Dale Jr. Download: "I Lost It" When Dad Drove Away 

He is fortunate to have her for a sister.

Jr’s ability to bear his soul is amazing. You can tell from what he is saying he is trying to hold it together but he is hurt by these things. So much respect for him.

The way Jr just lays it out and bears it is something to behold. He's amazing. Kelly's love for Jr is unbelievable in a modern world.

I admire their relationship. My heart breaks about their childhood. Still...I'm so glad they shared this part of their lives with all of us. Love yuns.

You have the best sister in the world Dale

Can we all take a minute and appreciate both Kelly and Dale being so honest with extremely personal memories/information. Great interview 🙏🏻

It’s crazy how unstable their childhood was. Their dad was a multi millionaire, yet they were in different schools almost every year. That’s incredibly sad.

Damn she's a seriously protective sister. Both are fortunate to have each other. Must've been rough.

They're very forgiving. The more I learn about Jr., the more Impressed I am with him as a man. Kelly and Kerry are very grounded people. Just impressed with all 3.

I haven't been the same since my older sister, (also named Kelly) passed away early from an aneurism. This show brings her back to me. My mentor, my protector, my cheerleader, unconditional love personified. 🥺

It’s pretty obvious that even all these years later, there is A LOT of emotional baggage that got unpacked in this episode. Jr and Kelly deserve so much credit for Not raising they’re kids the same way they were treated and for breaking the cycle of neglect and or abuse. Which is exactly what Sr and Teressa did. You two are kind and decent folks. Kind regards C.

Dale jr comes across as a very caring person and his sister watches out for him it seems like they have a great relationship

Kelley is a Beautiful, Smart, Powerful Woman !!! A True Rock Star ⭐️

Say what you want, but they were raised in a dysfunctional home. You can tell by the way Kelley and Dale Jr. speak of there youth not just in this interview, but in other videos I have seen . Nonetheless, seems like Kelley and Dale Jr. helped to raise each other. You can tell both are good people.

Awesome sister Dale

Dale Jr might be the most likeable person on the planet.

I'm sure Teresa had a big say in many of those decisions. Just look at how she's treated them since Dale passed.

I mean Dale Jr and Kelly turned out great they both seem like humble down to earth people

"We saved each other."

Jr, owes a lot to Kelly and he is smart enough acknowledge that. I never knew she was so attractive, her strength and brains are obvious.

This show needs more Kelly

Somewhere out there, there's going to be someone going through that same dynamic right now. Hopefully they'll hear you guys and realize that they aren't alone in it. Thanks for your candor.

I was at Missouri military academy in 1974 best thing my parents ever did for me

Thank you for the famous Kelly. Always 1 of my most favorite people in NASCAR. She's an anchor.

what a terrific sister . shes a treasure

Dale Jr is blessed to have Kelley as his sister and best friend in his life.

Watching these podcasts I can see why Little E was so beloved by the NASCAR community.

Can you imagine? A knock on your door, and you open it to see Dale Earnhardt asking for his daughter?😨 Wouldn’t want to be that boy

awesome Dale and Kelley are still helping one another

I love how caring, nice, and beautiful Dale's sister is, I had a big sis like that also made growing up a little easier

I just adore Kelly. She reminds me of my big Sis. Dale Jr. is lucky to have her for a sister... and she's lucky to have him for a brother. Good people!

I could listen to these stories all day. True and uncut.. absolutely awesome. Thank you Dale and Kelly.. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH.

I don't care how famous your dad is, it's sad that he didn't have time for his kids.

What a great story. It’s great they are so open about their lives. Respect.

Kelley is the best sister you could ever imagine ❤️.

Kelley has her dads intense eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really think before Dale passed away he was starting to try to make up for lost time but that just goes to show u should never wait, just really glad to see Jr had his sister.

Kelley seems super cool and seems like she would/does have a real good business brain. I'm guessing that she may be a big part of the financial side of Jr's career. Good on her.

Seeing and listening to Kelly makes me sometimes wish I had had an older sister. Junior was fortunate to have her growing up.

True big sister,/little brother relationship. Thank you Kelley.♥️

I think the mindset has definitely shifted through generations. The hurtful parts removed in favor of more positive reinforcements. Looking back throughout history, considering facts like the Great Depression, Spanish Flu, The Civil War, I can’t imagine how serious life was back then. Not so long ago I asked a 95 year old friend what he thinks has changed most throughout his life. He quickly replied, “That is simple. Nobody has to work anymore. I remember clear back to when I was three years old. I had to put the work in or I didn’t eat. May have been small tasks. Pulling weeds out of the garden, or picking the garden,feeding the chickens things to that nature but it was work and we did it all day long or we didn’t eat.” That frame of mind is so much more serious than what we live these days. My father was raised by uncles after a stormy broken home between his parents. I got a chance to meet those uncles when I was 12. They were as stern and serious as any prison warden portrayed on television. One in particular seemed to be exactly like the warden on Shawshank. So yes, my upbringing was much the same with my father. No if’s ands or buts, everything brought forth consequences. The few successes were minimized. About the only thing I could do well was run very fast and that didn’t last forever. When I started getting out run in junior high that was about it. I now call it being raised by anxieties.

Kelley’s love and devotion to Jr is inspiring.

Amazing video. Kelly you are awesome taking care of Dale,

Thank goodness you were there to be with your brother. Being a kid in a divorce is just bad. You are forgotten. I’m so glad you least had each other. Man. What a awful time for you all. I’m so sorry

I know how felt Dale Jr. I was 4ft 11 inches. From the age 11 until I was almost 23

Dale i think you are an amazing man and great husband and father. Love the storys about your family and father

I'd pick military school over having Teresa as a stepmom 😝

I can relate...to seeking friendships and getting overly excited and getting in trouble at school. I can relate to the having a rocky relationship with dad and stepmom.

Love Dale jr. and Kelly for sharing with us. Makes me appreciate the success that they inherited more so. They paid for it!

“Oh that was Chocolate driving Dads truck!” Haha. Just when I thought Jr was gonna say how emotional he got to Kelly.

There she is ...Miss Kelly! Gosh I just Love her so much for what she did for me and my wife!!! We will never EVER forget it! We love you guys so much!

This is kinda heartbreaking!!! I couldn't imagine putting my kids through something like this. And I'm a pretty strick father but always make sure my kids know they are ALWAYS my #1 priority and focus.

Look at it this way. Both of you wound up awesome adults and the bond between you two can never be broke.

Kerry needs to be on here, all 3 would be an awesome show

How sweet these two are. Bless their hearts. Love hearing them talk about how close they are.

Kelly is awesome. Such a sweet and caring person.

My Dad was of the same generation as Dale Sr. I can relate to Kelly and Dale Jr. both on how their Dad disciplined them and how he showed his feelings during it. I get it.

THAT WAS PERFECTLY SAID , ABOUT LIFE GROWING UP ..... I WAS THERE MY SELF ..

Listened to this podcast Dale Sr. Great racer, but not a very loving father, misspent priorities. Sucks, but glad to see they are still watching out one another.

Heartbreaking. The mistakes we make as fathers.

I had mentioned a Dale and Kelley show a while back. I gained a tremendous amount of respect for her during the move for Dale to HMS from DEI. She really had Dale's back all those years and after watching this it seems for many years before then. Sometimes family is the greatest of things. Thank you guys.

This unedited version was a LOT more detailed than the version that appeared on NBCSN. I would LOVE to see the whole interview unedited.

This is probably my favorite DJD podcast! You have to get Kelly back again! Lol. Love the videos keep up the great work!!

I could listen to Kelley and Dale tell stories all day

Its great that J.R has a great older sister too look out for him!

Kelley is one impressive person!....Glad to see she is being interviewed by Jr, Kyle Petty

My dad was a hard ass to and very strict also, it was like growing up in Marine Corps boot camp. But looking back now I'm glad he was, it has made me who I am today and I needed the discipline. Good stories thanks for sharing.

I feel like we need another Kelley Earnhardt episode of the Dale Jr Download.

1956 and starting the 6Th grade my parents sent me to military school and we did not go home on the week ends. I knew Jr went to Military school and I relate.

What they are saying is that it wasn’t intentional or “mean”, Dale Earnhardt simply did not even think about going to see his son that had been at military school for a month. It did not enter his mind. All he thought about was RACING. Honestly, that’s probably how it was until Taylor Nicole was born and he got in his 40s. Whew, that’s tough. I honestly think even Big E would tell you that. In fact, he did say something like he always picked racing over everything else.

Dale Earnhardt was one of the best driver but screwed up big time as a father

"I wonder if they'll go easy on me this time". lol I can relate.

Love this podcast because I have a big sister that was huge influence, protector for me growing up. MORE KELLEY EARNHARDT RACING MERCH !

Love this interview with Dale Jr. And Kelley.

Knowing that dale jr and his sister were right beside each other through the hard times really is heartwarming , Dale jr said if he didn’t have her he would have lost it long time ago

I enjoy Kelley and Dale stories.

Shes a sweetheart of a big sister.

I love this family like they were mine!! Dale would be a fun person to be around and Kelly would be a wonderful person to talk with.

When I hear Junior and Kelley speak of and about each other, it really is a special deal. She's got his back, and he, hers. They've had to be loyal to each other, when no one else stepped up. God bless them for being a constant in each others lives, instead new variables.

That lady right there is as loyal as you will ever find again in this lifetime . Beleive that!!!

I live near Oak Ridge Military and there’s a big JR Motorsports banner in the gym and I always love to point out that my favorite driver went there. And I also like to say that I’m standing where one of the goats stood!!

Kelly... what an awesome sister. Jr is lucky!

"I was the last thing on his mind" That hurt me a little

I get it....my Dad was a ww2 ARMY Sargent...a tuff..rude nasty kinda guy..the first backhand I got I was to little to see over the kitchen table, three years old maybe...just for asking a question, a kid is meant to be seen not heard kinda deal...so I definitely understand. I'm glad you both made it trough all of it... My take on life...We didn't ask to be here...We don't choose our parent's...We don't choose where were born...We don't choose when were born...We don't choose how we look and we don't choose our when we leave, Knowing this is true for everyone soul on earth enjoy each moment you have because we don't know how many moment's we receive. Always share the positive with all and refuse to let anyone or anything take it away...

So sad, never thought about their childhoods😔😔😔😔😔

Kelley is amazing and Dale is fortunate to have her as his sister.

I think this has definitely been one of the best ones yet.

Jr., if I can ever get a chance to visit , it would be a dream come true.

Wish I had a sister like that

I loved this podcast Kelley is such a strong/awesome woman it's rare to see a sibling have that much love for their other sibling. Jr has always been awesome and my hero but Kelley and Amy have made him the guy I hope to ever be.

You can tell she is very strong, motivated girl by the way she sits on the edge of her chair. No slouching there

I remember those groundments ,my dad was ex-military, u get in trouble u lost everything, no outside, tv ,radio phone, lights out @ 1900 ,he would give a book an say boy u better know what its about when ur groundments up

Reminds me of my dad. One time he grounded me & my dog.😂 I miss dad & love him.

Screw the Kardashians, the Osbournes the REAL reality series should be the Earnhardts! Theyre literally a good old down to earth American family! Love these guys!

Kelly said she and Dale Jr saved each other. How sweet!❤

Everyone was raised that way. I grew up in the 60's . It was the norm back then.

I know nobody wants to say it but Dale Sr. was lacking in the "father" department. Let's face it, he didn't seem to have any interest in being close to his kids. Everybody wants to blame Teresa, and while she definitely seems like a problem, Sr. was a grown man who made his own decisions and had his own responsibilities. Just because he was a legend on the track doesn't give him a pass. I also understand that Sr. was being parenting based upon the father he had, but I only hope Jr. breaks the cycle.

Dale and Kelly, I know your father is so proud of you both !

Mt Moran and Brawley Braves! Nothing finer in iredell county back in the early 80s.

One of the best episodes I've seen.