Jimmie and Chad also discuss Garage 56 and the car that's being built that will run at Le Mans. The fight was the easiest. But with that last name comes high expectations and Jeffrey has felt that pressure quite a bit as he struggled to find a competitive ride to showcase his abilities. He worked so hard that the actual fight was the easy part. The penalty to crew members was reduced to two races this year. She got him to sit down and put like a tablecloth around his neck and Taylor put whip cream or shaving cream all over his face and stuck Capn Crunch cereal or whatever it was on. So that speaks volumes. 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. The comments were pointed from a driver who already was familiar with having his commitment questioned. I forget exactly what the object of the game was, but then he gets up from the chair, we all had a big laugh and Taylor is having a ball because now her dad is chasing Miss Jackie, trying to get whipped cream or shaving cream on her. media personality who loves to ride along the fast pace of life just like I haven't asked anyone for help. 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. Beef. 5 on Friday night at Richmond Jeffrey says of his uncle%3A %27We definitely . Dale Earnhardt Jr. has had an occasionally frosty relationship with his stepmother for many years. 3 car for RCR, that my pawpaw made famous, has long been a dream of mine and now its finally happening. 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. Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. 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. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing. Reveals Deep-Seeded Reason Why He Will Never Leave NASCAR. Nashville Tennessean. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Among those scheduled to participate on the ride are drivers Richard Petty, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Max Papis, former football star and senatorial candidate Herschel Walker and NBC Sports broadcaster Rick Allen. Yeah, you could do it, but you could only do it if you were Dale Sr. . This is Earnhardt's first career pole in his 136th. ", 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., fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. He would talk about his family, and I would talk about our family. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. I think we get along really well. I was young and I was stupid. Its something that is certainly on his bucket list as a broadcaster and will come to fruition at some point down the line. The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. NASCAR Roundtable: Did the aero package live up to the hype? Jeffrey has been fighting back ever since, doing all he can to prove he's more than a spoiled kid with a famous last name. I remember looking at him saying, Dale, Ive got two boys and I dont even want them walking across the street without them holding my hand. Hes like, Youre exactly right. He got to talking to me that just the fact that you blink and they grow up and theyre not kids anymore. "To get better you've got to be near it. 3 Chevrolet. The whole family's continued to carry on that . In 15 Nationwide races the past five years he has an average finish of 25.5 with no finish better than 19th for Rick Ware. 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. I've learned that if you want something, you've got to really work for it.". He is a real good guy.". This was for real. Beyond those aspirations in the broadcast booth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains forever tied to NASCAR. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. 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. 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. Thats what means the most to me and seeing how much it means to other people. Jeffrey Earnhardt is the son of Kerry Earnhardt, Dale Jr.'s half-brother. He finished 22nd after starting 36th most recently at Texas Motor Speedway. How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Larson's long way round to Cup glory He made his Nationwide debut in 2009 but has made only 15 starts since. 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. 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. Last night all 42 cars that are entered in the race did one full turn at full speed to determine the two front-row spots with Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman claiming the top spots for Sunday's race. He was the one with the focus and concentration and strength to live out his dream and take it to the greatest heights. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr ., and grandson of the . 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. If it got in my leg, Id still be in the hospital. About two weeks later, the mail came and he sent me $5,000. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). We could see out, they couldnt see in. 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). But most people who are amateur fighters don't approach it like Jeffrey and get right in there with the pros.". Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent two-plus decades behind the wheel on the NASCAR track, where he experienced a respectable amount of success. Earnhardt Jr. simply has his fingerprints all over the sport that will only become greater. Theyll both miss Cup races at Las Vegas and Phoenix. Don Hawk (Dale Earnhardt Inc. president from 1993-2001): What you saw the intimidating, swaggering Earnhardt that was 100 percent real. Jacuzzi said the engine panel strakes are metal pieces that sweep outward behind the front tires and make front downforce. 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. "Well I don't know if we will get that far ahead of ourselves just yet," Dale Jr. says. Just the openness of them to give me the opportunity to develop myself and make myself a better driver meant a lot to me.". And unfortunately, wins dont come that easy. ", KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, No. Truex served a two-lap penalty during the race since the wheel came off after he exited pit road. "I'm not telling you anything," Jeffrey tells Dale Jr. during the podcast. Scott Dixon - The Unconventional Road to Indy, The Bojangles Studio is graced by IndyCar royalty this week as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his co-host Mike Davis sit down with Scott Dixon. 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. He has made 76 Cup starts and 10 Camping World Truck Series starts in his career. Jeffrey drove in two Nationwide races for Curtis Key in 2009, finishing 24th and 31st. Jeffrey Earnhardt has raced in all three national levels of NASCAR Cup (76 starts), Xfinity (144) and Trucks (10). Feb. 23, 1928-Sept. 26, 1973 Ralph Earnhardt had a successful racing career in NASCAR's early years. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. His priorities weren't where they needed to be, and that was the most frustrating part because that really was his chance. He has 109 races on his resume, one top-five finish, and three total top-10 finishes. Earnhardt and co-host Mike Davis raise the bar with unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and fascinating, first-person insight into the I compare him to Elvis. As his parents had already mortgaged their home to support his racing endeavors, his father and some local businessmen started an investment corporation that would sell shares of Scotts potential career earnings to help keep him on track. The surprise call Jeffrey received to drive for JRM a few weeks ago was the latest of increased interaction this season with his uncle (who texted, "Nice beard" after watching Jeffrey in a TV qualifying interview at Phoenix). The 44-year-old driver-turned-broadcaster explained how throughout his career and even now, people still tell him he hasnt earned his place. "We want to be a good ride, we want to have the chance to go win races. Its not easy to get a ride out there.". Transfer Talk: Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes on Real Madrid's radar, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, F1 season preview: Who's hot and who's not. "You are all over the place," Dale Jr. said as they opened the conversation. I thought the streets were paved with gold man. "His focus wasn't where it needed to be," Earnhardt Jr. says now of Jeffrey. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. He didnt tiptoe in. Alpha Prime Racing is owned by Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella. "That kid is a brick. When it was over with and we got everything off, my pants were ripped from just below my knee and all the way down. "That was really what got me really interested to know him better," Dale Earnhardt Jr. told USA TODAY Sports. The annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is scheduled April 29 May 5 in Nevada and Utah. "Most people freak out. Thats tied for his longest streak of top-10 finishes. I don't want to say it was given to me, because I want to think I earned it being the driver I am. But he never went through training so rigorous as this. 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. So I know inside him he has that discipline. 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. "I sat there and let the kid hit me about five times before I hit him back," the 23-year-old grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt says. Id driven by the church, and it was old and rough. His walk and talk and swagger was always consistent. The 30-minute discussion touches many topics . How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR, Why Wallaces win is huge for NASCAR Not exactly a rsum that lands you in top equipment like he'll find at JRM. Jeff Gordon (in 2006 interview): A Babe Ruth figure, thats the way I look at him. We raced. Jeffrey also matured while training four hours daily in jiu-jitsu and other disciplines for two months before his MMA debut last May. "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. Told him I thought it was legitimate. (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. If a wheel comes off a vehicle while it is on pit road under green-flag conditions, it is a pass-thru penalty. "It wasn't a lot of fun. But one particular question many Earnhardt fans still have is how the fourth-generation racer ended up in a Toyota. Reddick needs a boost at Las Vegas to bounce back from tough runs at Daytona (39th) and Auto Club (34th). I tried to emulate it and thats what got me in trouble early in my career. Kyle Petty: He came in like Darrell (Waltrip) did. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeffrey Earnhardt took one punch. For more on the Kyle Petty Charity ride, visit the rides website. 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. I didn't want to stay there stacking boxes.". The changes are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in downforce. Dale Earnhardt Jr. built a strong bond with Jeff Gordon off the NASCAR track Im looking forward to putting on that bow-tie and leading this team to their first victory next season., HAILIE DEEGAN:Hailie Deegan got the votes, but now she needs a ride; Ford Performance looks for a fit, NEW ERA:NASCAR's little bother IMSA delivers a French kiss to hybrid auto power | KEN WILLIS, 75th anniversary:NASCAR hit the road 75 years ago with Big Bill France at the wheel | KEN WILLIS. The guy running the backhoe and the shrimp boat captain and the carpenter, people out there working with their hands, they loved Earnhardt. Opportunities didn't come easily. Jeffrey said: Im not telling you anything. Dale, a 2010 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, died in 2001. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? "Coming over here, you have every chance of running in the top five. 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. The 33-year-old son of Kerry Earnhardt, nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, will pilot the No. Hes sitting at a table (in the back of the teams hauler) peeling an orange. 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. Can the Lions fix their defense? "I know somewhere inside of him is that mentality that he needs to be able to succeed in this sport. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles, and it is such a special gift.. Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandsonofseven-time, Speedway Motorsports finalizes deal to purchase Nashville Superspeedway, Why Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series race will be 1 of 3 aired on NBC outside playoffs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. 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. It was a big character-builder knowing how deep in the water you're willing to go to make something happen.". 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. 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. has a keen acumen to research new topics introduced to the field. 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. 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 44 Chevy entry for Alpha Prime Racing.While he is an Earnhardt, Jeffrey has made it a point to earn his opportunities in racing based on hard work and merit, not his namesake. He was so proud of it. Sam Hunt Racing announced in January that Earnhardt will drivethe No. Larson has started the season slowly, but Vegas should be a salve. Jeffrey has taken all the punches life has thrown at him and is ready to show the world he belongs in NASCAR. 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. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. 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. 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.. Wallace has failed to finish both races to date, parking after an accident at Daytona and losing an engine at Auto Club. That streak continues in 2023, with Jeffrey Earnhardt announcing a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. NASCAR's 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. 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 definitely have gotten a lot closer," Jeffrey Earnhardt told USA TODAY Sports. He literally drove the same way. The trip is scheduled to begin and end in Salt Lake City, Utah. 1, MORE: Kyle Petty Charity Ride to visit Utah, Nevada. Its incredible to see fans. 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. Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in, Petty said in a statement. 3 car is cherished by a lot of people, and I know how much it means to him. 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. 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. Hes proved that by coming to see us. 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. Earnhardt didnt tiptoe in. Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR Motorsports | FOX Sports Jeffrey Earnhardt explains why he doesn't drive for Dale Earnhardt Jr. at JR. We would talk a while, and I would go to work and he would go out on the farm. "I don't think he grew up anticipating to be a race car driver. I feel like the pressure is on me to give him that kind of an opportunity. Sasahara replaces injured Yamashita for Super Formula test, Supercars decides on Gen3 weights During a 2019 episode on the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Junior asked him what it was like to carry on the Earnhardt name. "The past few years I've learned real quick that they're not. No, no, no, I dont compare him to Jesus. Since 2009, hes competed in 68 XFINITY Series races, plus 75 Cup Series events since 2015. It wasnt an act. The No. Some days, Malcolm arrived before it opened at 6 a.m. Earnhardt was there early now and then, buying a Sundrop): At first, I really didnt realize who he was. I didnt understand what I had. Jeffrey Earnhardtcommonly known as J Earnhardt to fans and NASCAR followersis an heir to NASCAR's most beloved racing dynasty. He's a fighter, too, and not just in the MMA sense. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? 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. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the 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? 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. Get a look at the starting lineup and flashy paint schemes of the 2023 Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 features a unique qualifying format that is not used anywhere else on the NASCAR calendar. 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 . 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. 26 Toyota GR Supra for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. "I was definitely a kid and not right on the path," he said. 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. 5 Chevrolet with CorvetteParts.net sponsorship for Jeffrey Earnhardt in Friday night's Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway, it'll mark another example of the team's commitment to showcasing younger talent. But it was remote controlled by the office with two-way glass. As Junior put it, This is the perfect example of mine and Jeffreys relationship. 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. He left both races after accidents. 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.. Because theres a side of him that was so cool, and Ive seen personal things that hes done to help people or churches or stuff like that, and youd go, Wow. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. 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. Let me feel it out first. . As the two continue their journeys in the broadcast booth, Earnhardt Jr. revealed there is one thing he has become jealous of concerning Gordon. Earnhardt will be racing at an 0.75-mile oval with plenty of family history. Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. 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. Jeffrey made headlines in the stock car racing world last April when he piloted the Richard Childress No. It's all part of growing up.". Chastain has started 2023 where he left off at the end of last season, making noise and racing with the lead pack. It set the stage for Friday's race, which he hopes will lead to more. Thats been true. Then another. His three Las Vegas wins have all come in the past eight races. And they were even more thrilled when it was revealed that his nephew, Jeffrey Earnhardt, would be . He won a unanimous decision over Chris Faison, battling through a guillotine choke in the third round and taking his opponent down multiple times. Open the gate. I said, Dale, I dont know who it is. He said, I know who it is, I cant believe it. I cant thank (sponsor) ForeverLawn enough for making my dreams come to reality and for being such a big part of my career. 18 Xfinity Series car. 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. 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. This is the 27th anniversary ride. He was able to win championships [two in the Nationwide Series] while doing it.". Any vehicle that loses a wheel after exiting pit road will be penalized two laps. In a 2007 USA TODAY Sports story, Earnhardt Jr. questioned the commitment of his nephew to running the K&N East Series for Dale Earnhardt Inc. "He won't come around me because he knows I'll jerk a knot in his (butt)," Earnhardt Jr. said then. Jeffrey was driving an all-black No. Miss Jackie (Pegram), I dont know how she did it. 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. But Jeffrey doesn't use that as an excuse. Jeffrey Earnhardts father, Kerry, competed in the Xfinity Series from 1998-2009. And that makes you proud and happy.. 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. 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