What is Dale Earnhardt Jr's problem?
Every time they show him on the tv during practices, qualifying, or races he always looks so miserable and sad. Other drivers are always laughing and smiling and cutting up with one another, having a good time. Then Jr. is just there moping around. He reminds me of Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.
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Jr's. just Jr. He'll still be laughing again soon!
Hes trying to focus.
I noticed that a couple of years ago. I thought that the switch to HMS would help, but it hasn't.
Even his win(s) during the 2008 season when he was seen celebrating weren't with the same exuberance that his celebrations were when he was winning in the 2004 season. That was really the last time I saw Jr. appear truly "happy".
I don't know what happened between 2004 and 2008 to cause it.
he feels bad because he can't win as many races as people want him to. But he only feels that way when they're shoving a camera in his face and trying to interview him. He takes his job serious, and i'm sure he is a lot different when he's not working. Just because your a race car driver, doesn't mean you give good video interviews.
Well the first 2 races were pretty disappointing so he didn't have much to smile about. He does seem sad I wish i could give him a nice big hug.
Who knows, maybe he reads all the awful trashing he gets in Y/A and it's taking it's toll on him. He will be smiling more this week after finishing 10th at Vegas.
Goooo Junior!
His problem? Maybe he has finally realized that he lacks the talent to live up to the name Earnhardt and the unrealistic expectations of the Earnhardt fans.
Don't know for sure, but it looks like his IQ might be holding him back.I think he lacks dedication too. Party's are more fun than races.
He walked out on his step momma and the team his daddy built. His Brother Kerry hasn't been right sense the loss their dad. Add that to he is not winning And boom.
He went to Hendricks hoping to win a championship. I think he knows that there are two others drivers there that have a far better chance to win a title than he does. He cannot maintain consentration for a full race without screwing up on the track or in the pits. He also doesn't have the fire in his belly that his father had and I'm not sure he really has his heart into racing.
Jr hates the media and the camera's. He always has.
IDK i have noticed that too! Every time they talk to him who ever I am watchin the race or practice or what ever it is I tell them he looks soo depressed!
I've noticed his sadness too. I think he may have a clinical case of depression and he hasn't realized it yet. Hopefully someone close to him will do something so that it won't get worse before it gets better.