The Return: A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Short Film
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- After 18 seasons on the premier NASCAR Cup level and 20 years of full-time stock-car racing, fan-favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced on April 25, 2017, that the ’17 season would be his last. The 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of 26 NASCAR Cup races, including two Daytona 500s, was trading in his driver’s suit for a broadcaster’s necktie. Concussions had taken their toll. He was done with racing.
Except for one night - Sept. 21, 2018.
This Dirty Mo Media exclusive short film documents the days leading up to Earnhardt Jr.’s one-race return to the driver’s seat for a NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Richmond Raceway. It is a raw, behind-the-scenes look into Earnhardt Jr.’s life. It captures the nerves, emotions and anticipation that accompanied Earnhardt Jr. in his return. Would he be rusty? Would he still possess the racing instincts and competitive prowess that Earnhardts are known for? And could he actually win this race?
“The Return” answers those questions and provides unmatched, unprecedented access into the fast-paced, high-octane, super-frenzied world of Dale Earnhardt Jr., the beloved racer who gave his fans another night to remember.
I had the honor meeting him while I was still in the service, I came to a race while in uniform and he stopped what ever he was doing and approached me and we spent 15 minutes talking....about me lol I was 38 years old and felt like a damn teenager. I got so tongue tied, it's crazy but awesome!!
You lucky dog!! Bet you were grinning from ear to ear!
@av8tore71 Thank you for serving our country and Dale spending time with you, one on one will be a memory for life. Good on you!!
Damn concussions ...not only shortened Jr's. Career in a car, but robbed all us Jr. fans of the excitement of watching him go for it every race. Love you Buddy #8, #88
Love seeing Kelley in the background quietly taking care of biz and looking over her brother the love of a big sister.
I agree with you 100% I always always look for Kelley during one of Dale Junior‘s events a race or a public appearance but she’s always there and she is always taking care of business seriously though the bond between Kelley and Dale is very rare and very special hey I’ve been thinking this for a while but after Dale Senior passed I think Kelley was a big part of Dale‘s life and helping him get through this and some of NASCAR veteran drivers stepped in and gave Dale Junior advice almost like fatherly advice for a few years and dale Junior has talked about this.
@@frankthenose Jr. also walked his sister down the aisle at her wedding. They really do have a great bond.
I am just addicted to anything involving Jr these days. What an ambassador for our sport; And just a truly genuine guy.
I love how honest he is about his emotions. If he's bothered by something, we usually find out why. Which is an important thing.
Ole dale jr. Man down to earth and humble as hell. Literally the son of the greatest and certainly no slouch himself .
He still has it in his blood, he may have left racing, but racing hasn't left him...he is still the most popular driver, can I get a HELL YEAH...Go Jr. nation...we still love ya bro...
Your biggest fan in Norfolk, Va.
Charles Allen HELL YEAH
Charles Allen ...Oh HELL YEAH. It’ll be hard to keep him out of the seat if he’s got equipment like that to play with!
How many championships does he have
@@travisrich1929 doesn't matter how many championships he has, he is still the most popular and well loved driver there ever was besides his dad....
@@travisrich1929 2 actually. THats 2 more than you btw.
This is way in love Dale Jr. Pure class. Guy always makes time for his fans
And is a great driver forever one of my favorites just like his dad
Take the guy out of racing but can't take the racing out of the guy. Racing is in his blood and that's one thing that will never go away. #JrNationForever
Awe man, I had tears in my eyes near the end. Did it for Isla. Loved the vid. Miss you driving but understand. Forever a junior fan. No matter what.
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To bad he sucks, but it was nice to see him on the track.
@@Weezy10580 you're an idiot nobody with 30 wins 2 championships and two Daytona 500's is top 25 all time in top 5s and top 10s and laps led and is about to be a first ballot hall of famer is anywhere near sucks he is a top 25 all-time driver you are a moron
@@Weezy10580 he does not suck. So what the last couple years weren't his friend, he's still an amazing driver. Jr Nation forever
Absolutely brother! Jr fan for life
I really love how happy it makes his sister watching him race
jason robbins Kelley and him have been close since Childhood
@@JJA1987 a little too close
spencer kenney bruh 😐😐
Max Rockatansky you didn’t get much affection in life that wasn’t weird huh
Definitely one of (if no the the) most ambitious projects Dirty Mo Media has attempted. Absolutely knocked it out of the park.
Dale Jr. is a total class act and an ambassador for the sport! Love watching anything he does!
I was born and raised and still live 20 mins from Daytona international speedway I grew up a HMS fan with Jeff Gordon and Terry Labonte when I was 6-7 years old in 94-95. Became a huge Jr fan in 98 when he was in the Busch series. In January 2022 the new car was practicing at Daytona and heard Jr was testing the #5 I left work early to make the test session just so I could see him back on those big banks
I hope he dose come back and race more. I have always been a Earnhardt fan all the way back to the dirt tracks with his grandpa. His dad was awesome and he is too. I hope that Jeffery Earnhardt gets better at driving soon and move to the front of the pack next year. Also lets get Kerry Earnhardt back into a car again.
Dirty Mo Production sure knows how to make a film. Would love to see more of these. This truly was a wonderful look into the day and life of Dale Jr. This film belongs in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
First thank you Dale for letting us experience this event with you and your family. I had to take time off from work to watch this race live with my dad we both enjoyed the race. I'd love to see you race again
One of the most ICONIC Racers to live and one of the greatest sportsman in all of sports Dale Earnhardt Jr.! You gotta love him! I do!
That was absolutely awesome to watch him in a car again ... Dale JR your a class act and a hell of a Father keep up the Good work !!!
I wish Dale jr was more like is dad on the track
@@davidpeacher4237 I think it's better he's his own person, he knew when to stop racing for himself and that means a hell of a lot, Jr had half a dozen concussions in the period I watched him drive when I was younger and he still got more. He's lucky he didn't have severe permanent damage and were lucky to still have him.
Thank you so much Dale your Dad would be so proud -- So happy for your family life and new broadcast career!!!
That was just pure awesome, thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Enjoyed this short film And I know how he must feel about not driving the competition the fans,but I hope he watches this film and see his sister and how uncomfortable she is with him on track.
Thank you Dale Jr and Dirty Mo Media for this awesome short film. Thanks for all you do for the sport guys!
Tears of joy in my eyes! There is only a few times in his career that I remember seeing him that happy!
Sometimes you havr to step back and watch to realize how much you love something. Dale may have thought he lost something. But he found it easy enough.
it was fun to watch that race at Richmond. Wife is a Jr fan and we went to the Xfinity race mostly to see him in the car again.
A great “Return.” I was so excited watching that race a few Saturdays nights ago, and it truly looked like it was a pure pleasure just to run well, and race with nothing to lose...thanks Dirty Mo Media for this “Behind the Scenes” look at Dale’s Richmond Weekend. To me, it feels like you never left...
Dale should definitely run some one off races. I remember him saying that he wanted to race his way down the ladder when he was done with cup. I'd like to see some more Xfinity races, then Truck races, then it would be cool for him to just show up to Hickory or Myrtle Beach on a random Saturday night and run some Late Model races for fun. Good job Dale!
He has a contract or something with Hellmans were he has to run a race a year.
I want to see him try his hand in the NHRA series.
I agree with the hickory and the myrtle beach races, it would give more people a change to see a living legend of the sport a little but cheaper and bring more spectators to the races
If his retirement was a bit more voluntary, he would have. But he had to hang up the suit for his health.. couldn't take many more hits
He's not Tony Stewart mate, it's not flowing through his veins the same way
This was an amazing short film and lord knows all the lifelong diehard fans loved it. I'm about to complete my day off with watching all the UA-cam stuff on this channel. Theres really no words to truly Express how much fans love all this.!!!
I waited patiently for the Infinity Richmond race as did millions of other Dale Jr. fans. Great race and Jr. did super considering he hasn’t been in a race car sine Homestead last year (other than practice) ! Great seeing Jr. in the #88 car again ! Like millions of other Dale Jr fans (forever a Dale Jr fan ! ), I fully understand why he has decided to hang it up (driving). His health and the time he spends with family (husband and new father) at this stage of his life is a hell of a lot more important ! But it sure was great seeing him in the car again just the same ! Thank you Dale Jr for a super evening at Richmond ! 4th ain’t bad considering the time you have been out of a race car ! Good luck in all your future endeavors !
Very well done. We were fortunate enough to be in the stands that night. I kept thinking about special it was. How good it felt to hear the crowd go nuts when Dale took the lead. There was just an incredible buzz I have never felt before an Xfinity race. It just felt right! Thanks for the memories Dale!
Thank you, Dale! It definitely made for a special night. I hope you had fun - I know we did getting to watch you out there!
INSANE this video has less thank 200k views!!! SO many people are missing out on a real treasure here! Jr, you kick ass man!
Thank you Junior and all involved. I enjoyed so much, hope you did too! Especially seeing Amy and Isla there.
Ironically I had just watched "All of Dale Earnhardt Jr's Wins in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" last evening!!
I really enjoyed this Dirty Mo presentation of DALE honoring his commitment to his sponsor. I loved the paint scheme it was really sharp looking. Even with DALE out of the car for a longer time period than Gordon was out Jr looked like he still had it. Leading laps and winning a stage were just a bonus. He lost to the hottest driver in Xfinity and finished 4th and balanced his 📺 broadcast career and made it all work out. Thank you Unilever-Hellmans, NASCAR, JRM, and the guys who worked on the 🚗.
I sure as hell hope so!!!! Race again Dale!!!!!!!!!!
Way back in the early to mid 2000's Jr would get online to race and he would sit in the chat rooms and just answer question after question then when he would jump in an open race it would fill up in the blink of an eye. Dale I have nothing but the most respect for how you have always made the time for the fans and to just always be yourself and have fun with it. Even when you just got your clocked cleaned on Sunday you always had a great comment for each situation. Especially in the early Sim racing days you always had a great smart ass comment.... but that was many moons ago my friend.
Peace!
Dale yeah. Glad you had fun. Win or lose. I loved every minute of that. Plus my son had the Hellmann’s 88 diecast and was standing by the tv looking for his little toy car on tv. Made his and my night special as a father with his boy. 💯 thanks dale and dirty mo 😁
Rainor Tyre that’s happy right there brother! One day I will be a father. I never knew my dad but my stepdad has been the best thing a young boy could have in his life. He taught me how to be a man and how to treat women. Stories like yours make me want to be a good dad lol go junior!
It was great, Dale genuinely looked happy, the happiest I've seen him on TV running a race, in a long time, and Dirty Mo Media did awesome creating this masterpiece!
Man it looked like he was having fun again. Good job Dale.
My dad cried when Dale ran his last race at homestead. I was so happy you were racing at Richmond
I would love to see dale run the super late model race at richmond or run the late model race at martinsville come back down to were you started short track racing..that's what made nascar...
This is awesome lol. Definitely enjoyed the banter between the NBC guys. They all have great chemistry. We need more productions like this in the NASCAR world.
This is truly an awesome clip. Thanks so much for sharing this!!
I watched him early 90s in Myrtle Beach SC...Amazing to see his assent into a NASCAR HOF career!
Respect always sir
Jr. by far is still the most popular
Dale Sr is more popular than Dale Jr
West Side Vibes Sr’s dead don’t be a idiot you know what he meant
@@realtimevibes3805 Dale Sr. is far better than Dale Jr.
Jr don't get the respect he deserves ppl don't see him living up to his dad but he did in many ways his character his passion and no he didn't lose as much as u think he did I think he should be up there with his dad and Richard petty
It's hard to think now the racer we grew up on are legends but they are and I think dale is on the top of the list of jeff Gordon's and Tony Stewart's
I got to admit, I became a big Dale Jr Fan right after his father in Daytona. Jr will always be my favorite driver. Thanks Jr for all the memories.
It's so crazy. How everyone can see how close you and and Kelly are.. I know Dale is proud 😊 of you and her. What y'all mean to each other. Over everything else really. Buddy
Very well put together production. Thanks Dale Jr and family ,Dirty Mo, and everyone else who was involved. Great run Jr. Thank you!!!
Oh man this was one of the coolest video's I've seen in a long time. It almost had that old school nascar drivers 360 feel to it. That race had to be one of the most fun race's I've watched in a longtime. I just hope there is more of it even if it's once or twice a year.
Im so happy that he is well, did things on his own terms.
Man, if I owned a short track I would be trying to get a retired drivers race together every quarter! The fans would absolutely love it, and the tracks and drivers would make a lot of money! The sponsors would line up to get their names on those cars!! Can you imagine the excitement the fans would generate about a Saturday night short track race with the retired drivers? I'm telling ya, it's pure gold sitting there for the taking!!!
The ending leaves you with chills.
I love how close jr and Stewart are to this day
Don't ya all forget, theirs a brave young man, named Jeffrey Earnhardt, up an comin, he could really use your support at the track this season
Awesome! I hope to see you race again soon Junior. 🏁
Thank you, Dale JR. Thank you for this video. Thank you for your career. And most of all.....Thank you for all the memories. Every once in awhile, a driver comes along, that you wish could race forever. #88forever #foreverdalejr
It broke my heart when Dale Jr. said he wanted pictures of Amy, Isla and himself with the car. Tears... because that’s one of many memory’s I’ve always had with Teresa, Dale Sr. In his white race suit holding Taylor. I’m so happy for Dale Jr and Kelley. I’ve been a huge fan for years but this is my first post. Thanks for it all. 🇺🇸
Every time I watch a behind the scenes video I have more respect for what guys like Jr do. That's a lot to put on one person's shoulders..meet the fans, be here, be there, talk to this person, be yourself at the same time. Lots to keep his attention off of the car, and then focus 100% back on the race. That folks is more than talent, its passion and heart.
This made me so happy... I really wish he would come back for one season... Just come back for one season! Nascar needs him...
This kid Dale Jr. has it all he is the Best I love how we the fan just love him I know Big E is watching and is super proud !!! I love how the fans which is attached he such a good human And deserves all of his success
Dale what an amazing time. I can tell that little baby girl is where your heart is now. I have two that have mine so I completely understand. I am a huge fan of you and your dad both have given the racing family many memories. Enjoy fatherhood as I can see you will.
This video made my year. I met Dale 2 times. Once at California when he was running bush. And once in Sonoma. Al, I can say Dale jr you gave some of tbe best memories a man could ever wish for. I hope to see you race again was very emotional as a fan. Very happy to see life has been good to you....May God bless you and your family thank you for all the great years.
Man if he’d just run 3-5 Races a year, No Superspeedways, lessen the chance of one of those hard hits. A year or two with a schedule of Bristol, Martinsville, Richmond, maybe once on the Roval. The souvenir money would benefit and there’s a chance little Isla will have some memories of it if Jr Does it for a few years. It was awesome to see him on the track & this was awesome to watch and have to remind us of days gone by.
Thanks Jr and Dirty Mo Media
This was too cool. I hope you guys make more behind the scenes stuff like this again.
Dude! Do not go away! Stay in touch with us old timers, AND GORDON TOO!! I love you guys, it’s just a growing up in life LOVE RACING FAN!!!
Junior. Youll always be number one to us
That was awesome. I can't believe I didn't watch this race last year. I didn't even know this was going on. Jr you're the man. The most fun I had watching nascar was watching you and your dad back in the 90s and early 2000s
It just can't get any better than this... well, I guess it could, but I'm sure Mrs. Amy may have something to say about it! Thanks, Dale Jr., for all the GREAT memories, what a joy to see you in the drivers seat just one more time!
My current favorite’s crew pitting my all time favorite. Nice combo there for sure
I'm happy to hear the he is race again you go dale jr
I am proud to be a Dale Jr. fan. I was so happy to see him enjoying himself and running up front. Good video Dirty Mo Media.
This was the best race of the 2018 season so far
Dale Jr and Dirty Moe thank you for such an awesome behind the scenes look at Richmond. I am glad to be a Junior fan.
One of the, if not THE nicest guy in the garage area! I had the pleasure to meet Dale Jr and talk with him a few times back in 2003/2004 when I was working for a small team in the Busch and Cup series.
I was so sad when he retired because along with many others, I really liked how he tried so hard to carry on his Dad's legacy and at the time, he was also my favorite driver. Every time I went to Texas I only wore Dale Jr. clothing. But at least he is starting to do iRacing for fox sports 1 on TV so we still occasionally get to see his amazing skills. I have nothing but respect for you and sad you no longer race, but I've almost gotten over it. Hopefully I will See you soon on TV..
I stopped watching NASCAR after he left. He's so humble. So cerebral, so talented. Whatever and whenever he wants to race, we'll be watching. A fan from Bakersfield CA
Miss seeing the Earnhardt family racing . NASCAR will never be the same again without them !!
Thank you Dale.
Hope to see you soon in another race!!!
I'm sure I'll watch this a bunch of times over the years to come. I'll always be a fan man. Always
I loved this so much!! You guys did an extremely awesome job with it! I was there in person and watching this brings all those wonderful emotions back! Thank you for doing this! #JrNation #TheReturn
Miss you the races man.
Much love to you and your family and father, who's looking down on you from heaven
This was a wonderful documentary on Dale Jr’s return to NASCAR Xfinity at Richmond Raceway. I have been a long time fan and I was excited when he lead and it brought all those great moments I remember just everyone else did as well!
Thank you Dale Jr and family, JR Motorsports, Dirty Mo Media, what a great video. Please do more if possible. DALE YEA !!!!
What an AWESOME SITE to see Junior behind the wheel again in finish in the top 5. You guys at Dirty Mo Media did a great job covering this journey for Dale and his family!!
So cool Tony Stewart wishing junior well great guys right there
What an AWESOME Behind The Scenes Video of Dale Jr's Return at Richmond.Great Job @DirtyMoMedia!
When the fun is gone it's time ta change direction. Glad you enjoyed yourself Jr cause before you retired you did'nt seem ta be having fun the last few yrs. Great job !!
That was great! Thanks to the editing team and the shots of Kelley, their bond, brother and sister that have been through so much together, no words needed.
Raise hell and praise Dale
Wow, impressive Dirty Mo Media. That was really fun. I loved it.
Wow great job everyone with this video! Thank you it means a lot! I was grinning from ear to ear the whole time 😊
Just heard about this production on your podcast today and I am glad I watched it. You folks at Dirty Mo Media have to be very proud of yourselves. I'm sure Dillner had a lot to do with it. He is fantastic at putting things together, even the little clips before each podcast.
Go Dale and stay proud of each accomplishment.
It would be so cool to have Dale Jr. as a friend. He is one grounded young man. Nascar would get such a lift in views if Jr. would come back. I think he is doing it right put family first. Great run.
Well done dale jr, and thank you, I have recently got into watching more and more nascar from the UK,
I also enjoy listening to your podcast and hearing all the old stories.
Admittedly a part-time NASCAR fan...lately...Seeing Jr suit up and have fun...Nice! 👊
Great video you guys really did a great job putting altogether the editing the music the transitions all of it excellent job thank you , sure miss dale in a car ,
So cool to see jr and his sister still so close after all these years.
Miss him racing but love seeing him happy very happy!
The production on this is really great. I really hope they did one of these for Darlington this past weekend.
Nothing but Respect. Will be a die Hard JR fan till I die !