Talladega Superspeedway and Dale Earnhardt Jr.: A love affair

By Lee Montgomery - Associate Editor
Monday, September 29, 2008
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For a lot of drivers, a race at Talladega Superspeedway really is just another race. They have to treat it that way, it seems, simply because they hate racing there.
 
Then there is Dale Earnhardt Jr. His love of the 2.66-mile behemoth known as Talladega started years ago, when his father would bring him to the track. Dale Earnhardt won 10 races at Talladega - which was also the site of Earnhardt's final Cup victory - and the fans loved him.
 
The love affair with the Earnhardt family continued after Dale Sr. died, with Earnhardt Jr. becoming of object of affection of the Alabama fans.
 
And the love goes both ways, as Earnhardt Jr. has won five times at Talladega, hoping to make it six in this weekend’s Amp Energy 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
 
“Well, to me it's special,” Earnhardt Jr. said Tuesday. “I don't think everyone gets that sensation going into the race. But to me it's a pretty important place just because my family's done so well there. And the way the fans treat us there make it exciting, make it a place you look forward to. I think that's probably the biggest key, the fans and how they've treated us at that track. It really gets you excited when it's coming up on the schedule.”
 
Well, it gets some drivers excited. After winning at Kansas on Sunday, Chase For The Sprint Cup leader Jimmie Johnson said, “I'm not looking forward to Talladega, but I'm looking forward to everything else after Talladega.”
 
Johnson laughed it off, but there is a certain amount of dread that most drivers have heading into Talladega.
 
But not Earnhardt Jr., it seems.
 
“My dad was a real good [restrictor-]plate racer, so I loved going to the plate tracks to watch and to be a part of his success,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “You always knew going into Daytona or Talladega, if you were at the track or at home watching, that you were going to have a lot of fun because he always ran well, led laps, made a lot of incredible moves. It just made it a lot of fun to watch.
 
“Talladega, these tracks are really intimidating when you're young, when you go to them for the first time. They're just very intimidating. It's the biggest tracks on the circuit. So when you're a 15-year-old walking around in the garage area, you see all the preparation that goes into it, you see the speeds those cars are reaching, whatnot, you just get a big amount of respect for it early on.”
 
So when Earnhardt Jr. made his Cup debut at Talladega in 2000, he wasn’t afraid of Talladega. Respectful, sure, but not fearful.
 
But when Earnhardt Jr. won in his fourth Cup attempt in 2001, the love affair was secure.
 
“Obviously winning races at the track yourself, you're going to get a great relationship with the race track and feel good about going back to it because you're having success there,” Earnhardt Jr. said.
 
“I mean, I probably left that race track just as angry as anybody else. It doesn't always give you what you want. But I think it's such a unique type of style of driving and style of racing, it's neat to switch it up a little bit. It's not so much about how the car handles or how really good your car is, it's about the guy who's making the right moves and teaming up with the right team.
 
“It's pretty fun to be able to push a friend into the lead, get help from a buddy of yours to get to a lead, things like that going on throughout the day. It's pretty fun, it really is. I like being in the packs. I like being three- and four-wide, making the best of it. I don't know, it's a lot of fun for me.”
 
Earnhardt Jr. said racing at Talladega is like a four-hour adrenaline rush, something other drivers don’t like to experience. Maybe that gives him an advantage this weekend, maybe not.
 
But chances are good that Earnhardt Jr. and his No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet will be up front during Sunday’s race. And that couldn’t come at a better time for him, as he’s eighth in the Chase and in dire need of a large points infusion.
 
Earnhardt Jr. is 190 points behind Johnson as the fourth race in the Chase looms.
 
“I think as far as our position now in the Chase, we just kind of got to go for broke, really throw it out there and take some chances, really take some risks,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “I don't know if we can take any more than we're taking now. We can only get what we can get out of the car each weekend.
 
“At Talladega you can make some pretty ridiculous moves, and some of them pay off, some of them don't. We'll just have to see what kind of position we're in on any given lap to be able to try to take advantage of some things happening around us.”

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  1. 1
    Marilyn Fisher said:
    Sep 29, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    Jr: Get yourself in shape this week and most of all----eat right, rest right, and get phycisl fit to race this weekend. Make sure you ready yourself to get into that racecar with plenty of liquids. You pooped out Sunday--and what was that all about?(I'm talking like a Mother=as I raised three boys who are all older than you are). I've been through all the physical fitness, eating right, resting right-bht whole bit. I know what I'm talking about. It's a long race Sunday and you had better be ready!

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    patricia jordan said:
    Sep 29, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    junior we will be at dega cheering so loud youll hear us in your race car without a head set tell tony jr to relax and hang on tight this is earnhart country were waitng on you ,,,,,,,,

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    phyllis hamilton said:
    Sep 29, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    We have a 5 hour drive to Dega and we will be in the Dega section just pass the finish line so we can see Dale Jr. cross it first.Jr. ,drive like you have a load of moonshine and the revenuers are after you,kind of like that other Jr. Mr.Johnson.

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    4da88 said:
    Sep 29, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    article on jr.. “I think as far as our position now in the Chase, we just kind of got to go for broke, really throw it out there and take some chances, really take some risks,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “I don't know if we can take any more than we're taking now. We can only get what we can get out of the car each weekend.

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    4da88 said:
    Sep 29, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    oops sorry

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    emily bagwell said:
    Sep 29, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    Do your magic at Dega, Junior. I was there to cheer Dale, Sr. through all his wins and there for all four of your wins. Just be yourself, forget all the hype, and welcome back to Alabama. your chariot awaits you!!!

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    John Lockhart said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 12:14 AM

    What I don't like about the "plate" races, is that Dale Jr. has to drive on his own there.Except for Tony Stewart,no one wants to help him out to get to the front.He helps other drivers at the long tracks,but can't get any help from them. Go Jr.,show em how it's done.

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    beth emerson said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:35 AM

    Thats not true John. I have seen both Jimmy and Jeff help even when they were not teamates. Yes there are alot of drivers who wont help. I have this feeling he wont need no help on Sunday. Jr is determined to win and this is the perfect place for him to start his championship run. Look for him in the winners circle on Sunday. Go for broke Je we love you.

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    Fern Sunday said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    Go straight to the front Jr. This is your race.

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    Brad Sargent said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    Try as hard as you can but TONY STEWART is going to win this one!!!!!!!

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    Jane McGowan said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    Dale Jr. has got to win at Dega!! He loves it so much there. He can do it, we will be excited when he wins the race! Go Jr. We need to get up on the points. Show them how good you are!

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    Chazzo Ozzahc said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    Mr Lockhart, do you seriously think no one will help Junebug to the front? He's got the best in the business as teammates. Jeff and Jimmy work so well together in the draft , I cant see them leaving Junebug to defend his own. However, if they do, he has a great relationship with Smoke,Harvick, Vickers among others to help him out.Just about every driver out there idolizes Junebug at 'Dega.He'll have plenty of help to get to the front,can he stay there is the real question.

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    Earl Abel said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    FOREVER3GODALEJR.!!!

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    Betty Reed said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Jr no pressure but let's have a win. We love you and really want to show everyone just how great you are. This is your time to shine. Go, Go, Jr.

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    Bill Rogers said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    Good luck this week, Jr.!
    Whether you win or not, Nice First year with the new team!

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    gwen thompson said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    I LOVE U DALEJR. Drink water. Water will adjust your body's temperature. The chemistry of life is water chemistry. Drink plenty of water Friday and Saturday. Lets win this race. Gotta get them fluids in the body DALEJR. Lets gettem, stay focus. We want our DRIVER TO WIN AT HIS MOST BELOVED TRACK. Now, drink water. I have 2 sons, and I have to get on them, 27 and 24 yrs. old. Stay cool, calm, and collective. Relax and focus and DRINK WATER. PURIFIED WATER INTO YOUR SOUL. GO #88 ALWAYS MY DRIVER. LOVE YOU DALE JR. LET GO RACIN!!!!!

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    Chazzo Ozzahc said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    Gwen, are you a spokesperson for a bottled water company? You dont think Junebug has the best nutritionist / trainer in the world to take care of him? maybe he should hire you. I'm sure after he reads this you'll be getting a call!!

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    Mark Ernst said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    Marilyn what the hell are you talking about?
    This isnt Jrs first rodeo at this track. Its
    his last shot a winning another race. Dont
    forget to vote. He needs another throphy to
    go a long with the one from Michigan. He does have a higher finish average then the other chase drivers. I didnt want you thinking i was bashing him.

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    Dee brown said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    the hubby and i love watching jr whoop@$$ at Dega...but have also seen him do some magic out here at Phoenix too... We'll be rooting for ya June...just drive your race... remember when you went from front to back to front again...WELL GET OUT FRONT and stay there... just make sure you have a good voltage regulator for this race...KK???

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    John Lockhart said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    Sorry about that Beth#8,I did leave out Jimmy and Jeff.My Bad

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    beth emerson said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    I wasnt being smart John just saying that they have helped him alot in the past. But you are right alot of times he does get hung out to dry.

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    K. T. said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    You people do know that Junior doesn't read this stuff, right?

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    anonymous said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    Oh great K.T., now you've gone and ruined it for everyone. Of course we all thought Jr. reads these posts and the thousands of other sites that people can comment on him and all of NASCAR. Thanks a lot. You moron, do you really think we are that stupid?????? People post because they believe in their driver, whether it be Jr. or Kyle, Jeff, Jimmie, Carl, Greg etc. If it makes them feel better so be it. And who knows, maybe someone reads these and passes them on to the driver. It doesn't matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    John Lockhart said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    I was just apologizing Beth,sorry.Now Chazzo,in your #12 comment you show alot of class,but then you go back to your old self in #17,giving Gwen a hard time. Keep the Class not the A@# and more people will listen to what you have to say.Good job on #12 though.

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    Howard Englishman said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 3:46 PM

    Dale will finish in the top 5, but he wont win this race. Their are other drivers that are up on their game now and Jeff Gordon will probadly get his first win of the season here.

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    Diamond_56 said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    I said it last week, I'm saying it this week:
    Jr. Jr. you're the one-Now get out there and get it DONE!!!!!

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    terry henderson said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    i'll be at dega turn one and two infield cheerin u on jr. i'm looking forward to it and wish u all the luck in the world u need it and at no better track. good luck. anyone else leavin comments here come see us in the infield my gmc pickup will be hooked to the camper with my dale sr. tag on the front and a dale sr banner acorss the winshield. come see us and have a cold one lol see ya there.

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    SUSAN OUTEN said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    EVERYONE GOING TO DEGA CHEER JR ON FOR ME. I WILL BE HOME SCREAMING FOR HIM ALL THE WAY. HE WILL ALWAYS BE MY DRIVER. GOOD LUCK JR AND THE 88 TEAM. SEE YA IN VL.

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    ace racer said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    go jr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    ace racer said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    go jr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    ace racer said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    go jr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    ace racer said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    go jr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    ace racer said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    go jr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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    ace racer said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

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    ace racer said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

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    ace racer said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

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    emily bagwell said:
    Sep 30, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    John, i hate to say it but you were correct the first post. The last several races no one has helped Junior---even Tony did not work as well with him as he used to do. Jeff has complained or I should say whined about Junior not helping him as much as he thought he should. Junior has helped JJ and Jeff, and yes they have helped him some, but if you think all are not out on the track for themselves, then take off the rose colored glasses. Junior used to not need help when RAD was in operation and DEI was dominant with restrictor plate racing, but unfortunately the COT happened and everyone caught up . But all this doesn't matter because Junior is still magic at Dega just like his father was. Marilyn and Gwen---not to worry--the weather has been ordered, and it is going to be a perfect raceday---not to hot---JUST RIGHT!!!! The cards are falling in place if Tony, JR. will get his game face on---and keep it on for the entire race!!!! I love Dale Earnhardt and Junior!!!!!

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    raymond kincaid said:
    Oct 1, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    i cant wait for dega,the thought of going
    200 plus miles ruffles the hair on the back
    of my neck. do it to it junior, see ya at
    the finish line with smoke right behind you.

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    Mark Ernst said:
    Oct 1, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    Its not going to happen. Now go vote for im
    never wrong Jr so he gets his little thropy.

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    anonymous said:
    Oct 1, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    Mark, apparently you don't have a dictionary. It's spelled TROPHY and he MAY not get the cup trophy this year but he has plenty of others, including 2 Busch Series Championship Trophies plus all his Most Popular Driver Awards. Ok I will go vote for Junior, as I have done every day since the voting began. Thanks for reminding me.

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    shirley dorrington said:
    Oct 1, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    Jr dear bot I too am a momma to 5 and give the same advice eat a balanced meal drink water lots of it to cool the body get a couple a good nights sleep and pare your commitments down to a reasonable number. Your major commitment to both sponsors and fans is too win. God bless you.Your good health and fitness is worth a lot more that a few more sponsor or reporter meetings

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    Sherry BROUGHTON said:
    Oct 1, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Jr., I know you will do great Sunday at Dega. Please put the "Gremlin Bell" in the car for extra luck. Go, JR !!!

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    Linda Shaw said:
    Oct 2, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    GO JR

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    Vikki Haley said:
    Oct 2, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    June Bug needs a win and this is the weekend to do it. I look forward to watching SPEED and all the practice and qualifying. Dega is such a fun race to watch and Junior loves it there. Tony Jr. needs to get the car set up and ready for the win. Let's do this thing this weekend!

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    Mark Ernst said:
    Oct 3, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    You treat him like a kid. Jr and his crew have been doing this for a long time. He knows whwt he can and cant do. He doesnt need any mother to tell him what to do. Just
    cheer him on and let HIS mother take care of
    him.

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