Tony Eury Jr. Shares Never Before Told Teresa Story
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2022
- On The Dale Jr. Download, the cousins discuss the Charlotte 600 impromptu presser by "Pops" Eury and how that lit a fuse in the media. Tony Jr. shares a never-before-told story about how Teresa handled the situation in the shop that week. They also open up about Dale's departure from Dale Earnhardt Inc. and how thinks could've been much different.
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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
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Never realized??? She never CARED. She cares about Teresa and no one else. I can't believe Dale Sr got it so wrong.
@@armysenior1780 She just lost her husband & it's a HELL OF THING THAT YOU NEVER GET THROUGH.
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!!
Sad part is it's more of a storage building anymore. Closed down to the public since covid and no hopes of it reopening to the public any time soon.
@@cw5220only open from Thursday- Saturday 11-2 pm .
The duct tape story was definitely funny
Teresa standard time best quote ever lol
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
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!!
Had that 51% happened.... What a legacy that would have gotten to!!
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.
He should have gotten the 51%. Then it would be a totally different story!!! It's fun to imagine what could have been. Could have been pure GREATNESS
He 100% should’ve got it and she should’ve realized that was the only way she wasn’t gonna lose 100% in the near future
Best way of looking at it is she owned 49% before sr died and would’ve been right back where she was before the crash
Right There is One Guy That Doesn't Get Enough Credit... Brilliant Crew chief 👍🏁
Sad to think of what could have been with DEI but glad y’all have shared your stories about it.
Only can imagine if Dale Jr got the 51% ownership and DEI could’ve been running still today.
Jr would have a championship and they’d be contending to this day.
It would be greater than rcr
Sr built rcr, Jr would have built Dei
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........................
A whole bunch of truth came out in this and it was one of the best Jr ever had
Holy crap dude, these are the kind of podcasts we want!!!
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.
The list goes on and on. Truex and Keslowski
Well said...
I didnt think anyone could make me feel sympathy for the Wicked Witch, but Tony Jr gone and done it.
@@willc4163 don’t!!! She is still holding unto personal things of Kelly’s.Heard Kelly talk of it on Nascar Podcast on seriousXM(sp) she is a messed up lady.
Almirola I do believe
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..
That would be the show of all shows right there. Even Non Nascar Fans would tune in to that one!
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@@godisgood1359 l a A lzsksksowowpwowp
That Jr / Michael wreck was straight out of Days Of Thunder . You wrecked both my cars , you're fired , you're all fired
Having a step-mom that hates you is tough on a kid
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.
Exactly why I am a fan of Jr's. His maturity level has grown immensely since his father's passing.
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.
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.
Love hearing Teresa stories, they are never happy ones.
it sounds like she's a very selfish and bitter person , she didn't want DEI and she didn't want anyone else to have it either
Dale Sr could not have picked a worse wife 😂
Not true she was instrumental in him getting the rights to his name and creating dei . She lost it when she lost him . 2 sides to every story, and nobody ever hears hers.
@@jimardizoni3453destroying her husbands racing empire and rejecting the cries of his son sure is loving
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.
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
AMEN 🙏
I wasn’t a Dale or JR fan and this was a flashback! Best podcast I listened to in a long time!! Right behind the Justin Marks one! Lol I’m glad to see the hilarious bits on UA-cam!
I hope you mean most important "nascar" related stuff.
Get a life son
@@travisdavis3974 listen pops...you can't be absent my entire life then come dropping advice. Why don't you take your own in this situation.
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 🙏❣️
The shiteatin' grin Dale Jr had after he said " I thought I was gonna get 51% outright for nuthin'" was priceless.
And he deserved to get it for nothing, too. Dale built that company for him and his kids. It should’ve gone to his kids, not left in his wife’s hands to ruin. I’m glad that Tony Jr can find some sympathy for “T” because I damn sure can’t.
If that was his intention, I've always wondered why it wasn't in writing or his will. He and Teresa built licensing and DEI. For sure, he wanted his kids involved. But WHY was this not in writing? Even half to her and half to the "kids." Boggles the mind.
And it might have saved the company, without him no way it survives.
@@kathyloan8527 I guess he assumed it was obvious. He only mentioned it several times in interviews.
Same thoughts, so many attorneys involved in all aspects of that business and yet a multi million dollar business with no succession plan. So many layers to a family dynamic that I don't think it was over looked. I think at the time Dale Sr. didn't think they had the maturity to handle it. Either way without Dale Sr, they were going to fail no matter who controlled DEI. Dale Jr without the backing of Hendrick would have never reached superstar status. It worked out financially for both in the end. Just my opinion.
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!!
Elvis is a good analogy 👌 I've never Heard that before but yes as an Earnhardt fan that's a good way to explain the unbreakable bond
I agree with 95% of your comment. Well said!
But, it was DEI, or Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, not Earnhardt Enterprises. Also, (and I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm trying to be open to both sides of stories) I wonder who was comforting Theresa after his death? The fan's had each other, the team's also had each other... T had a pre-teen daughter, that's basically it. Her parents had passed, I don't believe she had siblings, the only thing she had was just killed.
Don't get me wrong, could she have handled Jr's decisions differently... She really didn't need to treat Kerry like she did. That was, in my opinion, going too far! Could she have asked for help, but she probably felt alone, and from experience, the last thing someone who feels alone is going to do is ask for help.... Yet alone a southern woman, who runs a million dollar business.... Just my opinion, and I hope she has found peace somewhere
@@johnobrien9718 its very easy for people who look at nascar as entertainment to forget that there are still hearts and minds behind each of the "characters" at the race track. this is articulated well, in my opinion. I cannot imagine the pain Theresa went through when Dale passed on, it always looked like he really was her whole world. Obviously the way she treated the other Earnhardts breaks my heart but it's all too easy to look in from the outside and judge someone for their mistakes.
DAMN STRAIGHT!! THANK YOU!!
@@johnobrien9718 She HAD SATAN!! DON'T YOU KNOW THAT!?
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…
I was a casual NASCAR fan at best, probably not even that. But man I really enjoy this podcast and hearing these stories.
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!
He didn't get it.
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.
Exactly. I loved what trackhouse racing did for throwback weekend. That 1 car looked like a blast outta the past. Even Dale said that’s the car. Dale was ok with it
Evolution is part of the sport. Always has been. If you can name one thing that’s ever stayed the same (team, driver, ownership, rules, formats, schedules, points, qualification, pay scale, equipment, horsepower, the series title, sponsorship, aero, etc, etc, etc,) you have a keener eye than most.
Every time I watch JR’s podcast, I feel like I’m sitting in a room with a couple of buddies
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 think that reflects a lot of the fans quite frankly. Yes, Teresa became a widow and lost her rock through it all. At the same time, she then became vindicative and sought to destroy anyone who wanted to use her dead husband's name, included Dale's own offspring.
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 still hope that Jr can buy the rest of DEI at some point and incorporate it into JRM
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.
Go to your local short tracks. If you're in the indy area check out CRA Super series. If you got time to get there they are at Winchester today. The racing starts at 6. They've had several cup drivers race in the series. William Byron raced at the Salem race earlier this year. It's way better than the abomination that nascar has become.
Legendary stuff. This podcast just lays all the truth out... it’s what we need more of honestly
AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏
One side of the truth.
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!
100% correct. I feel the same way. Did not think much of Dale Jr. when he raced, but he is an excellent interviewer and broadcaster. I love it when FOX is done for the year, and NBC starts up their coverage of the races. The Lost Race tracks show is really good too.
100% Always wished then and now, the Best for Jr.
I miss races left and right but NEVER miss a pod cast
@@robinblackmoor8732 didn’t think much of one of the best speedway racers ever and a two time Daytona 500 winner lol ok
@@iillestrs2153 " One of the best" That was a good one. Very funny. Any idiot can win at Daytona or Talladega. Danica Patrick was close to wining at Daytona.
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.
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 👍🏼👍🏼
Dale’s passing brought more emotional situations for me than any family member. I never met the guy but he was larger then life!
That's so sad to hear. Sorry your family life wasn't any better than that.
What a very ignorant comment that you had to even edit….I don’t need to piss on others to feel better about myself. Dale was awesome and the point of the video and the comment.
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...
His kids ARE his legacy. It was about control for her
That took guts to speak real talk. Good for Tony jr
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!
It's very touching to hear Tony Jr. say that Teresa lost everything,......because she did.
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Except all that money. Oh and she alienated Seniors kids. DEI was what Senior wanted for the future and she bares the majority of the responsibility for destroying it.
Teresa still flies private I bet! Is she close to dale jr?
@@Rogue_Wave5150 she is not. She's called the wicked witch of the South East for a reason.
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.
I honestly don't think it will ever happen. Tony Jr wasn't the one being strong armed to sign rights to his name away like Dale was. Not to mention how she has gone after Kerry for daring to use the Earnhardt name with Schumacher Homes.
@@elainesinton2494 the jr name rights happened before big e died , jr had to get his name rights back
Not. Gonna. Happen.
@@fatpatlives1998 … no sir, you’re mistaken. Dale Jr. was under contract through the end of 2004. The beginning of the 2005 season is when Junior re-upped with DEI for a new 2 year deal. That’s when serious negotiations began for the next contract, in which the Earnhardt name and the 51% of DEI came into play.
You have your material facts wrong. Notice when Junior stopped using his Earnhardt last name in his licensed autograph images was years after Senior passed…and guess what? He still doesn’t use Dale EARNHARDT Jr. in licensing…
He never fully recovered “the right” to use his last name for commercial (merchandizing) purposes.
I absolutely love hearing these stories. Does anyone have a clip/video of the Eury Sr interview at Charlotte that they're talking about?
Dale dying really had a negative impact on NASCAR. I basically just quit watching when he left us. He truly was NASCAR. RIP 3
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❤😂🙏🇺🇸✌❤
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.
Eury Jr's Dale Jr impersonation is great
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!
I have the deepest respect for Tony Eury Jr and his respect for Theresa Earnhardt.
Actually had me choked up.
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.
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.
Wish she woulda said yes…
Great stories
You can tell JR is keeping his lips shut so he don’t get sued by the old lady
When your dad's wife tells you, by the way you can't use your own name, that wasn't good.
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.
Tony Jr's impression of Waltrip was spot on
This is the way talk shows, of all genres, should be conducted; frank, honest, but also respectful. Thanks for this, Junior.
There’s one thing that unifies all NASCAR fans. The mutual understanding that Teresa is the Darth Vader/Yoko Ono of motorsports.
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 ❤❤❤
Thanks for the video. Fair comments about Teresa.
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,
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
The old times. I love these stories of the past. We need more of this.
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.
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
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
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 🙏⛪
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.
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.
Teresa Standard Time is a great line. A shame a deal couldn’t have been worded out. Step mom’s usually don’t work out well…. Especially with the son
Absolutely another great show . tony jr was a great guest . you must have a part 2
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!!
Same here. I never missed a race in the DEI days.
Wow Theresa thought DEI could exist without Dale Jr is a bit baffling. JR was like a pop icon in those days.
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!
Tony Jr sure took a respectful approach here. This is a great story.
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.
DEI was Dale’s ultimate dream and it came crashing down in the most painful fashion.
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 like that " I'll go talk to him at his house " Man to Man the way it should be
I always wondered what Dale Sr would have done when all the inner fighting happened. I believe DEI would still be around if Sr was still alive.
That was definitely worth listening to great conversation
Jr has the best damn popcast out !! Great interview as always guys !! Tony Jr was one hell of a crew chief 💯🤟🏼👊🏼
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.
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!
I sure miss the good ol’ days of NASCAR…. Love this podcast and the old stories….
He has the most insightful view of the Theresa/Dale thing.
Junebug was so underrated as a wheelman. I'm thankful to have got to watch His career play out. Pre injury, He was as good of a driver as I've ever seen. Jr's a great driver, and an ever better Man.
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 🏁
Wow, I have no words. Just Tears, sympathy and Empathy. So real.
To this day, that 2001 white baseball paint scheme on the number 8 is still my favorite ever!!
Family is family.... You take care of of your family!!!! 🕶💓. No matter what!!!
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.