Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasn't earned his place. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. To give me this opportunity is something Ill never forget.. I had a pair of cowboy boots and whatever was sharp was under that thing slit my cowboy boots from the top to the bottom like a razor. "That was not where I wanted to be in life. 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? and I feel like Ive been able to handle that pretty well and know that Im cutting my own path. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. has a keen acumen to research new topics introduced to the field. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. "We definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. It's a huge, huge jump and huge excitement as a driver to know you have the opportunity to go out and do your job.". 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. I've done it myself. 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. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 32-year-old grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr., won the pole Friday evening for Saturday's Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300. He didnt give you an inch off the track or an inch on the track. "It was a lack on both parts to really reach out, but it's cool. We could see out, they couldnt see in. Theyll be eligible to return March 19 at Atlanta. And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent two-plus decades behind the wheel on the NASCAR track, where he experienced a respectable amount of success. Kyle Petty: Were out in Riverside (in 1980) riding go-karts with all the R.J. Reynolds people one night. Fantasy basketball: How concerning is LeBron James' injury? "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. NASCAR announced Tuesday that it will make changes to the Cup car for road course events and a majority of races at tracks 1.058 mile and less. The fact that we didnt get to see that happen is only going to continue to make him larger than life. You know what I mean? Finally a segment on short track racing. I haven't asked anyone for help. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). (22:55) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. In retirement, he has extended himself even further into other avenues involved with the sport. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3 for Richard Childress Racing in the April 23 Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the team announced Tuesday. He was regretful that he squandered the chance he had in DEI's equipment, admitting, "I wish I appreciated what I had more when I was at DEI. We think Jeffrey is a talented young driver and Im confident he will run well at Talladega.. 3 Chevrolet. Over that stretch, he has two seconds and 15 top fives. This was for real. They were happy to see each other, but Dale realized that they always seem to meet at the end of the night. Twenty years after his death in a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500, Earnhardt remains a relevant figure in NASCAR that time has enhanced, not forgotten. '", "I'm pretty sure everyone knows about Junior's wild side as a kid," he says. Earnhardt, whose father is Kerry Earnhardt,has run 131 NASCAR Xfinity races over the last nine years. When he emerged his body was buff enough to compete with Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson for the cover of fitness magazines. 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 "He was wanting to chase girls, be off goofing around fishing. You got the Toyota relationship and you look at what Christopher Bell did last year and it was pretty impressive Its just incredible what they have available for drivers thru TRD and Toyota.". He's a fighter, too, and not just in the MMA sense. It's What's For Dinner. "I definitely didn't appreciate the opportunity I had enough. "I mean, it's good that we get an opportunity to work with Jeffrey. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. 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 weekend's Cup race at Auto Club Speedway.. It wasnt an act. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. 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. "It wasn't a lot of fun. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011. He did things his way. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. He did it with the manufacturers. "That kind of dedication really is impressive.". 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 we're trying to make a race car driver out of him because somebody's got to keep this thing going. Miss Jackie was able to get to come to that and just do the goofiest things with (daughter) Taylor when she was little. I want you to know Ive been a dozen years sober, Im now a preacher at this small church, and I just wanted you to know that I was such a bad example to you, what happened in my life. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. Dale knew I was religious and asked what I thought. 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. He also maintains a considerable role with JR Motorsports through the decision-making process alongside his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller. Jeffrey has been a competitor and a friend to me for a few years now. 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. Senior had always run DEI with a "common-sense approach." All of those things. (Photo by Brian Cleary/Getty Images) He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. I didnt understand what I had. 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. The No. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. 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. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Jeffrey Lynn Earnhardt [1] (born June 22, 1989) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, it's an Earnhardt family reunion as Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined in the Bojangles Studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. There is not an inch of wasted space on his body. Its something that is certainly on his bucket list as a broadcaster and will come to fruition at some point down the line. He literally drove the same way. WATCH THIS STORY |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, The conversation was a reminder that the Earnhardts, just like most other families, have their own struggles and challenges. Logano came within a few feet of winning the Daytona 500 and led 19 laps Sunday at Auto Club. It set the stage for Friday's race, which he hopes will lead to more. Unfortunately, in 2001 Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a tragic accident at the Daytona 500 race. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr ., and grandson of the . So these opportunities are thrust at him, and he's thrown into these cars, and he's around all these distractions. Qualifying format for the Daytona 500 The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. Meanwhile, Gordons experience driving in place of his teammate in the 2016 season gave him a greater understanding of the pressures that come with that territory. And that makes you proud and happy.. He's getting his head on his shoulders, acting a lot more mature and being responsible about his career. And she just bawled like crazy when I walked up and hugged her, and she did the same thing this weekend. NASCAR 2023 at Las Vegas schedule, entry list, and how to watch, NASCAR 2023 Las Vegas how to watch You hear it all the time, you know? said Jeffrey, who earned his career-best finish at sixth at Atlanta Motor Speedway two weekends ago. NASCAR. 3 car is cherished by a lot of people, and I know how much it means to him. He was who we rooted for. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the No. The guys have a lot to unpack from the Daytona 500 weekend, and topics of discussion include:Stenhouses big victory (3:19)Stock car racing is growing in the right direction (31:18)Race broadcast frustrations (9:28)JR Motorsports Daytona Recap (40:00)Previewing Fontana (49:52)When the Download crew plugged into Youtube Live for Ask Jr, listeners sent in questions regarding: (56:13)Driver-to-driver radio communication during racesThe new driver-eye camerasDale running the All-Star race at North WilkesboroJimmie Johnson and Travis Pastranas Daytona runsThe prospect of hosting Saturday Night Live To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. "I've never really been the fighting type, but I guess once someone hits you hard enough and makes you mad enough you're going to hit him back, eventually. We found ourselves in positions and places a lot. " Jeffrey said. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, it's an Earnhardt family reunion as Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined in the Bojangles Studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. An aspiring At the gate, this man gets out and is standing at the gate looking, and Earnhardt says, Huh. While Dale Earnhardt Jr. is recognized for his on-track accomplishments and his work as one of NASCAR's greatest ambassadors, he's shown a much more personal side on his podcast through the years. His grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, and uncle each have six wins at Richmond. Hailie Deegan got the votes, but now she needs a ride; Ford Performance looks for a fit, NASCAR's little bother IMSA delivers a French kiss to hybrid auto power | KEN WILLIS, NASCAR hit the road 75 years ago with Big Bill France at the wheel | KEN WILLIS, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Jeffrey would like nothing more than to advance someday to the Cup level, where his grandfather won seven titles, and be good enough to carry the Earnhardt name in the sport long after Dale Jr. retires. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices, On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, its an Earnhardt family reunion as Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined in the Bojangles Studio by his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller and their nephew Jeffrey Earnhardt. I didn't want to stay there stacking boxes.". These will set the field from spots three through 40. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). 45 Chevy, which will be driven next season by Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam. It's all a blur. 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. And he knew enough about training MMA fighters to know "the kid is an athlete. I told him $2,500. Hopefully yall will cover the great racing in NC Va SC Ga and Fl this summer.Also like Letart review the cup races it was great . 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. When DEI merged with Chip Ganassi Racing late in 2008, the organization released him. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. The rules will not be in place at Bristol or Dover, which is not included in the wet weather package. 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. NASCAR fans were thrilled when it was announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be returning to racing full-time in 2018 after missing the final 18 races of the 2017 season due to concussion-like symptoms. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. 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. Dale, who was married three times, lost his life in the racing track on 18 February 2001. 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. Im talking about competitively. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. "You have to make the best of every opportunity," Jeffrey says. Also, the crew chief is no longer penalized unless they are one of the two crew members responsible for putting on the tire that comes off. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. 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. 1, Past at Las Vegas: Finished top three in both races last year, Past as Las Vegas: Has a win and two top 10s in past five races, Past at Las Vegas: Won in March 2021 and was runner-up last March, Past at Las Vegas: Three consecutive finishes of seventh or better, Past at Las Vegas: Best career finish is fifth, Past at Las Vegas: Five consecutive finishes of 16th or worse. Feb. 23, 1928-Sept. 26, 1973 Ralph Earnhardt had a successful racing career in NASCAR's early years. He told us he would never forget us and never would forget where he had come from. Dale . Congrats with the excellent content and always raising the bar !! Its not easy to get a ride out there.". Its incredible to see fans. It's all part of growing up.". 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. Did that ruffle feathers? "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. "Well I don't know if we will get that far ahead of ourselves just yet," Dale Jr. says. "That's helped me to understand what it takes to do this.". From her perspective, its not just racing but also the family dynamics that have influenced their lives. During an interview with Gordon on behalf ofAxalta World of Racingin June 2019, Earnhardt Jr. discussed just that. 3 that his grandfather Dale made famous to a second-place finish in the Xfinity race at Talladega. He was asked to do things such as take inventory to encourage his maturity and help with focus on and off the track. The family legacy is very important to the 29-year-old and apparently, just as important to their loyal fans. "I will be the first to admit I didn't appreciate the opportunities I had in the past," says Jeffrey, the son of Dale Jr.'s half brother, Kerry. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Jr Relationship . Although he didnt share any similar stories, Dale Jr. probably knows what thats like. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent more than two decades around NASCAR, both on the track and off it. Many people said the same thing about Dale Jr. early in his career. 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. As a result, hes followed a winding, sometimes turbulent road through the motorsports world. "Hopefully our car is going to drive well, and it will run all night and give him an opportunity to really enjoy that. Get a look at the starting lineup and flashy paint schemes of the 2023 Daytona 500. Moreover, the Earnhardt family is a reminder that even the most successful families have their own struggles. But one particular question many Earnhardt fans still have is how the fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. 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. "I don't think he grew up anticipating to be a race car driver. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track I was like man, this is a walk in the park. Kshitij is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Teresa have had a contentious relationship for years. Dale Beaver (Motor Racing Outreach chaplain from 1999-2005): MRO did this thing called the Fathers Day Olympics (each year at the track). Many continue to try to explain who Earnhardt was to those who didnt witness his greatness on the track and the person off it. Also, the crew chief is no longer penalized unless they are one of the two crew members responsible for putting on the tire that comes off. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt's 2023 season will start at Daytona, where the family name is practically on the mailbox in Victory Lane. John Probst, NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer said of the rule changes: We saw incredible racing throughout the 2022 season, especially at the intermediate racetracks. Full name/real name: Jeffrey L. Earnhardt Gender: Male Date of birth: 22 June 1989 Age: 32 years (as of 2022) Zodiac sign: Cancer Place of birth: Mooresville, North Carolina, United States Nationality: American Ethnicity: Caucasian Religion: Christian Sexuality: Straight Height in feet: 5' 7" Height in centimetres: 172 Weight in pounds: 165 If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. "Coming over here, you have every chance of running in the top five. 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.. While he's been racing for years, he hasn't had the success of his uncle or his grandfather. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. Dale Earnhardt won six of his seven Cup titles with RCR. 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. The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Just five years ago, Rajah Caruth had zero racing experience. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. "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. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), 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, MORE: NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is No. When it was over with and we got everything off, my pants were ripped from just below my knee and all the way down. Thats the same guy? Yeah, thats the same guy. "Obviously, I have a lot of work to do as a driver," Jeffrey says. So I get this opportunity with Gaunt Brothers to drive a Toyota and they were like, alright lets see if we can get you some sim time. It also highlights the importance of maintaining relationships, even if it is not always easy. 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. This is the 27th anniversary ride. But the importance of maintaining familial relationships cannot be understated. And when DEI fell apart, I realized it wasnt. He said that wasnt enough. It was the focus Dale Jr. saw in the MMA training, that he saw when Jeffrey was in the parking lot helping to rebuild his Go Green Racing Nationwide car between the Phoenix and Las Vegas races. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. He wrestled as a freshman and sophomore in high school until it was apparent he couldn't devote the time it took to succeed in that as well as racing. Its kind of mind-blowing really., As for people at the other end of the spectrum who believe he didn't earn his way and say he's only here because of his name, Jeffrey says that he hears those criticisms "every day" before later adding, "at the end of the day, that dont matter.. And he's revealed someone who is compassionate and genuinely cares about other people, what they think, and what they have to say. He still had things to accomplish, he still had things he wanted to do. 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. Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. 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. "You can get hurt doing anything. But the biggest challenge for Jeffrey? 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. He would pull in. 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 ahead and the Earnhardt name. Kurt Busch: Senior did everything. 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. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. It was just like, OK, theres another guy that we got to race against that is good that we got to beat.. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. A new home for Michael Thomas? "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. "People always wanted to say I was handed everything," Jeffrey says. Supercars decides on Gen3 weights, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep, Reynolds details unique Supercars season prep The interview discusses his time spent in the NASCAR ranks over the last 16 years and the path that has led him to be in a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series, driving the No. ", There is some irony here. 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 ahead and the Earnhardt name. 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. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. goes ballistic and yells at Teresa about a breach of contract While the company had found success and sustained it through 2004, Junior saw signs of trouble at the end of 2003. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. "When we were tossing around ideas like hey what do we want to do next," he explained. He said that NASCAR will remove three of the five diffuser strakes. "So we're happy to see that happen.". He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. He. The adjustments will be in place at: Charlotte Roval, Chicago Street Course, Circuit of the Americas, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Martinsville, New Hampshire, North Wilkesboro, Phoenix, Richmond, Sonoma and Watkins Glen. The adjustments tested at Phoenix Raceway in late January and confirmed Feb. 13 in a wind tunnel test include a 2-inch spoiler (from the current 4-inch spoiler) and the removal of three diffuser strakes and engine panel strakes. The son and nephew of the late Dale Earnhardt, they are nearly constantly told theyve only received their opportunities in NASCAR because of their last name regardless of how much thats true or not. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Jeffrey said his next race is at the end of the month at Texas Motor Speedway. In his first Nationwide race after the fight last year at Daytona, he was running fourth before being caught in a late crash. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. Kelley opened up about their family's background and how they grew up with step-parents and half-siblings. Others compared him to James Dean, whose time ended well before it should have. 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