Reliving Decades of Stories On Growing Up With Dale Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. turns back the hands of time as he sits down with his childhood friend and longtime race car fabricator Brad Means. The two first met on the NASCAR Cup circuit in the mid-1980s, as Brad was traveling with his father Jimmy Means, who was a mainstay in stock car racing. Dale explains that he developed an admiration for Jimmy at an early age due to his hard work and determination as an underdog, independent runner in the Cup Series. After meeting through their fathers, Brad and Dale began hanging out on a weekly basis at the track, spending time watching the races, hanging out in the drivers’ lounge, and running go-karts.
Brad also set out to become a racer, following in his father’s footsteps into the world of NASCAR racing. After spending time competing in the Hooters Pro Cup Series, Brad realized the upkeep of race cars was going to be expensive and decided to learn to build and fabricate himself. Jimmy recognized an extraordinary ability in Brad and recommended that he pursue his talent of fabricating and hanging bodies, as there were many jobs available for skilled crafters in the garage at the time. This led Brad to work at many legendary teams like Richard Childress Racing, Robert Yates, and Roush. Brad spent many years on the move before settling in with ThorSport, where he currently hangs NASCAR Truck bodies and serves as a truck chief for Ty Majeski.
Chapters
00:00 Childhood Shenanigans at the Racetrack
13:00 Memorable Experiences and Mischief
20:09 Growing Up in the NASCAR World
26:00 Struggles and Triumphs in Racing
27:48 The Art of Sponsorship and Design
29:58 The Dynamics of Competition
31:58 Opportunities and Challenges in Racing
33:57 Memorable Races and Heartbreaks
38:01 Reflections on a Racing Career
39:55 Growing Up in the Racing World
52:06 Transitioning from Fan to Participant
54:01 Cost-Cutting Measures in Racing
56:00 Racing Beginnings and Family Influence
58:59 Career Path and Early Jobs in Racing
01:01:01 Innovations and Challenges in Racing
01:04:58 Memories of Victory and Personal Growth
01:09:53 Friendship and Shared Experiences in Racing
01:15:03 Reflections on the Past and Future of Racing
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