Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Concussion Battle (Full Segment) | Real Sports w/ Bryant Gumbel | HBO 

"Using lessons learned from his father..." I can listen to that over and over.

Dale is seriously one of the best person in this world! Dude cares sooo much about others, if only his dad could be here to witness his son and the impact he has had on so many people.

It's always hard to hear when jr said "help me help me hurry up" 9:13

I had probably 4 concussions. The last one took 3 years to get over. It was torture and was very lonely. Concussions suck.

I have Full respect for anyone that walks away from something after a concussion. Its life changing.

I think part of the reason Dale Jr was single up until 2016 was because he was afraid of loving someone that only cared about his money. I would too. I bet its tough for most celebrities and professional athletes to make those types of decisions like trusting someone in that way

“200 mph” Not at Bristol, Bubba.

I think it's a very mature move for him. He's done just about everything there is to do in the sport, and it's simply not worth the risk. And just for me personally, he thought of losing Jr in another incident like his dad is almost too much to bear.

The relationship between Dale Jr and Kelley is so very special!

My dad suffered a very serious head injury in 1962 or 3 (hit by a truck at his work). He recovered, mostly, but the aftereffects lasted the rest of his life. His personality changed, becoming withdrawn and uncommunicative, suffering from insomnia and anger management issues. Just before he passed in 1998 he told my sister that he'd had a huge headache non-stop since the accident, almost 40 years. I had a bad one in 1990 (EMT's said it would have been fatal if I hadn't been wearing a helmet), and have noticed some of the same post-injury behavior patterns in myself. TBI is real, and some people never recover 100%

I have so much respect for Kelley & Dale Jr. Kelley has been amazing to Jr. They Love Each Other to the bitter end. #brosisgoals

I am a surviver of 2 closed head injurys and 3 accidents three years in a row.I was 22yrs old with the first traumatic concussion (TBI) As a result of them I was forced to retire at 25yrs old.I was devastated.Saw a clinical physicist for 2yrs and 8 months of rehab before that It saved my life.I have short term memory loss,No visual thoughts and actional defused sheering of the brain. I can relate to what he is suffering from And im sure he has some of the same deficits/impairments that I have. Washington state head injury foundation is where you learn what you have after TBI.God Bless you Dale jr your not alone brother.

Dale Jr. is a rare breed. An oddity. Those who have reached the upper echelons of their chosen profession, made hundreds of millions, and have a fan base the size of Jr’s rarely are as in touch with the human side and as down to earth as he is. He could be the most selfish person possible. He could walk away from NASCAR entirely, but an island, and live in comfort for the rest of his life. But he loves the fans loves the people around him too much to do that. Genuinely a great human being.

I fell 15’ onto the asphalt on my head. I got a severe concussion. Dr said I was lucky to be alive. The symptoms were overwhelming to say the least. I did all the therapy and exercises to no avail. All I can say about severe concussions is this, from my own personal experience, the brain heals itself. It took about 8 months before all of the symptoms subsided. One day I had a concussion, the next day it was gone.

200 mph at Bristol LOL

200 mph in bristol? WTF

Every time I watch the footage from the 2001 Daytona 500, I feel so sorry for Darrell Waltrip. He was so proud to see his brother win the grandaddy of 'em all, moved to tears, and then to find out that the icon of the sport, a man he respected and had competed against, was killed in that wreck. I feel bad for everybody in that situation, too. Such a shame.

Dale Earnhardt Jr is a great guy. How you can tell that some people are genuinely good human beings by just looking at the way they smile.....

Dale Sr might have been a strict mfer, but look at the kids he raised. The most genuine people. Right up there with Steve Irwin and Bob Ross.

Big fan of Nascar and the thought of concussions never even crossed my mind.

I have so much Respect for Junior for doing this. As a parent, husband, and team owner, he has future. My son is a retired Jockey. Concussions are scary. My son misses racing horses, but head injuries make it easier to be reminded those recoveries are as hard if not harder than broken bones. As I read Dale’s book, I saw so much of my sons symptoms, difficulties and riding a 1200 + animal at 50+ mph the next day after a concussion. I think It was impressive Dale was willing to speak up. As my son recovers, I hope he will tell his story because I think it is equally as big to win as it is to tell All Athletes and every day people not to mess with your brain #jrfanforlife

Knew he quit for it, but had no idea how bad. What about Jeff G, Jimmy J, Carl Edwards quit too soon, all of them that have been around awhile must have similar stories as they have all had really violent wrecks.

This is my favorite show in the world by far.

I really love Dale jr. Not for his dad, but for him.

As a longtime Earnhardt Sr. fan, this really hit home. Earnhardt Sr. as a driver was a true legend, but whatever he was as a father just makes you feel sorry for Jr., Kelley, and Kerry. It's also tragic that even though Jr. overcame a lot of adversities in his career, Earnhardt Sr.'s death really affected him and motorsport long-term. And it's a damn shame that that gold digger Teresa legally screwed over the kids over their own family name.

Beautiful a sister loves her brother so much so much respect to her what a beautiful sister

Beautiful piece, thank you HBO.

Thank you, this was beautifully amazing

I remember everybody in Alabama waiting by the TV, to hear the news about Dale Earnhardt. We watched that press conference live. I was just a kid, so the devastation filling the room plus my admiration, hit hard. It feels like so long ago, then I hear the announcement again, and it feels like it was yesterday.

I knew there was something for years before retirement. I have talked with him many manyany times in person cause I grew up racing. You could tell way he talked handled himself and how cautious he was the last few seasons racing didn't take any chances and was just there and not driving like he use to it was obvious but didn't know 100 percent for sure. Dale Jr had same injuries and sr. Sr suffered big time with depression and concussions

God bless Jr for having the balls to come out and be honest to Amy and his fans.

hard to imagine they didn't deal with concussions then, as it was already an issue in the NFL and in regular car wrecks on the highway. Ask Roger Staubach what multiple concussions are like!

0:40 Please find me the telemetry data that shows anybody going 200 mph at Bristol...

14:33 That's powerful to think about how he was unsure of what the future holds. Glad to see he got help and relieved the problem.

I wish I wasn’t so sensitive and could watch “The Crash” without crying myself to sleep. Junior really has had a complicated life and upbringing. Even Dale Sr. said he was a better man towards the end of his life. I’m glad Jr. was able to have a successful career and retire so he can raise his family.

Really miss him and just took a break but came back and watched Johnson leave and now support Elliott, he's so much like jr. I had to support him to

I hope things like this help to push the seriousness of concussions. Why we ever made something with the brain just a little bump on the head ill never know!!!!

So many things could of crushed this dude and he survived. Respect.

Oh wow I didn’t know dale had only been racing for 2 years before his dad was killed. He really did have to take the reigns at the start of his career. The pressure he must of felt.

Much respect!!!!!

Kelly is sure a hell of a woman.

Man, when is NASCAR, going to become proactive and do something about CTE Depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues not just with former drivers, pit crew members, Crew Chiefs?

Sent to military school. Sounds like my dad who use to threaten me with that OFTEN but never did it haha

Here before carnation

I had a life-changing concussion in 2003 at the age of 22. It was my 5th, and worse concussion that still requires me to take daily medication.

runs Bristol in Xfinity but told me on twitter "what happened to racing trucks at martinsville" .... "gwc and overtime"

What made him become a broadcaster. Not hard to figure out. Why do retired athletes become sports analysts, announcers or coaches?..... They love their sport and want to stay around it or give back.

She's a top-notch interviewer The driver...a great race car driver, but most importantly, he's a cool, loving, man.

Rich, Famous, and Single. Sounds like a good lifestyle

Honestly never thought about NASCAR and concussions. It's probably worse or just as bad as football.

It may sound foolish, but when Sr. died, a little part of me did too. Every time I see junior, a little tiny bit of that piece of me is restored.

If he wasn’t pressured to “fill his fathers footsteps” he wouldn’t have tried to race every week. Poor guy is going to have CTE

I've had one really bad like woke up in the ambulance bad and one that didn't knock me out but almost i saw the white flash and stars and the buzzing noise

XLNT segment, and best of luck in future yrs. to DEJ.

Perhaps that's why Sr was so distant as a father

The broadcasting is probably the best thing for his injury. Instead of sitting around being retired, he’s constantly stimulating his mind.

I know Dale still takes a drive in a racecar every now and then

Welcome to the club

I remember watching that Fontana wreck live, you cant hit the wall any harder.

Kudos to whomever did Amy's makeup for this. She looks exceptionally stunning here. Lighting too, but wow.

Damn. His wife’s almost to fine to look at.

200mph at Bristol speedway 😂😂😂

I think he would be ok to drive now with the safety they have now. There's only been one bad injury in the last few years with Ryan Newman and that was an accident that doesn't ever happen.

He should bring Zlatan to the his own podcast.

Anyone of those women that are married to these guys will tell you that when they see them crash, their heart skips a beat

Check out Lil Dale in his uniform😂

🙏💚👑

Bryant Gumble is dat boi

What jr h a s accomplished here from '23 is a real inspiration. Still a 24 fan, sorry 😂

I wouldn't say the "prime" of his career

I still don't know how he survived that california wreck

Need to have someone who knows and understands racing to do these interviews...............most of these media people are clueless about how to morph motorsports into their story line...........

Bet after that first concussion he probably went home and slept without thinking much of it.

If you throw up thats a sign you got one.

And the COT and ESPN destroyed all the popularity that NASCAR gained.

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How could they possibly tell he had a concussion?

Dale Sr. Did not want to put. Any effort into being a father. I had the same.

I wonder if dale Jr ever drives his nascar he did his final race after the racing team let him have it when he retired like around his property or rents a track and drives it I mean he has enough money to up keep the car obviously just because he talks about how he wishes he was still driving.

Dale what party did you sneak off with to with your daddy‘s car to go to military school?😂

People need to stop holding Dale Sr on a pedestal when it comes to his absentee fatherhood. He was not a great father to his 3 oldest kids. And he had regrets about that if you ask anyone who was close to him

Alcoholism, Dale😂

Wasn’t it the Michigan crash that ruined his career

First time she googled it was later that night 🙄 Obvious.

God damn is Amy beautiful. Good lord.

200 kph maybe lol

Almost 200 at Bristol how clueless is HBO.

Whata mean said fairly little he wrote a book and has done interviews with others before you. Wow.

Yup. He has CTE.

Dale is way to likable…nobody can be that nice of a guy lol…

The Egg was here.

Check that out they got a little girl now

Hes scared

Joe Rogan's podcast is better

… Imagine being mad at your father for GIVING you money and fame… He legit gave his life for you n you just spat on his grave, Kelley. Shame

Amy is easy on my eyes. Wow

I think her wife doesnt care about him and doesnt love him as well

She don't worry about CTE because she will have divorced him and taken half his money before that happens.

Amy doesn't worry about Dale and possibly CTE in the future because the thought of that 400 million helps her sleep just fine.

What a whimp