He did it right. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is once again joined in the studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt-Miller where they react to the episode 416 chat with their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Drivers to watch in NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR suspends pit crew members for wheel coming off car, NASCAR makes rule changes for road courses, many tracks 1 mile or less, Kyle Petty Charity Ride scheduled to visit Nevada, Utah, MORE: NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. He's getting his head on his shoulders, acting a lot more mature and being responsible about his career. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. Let me feel it out first. . Dale Earnhardt Jr. goes ballistic and yells at Teresa about a breach of contract While the company had found success and sustained it through 2004, Junior saw signs of trouble at the end of 2003. He was that John Wayne character that wasnt a fictitious character on the screen. 5 Nationwide Series car for his uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr. The pressure of living up to your last name when youre the descendant of a GOAT athlete is unimaginable for most people in large part because most of us are not, in fact, related to legends. The first of two annual races at the 1.5-mile track finds Chevrolet driver Ross Chastain atop the point standings, trailed by Joey Logano, Alex Bowman, Kevin Harvick and Daniel Suarez. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). "There's really no better combination than to be driving for your family and being involved in the family business," says Kelley, who says there's open inventory on the car for a few more races this year if sponsorship can be found. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) 5 Chevrolet with CorvetteParts.net sponsorship for Jeffrey Earnhardt in Friday night's Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway, it'll mark another example of the team's commitment to showcasing younger talent. The surprise call Jeffrey received to drive for JRM a few weeks ago was the latest of increased interaction this season with his uncle (who texted, "Nice beard" after watching Jeffrey in a TV qualifying interview at Phoenix). So I get this opportunity with Gaunt Brothers to drive a Toyota and they were like, alright lets see if we can get you some sim time. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car rac. 0:04. I was like man, this is a walk in the park. When he emerged his body was buff enough to compete with Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson for the cover of fitness magazines. I want you to know Ive been a dozen years sober, Im now a preacher at this small church, and I just wanted you to know that I was such a bad example to you, what happened in my life. Its great to have an Earnhardt back in one of our cars, said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of RCR, in a statement from the team. When Dale did a good deed for somebody, he tried to do it as quietly as possible. I compare him to Elvis. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. Its frustrating because, just like Jeffrey hes had to work and theres times when hes had to sacrifice and do things differently than maybe his dad would have done or Papaw Dale would have done. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. "I definitely didn't appreciate the opportunity I had enough. The adjustments tested at Phoenix Raceway in late January and confirmed Feb. 13 in a wind tunnel test include a 2-inch spoiler (from the current 4-inch spoiler) and the removal of three diffuser strakes and engine panel strakes. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, it's an Earnhardt family reunion as Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined in the Bojangles Studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. That was the kind of guy he was. I like to think those days are past. Its incredible to see fans hell, this past weekend, I was just hanging out at the (Las Vegas Motor Speedway) track, but I ran into a lady that I ran into last year. Please check your email for a confirmation. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. Kyle Petty: Only him and Neil Bonnett were best buds. Some days, Malcolm arrived before it opened at 6 a.m. Earnhardt was there early now and then, buying a Sundrop): At first, I really didnt realize who he was. "That was not where I wanted to be in life. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. Michael Allen didn't know much about NASCAR when Jeffrey walked into the training facility for Renegade MMA of Charlotte last year. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". "It was a huge learning curve in my life.". He did it with the manufacturers. The practices were the hardest part. The interview covers Scotts early life and introduction to auto racing, which came thanks to his fathers own racing endeavors and the family promoting a dirt track in Townsville, Australia. He admits he threw away early opportunities that could have changed his path. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). The Earnhardts may have busy lives, but their love for each other and their passion for racing continue to unite them. The vast changes in the landscape from the desert to the red rocks to mountain terrain paint the most vivid and breathtaking scenes, which I believe are best experienced on a motorcycle. The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, Pros and cons of Next Gen Cup car He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Supercars decides on Gen3 weights Jeffrey Lee Earnhardt was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on June 22, 1989. He wrestled as a freshman and sophomore in high school until it was apparent he couldn't devote the time it took to succeed in that as well as racing. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. I would pull in. Meanwhile, Gordons experience driving in place of his teammate in the 2016 season gave him a greater understanding of the pressures that come with that territory. "But he was able to back it up on the track while partying. On this weeks edition of Dirty Air, the guys discuss:How to deal with parenting frustrations (2:00)The final NASCAR Cup race at the 2-mile Fontana (12:50)Possible reconfigurations of the trackKyle Busch and Richard Childress Racings strong 2023 start (32:30)When the line of questioning was turned over to the listeners on Youtube Live for Ask Jr., they sent in questions about: (54:10)If social media existed in the early 2000sWho inspired Dale when he was growing upThe best concerts Dale has ever been toNaming race cars To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. Dale Jr. has helped shape the brand into a more significant part of the NASCAR scene, which may see the company finally jump to the Cup Series. He still felt the pressure. Earnhardt, 32, will start the season with Sam Hunt Racing at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 19 and end it at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sept. 16. With the rule change debuting at Phoenix, Cup teams will be given a 50-minute practice session on March 10, two days before the Cup race there. As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. Grandpa Dale won 34 total races at Daytona, including his long-sought Daytona 500 in 1998. Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. The 30-minute discussion touches many topics . Ricciardo would have cried if hed heard Earnhardts comments, Jimmie Johnson to join Danica Patrick on Indy 500 coverage, Jimmie Johnson part of Indy coverage I was young and I was stupid. Not surprisingly, everything changed on that tragic day in February 2001 when Dale Sr. died on the last lap of the Daytona 500. "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. John Probst, NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer said of the rule changes: We saw incredible racing throughout the 2022 season, especially at the intermediate racetracks. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the No. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. He did it with the officials. "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. Dale Beaver (Motor Racing Outreach chaplain from 1999-2005): MRO did this thing called the Fathers Day Olympics (each year at the track). Bill Malcolm (He told the News & Record in 2010 that he often stopped at a gas station for coffee on his way to work in the mid-1980s. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. You are all over the place, Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. The Petty family built the camp in honor of Kyles son, Adam, who was killed in a crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2000. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. Moreover, the Earnhardt family is a reminder that even the most successful families have their own struggles. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason, complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing, MORE: NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. Kelley opened up about their familys background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. WATCH THIS STORY |We Never Talked About It Afterwards Dale Earnhardt Jr Reveals He Never Talked About Death Threats Again With Sterling Marlin After Doing Him an Initial Favor, The conversation was a reminder that the Earnhardts, just like most other families, have their own struggles and challenges. Among those scheduled to participate on the ride are drivers Richard Petty, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Max Papis, former football star and senatorial candidate Herschel Walker and NBC Sports broadcaster Rick Allen. But Jeffrey should get used to hearing the constant criticism because Dale Jr, a two-time winner of the Daytona 500 with 26 career Cup wins still hears them. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. I didnt understand what I had. He got both his laps back and finished 11th. You hear it all the time, you know? said Jeffrey, who earned his career-best finish at sixth at Atlanta Motor Speedway two weekends ago. The upcoming introduction of the Next-Gen car may open the door to JR Motorsports fielding a driver shortly. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. If he buckled down and trained and wanted to pursue an MMA career, I promise he could do it.". That would be fun. Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. I think we get along really well. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Recapping the Daytona 500 with Steve Letarte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by his fellow NBC commentator and host of Dirty Mo Dough, Steve Letarte this week for episode 415 of the Dale Jr. Download. Dale Jr. "The MMA stuff was a huge step in learning who I am and how hard I'm willing to push to be successful in something the whole dedication it takes to go in the gym and get beat up, and wake up the next morning knowing you've got to go back in there and get beat up again," Jeffrey says. Really enjoyed Jeffery.Great podcast!! But he would do it almost like the Bible says: Dont let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. He shared more about his experiences after Jeffrey told his side of it: Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career. "About the fifth time he hit me, I ended up fighting back.". But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. Yeah, you could do it, but you could only do it if you were Dale Sr. . Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. Earnhardt Jr. drove the last decade of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he became teammates with Jeff Gordon. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. Blaney has made 48 starts since his last points win. Its kind of mind-blowing really.. Then he had that swagger and that smirk to know what he was capable of at all times. The Petty family built the camp in honor of Kyles son, Adam, who was killed in a crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2000. NASCAR has suspended tire changer Danny Olszowy and jackman Kellen Mills two races each for a tire coming off Martin Truex Jr.s car during last weekends Cup race at Auto Club Speedway. He doesn't realize what kind of future he could have.". And its haters but at the end of the day, that dont matter.. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. 1, Past at Las Vegas: Finished top three in both races last year, Past as Las Vegas: Has a win and two top 10s in past five races, Past at Las Vegas: Won in March 2021 and was runner-up last March, Past at Las Vegas: Three consecutive finishes of seventh or better, Past at Las Vegas: Best career finish is fifth, Past at Las Vegas: Five consecutive finishes of 16th or worse. Im fortunate to have my sponsors from last season continuing their support and weve got some new partners on board. On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, it's an Earnhardt family reunion as Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined in the Bojangles Studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. That was good stuff that should have propelled him where he wanted to go.". He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. Im here, you gotta make room. Thats kind of the way Darrell came in. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. In 15 Nationwide races the past five years he has an average finish of 25.5 with no finish better than 19th for Rick Ware. Nashville Tennessean. "Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career," said Junior. Dave Marcis (2020 interview with NBC Sports): We were at Darlington one time and I wanted to ask him to sponsor my car at North Wilkesboro. NASCAR has suspended tire changer Danny Olszowy and jackman Kellen Mills two races each for a tire coming off Martin Truex Jr.'s car during last weekend's Cup race at Auto Club Speedway.. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. To give me this opportunity is something Ill never forget.. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. I just bought these cowboy boots. We laughed about it and we joked about it and he never said anything. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). But in 2020, he hopes to be full-time in the Cup Series with Extreme Concepts Racing, depending on sponsorship. They . All of those things. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. NASCAR fans were thrilled when it was announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be returning to racing full-time in 2018 after missing the final 18 races of the 2017 season due to concussion-like symptoms. Hailie Deegan got the votes, but now she needs a ride; Ford Performance looks for a fit, NASCAR's little bother IMSA delivers a French kiss to hybrid auto power | KEN WILLIS, NASCAR hit the road 75 years ago with Big Bill France at the wheel | KEN WILLIS, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. ET, ESPNEWS) to drive the No. "You can imagine how dedicated you have to be to the training. In retirement, Dale Jr. remains jealous of Gordon for a singular reason. And he knew enough about training MMA fighters to know "the kid is an athlete. Hes proved that by coming to see us. Ken Squier (during the 2001 broadcast of Earnhardts memorial service): Ive always thought part of the magic of Dale Earnhardt was that he was the common man who did uncommon things. " Jeffrey said. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). Gordons duties have squarely laid with taking the first half of the seasons schedule, while Earnhardt Jr. has taken over the second half. He initially "wasn't sure I'd enjoy getting punched in the face" after a high school wrestling coach said Jeffrey showed enough promise for MMA. Full name/real name: Jeffrey L. Earnhardt Gender: Male Date of birth: 22 June 1989 Age: 32 years (as of 2022) Zodiac sign: Cancer Place of birth: Mooresville, North Carolina, United States Nationality: American Ethnicity: Caucasian Religion: Christian Sexuality: Straight Height in feet: 5' 7" Height in centimetres: 172 Weight in pounds: 165 "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. But he remembers the vulnerability. In retirement, he has extended himself even further into other avenues involved with the sport. He would pull in. And I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. His average finish in 10 Truck series races for Ware from 2010 to 2011 was 24.8. It wasnt an act. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. Opportunities didn't come easily. Jeffrey has been a competitor and a friend to me for a few years now. Jeffrey led 29 laps in his first race with JGR at Daytona and placed a career-best of sixth at Atlanta the following week. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the life of a broadcaster, celebrated racer. 3 Chevrolet. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasnt earned his place. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. As Kelley said, Imma use this forum, cause he (Dale Jr) knows how I feel about thisjust to say that families dont last forever., Its important to try to get together with family members as often as possible. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". Dale Earnhardt Jr. has followed a similar path to Jeff Gordon by taking up broadcasting duties in racing retirement. ' he said. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis are live from the Daytona 500 at the Chevy Experience, joined by 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports VP of Competition Chad Knaus. Dale Earnhardt won six of his seven Cup titles with RCR. So that speaks volumes. I was young and I was stupid. And thats cool to see, and that, to me, is what makes our last name so special and knowing what it means to other people. Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. The guy said, Yeah, I took it over, and we park right there in the grass. Dale said, What do you mean you park in the grass? He said, We cant afford a parking lot, but thats OK. We get done talking, Dale takes the guy for a ride around the property, brings him back in my office, and says, Talk to Hawk for a couple of minutes, Ill be back., He comes back in with a brown bag full of cash and said, Turn that grass into a parking lot and dont tell anyone I gave it to you.. 0:43. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. (She broke down crying) big time. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. As Dale Jr said, Im happy to see him despite his busy schedule, and its that kind of love and respect that keeps the Earnhardt family strong. I took it upon myself to go out and find other opportunities. So to me, that meant a lot. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. NASCAR drivers with the top-16 odds to win the 2023 Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. She got him to sit down and put like a tablecloth around his neck and Taylor put whip cream or shaving cream all over his face and stuck Capn Crunch cereal or whatever it was on. He was in the gym four or more hours seven days a week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandsonofseven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of multiple NASCAR most popular driver winner Dale Jr., will race at Nashville Superspeedwayon June 25. Dale Earnhardt Jr. He wasnt letting anything get in his way. It didn't hurt that Dale Jr. had top equipment and the full support from his dad at the time. It was the focus Dale Jr. saw in the MMA training, that he saw when Jeffrey was in the parking lot helping to rebuild his Go Green Racing Nationwide car between the Phoenix and Las Vegas races. Adjustments will be made to the car that will create a significant reduction in downforce, and based on driver feedback and what we saw from the January test in Phoenix, were excited to see the results of these efforts.. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. Kyle Petty: Were out in Riverside (in 1980) riding go-karts with all the R.J. Reynolds people one night. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, and Kyle Busch scored last Sunday at Auto Club Speedway. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. The No. He has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 starts at the track. "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. But I feel like because you grow up in it, you kind of understand how to channel that pressure and not let it sit on your shoulders. Thats where he had a heart of gold. It marks the first start for Earnhardt, the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, with Richard Childress Racing. The Earnhardt name is synonymous with stock car racing, but what many fans dont know is that there are some similarities that run in the family, beyond just their love of the sport. As his parents had already mortgaged their home to support his racing endeavors, his father and some local businessmen started an investment corporation that would sell shares of Scotts potential career earnings to help keep him on track. He was able to win championships [two in the Nationwide Series] while doing it.". But it wasn't his driving that got him this opportunity. Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. So that speaks volumes and thats cool to see, and that, to me, is what makes our last name so special and knowing what it means to other people. "I sat there and let the kid hit me about five times before I hit him back," the 23-year-old grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt says. Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR Motorsports | FOX Sports Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR. I had a pair of cowboy boots and whatever was sharp was under that thing slit my cowboy boots from the top to the bottom like a razor. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. Jeffrey had some experience in this arena. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. That was just over a year ago. He reminded it's not unusual for newcomers to be initially stunned and take punches, and that the sparring partner was two-time Golden Gloves champ Derek Hyatt. The interview discusses his time spent in the NASCAR ranks over the last 16 years and the path that has led him to be in a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series, driving the No. He was everybody who ever had a dream. Senior had always run DEI with a "common-sense approach." "To get better you've got to be near it. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Last year, crew members and the crew chief were each suspended four races each for the violation but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason. The setup alone hasnt allowed Dale Jr. to cover the event he won twice in his Hall of Fame career. Last night all 42 cars that are entered in the race did one full turn at full speed to determine the two front-row spots with Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman claiming the top spots for Sunday's race. The Daytona 500 features a unique qualifying format that is not used anywhere else on the NASCAR calendar. After ranking fifth as a K&N rookie in 2007, Jeffrey finished 15th in 2008, the final year for DEI, and his career stalled out. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. I had a pair of cowboy boots and whatever was sharp was under that thing slit my cowboy boots from the top to the bottom like a razor. The changes to the car were made after complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing at many short tracks and road courses last year. Because Burt has the personality Dale had. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. 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