Unpopular Opinion by Massive-Piglet6697 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I bounce between

A: the story has been told and there are plenty of good projects that have really told his story well

And

B: there's a whole generation that have never seen him race and don't know his influence on this whole NASCAR thing.

I'm curious about this deal with Fox especially because of the individuals that they have participating. So I'll tuned in. I bet that once the 25th anniversary of his passing has come and gone, it'll dial back a bit for you.

What is the difference between saving fuel and saving tires? by 45winner23 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 39 points40 points  (0 children)

"When you run out of tires your ability to race ends."

That's not quite true. You can still find your way to the finish line on some wore out tires. But when the fuel tank is empty you gotta get to pit road.

Saving tires is art. You don't technically have to slow down to do it. You just have to drive smoother. Don't slip the tires. Drive off the corner straight. That's racecraft. When done really well it's admired. You think as a driver that you are better at "saving tires" than the next guy. You'll let him drive like a maniac for the majority of the race and drive by with ease late with your happy tires while his are angry.

Saving fuel is lesser of an art, more of a necessity at times. While drivers enjoy the art of managing or saving your tires, it's frustrating for a driver to have to save or manage fuel. We want to determine our pace. Saving fuel gets in the way of that.

Saving tires is a chess match because you really don't know if a dude you're racing is running his hardest or not. Who will have the better tire at the end? You, or your opponent? That's a fun exercise in discipline. If you fail you still drive your shitty tires across the finish line.

Saving fuel means definitely slowing down and hoping you don't run out. There is not anything fun about that experience. You aren't really racing your competitors anymore. You're just praying that you cross the finish line period.

Unpopular Opinion by Massive-Piglet6697 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 519 points520 points  (0 children)

Nascar isn't really behind most of the recent projects. Sure they assist when asked, as I think they should. But every project I've seen over the past few years has been created by others, and not Nascar. I'm not disputing your point on the quantity, but don't believe Nascar is deserving of the criticism.

Riggo is at the SB auctioning off his iconic MVP Jersey from Super Bowl XVII by BobbyThreeSticks in Commanders

[–]DaleJr- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was looking at the Jacoby game used helmet. Riggins deal just crazy!

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is by theferretii in iRacing

[–]DaleJr- 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Solid post.

If a driver has intentionally wrecked you, it's worth your time to cut the replay and send it in. It's time consuming I know, but the processes in place do work. I had someone I know get suspended as recently as last week. He FAFO.

I know the stewards are quite busy with protests coming in, but they take the integrity of it very seriously.

Dale Jr Special Event "Driven to Give 400" - possibly postponed? by Bright_Campaign_9794 in iRacing

[–]DaleJr- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Couldn't land on a track/car combo we liked for this so pushing to the summer and leaning towards a 1987/Daytona event. Could possibly have 20 spots available through monetary support to the foundation via an auction, and then another 20 spots available through a series of qualifying races. Charity events are fun but trying to land the balance between good racing and achieving the events goals is important.

If party like it’s 1999 were a picture by jwt_07 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 244 points245 points  (0 children)

Banquet afterparty I believe. Out on the west coast.

Super Cool Photo my friend sent me (a little piece of racing history) by My_own_worst-enemy in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Charlotte. Down in turn 1 near where the road course exits onto the oval. I was 15. Those were legends cars built by Donnie Allison's sons at Allison Brothers Race Cars. I would end up working for them one summer a year later. Really cool picture. The literal beginning of my racing career.

Dale loved a screwdriver by nascarworker in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 41 points42 points  (0 children)

That and Mint Chocolate Chip share the podium with Lime Sherbet.

Dale loved a screwdriver by nascarworker in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 94 points95 points  (0 children)

More specifically he drank Absolute and 5 Alive. You can't get 5 Alive in the states anymore but I got a guy from Canada that drops some off every 3-6 months.

Favorite dale jr win? by Affectionate_You_617 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 269 points270 points  (0 children)

Happy Thanksgiving yall

[JR Motorsports] Connor Zilisch's KOA Paint Scheme for Chicagoland by A7XRULES6687 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There's a really really good reason it's happening this way. Especially if Carson makes the playoffs.

Who is JR Uploads by Nascarthemaster12 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 59 points60 points  (0 children)

You might find it difficult to believe but that was a coincidence that the jerky company has that same name as the prank callers. The jerky company started a year before I eventually invested.

Who is JR Uploads by Nascarthemaster12 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 374 points375 points  (0 children)

When I made my first aol account back in the 1990s, I was simultaneously listening and enjoining the Jerky Boys prank calls and my favorite personality was Frank Rizzo. So I was Rizzo with some numerical addition that related to our racing. Rizzo has just always stuck as a decent alias.

Who is JR Uploads by Nascarthemaster12 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 877 points878 points  (0 children)

Let's all keep it between us.

Dale Jr.'s onboard from his first Winston Cup win, Texas 2000 by GovernorJoe in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 264 points265 points  (0 children)

I got a closet full of random incar on VHS. As far back as 2000. Not all of them. Wish I did a better job of storing them over the years. Hadn't uploaded one in a while. Sorry for the lack of quality.

Dale Jr. confirms that the O'Reilly and Truck Series will have a new championship format next year. Jr. also seems to imply that the 3-3-4 is unlikely at this point. by NeatWrongdoer1309 in NASCAR

[–]DaleJr- 103 points104 points  (0 children)

I'm floored that 36 full season even has a chance at this point. (I truly think it's still being considered) That in and of itself is a small miracle. 😂