Dale Jr: What Kind of Driver is William Byron? 

I've seen SO MANY Tweets about how "how can people criticize this when they'd have praised Dale Earnhardt for it." People seem to forget that Sr. was booed LOUDLY at Bristol after he pulled a very similar move on Terry Labonte for the win. I don't know if it's just young people who weren't around for the Dale era or if they've just forgotten, but he was far from universally loved.

As The Great Dick Trickle once said, “I bumped you, you had the option to save it or crash”.

Bro, what you're saying joey should have said is exactly what he said. "You're not gonna put me in the wall and not get anything back."

Now it's reached the ears of Dale. And Dale knows. Definitely one of the coolest guys in racing

He did own it! What part of “you’re not going to put me into the wall and get away with it”. Guess Jr. didn’t listen to Logano.

I am not a fan of Logano but he did get out of the car and say that was payback for what Byron did to him earlier .Just like your dad would . You missed that entirely . Love your show but totally disagree with the point of this episode .

He didnt say whoopsie, he said you dont put someone in the wall and not answer for it.

Don’t forget Logano got screwed out of championship chances by being taken out by Kenseth at martinsville. He’s been the nail and now he’s ready to be the hammer.

I do agree with Dale. Pinching someone close to the wall and getting a Darlington stripe but being able to continue the race and eventually win is not the same as just crashing someone on purpose.

Look up both times Dale wrecked, and I mean WRECKED, Terry Labonte... Both times he was boo'd out of Bristol... people now argue saying that "Dale did it, so it's okay, stop being soft".

Logano did own it he said your not going to run me in the wall and then win I believe it was one of the first things he said. If Byron hadn't squeezed Logano into the wall he wouldn't have gotten the lead. I do have nothing but respect for Dale Jr being a straight shooter no B.S. when discussing things like this .

IMO, Joey could’ve earned more respect from other drivers and fans by simply making a clean pass and racing to the finish.

What the hell does Dale Jr Mean that Joey should own what he did by the Hit and Run to Win the Race? Joey in his Interview just after he got out of his Car following the Race, Stated that he did Own It!!! He clearly stated that because he was forced into the Fence off once the race started, that it was retaliation and that he owed Byron one! So he didn't qualify it as Byron intended to take him out, but just that he was Squeezed that resulted in hitting the Wall. That is damn pretty clear and Byron may have even braked Into Lagano make the contact to appear a lot more aggressive. In the last lap Lagano was a second behind Bryon and it appears that he had realized that he was going to going to carry enough Speed in the final turn before the Checkered Flag. He knew he had no way to fend off Lagano who had been unable to gain on his Car,. But something changed! It appeared that he no longer could carry the same speed with his tires having lost their traction in the oncoming final turn before the Checkered Flag. Lagano suddenly had caught up to Bryon, not because he suddenly found some Unexpected Additional Horsepower all of a sudden, but it was that Byron was not driving with the same intensity due to having a loss of control from tires no longer to maintain the speed that had kept Lagano a second behind and unable to close the distance in the majority of that last restart! You can see Lagano was suddenly closed that distance in a very short amount of time and him could see Lagano intended to come up for and bump, and just before it was to happen Byron either braked or he took his foot off of the Accelerator to make that contact much bigger. He was prepared for it and it wasn't so hard that it turned Byron's Car as he ended up hitting along the entire side of his Car hitting the Wall. And let's face it, Bumping competitors is a well established activity in Nascar! But anyone saying that Byron was going to cross the Finish Line First if not for being Bumped by Lagano is clearly Delusional. Lagano had caught up Suddenly and Something had caused Byron to slow down and he knew why Lagano was going to go for a Bump & Run! Then Bryon made it bigger by slowing just before contact. Kid should admit what had happened to be over taken by Lagano in such a fast manner when just before that Lagano could not close the distance since the last & final restart!!!

??? I heard him say he was mad about the restart and was definitely going to hit 24 when he got to him. I think he owned it ❗️

That whole conversation I 100 percent agree with and I absolutely LOVED IT when Dale repayed Kyle at the next Richmond race, not only did he do it for himself but for his fans too beings that Kyle mocked all of us after the race and as a fan I felt avenged.

Well, there was that one race at Watkins Glen where Kyle Busch roughed up WB pretty good and Chad was coaching him to retaliate.

Heat of the moment. Just about anyone else would do the same thing.

You're the man Dale, keeping it real, Logano has a target on him, Byron doing whatever it takes for another checkered.

This stuff happens in just about every race at some point or another. And too Bryron got loose and allowed Joey to catch him.

You can’t please everyone all the time. Made for a good show. Has me watching every week.

Byron needs to learn how to hold on to the wheel!💜

Sooooo why is everyone upset about Logano punting Byron and him ending up 13th but everyone praised Chastain for punting Almendinger and him ending up 30th.......

How many NASCAR drivers dared mess with Dale Sr? Whenever the #3 was in Jeff Gordon's rearview mirror, Jeff got nervous. He remembered Ray Evernham telling him to NEVER mess with the #3 car. He learned that out the hard way in his rookie season. Love or hate Dale Earnhardt Sr, he was the greatest race car driver in NASCAR's history.

There’s definitely a BIG difference between Sr’s era bump, and run, and just punting someone into the wall. Joey has had run ins with MANY drivers after wrecking them . His biggest problem is, he ALWAYS blames the other driver, regardless of who’s at fault. Like you said, he needs to own up to what happened, and quit being “the victim”

Wow this is a great analysis I saw the footage from joeys in car camera the hit was harder than it appears on tv, there’s no way Byron passes The 22 without slowing him down by putting him in the wall. remember last years car !! Joey wouldn’t have finished, remember he’s a vet he’s pre conditioned to react to a dirty move with a dirty move last year there would have been a fistfight in the pits. Byron got away with this because of the new car. I totally get what you said Dale now it’s on William.

"Your not going to put me into the wall and not get anything back "

Big damn difference between bump and run and dump and run. When you hit someone hard enough to put them in the wall and they hit it twice it’s called a dirty win.

Everyone judges him, but how many people would actually do something different if they were in the 22's show's. Thanks again Dale for putting what a driver is thinking at that moment in real truthful terms

Couple-three things I got from the whole incident and follow up. 1) Joey did own it in his way, both at the finish line interview and the post-race presser. He said he was an angry driver, angry at Willy B. for squeezing him and Joey made no excuses about the fact that he took WB out. 2) After watching both incidents multiple times and listening/watching all the talking heads pontificate over who was fair or foul or right or wrong, it looked like WB backed way out going into three, moved down and Joey hit him harder than he expected (although Logano's intent was obviously to move him or maybe even wreck him). 3) I agree with Dale 100% that this makes for exciting racing and is good for the sport/viewership/attendance and street buzz.

Joey did what he thought he needed to do to get the win. We talk about this as though it is out of the norm. Tight racing breeds this kind of racing. Thought it was just racing. Now Byron owes Joey one. I'm expecting that. Makes for a great race in the future. Just my opinion.

Gordon was pissed. Would've loved to heard that conversation

Everyone is overlooking the fact that the 24 got out of the gas

I love it. We need more of it

I doubt Byron will retaliate. Joey said that they’re even now meaning that if Byron try’s to dump him, he’ll know it’ll come back to him. If I were Byron I’d turn the other cheek and move on.

Few things bring me as much pleasure as watching that 24 suffer. Sorry William, but watching Gordon cry made my week.

Byron was all over the track try to block Logano's faster car and suffered the consequences for doing so. 2nd place is far better than 13th.

Yea it’s kinda like being a senior in high school and having a freshman push you in the hall

I think the mentality that you've got to get even or you have to prove something is really ignorant. If Byron wants to prove something then he'll go out and race clean The object is to outrace your competitor not wreck them. I think you guys missed the point where Byron backed off And basically backed into the Logano. Byron was as responsible for his own wreck As logano was.

Dale I thought you were going to talk about Allmendinger getting dumped into the sand pit and not finishing the race

I’m not Joey fan but he said exactly what you wanted him to say And your bias for Hendrick motor drivers comes through Byron run him into the wall for the lead Maybe you weren’t watching the race

Byron was loose Joey caught him. Byron loses a race and people on Chevrolet side lose their mind

I think Dale hit the nail on the head. I see both sides of it

Does no one remember the 2018 Watkins Glen race when Willy B punted Kyle Busch?

Totally agree!!!!!!!!!!! Every fan booed after the race!

I'd like to agree with you but I've seen Joey wreck Brad and himself out of the Daytona 500 . He can't race clean and hard .

Joey did what had to be done. Get over it, let's go racing Boys, 😎

A couple of Hendricks hacks discussing Byron getting his lesson. At least Jr. can admit he understood why Joey needed to let these young divas what to expect from racing him like that.

I love me some Dale radling some cages. ❤️❤️😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Joey had to win that race! He did what he had to do to win. William did Push Joey into the wall, granted not as hard as he could but it pissed Joey off and we all saw the result. I'm convinced he would have passed William, but that was a must win scenario. Joey has made it clear you'll get back what you give or more!

I would like to see the right hand side of Joey’s car. It did not look like it had a Darlington stripe in victory lane. Putting you into the wall is different than running you up into the marbles. No stripe means you did not hit the wall - no right to retaliate

Mike with the PASSION lol

I’ve watched many Sr. clips never really seen him just wipe someone out like that, Sr. would at least make an attempt to make it look accidental even though we knew better! With that said I agree 💯 Joey should’ve owned it apologized and moved forward, he’s essentially set it up like Matt again and he’s playing with fire and for somebody that’s been burnt before 🫣

Dam guys that is exactly what he said . Yall should listen to yourselves! . Noone is going to go into a big long drawn out story on why .he said exactly that .I'm not going to be put into the wall

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Hey Dudes Joey said it Yall made a show outta nothing but hype.

lets not forget Mark Martin and the way he raced. Mark was the cleanest ever seen. and the most respected for it.

What's up with the video quality? Look @3:14 with the shadows causing banding/horrible pixilation :(

Weird comment about Joey owning it since thats exactly what he did. From his first comments he said it was retaliation.

Also WHEN someone moves Joey for a win or just for a position he better be able to handle it and not act like Ty Gibbs. It’ll eventually happen. Part of me wonders if Joey even meant to wreck the 24? I mean he made contact with the 24 at Martinsville and it wasn’t just casual contact, but it didn’t cause the 24 to get loose and slide up the track. I wonder if Joey took that in to consideration and decided he needs to hit the 24 even harder for it to work?

Glad I'm cheering for logano. Embrace the hate and feed off it just to see the lip quivering cry babies and try hard humorists.

This is a part of racing going back decades - Is Byron gonna man up and give one back though

This type of driving has gone on forever. It’s not a new tactic and this incident has been whined about long enough. Dale Sr is the most remembered for aggressive driving but he was not the first or last driver to do it. Also, drivers rarely just come out and ‘own it”. I remember many after race interviews with SR where all we got was that sly smile of his and some words about tough racing. And I say that with all respect, he was the best at what he did and loved the aggressive driving style. That’s part of the history of NASCAR.

I am old enough 2 remember the lack of respect the sliced bread kid received in his formative years---so no ---think n he drives that way cuz that how he was taught. Though last week was un-needed--he could have passed with a little door rub!!!

This is pretty cringe ngl. I understand that you drove for them and everything but yeah you're absolutely blowing this out of proportion. Also Kurt almost crashed Ricky in that finish. Y'all don't remember what you're even talking about tbh.

William has to punt him this weekend . Prove to Joey that will not be accepted and you will respect me.

Two drivers who have mastered the art of revenge in NASCAR are both at HMS… Jeff Gordon and Chase Elliott. Logano might want to watch out if Byron seeks out their advice lol.

He did own it. Byron with his baby face - everyone wants to give him a pass. If Joey had put him into the wall and Byron had given him the bumper then everyone would be Oh good for Byron.

The Byron team is loading up the hauler with the worst car they have in the Hendricks stable.

I go back to Matt Kenseth going back out and wrecking that SOB ,and he got parked paybacks are HELL

not just Bristol, it was also COTA this year. Ross and AJ

The part that's not being discussed is the timing of Byron putting Logano in the wall. The previous restart featured everyone aggressively pushing the guy in front of them. That led to Truex getting loose in the middle of a tight pack of cars, starting a wreck that included eight other drivers. You didn't see that aggressiveness from anyone on the last restart besides William Byron. I would love to hear if there was any gentlemen's agreement to keep the restart clean to avoid another huge wreck. That's what it looked like to me.

Byron got what his hand called for. When somebody gets to your bumper in the middle of a hard corner and you lift or brake-check, you’re all done.

William needs to get tough like Chase did after he was wrecked by Denny Hamlin

He did own it though.

I have noticed the more I watch the replay Byron coming down the race track in front of logano. Logano still had room though. I would give Logano more leeway if he hadn’t straight up said he ran into him on purpose.

Everytime I try watching the short videos on the channel it’s always a thumbnail of jr but the other two bigger guys are literally complaining about absolutely everything to a point I’ve not even tried keeping up and just skip ahead to make sure it’s this group I hated jr as a kid because I thought I had to (Hendrick 24 for life take it to the grave) but man you always were hard to even as a kid because your proven to be a good soul. Like when there’s guest on especially the old guys who were Og’s

Look at chase an Denny. Chase fixed that issues.

Mike Joy on Fox said that William Byron got loose before contact, what's the big deal

William Byron is a very good race driver. Like many, he needs some polishing. When Byron took over the #24, Hendrick put Chad Knaus in as his crew chief. Chad had his work cut out for him. I remember a race at Watkins Glen, ( I don't recall the year just now) William was getting roughed up on the track. Chad was becoming increasingly upset with William because he was just taking it. I even recall (not in verbatim), Chad told William during that race If he didn't retaliate and push back, that there were going to be ramifications within the team. I can only speculate what that would be, but it could end up with Chad stepping down as crew chief and possibly voting to not extend William's contract. William kind of fought back after Kansas, but it was verbal in the post race interview and I think he failed at that by the language he used, such as "idiot" and "moron". I hope in retrospect that even William agrees it could've been said much better and next time, let the front bumper do the talking.

If you don’t want someone to hit your bumper don’t let them get there

Uhh…Joey did own it and has owned it

Joey did the right thing.

Joey owned it you aren't going to wall me and not get a returned favor sorry you slowed way down for what ever reason but I think he should have got clean out of the way. He didn't so bye bye!

Hey I don't even like Joey Logano but last lap all bets are off for the win.

Been saying this all week.

William Byron needs a long memory. He doesn't need to wreck Joey this weekend or next weekend but I would wait till it hurts the most.

Joey did own it.. Not sure what dales point is

When Kyle Busch squeezed Joey up earlier in the race, Joey said over the radio that he had one coming! Joey has never cared who you the other driver was or how long they had been in the sport!

William can send his message at Kansas when he laps Slogano

Byron should “Kenseth” Logano

No we don't need more of this. Logan was going to pass him just drop down below and pass him.

Remember when William got mad at Kyle at Watkins Glen and that ended so good for William 😄 🤣 😂

He did get out of his CAR AND OWN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!

Joey needs own it, that is for sure. Remember that the pay window only opens on the last lap! Yes, the Craven/Busch at Darlington is a great finish! I don’t like the thought that wrecking the leader is racing. I saw Sr do it a few times but Joey does not own it, Sr did many a time.

He literally did. He said he drove him into the wall and should expect it.

Joey tried bumping and running Byron at martinsville on the last lap but that’s short track but I think Joey bumping Byron is just racing he prolly would have passed him anyway lol

I guess when you get bullied when you are young you become a Bully when you get older.

Chastain at the road course I think it was Cota took allmendinger out, he was leading lucky for hms I think bowman got 2nd

Joey >>>

This is looking similar to Kenseth and Logano from 2015 at Kansas and Martinsville. Everyone has had more run ins with Joey then anyone else. But Byron needs to toughen up and prove himself like he never has before in the past 5-6 years he’s been in the cup series. Don’t let no one push him over. He’s got talent behind tue wheel. He just needs kick Logano off of that “high horse” he thinks he’s on. Enough said!!! 💯