Very little in the world would keep me from broadcasting the Championship race from Phoenix. Well…. Apparently an emergency appendectomy has done the trick. Thank you to Saint Joseph’s hospital and everyone who helped me out.
As I go to bed tonight I am thankful.... So very thankful that my buddy
@DaleJr
his wonderful bride
@AmyEarnhardt
and their sweet little Isla are safe. Our days here are not guaranteed. They should be cherished. I am blessed to have great family and friends and I love them all.
I asked my daughter. Is it Thursday? Her response: “Dad we are living that stay at home life. There are only 3 day weeks. Today, tomorrow and yesterday.”
Makes sense to me. 🤷🏼♂️
Days of Thunder Update
#1
...
1) I have talked to a race car like that. I do think it helps.
2) Matched tires are really better. And magic sets do exist, but u don’t know when you’ll get them
3) Racing back to the yellow was even a poor idea in the movies. Solid rule change
Congratulations to my buddy
@dalejr
on being voted into the
@NASCARHall
. A fierce competitor, a great teammate and now a TV analyst, you always deliver. It’s going to be exciting to watch you celebrate with your family the honor of having your name enshrined in the
#NASCARHOF
.
Days of Thunder update
#2
1) I thought it was sugar... It was sweet and low... & drafting has never been clearer
2) I think I had those Daytona rental cars a few years ago 🚗 💥
3) The Daytona 500 is awesome in real life and the movies..
Full movie review Monday on the DJD.
Whether you like Harvick or not... watching him support his team this week while under scrutiny and then digging his heels in and pushing to find victory lane... that was impressive. Congrats
@KevinHarvick
&
@RodneyChilders4
Bravo
Just saw a video of
@StenhouseJr
signing for fans waiting in security line. That’s the
#DAYTONA500
pole sitter. Absolute awesome move... Great example of
@Nascar
👍🏼👍🏼
Every time
@MartinTruex_Jr
wins I love his interviews. He always seems so thankful and celebrates like they are his first.... I appreciate that. Great dude!!
Nothing kills your day like when you are sitting on your arse being lazy sipping a cold one and decide to FaceTime a friend. He then answers while out on a bike ride making you feel even worse about being lazy... Damn you
@DaleJr
.... 🤦🏼♂️😬HAHA
So two thoughts....
1) If people can pass on the last laps then they should be able to pass on every lap. Rules don’t change mid race
2)I hope that 40 cars and warm temps churns up the race some for Sunday. Reduces the single file around too
With all this short track debate I find it the perfect time to tell everyone.... If you r lucky enough to live near a weekly local track, go support it. Paved. Dirt. Big. Small. Flat or banked. It doesn’t matter. Weekly local Racing is where it all starts and a great family time.
Exciting night tonight watching my buddy
@DaleJr
get inducted into the
@NASCARHall
. His efforts and impact both on and off the track could not be more deserving of this honor. Not to mention I’m confident he is far from finished writing legacy. Congrats my friend.
Never thought I’d write a book but the years I spent with
@dalejr
we’re just so special, I wanted to share them with everyone. Excited to release this today, available on , and
Couldn’t be more proud of my son tonight. Led the whole race and ended getting wrecked by a lap car. Kid was a rookie. Came over to apologize and Tyler was polite and mature... sometimes you learn more losing then winning. Thanks to
@OriginalSTP
@FactoryQRC
So proud to call everyone on the
@NASCARonNBC
team a teammate. It takes so many people to bring the races home to televisions everywhere. So blessed to be able to call the races from the booth with my buddies
@RickAllenracing
@JeffBurton
&
@DaleJr
The best part of the race last night had to be the crowd. Place was rocking. Most people I have seen there in years. The atmosphere reminded why that race is so cool. Race fans are the best👍🏼👍🏼
"I wanted that grandfather clock ever since I was a little boy."
Back in 2014,
@DaleJr
won at
@MartinsvilleSwy
- and with it one of the most iconic trophies in
@NASCAR
.
#TBT
So... I was handed a fresh cup of coffee and was so excited I wanted to tell everyone how much I love coffee. Thought is was just my TV buddies. Turns out it was the whole TV world. Haha
#ILoveCoffee
☕️ 👍🏼
So.... just asking for a friend, but if you worked today.... and when you got home everyone was asleep it’s totally ok to sip some wine and watch the PGA tour replay on golf channel right?
The fastest car doesn’t always win. It takes execution and performance. The 88 had the fastest car and supported that car with wonderful execution. Congrats
@Ives_Greg
@AlexBowman88
and 88 team. 👍🏼👍🏼
Jimmie is as classy as they come. I consider him and his family good friends. First I hope they get thru this time safely. Second.... the Brickyard won’t be the same without 7 time but his professionalism is appreciated in these times. True Champion!!
So happy this guy was voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Jeff’s been my mentor forever, I’ve had an incredible career because he gave a 25yr old kid a shot at crew chiefing for him. I couldn’t be more thankful for all he’s done for our sport, and for me personally. Congrats Jeff
I blinked and we’re at my boys senior night. Your mom and I are so proud of all that you have accomplished. Can’t wait to see what’s next for you.
#SeniorNight
Grocery shopping the Sunday before thanksgiving is a little like a mid race restart
@MartinsvilleSwy
... still kinda polite. Want some cart position but not willing to make contact. Now Tuesday/Wednesday this week. Look out 💥
My pet peeve for 2018 is the on the phone while in line ordering person. Either take the phone call or place your order. Doing both simultaneously is rude. That is all.....
Today’s the day my dad retires from Racing ... my dad is where I found my love for racing. Thanks dad and congrats on a great career at some amaizing places.
@TeamHendrick
Robert Yates Racing
@CGRTeams
Lots of 🏆 🏆 🏆
The cowardly act that took place in Talladega has no place in this world. I support
@NASCAR
and their commitment to make racing a place of inclusion.
#IStandWithBubba
I’m so pumped to read all the great comments about today’s broadcast. We wanted to have fun but deliver an informative show. Thanks to the stars in the track. They continue to deliver great racing.
I must apologize... sitting at stop sign and this car won’t go. Impatiently I honk like wth. Let’s go. Car pulls out. I pull out and pull next to it only to see a young, scared looking student driver.
#MyAppologies
#NotTheBestHuman
#Patience
In case you missed the news.
@DaleJr
has a book coming out. He will take you thru the years he battled with concussions and everything that went along with it. Stories people have never heard. Including me. It will be a must read. Pre order available now. I ordered mine....
5 jobs I have had
1) Floor sweeper 24 shop
2) Tire Guy 24 car
3) Car Chief 24 car
4) Crew Chief 24 / 88 car
5) TV Analyst for
@NASCARonNBC
Two employers but many different roles
Public service announcement....
If you speak on the phone loudly during boarding of an airplane, the entire plane can hear. Perhaps not the best time to discuss health, finances or pretty much anything.