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Race 2 Win's Q&A with Little E
Jan 2000 - 2000 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year candidate and 1998-99 Busch Grand National Champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. took time out of his busy schedule to hold an exclusive question and answer session with the readers of Race 2 Win.
Hi Dale. I know you like to spend time on the computer, will you be
having your own website and if so, what will it be its address? Good luck
this year.
What kind of car do you currently drive? What are your favorites?
Hi DJ, Since you grew up on Lake Norman, I was wondering if you
water-ski?? I love it!! Skimming over the water is such a feeling!!
What brand, etc., of drums do you play? I have a set of Pearl
Exports.
Do you use a right or left-handed set up? Good luck in 2000-looking
forward
to seeing you at the Brickyard this year!
Hi Dale. Pleasure to watch you race. If a movie was written about
the
life of your father, would you be interested in portraying him in the
film?
Dale, you have a tremendous stable of natural talent, two years of
solid experience in the Busch League, (congrats on the second
championship),
and the best teacher any racer could ever have, Dale Sr. With all this
coming together for you, could you tell me if there has been or is anyone
else other than your father, that has inspired you and been a mentor to
you?
Hey Dale!! I am sure you have been told that you are a chip off the
old block!!! That's a great compliment-but do you share the same love of
the
outdoors as your Dad does? ie., hunting and fishing?
Dale, thanks for taking the time to continue answering questions!
I've
heard you compare driving ability of yourself and your dad at comparable
ages. I know you said you didn't have much dirt experience. Would you
give
a brief rundown of the dirt expereince you do have? And no mud pie
stories!!! Also, my son is about to start racing soon, and I was wondering
if
you have a favorite brand of helmet?
Thanks!!!
Hi Dale and thanks for answering my last question. We have all
heard
about Chevy using a Ford rearend to race with, can you explain why this is
or
is the Ford rearend the only one approved by the sanctioning body Nascar?
Jason Fish
Augusta, Georgia
Hi Dale, I ordered a 2000 Impala from Dale Earnhardt Chevy on
August
4, and finally flew up to get it (after a 17 week wait) on Dec. 3rd. The
dealership said that you had gotten one a few weeks earlier. It seems we
have IDENTICAL 2000 Impala LS's. If so, how do you like yours so far?
All
mine is missing is your autograph on the passenger sunvisor, to match your
dad's on my drivers side visor. Wish you the best of luck in your quest
for
rookie of the year!
Back on January 24 and 25 you tested at Talladega (not too far from
my
neck of the woods....and I personally apologize for the weather..it was
unbelievable cold and nasty for Alabama that week!!) Aside from the nasty
weather how did it go? How different was it to drive a Winston Cup car
there
as opposed to the Busch car? Can't wait to see you back in Talladega in
the
race in April!!!!
Kerri
Jr., Congratualations on two great years! We were very fortunate to
be
at Texas for your first Busch win and hope to see you or your Dad win this
year in Texas. How do you like the track and what do you think your
chances
are at Texas? Good luck in 2000.
Out of all the tracks you will be at this year, where do you think
you
have the best shot at gaining your first win?
What was it like doing the Petty driving experiece with the lead
singer
of Smash Mouth?
Dale, first let me say I have been a fan of your dad for a long
time,
16 years, and I am now a big fan of yours also. Most of your fan base has
come from fans like myself who are diehard Dale Sr. fans. My question is:
have you noticed any of your fans coming from different groups other than
your dad's longtime fans, are they younger fans and/or new fans to stock
car
racing? Good luck this year and I hope to see you, Tony Eury and the crew
in
Victory Lane soon.
Hi Dale. Long time fan of your dad's, excited about your up and
coming
career. What is your opinion on Nascar wanting the rights to each driver?
How did you spend New Year's Eve?.....Do you have a tattoo? (If so,
please give me details!) Thanks!
Dale, what kinds of pets, if any, do you have? I am getting a
chocolate lab shortly, (male) and I'm gonna let you name him. Give him a
name, and tell me why you chose it. Do you think we'll ever get to see
the
three of you, meaning you, your dad, and Kerry race against each other?
I believe I can always trust dog people, I heard you had a dog. What's
it's name and do you take it with you to the track?
What TV shows do you like to watch when you're at home?
Dale, how important is diet, exercise and getting enough sleep to
you
for staying in "race shape" in the off season and during the season?
Also,
are you excited about and looking forward to the night race in Bristol?
I'll
be there!) Thanks!
Hi Dale! What do you think of the shock change when testing at the
super speedways? Thanks.
Hi Dale! With the recent injuries and fatalities in other series, what
do you think about the safety of stock cars versus Indy cars? Do you worry
about possible injury yourself?
Of the races that u have been in, which one do u remember the most?
Hi! First I'd like to say congrats on your 2 championships and the best
of luck in the coming season! This really isn't a racing question, but I
bought the 'Bridge' CD on your souvenir trailer at Michigan in August and my
car was broken into; now someone else has it. Can you PLEASE tell me how to
get another copy? Thanks..Dawn
Dale, Because of your family's racing history, do you feel pressure to
start a family, so there will be a fourth generation Earnhardt to carry on
the family tradition? Do you have any interest to get married at this point
in your life?
Thanks!!
Hi Dale. I was wondering if you have any interest in any other form or
racing besides NASCAR? Being from northeast sprint car racing is very big
and I also follow NHRA drag racing. I saw you got to meet John Force on a
QVC show and was wondering if you are a fan of his?
You must feel overwhelmed sometimes over all the demands made from fans
and the press. How do you keep those demands from driving you nuts? And you
can really see how proud your father is in his eyes after you win. Is there
anything about him that makes you more determined or is it just "business as
usual"?
Have you decided to stick with the blond locks?
Dale, good luck in the Daytona 500, my friend and I will be there all
week to support the Awesome #8! My question is what's it feel like to be
rubbing doors with the guys you've practically grown up with via your dad's
career? Again, good luck and we will be there with your colors on.
How do you keep a real outlook, you don't seem to be the type to get a
big head and get caught up in the glory days. I'm sure it's nice, but how do
you separate the money and the love of the sport? So many racers can't do
that anymore..
My question is, what would you consider the perfect date? PS Good luck
to My King of Gears!!
Hi Dale. Given the upcoming 2000 NASCAR season, if you were granted 3
wishes in regard to how the 2000 season will unfold what would these wishes
be?
Do you think with all the rookies from different racing backgrounds
starting at Daytona, that the possibility of a major wreck is greater?
On the Bridge CD "Three Word Rhyme Scheme" (I LOVED the CD and I
especially loved the lyrics to "Eyes to See" by the way) you said in the
interview that Bridge played at the banquet for the first Busch Championship.
Who played at the banquet this year? Tell Terrill and the guys that we
can't wait for the full CD!!
If you had the opportunity to talk to Grandpa Ralph, what would you ask
or tell him about yourself and your racing career?
After your heartfelt speech at the Busch banquet, saluting the women in
your life. Who has had the greatest influence on you as a person not a race
car driver? And do you intend on using your "stardom" as a way to bring
attention to some charity/issue you feel passionate about? (i.e., NFL and the
United Way, etc.)
DO YOU HAVE A RACE IN MIND THAT YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO MAKE THE ALL-OUT
EFFORT TO WIN, KNOWING OF COURSE THAT YOU "WANT" TO WIN THEM ALL, BUT ARE YOU
GUYS TARGETING ANY PARTICULAR TRACK TO WIN THIS SEASON?
I have noticed in some articles, that you have said that some days it
doesn't bother yo to be single and some days it does. It's funny how so many
people can have the same feelings but sometimes you feel like you are the
only one. It must be hard for you to be away from your family so much. It
would be extremely difficult for me. I can't imagine the strain of that,
plus the strain of the media hounding you and being in your face all the
time. I don't think people really realize that you are not really a free
person, so to speak.
So, with all that said, if you could have one day, to do as you please, come
and go as you please, the perfect day, what would you do?
Thank you!
Well, that wraps up Race 2 Win's Q&A with Little E, I would like to express my deepest thanks to Dale Earnhardt Jr. for taking the time to answer all of the questions submitted by the fans.
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