Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. The changes to the car were made after complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing at many short tracks and road courses last year. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Beef. Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How NASCAR had to learn harsh lesson Maybe one time we should switch just for fun., Gordon quickly responded, stating, Id like to check that out. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the son of Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Jr.'s half-brother. Jesus dying did a lot for Christianity. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. Then yet another. And I think that we would probably enjoy spendin any time together wherever we were at, right?. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). Richard Childress: Not only did he impress me on the race track, he impressed me with so many things that hed done for people away from the track that people would never ever know about. The NASCAR Cup Series Camping World Truck SeriesRackley Roofing 200 will be run June 24 at 8 p.m. and the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 will be run June 26 at 4 p.m. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on Twitter @MikeOrganWriter. I think that you like me and I like you. The man proceeds to explain to him, Dale, I know the last time you saw me was over 15 years ago, and I was a drunk. 0:04. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. The interview covers Scotts early life and introduction to auto racing, which came thanks to his fathers own racing endeavors and the family promoting a dirt track in Townsville, Australia. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. He wasnt letting anything get in his way. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandsonofseven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of multiple NASCAR most popular driver winner Dale Jr., will race at Nashville Superspeedwayon June 25. So, somewhere it bothered him that he had messed up those cowboy boots. And thats cool to see, and that, to me, is what makes our last name so special and knowing what it means to other people. Finally a segment on short track racing. Had Dale Earnhardt Inc. not folded soon after Dale Jr. left for Hendrick Motorsports following the 2007 season, Jeffrey might have had some of those advantages, too. Earnhardt Jr.'s journey has seen him develop a strong friendship with fellow Hall of fame driver Jeff Gordon. "I didn't see myself being a guy standing there doing inventory," Jeffrey says. Jeffrey Earnhardts father, Kerry, competed in the Xfinity Series from 1998-2009. But there was a time it seemed far from likely Jeffrey would have a chance to carry on the legacy. Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. As he told Playboy magazine in a 2001 interview, "Me and my friends used to party all the time, and my dad would get mad and say, 'Quit that. Its been 44 years since NASCAR opened a racing season without an Earnhardt behind the wheel in one of its national divisions. "To get better you've got to be near it. As Dale Jr said, Im happy to see him despite his busy schedule, and its that kind of love and respect that keeps the Earnhardt family strong. It's all part of growing up.". 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity . And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy but I feel like because you grow up in it, you kind of understand how to channel that pressure and not let it sit on your shoulders. And she just bawled like crazy when I walked up and hugged her, and she did the same thing this weekend. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. You just talked about junk and how Junior was doing and how Adam was doing. Earnhardt, whose father is Kerry Earnhardt,has run 131 NASCAR Xfinity races over the last nine years. 0:43. I told him $2,500. When Caesar and I started this team last year, we both talked about having Jeffrey at the top of our roster so to see this all come together for 2023, he and I both feel like we finally got our guy.. The guy said, Yeah, I took it over, and we park right there in the grass. Dale said, What do you mean you park in the grass? He said, We cant afford a parking lot, but thats OK. We get done talking, Dale takes the guy for a ride around the property, brings him back in my office, and says, Talk to Hawk for a couple of minutes, Ill be back., He comes back in with a brown bag full of cash and said, Turn that grass into a parking lot and dont tell anyone I gave it to you.. The setup alone hasnt allowed Dale Jr. to cover the event he won twice in his Hall of Fame career. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. Last year, crew members and the crew chief were each suspended four races each for the violation but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason. "Uncle Junior" won 15 times at Daytona, including a pair of 500s. "I wanted to make sure this time no one could use that as an excuse. It marks the first start for Earnhardt, the grandson of Dale Earnhardt, with Richard Childress Racing. Also this year, if a wheel comes off a car while the vehicle is still on pit road, the vehicle restarts at the tail end of the field. It was always a big deal at the track. Kelley opened up about their familys background, We Never Talked About It Afterwards Dale Earnhardt Jr Reveals He Never Talked About Death Threats Again With Sterling Marlin After Doing Him an Initial Favor. Dale Earnhardt Jrs Nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt Bags Full-Time Ride With JD He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck . I just dont ever remember, especially it from Dale. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. So I know inside him he has that discipline. The pressure of living up to your last name when youre the descendant of a GOAT athlete is unimaginable for most people in large part because most of us are not, in fact, related to legends. Our goal is to have the best racing possible everywhere we race, so during the offseason, we went to work on adjustments to strengthen the racing on short tracks and road courses. He was only 17 at the time he signed a multiyear deal that was structured to serve as a regular job beyond his driving ability. He credited her with keeping him straight and being the mentor he needed. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason, complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing, MORE: NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Recapping the Daytona 500 with Steve Letarte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by his fellow NBC commentator and host of Dirty Mo Dough, Steve Letarte this week for episode 415 of the Dale Jr. Download. Obviously I was like, psst probably not going to happen because it never worked in the past. Its not easy to get a ride out there. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. But the Richmond debut of the fourth-generation driver (the second to compete in a NASCAR national touring series since Adam Petty) also will signal the thawing of a once-frosty relationship between Earnhardt Jr., 38, and his nephew, 23. But in 2020, he hopes to be full-time in the Cup Series with Extreme Concepts Racing, depending on sponsorship. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, appeared on the Dale Jr. Download this past week with his famous uncle to discuss his current season, what lies. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. The vast changes in the landscape from the desert to the red rocks to mountain terrain paint the most vivid and breathtaking scenes, which I believe are best experienced on a motorcycle. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. Whistling Woods International, he has been a keen follower of Motorsports and He was who we rooted for. "Anytime you have any Earnhardts racing at your track it'sa good thing as far as I'm concerned," said Nashville Superspeedway president Erik Moses. During a rain delay at the Nashville race weekend, Junior went out with friends and ran into Jeffrey. ", "There's a lot of public misconception about NASCAR drivers not being athletes," Allen says. Team did an outstanding job with the broadcast with Steve. This is the first in an oral history series that remembers The Intimidator though the voices of those who knew the seven-time Cup Series champion, who remains one of the biggest icons in NASCAR history. But living as an Earnhardt in racing is something Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeffrey Earnhardt understand all too well. Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! He did it with the manufacturers. Since 2009, hes competed in 68 XFINITY Series races, plus 75 Cup Series events since 2015. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. 3 car that matched the one his grandfather, seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, made iconic. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasnt earned his place. (3:00) Due to popular demand, the segment where Dale is quizzed on how well he knows his wife Amy is brought back for another round of questions. I really can't thank him enough for giving me the opportunity. It can be frustrating, but youve just got to remember, and I know that Jeffrey does this, because we get a lot of practice, that you just think about what youre doing, think about what youre in control of and remind yourself of what youve done to be where you are. Please check your email for a confirmation. After ranking fifth as a K&N rookie in 2007, Jeffrey finished 15th in 2008, the final year for DEI, and his career stalled out. "So we're happy to see that happen.". He got both his laps back and finished 11th. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. (9:20) Dale, Kelley, and producer Alex Timms share their most recent playlist song additions. Earnhardt, 32, will start the season with Sam Hunt Racing at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 19 and end it at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sept. 16. His best career finishes have come in the Xfinity Series, where he finished third at Charlotte in 2019 and second last year at Talladega after winning the pole. "Most people freak out. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the life of a broadcaster, celebrated racer. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. Im jealous that you get to do the Daytona 500, Earnhardt Jr. said. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The way he went about himself with the Intimidator look and driving style, it was always there. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. I haven't asked anyone for help. "Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career," said Junior. "That's what you want to see," Dale Jr. says. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is giving his nephew the biggest break of his NASCAR career, but it isn't because of what he saw from him in a car. His dad raced. "Obviously, I have a lot of work to do as a driver," Jeffrey says. "I don't think he grew up anticipating to be a race car driver. When it comes to what the family name means to the now 33-year-old Jeffrey Earnhardt, one word sums it up perfectly: legacy. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. Dale Jr. asked his nephew a question he often faces and has always wanted to ask someone else: Whats it like to carry the Earnhardt name in NASCAR? He was so proud of it. Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. Reveals Deep-Seeded Reason Why He Will Never Leave NASCAR. We didnt talk much about racing. NASCAR has suspended tire changer Danny Olszowy and jackman Kellen Mills two races each for a tire coming off Martin Truex Jr.s car during last weekends Cup race at Auto Club Speedway. Something his uncle Dale can relate to and that's carrying the Earnhardt name. In a recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr was joined by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, and they talked about the familys unique dynamics. It's What's For Dinner. Jeffrey Earnhardt 's throwback scheme for next month's Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway will pay tribute to the Olympic-themed car Dale Earnhardt drove in the 1996 All-Star Race. "Obviously, expectations are high, and people automatically assume just because of your last name, youre going to win races. 3 car is cherished by a lot of people, and I know how much it means to him. With the rule change debuting at Phoenix, Cup teams will be given a 50-minute practice session on March 10, two days before the Cup race there. "Its frustrating because, just like Jeffrey hes had to work and theres times when hes had to sacrifice and do things differently than maybe his dad would have done or Papaw Dale would have done. Fans have told him how cool it is to see an Earnhardt driving an Earnhardt car. Opportunities didn't come easily. You know, I know Burt Reynolds, that probably is a good comparison. Jeffrey can't help but feel sad every time he drives past the empire his grandfather built off Highway 3 just outside of Mooresville, N.C. "It sucks to see something my grandfather built kind of be destroyed by the wrong people running it," he says of DEI. But he never went through training so rigorous as this. Those are all tracks that have the wet weather package (rain tires, wipers, etc.). Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? (She broke down crying) big time. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): This man came to the gate of DEI, back in the old days before Garage Mahal, it was just a chain-link fence gate. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut, Second-generation Kelly set for Supercars debut "They gave me sim time and then they started giving me notes and advice and all kinds of other stuff to help me develop as a driver. Many continue to try to explain who Earnhardt was to those who didnt witness his greatness on the track and the person off it. Kerry Earnhardt was a Busch Series driver who often raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Ravens GM says he covets QBs, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, Montana SB jersey breaks Brady's auction record, Colts GM pins moving up to 'guy worthy of it', Spring batting averages, runs up amid shift limits, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. He literally drove the same way. Feb. 23, 1928-Sept. 26, 1973 Ralph Earnhardt had a successful racing career in NASCAR's early years. Hes proved that by coming to see us. The four-time Cup Series champion has had the privilege of covering the Daytona 500 and other races in the broadcast booth since 2016 with NASCAR on Fox. Hes probably the best driver Ive ever raced against, and certainly the way he left the sport is something thats only going to leave his persona at an even higher level. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. He would talk about his family, and I would talk about our family. Dale Jarrett: The superstars dont take no for an answer in their quest to be the best, and Dale was exactly that. When Jeffrey Earnhardt made his mixed-martial arts debut last year at a honky tonk in Charlotte and emerged victorious from the steel cage, his uncle witnessed a force of will he thought was lacking. He has six top-10 finishes in a row, dating back to last season. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? I wish I had done things different, but at the same time it made me understand hard work and how these opportunities dont come easy. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Until then, NASCAR's most popular driver hadn't seen anything that warranted giving his nephew the chance to drive top equipment for the organization he and his sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, run. It's all a blur. He retired after 26 wins and 149 top-5 finishes in 631 races including two Daytona 500 checkered flags. There is not an inch of wasted space on his body. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. Eric Jacuzzi, NASCAR vice president of vehicle performance, said Tuesday on SiriusXM Speedway that the diffuser strakes are pieces that hang from the center of the diffuser underneath the car. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. Earnhardt will be racing at an 0.75-mile oval with plenty of family history. Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion, Dale Jr. on Next Gen's 'surgical' steering and the challenge it presents, Dale Jr. tests Next Gen at Daytona Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt and nephew of multiple NASCAR most popular driver winner Dale Jr., will race at . "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. Had Dale Earnhardt Inc. not folded soon after Dale Jr. left for Hendrick Motorsports following the 2007 season, Jeffrey might have had some of those advantages, too. "Half the people were telling me, 'You're stupid to go do it, what if you get hurt?' Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. It can be frustrating, but youve just gotta remember and I know that Jeffrey does this, because we get a lot of practice that you just think about what youre doing, think about what youre in control of and remind yourself of what youve done to be where you are. But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. Jeffrey drove in two Nationwide races for Curtis Key in 2009, finishing 24th and 31st. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. We raced. Norris spoke about one incident in December 2003 when Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip showed up at his office, and they weren't happy. This race will mark the 136th career series start for Jeffrey Earnhardt since 2009. Earnhardt Jr. drove the last decade of his racing career with Hendrick Motorsports, where he became teammates with Jeff Gordon. Im fortunate to have my sponsors from last season continuing their support and weve got some new partners on board. NASCAR. And that makes you proud and happy.. I like to think those days are past. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Im talking about competitively. "I was always training with guys bigger than me, rolling with guys 150-plus pounds," said Jeffrey, who is a chiseled 135 pounds. Dale then shared an anecdote that illustrated his relationship with Jeffrey, and how their family issues have affected their relationship. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 In the past few years I haven't asked my dad for help. You've got to be focusing on your car, around your car, understanding who you're working with, dealing with the people you're working with. His first mixed martial arts sparring practice wasn't going well at all. You thought he didnt have a conscience, but he had a conscience. Adjustments will be made to the car that will create a significant reduction in downforce, and based on driver feedback and what we saw from the January test in Phoenix, were excited to see the results of these efforts.. Bill Malcolm (He told the News & Record in 2010 that he often stopped at a gas station for coffee on his way to work in the mid-1980s. From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. I also want to thank Mr. Childress for making this possible. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. He initially "wasn't sure I'd enjoy getting punched in the face" after a high school wrestling coach said Jeffrey showed enough promise for MMA. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep He told me in 2006 - when Teresa Earnhardt still owned the car he drove - that sometimes. During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. Had Bristol and Dover been added, it would have essentially created four different rule packages intermediate tracks, superspeedways, short tracks/road courses with wet weather equipment and short tracks/road courses without wet weather equipment. So that speaks volumes and thats cool to see, and that, to me, is what makes our last name so special and knowing what it means to other people. His average finish in 10 Truck series races for Ware from 2010 to 2011 was 24.8. I havent had the best opportunities in the past, but Ive appreciated every one of them. ", There is some irony here. Just five years ago, Rajah Caruth had zero racing experience. Obviously, it did.". Dale Jr. on Next Gen's 'surgical' steering and the challenge it presents, Ricciardo would have cried if hed heard Earnhardts comments, Ricciardo emotional over Earnhardt Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. We were friends. My dad raced. On this weeks edition of Dirty Air, the guys discuss:How to deal with parenting frustrations (2:00)The final NASCAR Cup race at the 2-mile Fontana (12:50)Possible reconfigurations of the trackKyle Busch and Richard Childress Racings strong 2023 start (32:30)When the line of questioning was turned over to the listeners on Youtube Live for Ask Jr., they sent in questions about: (54:10)If social media existed in the early 2000sWho inspired Dale when he was growing upThe best concerts Dale has ever been toNaming race cars To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). At the gate, this man gets out and is standing at the gate looking, and Earnhardt says, Huh. Along the way, riders are scheduled to visit the Bonneville Salt Flats, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Capitol Reef National Park and the Legends Motorcycle Museum. However, there is one area that he remains jealous of his former Hendrick Motorsports teammate. But I feel like because you grow up in it, you kind of understand how to channel that pressure and not let it sit on your shoulders. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. Thats where he had a heart of gold. It was a big character-builder knowing how deep in the water you're willing to go to make something happen.". "Getting punched in the face is not a natural occurrence, and to a lot of people it comes as a shock," Allen says. So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. Drivers to watch in NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR suspends pit crew members for wheel coming off car, NASCAR makes rule changes for road courses, many tracks 1 mile or less, Kyle Petty Charity Ride scheduled to visit Nevada, Utah, during the 2001 broadcast of Earnhardts memorial service, MORE: NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car rac. Yeah, it might be a bigger risk, but it might come out to be a huge gain. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. He. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. The passion wasn't in Jeffrey, either. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, speaks with the media without a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series patch on his firesuit during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Earnhardtwill run in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at 2:30 p.m. at Nashville Superspeedway. He shared more about his experiences after Jeffrey told his side of it: Even after I retired, I still hear that I rode my dads coattails all the way through my career. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the season opener at Daytona, but NASCAR changed the rule in the offseason, complaints about the difficulty Cup drivers had with passing, MORE: NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. He would pull in. Earnhardt Jr. holds his broadcast duties and a weekly podcast show,The Dale Jr. Download, where he often interviews guests associated with NASCAR. He told us he would never forget us and never would forget where he had come from. "But we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. While he was a part-time driver in. You better keep themsafe and take care of them for as long as you can.. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis are live from the Daytona 500 at the Chevy Experience, joined by 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports VP of Competition Chad Knaus. "You never know when it's going to be taken away.". We looked at it and kind of laughed about it and Im like, You just ruined my cowboy boots. He gladly left. NASCARs 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., hosts his very own podcast, The Dale Jr Download on Dirty Mo Media. 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