Dale Earnhardt Jr. admires Kyle Larson for having the “balls to be humbled” with Indy 500 attempt

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. has shared a unique perspective about Kyle Larson’s failed back-to-back double duty attempt.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. admires Kyle Larson for having the “balls to be humbled” with Indy 500 attempt

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Larson (Via IMAGO)

Hendrick Motorsports’ 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson made his second double duty attempt during the memorial weekend, with hopes of redeeming himself from the 2024 disappointment. But he failed to pull it off, after crashing out during a restart during the Indy 500 and wrecking twice at Coca-Cola 600.

It was a huge disappointment for almost everyone in the NASCAR community that wished their star driver to represent them well in IndyCar. Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. though has a different perspective about the racers failed weekend. He shared these thoughts in the recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast.

He highlighted that Kyle Larson should be admired for his ability and decision to take the risk of attempting the demanding double duty. Junior pointed out that Larson showed the courage to face a situation where he could get humbled, which he did in both Indy 500 attempts, as it takes something special to be in such an uncomfortable situation.

I will say this: I admire Larson’s ability. I admire Larson and anyone who’s willing to be humbled. And it takes more balls to be humbled than it does to get in something comfortable and fast.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said via Dale Jr. Download podcast.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives NASCAR drivers advise over reconnect with the sports’ root

In the same podcast, Junior talked about the new docu-series that was released which is based on his dad, Dale Earnhardt, the seven times NASCAR champion that dies in 2001 Daytona 500 accident. He advised all fans and drivers to watch the “Earnhardt” docu-series on Prime Video.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Via IMAGO)

I want the fans to watch it, the die-hard fans, the new fan, all those, but really, who I want to watch it are the current cup drivers. I don’t know why, but I just badly want them to check it out.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said.

He asserted that the series give the perfect description about the sport was back in the 70’s and how it evolved over the years. The true feelings off the golden years and formative years of the sport is something the current generation of fans misses big time.

This really kind of tells you what the sport was like, what it was like to be in the garage or walking through the pits in that era, back in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. added.

He highlighted how the sport has changed a lot both technically and emotionally since the days of when Dale Sr. started racing. So, the series will show the fans what they have been missing nowadays with racing.

The sport has changed so much, not technically, but emotionally. And the vibe, too. I think it’ll be fun and educational for them. Maybe it will give them a real appreciation for how good things are today.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. asserted.

The comment from the Junior shows the genuine passion he has about racing as well as how hard he is working to expand the legacy of his father. It would be interesting to see how the series about NASCAR history is going to be received by the fans.

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