Dale Jr. Download: Kyle Larson's Second Chance 

It doesn't matter if people forgive you because they are of their own mind. What matters is forgiving yourself and moving forward.

Dale Jr. had a proper social distancing table before it was even a thing.

I never believed Kyle was a racist he said a word that most of us as African Americans say on a daily basis and in the same way I’m glad you’re back in nascar Kyle

6 months ago he said something inappropriate on a Iracing event , gets suspended from Iracing, Nascar and fired by Ganassi. 5 months go by and does what he needs to to meet Nascars requirements to get back and with Hendricks. Pretty good upgrade in teams there.

This comment is the “he will win the Bristol dirt race” button

Impressed with how the maturity has come to Kyle. Sometimes a step back is the way forward. Congratulations and welcome back. Looking forward to seeing you on the track.

That crap was so overblown from the start, Larson never was. Never will be a dam racist. He will be a cup champion real soon.

Just because he said one of the forbidin words. Yes a mistake. Apologize and move on. Situation was so overblown.

My husband and I both have been hoping and praying that Kyle would come through this experience with a compassionate heart and we are very very happy to see Kyle return! Looking forward to seeing you succeed in your career!! ❤️ U Kyle!!

From an Aussie from down under. Kyle is a true racer... Everyone has a chequered past, but it’s a true testament to a mans character to move forward in life. All the best on the comeback Kyle.

Kyle, I'm so happy for you brother! But as a fellow racer and someone who loves racing I'm even more proud of you for the way you've handled this situation. It takes a man to admit his mistakes and talk about it openly. Your humble and appreciative attitude has always impressed me before this incident, and continues to impress me. Excited to see you again in a cup car again. You deserve it and wish you the best of luck man!

I couldn't be any happier to see Kyle Larson back in NASCAR and I couldn't be anymore excited to see him drive for Hendrick Motorsports

As a gay white dude, I never took what he said as being racially motivated. You can go to online gaming for CoD or whatever and hear the word f*g or f***ot at any time. As a younger man, I was hurt by stuff like that, but later as weird as it is to say, I realized it wasn't being used as an attack on homosexuals...that's just how these kids talked to each other. It definitely isn't right because it does have that capacity to hurt people, same with what Kyle did but to label him as a racist because of that screw up I thought was a bit much. Words matter, and he owned up to it and made it right.

Kyle Larson has grown and improved a lot since the incident back then... With what he has done to mature and increase his knowledge on the subject has really great... Definitely deserving of a second chance... Congrats Larson on getting the 5 car next year!

What was the last 4-5 months like Kyle? Wellllll, there were those 40 sprint car wins in front of fans that hate the cancel culture!

Who is here after he’s won 4 in a row 😂😂😂😂😂

It’s crazy to look back on this interview and listen to the way they were speaking especially about the incident and how people still want to see him succeed. Now he’s just gotten back to back wins two weeks in a row and will most likely be in contention for the championship

Unlike so many athletes who just kind of go through the motions and say the right things after making a mistake, Kyle genuinely seems to feel remorse for the situation & has changed for the better.

Is it just me or does Kyle's journey sound like the Cars movie? He's a talented driver, something bad happens, and he comes out a better person. Coincidence?

They want to ruin a guy's career for using an off the cuff remark talking with a friend, but they use it in songs all the time. I hear it in music sometimes when every, and I mean every, line in the song uses the word. If it's so offensive no one should use it. Glad Kyle's back. He's done the right thing, asked for forgiveness and shown remorse for hurting people.

I have been waiting for this one for months!!!! He has matured a lot since his mistake on the iracing

My opinion of Kyle Larson has not changed one bit. He's an exceptional driver - period.

That whole deal was bull$hit ! Will be good to see him back in the seat !

Dude you're a good person and a good driver don't let those assholes control you

Interesting to hear Kyle talk dirt racing, especially during the last 5 or so minutes of the video. That was fun to listen to. As for the return and lessons learned, Cup racing, and whatnot, I think it's cool. I didn't see Kyle coming back this quickly tbh but looking back I can see why that's the case, I mean the dirt stuff he's done speaks for itself honestly. I think Larson is gonna really transcend his name through the things he's faced recently, it's gonna be interesting to see how that all shakes out. Being at HMS for '21 is a prospect that is realized now, and I think that the Cali native will do everything in his power to get the 5 into the playoffs and compete for a high finishing position in the points, if not maybe a championship. We'll see how that plays out alongside the schedule next year and how Kyle and the 5 team will adapt to it. I'm excited. I'm damn near ready. Just waiting on the season to end and offseason to start, at this point.

I'm only here because Rick Allen told me to watch this during the Automotive 500

props for asking the blunt, hard honest questions, and major props for Kyle for taking it on the chin and answering all the questions in a very honest matter.

Dale’s Dennis Setzer shirt is awesome!

I don't i think a lot of people are mad more at Nascar over this than they are at Kyle Larson, this was a slap on the wrist moment and Nascar took it way way to far. People are cheering for Kyle because they already Forgave him, and this is not a 2nd chance for Larson this is a second chance for Nascar, Kyle was taking the Nascar fans with him. Nascar had to stop the bleeding

!!!PLEASE!!!! 90's Terry Labonte Throwback at Darlington

He is a elite person and more so as a driver, joining the like's of A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Tony Stewart. He is the best of the best!

He's going to be on another level at Hendrick Motorsports great equipment and his driving talent is going to equal alot of wins and potential championship or two

YES! So happy y’all had him on and that he is allowed to race! Dale jr your amazing !

Watching Larson then meeting Larson at Husets speedway was probably the coolest thing ever. He is a great, fun person to be around. See you in Kansas in 2021

Back in 99 two NASCAR hauler drivers played a prank on a black man by wearing white sheets they were fired and NASCAR said there would be ZERO TOLERANCE for racism PERIOD even if it’s a prank.

Glad to see Kyle back and especially hear his humility. We all make mistakes, some more ompactful.than others but we all should be given a fair chance to learn and change. Do not cast stones on others from your glass house.

Everybody messes up at one time or another. Listen to some old Richard Pryor albums, you will laugh your ass off and no one gets hurt.

I will be the first one to say that it was unacceptable for him to say what he did. However, I don’t believe for a second that he’s racist because the amount of times that I’ve heard my African-American colleagues say that word, the soft and hard variations, is insane.

Revisiting this podcast. I gotta say, Kyle IS the bridge between different racing worlds since the 'incident'. His talent alone, has made fans in all forms of racing come together and appreciate all motorsports, really. Those that never knew about sprint car racing, are now paying attention. Those fans in the dirt world that never really paid any attention to the Cup world, are now following thanks to Kyle. He is the centerpiece that has brought it all together. And he is now being rewarded with getting to drive for a top tier team, allowing him to truly showcase what he's capable of. I became a fan of his just before he entered NASCAR, so I kinda knew he would have some success, but man...he continues to impress! He's gonna continue to do great things within the racing community as a whole.

This man is gonna win some championships.

Some really great comments & observations by Mike. I believe that the DJD platform will help provide a real sense of legitimacy to Kyle's return, and truly put this unfortunate controversy behind him once & for all. Best of luck to Kyle and the #5 team in 2021! Bristol is gonna be a Hell of a show!

Since Jr left the sport this young man has became my favorite driver.. I remember when Dale Jr. retired a couple years ago, I told my cousin, "Chase Elliot and Kyle Larson are my drivers now I guess." I had liked Larson's driving style and career for a while, and I grew up an Earndhart and awesome Bill fan.. In my first couple of years as a young fan, the 3 and the 11 were the BMF's on the track.. So naturally Im pulling for Chase the same as I always pulled for Dale Jr. Both great wheelmen with huge shoes to fill..

I am glad your happier now. You never did anything wrong. The world needs to grow up. Your a good man without them.

I wish we could WATCH the whole thing instead of just listening to it !! I love to be able to see the person and watch you guys !!❤️

Some realities about Kyle Larson’s whole ordeal: 1) Saying a racial slur will never be ok no matter the intent or how much the internet wants to blurt it out. 2) Words do matter; when you’ve said something horrible, actions are what’s needed sometimes to show you mean it. 3) Forgiveness is the right of those who give it to you, and if they don’t, then that’s that nothing you can do about them do you. 4) Cancel Culture is bullshit. With that said some people and some actions shouldn’t be supported. Support those who are affected by said people or actions. 5) Second chances are earned, especially when a first chance is already as hard as it is like in nascar. 6) If Larson fucks up again then don’t complain if he’s barred from the sport outright. 7) You dont need to live in someone else’s shoes to have empathy, which our society lacks more and more of with each passing day.

He deserves to be back with a winning team. What he said didn't hurt nobody people say same thing everyday!!!! People need to have tougher skin words can't hurt you!!!!

I’m glad that Kyle learned his lesson! Also I wish the NASCAR fanbase can stop crapping on Bubba and just leave him alone🙄 If anyone can forgive Larson and welcome him back, they need to leave Bubba alone EDIT: I swear, NASCAR fans are just the worst......

As a fan of Larson, I was very disappointed in him back in April. He owned up and got what he deserved by losing his ride and sponsors. However, I believe in a world of second chances. See him grow as a person, what he has done in the black racing community, I am more impressed. I wish nothing but this best for Kyle with Hendrick. He is the real deal. Happy for him.

NASCAR: You’re banned from driving. Larson: I’m sorry. NASCAR: it’s okay you can come back next year.

What they hated you for turned into a blessing.

been a Larson fan since 2012-2013. I've told people for a long time that hes one of the best natural talents we'll see in our time.

Larson to the 5 baby!!

Kyle Welcome back....I'm black and live a few miles from you. I thought they came down on you way to hard. Anyway Race hard Champ!!!!!😎💯👍💪

Saying the n word was the best thing this guy ever did for his career. He got a year to go do his passion and then got a seat in top tier equipment. HMM.

Ain’t no reason to burn down ur city bruh. Idgaf what they tell you.

Larson isn't a racist! I'll be cheering for the #5 next year! I applaud Mr Hendrick for bringing the 5 back and giving us the ability to watch Kyle wheel it into victory lane.

So 3 years ago we stop in Lebanon Oregon to catch the Sprint car races on my (and my Fiancé's) birthday weekend. We knew Kyle's team (#57) would be racing and it was my first Sprint car race live. Just as she was asking me, "I wonder who will be driving Kyle's car tonight", the Announcer came on and said "and driving the #57, Kyle Larson!". We lost our minds. Kyle is HER driver in NASCAR (I'm a Chase Elliot fan but Kyle is my alternate and her alt is Chase). He placed well but didn't win that night. We headed over to the pits after the race and Kyle stood for over an hour politely and graciously signing autographs. She was so excited she didn't bring anything to sign, so he signed her purse, the look on his face was priceless but he went with it. It's still her favorite purse to this day and now our favorite drivers are on the same team! I'm a Kyle fan for life after that. So good to have you back Kyle. If anyone deserved a second chance, it's you.

I hate everyone saying he made a "mistake". He said what he said ON PURPOSE. He just thought no one besides his crew chief could hear him. His only mistake getting caught. If he hadn't, he'd still be calling people the N-word, and not giving a damn. Having said that, second chances are good, and I hope he can redeem himself. The rest of us have to acknowledge the wrong, and quit acting like it was something out of character.

I’m so glad Kyle is back. He didn’t deserve what happened to him.

Enough has been done. He did make a crazy mistake but he does deserve to be back in nascar and has gone out of his way and i feel it really changed him because now he knows the opportunities that present themselves can be taken away at any moment no matter how good you are at your craft. Always be happy and thankful for what you have because when its gone. Its gone. Cheers kyle

Great show! Nice Mike! Enjoyed your words! And Kyle's experience!

I guess alot of fans knew bout him going to the #88 a.k.a #5 car.... I dont think that he did nothing wrong..cause hhe was talking to hes friend...watever its over and hes back in nascar...

I never thought Kyle was a racist for what he said. He apologized. But please do not apologize for perceived white privilege. You have earned what you deserve and worked for it. No body handed it to you.

Glad to have you back bro. And with the most legendary team in NASCAR 🔥

As a black man, i like kyle never stopped being a fan. He said something stupid, he owned it and learned from it. Simple as that been going to sprint car races for 13 years he's one of the best I've ever seen

I havent been a fan of any driver after dale jr retired. But I’m officially a Kyle Larson fan. He’s got talent. He’s a good dude. He’s got a good team who will stand behind him. Kyle Larson. Your my go to bro. Congrats on being reinstated and getting with hendricks

Im glad Hendrick is gonna let him run dirt, I live in Central PA and over the last few years he has been good, but this year he was here a lot and you don't come dominate the posse, all stars, and Outlaws at those tracks, but he did, unreal wheel man. Even won a Lucas Oil late model race at Port smh.

Hopefully the fast pass crash course in sensitivity training doesn't make him woke. That'd be worse than his original mistake.

Watch OUT !!! Here he comes and yes he should win Bristol

You seriously need to get will Cronkite on your show. He has a new book out about his nascar journey, and he was Sr's 1st car owner. He's an amazing person and great to talk to.

If Kyle Larson was black, he would have been given a complete pass. What happened to him is ridiculous and shows how America is hypocritical at its core.

Kyle is about to be the face of nascar in two or three years!

Forgiveness is very personal, but also, without question, needs to be given to set one free. It absolutely frees the soul. Forgiveness given is as important as honesty and always telling the truth. I sincerely hope that Kyle Larson goes forward and wins a ton. Stays Humble, honest, and a wonderful ambassador for the Nascar Sport, fan Base and future of the sport. I'm a forty plus year fan of the sport. It is important to me as my music. Be the Man Mr. Larson. Thank you Dale Jr, for giving your ultimate best to the sport.

I always have been a dale Sr. Fan then a JR fan and when Larson came along I become a fan the first time I notice him he was in a race on the last lap he went to the out side of Kyle bush and almost beat him it was a photo finish everyone was shocked in was end then for sure a big fan of his👍👍👍👍👍

Congrats on the mile and half track win in Vegas where he truly deserves

1 year later and this man is a champion 🏆 🎉🏁

It drives me nuts that this guy got so publicly attacked for one slip of the tongue that all of us say jokingly to friends and its said in every rap song 10,000 times played publicly on the radio. Was it wrong? Sure. But the overreaction in our society to every tiny mistake people make these days is asinine, no one should lose everything they’ve worked for in their entire life over one stupid word...I’m so glad HMS gave him a chance, and it paid off BIG TIME.

Hey shout out to GAFFNEY SC thats where i am, CHEROKEE SPEEDWAY baby... im sure i must have heard kyle over there getting it, my daddy heard a car over there running on an odd day and rode his bike over and it was Kasey Kane testing his dirt cars, Daddy got his bike signed and Kasey said that was a first for him to autograph a bike, R.I.P. Dad lost to covid.

This dude was dragged for no real reason. Absolutely ridiculous with how the community treated him. God, people are just too sensitive. They've never been in a old call of duty lobby.

He got a promotion for using a racial slur

If you're getting your education from Bubba you're in trouble, man can't tell the difference between a garage door pull and a noose

How ironic he refers to it as the “darkest days of his life” after getting caught saying what he said lmao. Love Kyle and wish him all the best I just thought it was funny

A wound from a blade can heal rapidly, the wound from words can fester for a lifetime, sometimes it's best to just sit quietly and take the hit on your chin

He was a good kid they blew that deal way out of proportion

Well I’m glad he’s back. It sounds like he learned. I look forward to seeing him in Daytona

Happy he is back, he is a good person and it showed by how he took his suspension and worked to get back to NASCAR. Not many drivers would have taken it as well as he did.

And Now you won LAS VEGAS with Hendrick #5

Good luck for him next year once 2021 comes around! I’m sure a lot of drivers will be happy to see him return onto the Daytona racetrack next year! 👍

We rush to fire someone, to distance ourselves, our brands, when someone makes a mistake. Kyle's is a redemption story. Chip could have suspended him, but he caved to cancel culture and cut him loose. His loss is Rick Hendrick's gain. Kyle is a boss on the track man!

To me this made things better. Kyle was my favorite active driver (Jeff Gordon being my All time favorite)...broke my heart when I saw this event happen knee he was in for a ride (no pun intended) and that he made an honest mistake. But now my favorite driver is on my favorite team (Hendrick)!!!

I'm so happy for you Kyle. Everyone deserve to be for given. Love your going to Mr Hendricks team #5. Is there something wrong with Kyle's left arm. His has it down on the chair. Not even just sitting on the table. I feel your going to be great. Welcome back.

Rooting for this driver to get a championship and in great equipment

I forgive you Kyle

Awesome episode. Glad to see Kyles journey has brought him full circle with things. Sure was hoping to see him back

Is it me or the way, maybe even the tone or sound of Kyles voice, reminds me of Jimmie somewhat

Dale, I wish I could have told Kyle when he was in Lawton OK exactly what you said to him in this clip. I think your right on the money; time will tell is what I said, and I believe Kyle is doing the things he needs to be a better man. I'm gonna enjoy seeing him on the "big stage" once again

I love Kyle Larson...............plain and simple, Bubba seized the moment and ran with it, I will never watch NASCAR again for the way they courted Bubba's reaction

Kyles pretty good at this racing thing he'll be fine. People will never let him forget it

And screw Bubba - it was a friggin' door pull.

Love Kyle, kid can drive anything! Glad he’s back and in the 5 Car!