I do think they need to figure something out soon. Right now, though, I think Chase Elliott's going to be the #1 guy at HMS.
@@owenparish1793 Dude, that comment was 4 years old. If you're going to pick a fight, keep up to date. Second of all, Jeff Gordon had won just as many races in less time, and ended up with nearly 20 more wins than Earnhardt. He also would've had just as many championships as Earnhardt if it wasn't for the Chase. Heck, Earnhardt probably should've had fewer championships, but in 1990, he got lucky that Mark Martin had that penalty after his Richmond win, and in 1994, the biggest threat for his title, Ernie Irvan got injured mid-season. And that goes without saying that Earnhardt had to wreck people to get the win frequently. Earnhardt's competition also was very similar to Jeff Gordon's as far as how good his competitors were. It's kinda hard to argue that Earnhardt is better, but that's your opinion.
I don't doubt DW had a good chance of winning again after driving Steve Park's car for Dale Earnhardt. But I think the age caught up with him. Everybody assumes the old guard gets the inferior equipment. Benny Parsons quit because of the frustration of racing every week for years and not winning. Years of not winning will make anyone quit.
It was a business move. Jeff has ownership. So which makes the most sense? Jeff stays for two or three more years and more than likely fades a little bit more each year. Or you give Chase a ride and have an Elliot in your car for 20 years? Chase wouldn't have waited around for Jeff to retire. So that's why it happened like that. If it had been me, I would have just fired(bought him out of his contract, whatever you had to do to get him out) Kasey Kane and put Chase there and you get the best of both worlds. But Rick is pretty loyal and I guess that wasnt an option.
He just needs time to heal properly. I've been practically paralyzed with back trouble. Then I took time to heal. Luckily I had a place to take that time to heal. Now mine feels much better. Not healed. Just better. Doesn't bother like before. I still use it too. So, He'll be back. you'll see.
Darrell isn't drunk in this interview, he's telling like it is. It says sot in the title and I'm not sure why. The definition of a sot is a habitual drunkard.
I agree, has to be one of those interviews he really is just laying it down and telling it how it is. Never took him to be a drunk either so idk what the title is about
Darrell drunk is smarter than most sober, and wiser. I would stick with him over many in a fight or hard times. People hate Michael too. Hey Ice Cube Rolled up threw down, peace out. That was epic. Looking out at 7 black guys in the stadium. To funny. Nascar cracks me up with image concerns. They should have given Lewis Hamilton a team.
Nascar cutting g down the 5 car teams to 4 missed a lot of things up, Kyle Bush would've been at Hendrick a few more years, Jeff wouldn't have retired early for chase and so on
Kyle got let go cause of his out burst during a race and cause he left early during a race and Jr got behind the 5 car Kyle talks about it in graham bensinger (think that's his name ) interview
This is probably an interesting piece on DARRELL. I DO NOT KNOW !!!!! Since I can NOT hear it. The sound is SO LOW it is indistinguishable . I wonder why the producers DO NOT a better job on the FINAL STEP of production. They must know of this great problem.
Darrell was/is one of the smartest drivers on the track and then in the booth. People talked shit about DW on Fox but he knew what he was talking about......you don't win 3 Cup championships and 83 Cup races and not know anything.
WWDWD Jeff doesn't need 100. Chase needed 1, remember that first two years. Larson is the guy now. So glad Cindric won but Blaney let em. He should have went with Bubba. Left Cindric.
So I decided to research nascar. Before the death of #3 It was a blood sport🏴☠️ So many senseless deaths of beautiful men. Why anyone would want to race 🏁 is beyond me 🤷🏼♀️
I didn’t respect DW , his 1st few years, but he has been NASCAR’s best announcer. I liked racing better when it wasn’t about being a celebrity and all political. I like the technology but they don’t want you to know much about what’s going on. I guess that’s getting too close on the cheating side of the Sport.
Gordon should leave the broadcast booth for good. He sucks! At least when he drove you would listen to him once in a while and that wad to much. Retire Jeff Gordon!
Dude! Sometimes Jeff sounds like he doesn't know what's going on, on the track. Whereas Jeff's driving ability is superior to Dale Jr, Dale's knowledge of the sport and the cars is far greater than Jeff's. A person new to NASCAR would benefit from watching a race called by Dale Jr as he explains (sometimes gets carried away) so much of what's happening on the track and in the cars. Sorry about the long reply, but I totally agree with you.
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Gordon was my favorite driver. He did things for the sport and had more of an impact on it's growth than any other driver. They changed the rules to shake things up and keep him from dominating. There's no doubt he would have won more championships if Rick had kept Ray and the rest of that team together. He learned a valuable lesson and kept Jimmie's team together, allowing them to dominate as long as they did. I was sad to see his Jeff's run end but happy he made it out alive and able to live a happy life with his family.
If not for this stupid chase format JG would already have had 6 titles.
Jeff's run in Nascar were my favorite years of any sport.
Earnhardt is a legend, but Gordon was the best the sport has seen. Nascar robbed him of multiple championships.
Luv Martin Truex and Jeff Gordon ❤💙♥ # 19 and 24.
Having back pain is really debilitating...that 200 mph Pocono crash hurt him bad lucky he didn't die...being able to drive as long as he did and still be competitive is really amazing
A really great interview. Waltrip can be goofy, but thats just his fun personality. He's really insightful when he wants to be
JC ..............great remarks............just wish DW wouldn't cater to the goofy force ?????
I concur. 1. Great interview 2. DW aint no dummy!
Jeff was like the only driver I cared about in nascar when he retired that took a part of my soul always respected his decision to be with his kids but damn did I want to see him win just one championship he was very close 3 years in a row it killed me to see it end hope maybe one day he gets in the car one more time that itch gets him one more time whether that be chilli bowl, Indycar, nascar, imsa, leman if he does one more race you can bet your left nut I’ll be at that track
I am a Diehard Jeff Gordon Fan! I was sad when Jeff announced that he was going to retire! He could have raced many more years and would have easily won over 100 races and who knows how many Championships! However, Jeff has his priorities in line as he missed spending time with his family and certainly DID NOT NEED THE MONEY! If I was married to his Beautiful Wife and had the kids he has, I probably would have retired even earlier than Jeff! God Bless him!
Jeff was a Cham he could had one more but in the early 2000’s with jimmy he knew that he was great but there is still more to racing than just winning he could help his teammates and his team I don’t think he gave his all but he knew that he was a Legend of the 90’s and that things were different and I think after the passing of dale he got considered
Jeff’s back played a big part in his retirement , I’ve watched Jeff since the last race in the Busch series then he went to cup , been a big fan ever since , what a ride it was !!! Now I watch Byron drive the 24 car !!
Jeff admitted as his career went on with his kids, wife, Family. Jeff said he was scared of getting hurt. Jeff Gordon shoulda won over 100 races and atleast 7 championships
Lol he did win 7 championships realistically
he wouldve in the old system before the chase was brought into play
And Junior Johnson said "If Earnhardt would have drove for me he would have won 10 Championships and he couldn't count the wins".
@@jeffsandy5088 Junior wasn't wrong either..he always had the best equipment and he knew how to build a hell of a race car.
He probably knew the chase was ruining the sport.NASCAR died in February 2001
You know he makes a good point. Jeff couldve probably won 100 races if he stayed racing until about 2017
Really Jeff could probably still be somewhat competitive now I think.
@Holy shit, it's a talking muffin Axalta would have probably stayed on the 24 car, they might have moved Kasey Kahne out of the 5 for Chase Elliott if Gordon stays a few more years, he was definitely Cup ready in 2016.
If the chase was a bit different and history was different I think that after dales passing he was considered he was friendly with him knew he was a really good driver a tough one to with his passing he was worried about safety even though he won races after it truly shook him if dale was injured but not killed and jimmy helped Jeff as much as he helped him he would probably have 5-6 championships 120 wins
Jeff had a great career. Congratulations to him.
gotta Love Darrell for being honest and from the Heart, on his opinion.
DW knew a champion when he saw one
Always loved DW. He speaks from the heart and his brain is filled with a lot of wisdom. God bless DW.
jeff even said he chose being a dad over racing. his back is giving him a huge issue with being able to play with his kids so he hung it up
5 years later and the kid Jeff stepped down for is a Champion
That's why it's surprising Gordon would walk away. His cars were championship cars.
Seriously, Ryan has a point. You seen when he filled in for JR he wasnt putting up the same speed and numbers. It wasnt Gordon losing his touch it was the equipment he was given. The 24/48 were the top cars with the best equipment at HMS, then followed the 88 and 5, did it suck not seeing the 24 in the DTEH paint scheme in 2016, it did. But damn that paint scheme he ran at homestead was just a blast. Would of been awesome for Jeff to run thw Rainbow warrior Dupont scheme on his last race.
@@josephortiz4720 I agree with everything you said. I had really hoped to see the rainbow color scheme of the flaming rainbow scheme. I had watched Jeff race in nascar since his inaugural season in 93. I was almost 14 years old at that time. He was a heroe to me in every sense. I was very emotional on that final day at homestead.
All by luck. Harvick should have 4 without this crap stick and ball playoff crap.
By a crap shoot points system..... it was Harvick year hands down
People make fun of DW but he’s a wise man, DW is a legend
Except for Dale Jr I'd rather hear DW any day over NBC's booth, they lack the passion DW and Mike Joy have, races on NBC feel cold compared to FOX.
@@PaperBanjo64 ya, Rick Allen was supposed to bring that because of his time in trucks but whatever happened didn’t work out
@@tgs2141 screaming SIDE BY SIDE every other lap isnt passion. its just annoying
@@jesuschristislord6790 Oh and Marty Reids was better huh?
@@tgs2141 Nah he's terrible. My favorite people in the booth were Benny Parsons, Wally Dallenbach and Allen Bestwick. Those three were great. I also really enjoyed Ned Jarret and Ken Squire.
That's also part of the reason for the downfall of the popularity of the sport (in my opinion) veterans retiring while still good
In the late 80's Dad could still see his Richard Petty and Bobby Allison where son (couldn't latch on to an old guy that wasn't winning anymore)
But could latch on to a Davey Allison or Bill Elliot or a Rusty Wallace
Now they retire in the mist of a championship battle
It is so hard to win nowadays, I mean Kyle Busch comes back from being injured and runs off 4 wins in 5 races, that is not easy. These days everyone is so equal and the cars ar ereally hard to drive. I mena Harvick is on fire right now because they found something that nobody else has and when they do he wont be hot anymore. I think Jeff Gordon's decision although I think it was too early is the right decision. He has two kids now and the life of a race car driver takes you away from the track for 40 weeks out of the year. I think he got the right opportunity to step aside and like he has said himself, it was the right time because he wants to go out on his own terms. There have been rumors that Jimmie is thinking about retiring and he said flat out no. Then there is Tony Stewart Next season is his last as he is going to focus on ownership of the teams. Seriously, it was a business decision, Jeff Gordon Signed a life long contract back in 1999 when Ray Evernham decided to bail on the team and head up the return of Dodge.
Realistically he is the most successful ever because he is listed as the owner of the 48 car and Jimmie Johnson is still racing so there is possibility he will get #7 or #8 and he can win more races for sure. I think his back was a contributing factor, but in the end it was a business decision. Plus Chase Elliott needs a cup ride but I really doubt Jeff is giving up his seat for that reason, it is just time and you know Jeff Gordon knows talent when he sees it. He was the reason Jimmie Johnson is at Hendrick Motorsports and I can bet he is part of the reason Chase is joining the team next year.
Jeff Gordon kinda did what Ned Jarrett did in the 60s in my opinion
He knows he could probably win more if he kept going but just wants to spend time with his family
DW knows exactly what happened and it was NOT simply Jeff deciding to retire. He was encouraged to leave because of the best interest of HMS with Chase needing to come in now. It's a sad situation actually because Jeff can compete as everyone has seen. I am thankful I got to see him race one time and that was this year...
I'm grateful I got to see him win his final career race in person! That was the only NASCAR race I went to that Jeff won.
I was and still am a huge Gordon fan as a kid in the 90’s and now. First saw a race in person in 2001 and he came in second. What a great car and championship year that was.
Jeff was my favorite driver, and it was sad to see him quit, however, considering what NASCAR became after the Car of Tommorow, i don't blame him for a second.
This aged well. Chase Elliot now a NASCAR Champion.
What DW didn't realize.. Jeff Gordon retired because his back was killing him near the end of his career
He literally mentions Gordon's back at 0:55 lol
Gordon can drive anything, doesn't matter how hard to drive these cars are.
Now Jeff will be vice chairman at Hendrick Motorsports.
Now Jeff is 50 years old, a long way from that young hot shot that burst on the scene in 1993.
If his back was healthy,......he would not be retiring.
MrDream5 Not true. That wasn't the single reason he decided to. It contributed, but it was that, he's been racing for a long time, last seasons success and the timing for Chase Elliot.
DaveyMurray1 They should've just no re-signed Kasey Kahne. I didn't really get that. Chase could've taken Kahne's spot and then raced with/against and learn Gordon a couple more years while Gordon chased down 100 victories.
Yes, but there's a number of factors that could tie into why Jeff retired. There was his back, there was the thing with Chase, there's his family, there's the number of years he had been driving, there's the change in landscape, and then there's also the possibility that he got frustrated that he hasn't been crowned champion since 2001, and he probably knows deep down that he would've won in 2004, 2007, and 2014 had there been no Chase. But I don't think there's just one reason he retired. There's a number of things. That being said, I wouldn't just blame Kasey Kahne for the struggles w/ the #5. The fourth car at HMS has always struggled, (even though who the #4 guy was changed hands quite a bit) and right now, Kasey's in that unlucky spot. You look at the drivers who were the #4 guy at Hendrick, (Joe Nemechek, Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch, Casey Mears, Dale Jr., Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, and now Kasey Kahne) and what do they all have in common? When they were the #4 guy at HMS, they struggled. Granted, out of all the drivers I named, the only one out of them that I really think is truly untalented is Casey Mears. Nemechek's had good runs in equipment that wasn't even that great, Vickers showed signs of life, but just had very little luck, we all know how good Kyle Busch is, Dale Jr. really isn't that bad, (just not his father good, good) Mark Martin is probably the greatest driver to never win a championship, Jeff is the best of all time, and Kasey Kahne had a good deal of success when he was in the #9 car. You look at his rookie season, there were easily like 3-4 races Kasey could've won if it weren't for bad luck. He was the first guy to win in a gen-4 Dodge Charger NASCAR racecar, he was a contender for the win at the Brickyard in 2005, and he won the most races in 2006. He also bagged some wins in 2008 in his last year as Ray Evernham's driver. He won at Sonoma in 2009, he won for a mid-card team in 2011, and he finished 4th in points in 2012. Plus, he had an okay 2013, too. I don't think Kasey's incapable, but I do think they need to figure something out soon. Right now, though, I think Chase Elliott's going to be the #1 guy at HMS.
@@nascarfanatic2425 Jeff Gordon is not the greatest of all time. That's Dale Earnhardt
@@owenparish1793 Dude, that comment was 4 years old. If you're going to pick a fight, keep up to date.
Second of all, Jeff Gordon had won just as many races in less time, and ended up with nearly 20 more wins than Earnhardt. He also would've had just as many championships as Earnhardt if it wasn't for the Chase. Heck, Earnhardt probably should've had fewer championships, but in 1990, he got lucky that Mark Martin had that penalty after his Richmond win, and in 1994, the biggest threat for his title, Ernie Irvan got injured mid-season. And that goes without saying that Earnhardt had to wreck people to get the win frequently. Earnhardt's competition also was very similar to Jeff Gordon's as far as how good his competitors were. It's kinda hard to argue that Earnhardt is better, but that's your opinion.
What does sot mean?!
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a habitual drunkard.
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I miss DW
“The fastest cars we’ve ever seen.”
*Bill Elliot’s Talladega car that made up 2 laps UNDER GREEN in 1985: “Am I a joke to you?”
What does sot stand for?
I think he timed it perfect.
“I couldn’t get a good ride” Jimmy Spencer and Todd Bodine seemed fine with Travis Carter’s stuff
Spencer had a better car.
Neither of those guys did anything but get in the way in Travis's cars. DW was instantly a top 5 driver again when he filled in for Steve Park in 98
We’re really comparing Darrell Waltrip to the legends Jimmy Spencer and Todd Bodine are we?
I don't doubt DW had a good chance of winning again after driving Steve Park's car for Dale Earnhardt. But I think the age caught up with him. Everybody assumes the old guard gets the inferior equipment. Benny Parsons quit because of the frustration of racing every week for years and not winning. Years of not winning will make anyone quit.
It was a business move. Jeff has ownership. So which makes the most sense? Jeff stays for two or three more years and more than likely fades a little bit more each year. Or you give Chase a ride and have an Elliot in your car for 20 years? Chase wouldn't have waited around for Jeff to retire. So that's why it happened like that. If it had been me, I would have just fired(bought him out of his contract, whatever you had to do to get him out) Kasey Kane and put Chase there and you get the best of both worlds. But Rick is pretty loyal and I guess that wasnt an option.
Yeah....but it can be difficult to buy out someone's contract. When they have a lifetime contract, which Gordon did.
Good interview
He just needs time to heal properly. I've been practically paralyzed with back trouble. Then I took time to heal. Luckily I had a place to take that time to heal. Now mine feels much better. Not healed. Just better. Doesn't bother like before. I still use it too. So, He'll be back. you'll see.
Darrell isn't drunk in this interview, he's telling like it is. It says sot in the title and I'm not sure why. The definition of a sot is a habitual drunkard.
I agree, has to be one of those interviews he really is just laying it down and telling it how it is. Never took him to be a drunk either so idk what the title is about
Apparently you must some sort of addict to come to that conclusion 😬
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@@Timman57 so much ignorance...
Darrell drunk is smarter than most sober, and wiser. I would stick with him over many in a fight or hard times. People hate Michael too. Hey Ice Cube Rolled up threw down, peace out. That was epic. Looking out at 7 black guys in the stadium. To funny. Nascar cracks me up with image concerns. They should have given Lewis Hamilton a team.
Nascar cutting g down the 5 car teams to 4 missed a lot of things up, Kyle Bush would've been at Hendrick a few more years, Jeff wouldn't have retired early for chase and so on
Kyle got let go cause of his out burst during a race and cause he left early during a race and Jr got behind the 5 car Kyle talks about it in graham bensinger (think that's his name ) interview
Audio????
JG was the best ever
Well Said
When Jeff gave it up I too did so too
Cannot hear this, too low on volume.
Wow, seven years ago
This is probably an interesting piece on DARRELL. I DO NOT KNOW !!!!! Since I can NOT hear it. The sound is SO LOW it is indistinguishable . I wonder why the producers DO NOT a better job on the FINAL STEP of production. They must know of this great problem.
Darrell must not be doing well. He wasn't at the 75th anniversary celebration this weekend
“Fastest cars we’ve ever seen”
**1987 has entered the chat**
Just as Daytona and Talladega... everywhere else they were regularly destroying lap records at all tracks.
Gordons not done anyone that thinks he won't be back hasn't been behind the wheel !
this aged well.
@@rowlandbond I was just about to reply the same thing
I would love to see him in Tony and Ray's new series
@@lewiskemp5893 Helio Castroneves is just gonna win all the races now.
And Jeff took Darrells job .
I miss Dw
Darrell was/is one of the smartest drivers on the track and then in the booth. People talked shit about DW on Fox but he knew what he was talking about......you don't win 3 Cup championships and 83 Cup races and not know anything.
WWDWD
Jeff doesn't need 100. Chase needed 1, remember that first two years.
Larson is the guy now.
So glad Cindric won but Blaney let em. He should have went with Bubba. Left Cindric.
i dont agree with the "jeff has the best equipment" crap....no he did not...that stuff is so equal nowadays its pathetic
Equal ha yeah right
Uh...Joe the grown ups are talking...
@@davidjessee7701 grown ups eh. That’s funny. I’m sure I know more about nascar then you
To the know it all’s name the better equipment he had ? I’ll wait
never had a reply....a year later....figures
If Jeff would’ve waited they slowed them down to shit
Back issues is no joke
Having a pile of money the size of a race car could cause you to quit………
Please NNNNNOOOOOOOOO send DW and his brother both back to the old folks home..
Jeff has more money then the hillbilly ever thought of making
And then Gordon stole DW's job. Sad.
Wrong.
More like Larry Mac's job.
Toyota crown! The Waltrip's are one of the reasons why Toyota came in to NASCAR👎
So I decided to research nascar. Before the death of #3 It was a blood sport🏴☠️ So many senseless deaths of beautiful men. Why anyone would want to race 🏁 is beyond me 🤷🏼♀️
I didn’t respect DW , his 1st few years, but he has been NASCAR’s best announcer. I liked racing better when it wasn’t about being a celebrity and all political. I like the technology but they don’t want you to know much about what’s going on. I guess that’s getting too close on the cheating side of the Sport.
BP Benny Parsons
let chase have a chance ha what a mistake that was
Adam RTR not really. He's performing the best at Hendrick Currently
@Adam RTR is it still a mistake?
I’ll take “comments that didn’t age well” for $500 Alex.
Cup series champ now ha mistake my ass
@@chadkimble7456 only because of this rigged chase format
He left because nascar is dead.
Gordon should leave the broadcast booth for good. He sucks! At least when he drove you would listen to him once in a while and that wad to much. Retire Jeff Gordon!
Dude! Sometimes Jeff sounds like he doesn't know what's going on, on the track. Whereas Jeff's driving ability is superior to Dale Jr, Dale's knowledge of the sport and the cars is far greater than Jeff's. A person new to NASCAR would benefit from watching a race called by Dale Jr as he explains (sometimes gets carried away) so much of what's happening on the track and in the cars. Sorry about the long reply, but I totally agree with you.