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Dale Earnhardt Jr: Any Given Day is a whirlwind trip through a small slice in the frantic life of NASCAR’s most electric name. Get to know his friends and crew as he takes us behind doors that cameras have never before dared to open. Along the way, sit down with the man as he talks with you, the fan, one-on-one about life on and off the track.Better than an all-day pit pass, Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Any Given Day offers an all-access invitation to a week in the life of NASCAR’s reigning superstar. For fans of “Little E,” this professionally made home movie is Jr.’s way of saying “thanks for your support” while giving those same fans an idea of how challenging fame can be when you’re the heir to NASCAR royalty. Without a single mention of Dale Sr.’s fatal accident in 2001, it’s clear that Jr. bears the burden of his father’s racing legacy, added to the punishing demands of an exhausting public-appearance schedule, boring photo sessions and TV commercial shoots, practice and qualifying runs, and weekends devoted to pursuing the Winston (now Nextel) Cup championship. And yet, this day-by-day video journal also shows Jr. enjoying the prime of his life, kickin’ back or hunting with his buds (the “Dirty Mo Posse”), hangin’ with his shop crew, getting fitted for expensive suits, or relishing a tour of his new and secretly located home in North Carolina. Oh, yeah… there’s also some NASCAR action, including Jr.’s win at the Checkers Auto Parts 500 (Nov. 2, 3003) and loss to Michael Waltip at Talladega. Overall, however, Any Given Day is a revealing look at the pros and cons of fame and fortune, with Dale Jr. keeping it real in a whirlwind of high-speed living. Even if you’re not a fan, it’s a behind-the-scenes NASCAR portrait you won’t want to miss. –Jeff Shannon
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January 1, 2011
#1
Real, funny and down to earth,
I really hesitated getting this DVD, being a race fan it seems like only a few drivers are highlighted. But I am glad that I did. Seeing so much press on Jr. I started to wonder if he was in all these ads because he is full of himself. He is definitely not. He has qualities in him you don’t see in many “stars”; character, heart and humility.
The DVD was well done, very real, up close and personal and extremely funny! The selection of music/lyrics really fit the DVD. Seeing those that surround him, helped to see how he stays grounded and real. I was also glad that there was not a section on his past female relationships. He is a great race car driver in his time. So many say he isn’t his father, well, why should he be? He is Dale Jr., his own man.
I do not envy his schedule and the amount of privacy that is taken away from him but I do see how all his popularity and earnings has helped so many organizations and foundations reach their goals and victories. By lending his name to Victory Junction or Make A Wish he is able to make many things happen for some souls that definitely need there moment in the spotlight.
I recommended every race fan see his DVD, whether you are a Jr. fan or not.
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|January 1, 2011
#2
Way to go Jr!,
After watching this DVD – I can honestly give it the “Thumbs Up” for the manner in which Jr. allows us into his “NASCAR” life. He truly does give one a feeling for what it takes to succeed with his career choice.
The direction of this DVD, the method of filming, and Dale’s candid talking to the camera let’s anyone even remotely interested in stock car racing get insight into this lifestyle. He comes across as the boy-next-door in a good way….even with all his bleeped cussing! It’s good to know that this young man still tries to maintain a “normal” lifestyle.
Purchase this DVD because you’re interested in NASCAR. Purchase this DVD because you’re a Jr. Fan. Purchase this DVD to see how a North Carolina Native remains true to his fans and family. Just purchase it!
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|January 1, 2011
#3
Dale’s Life, or why I wouldn’t want to be a NASCAR driver.,
First a disclaimer: I am not a regular NASCAR fan. I just picked it up to see what all the hubbub was about.
First and foremost, this is a fun DVD. No question. The concept of “a week in the life” is a great one and the film itself, the “story”, is well executed and really engagaing. I must say he shows a lot of class in picking a race that he didn’t win to go into detail at the end. You have to figure that with number of cars and races, driving team lose more often than they win, so showing that is being real. And the music is worth the price of the DVD alone. The man has great taste in music. And the extras are fun too. If Dale Jr. ever wants to give up racing, he has a solid career ahead of him producing music videos and MTV reality shows.
Dale is mellow and funny and when he’s talking to the camera you really feel he’s being straight forward about what his life and racing are like. When he’s hanging out with friends and family, you see the terminal, albeit charming and fun, teenager he is. The charm with which manages to needle, prod and harasses everyone and not get his block knocked off it is obvious someone is a professional youngest sibling.
All kidding aside, you can see a lot the goofing around is blowing off steam. The amount of patience and commitment to his duty to the fans and his sponsors totally belies his boyish rambuncousness during his “downtimes”. God knows, I would hate to have to live with the amount of media and PR he has to. Good Gawd! It’s insane. You almost feel the relief with him when it finally gets to race weekend, and then you’ve gotten to the best part. I wish they could have spent a little more time on the cars, the tracks and racing in general. As a newbie you do learn a lot, but it leaves you hungry for more.
Which I suppose is the point. Sneaky NASCAR.
For the non-NASCAR person, despite the fact that it was made for NASCAR fans, the video is a great introduction to the world of stock car racing and you will be sure to get sucked in. Definately worth checking out.
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