Dale Jr. Download: Dr. Jerry Punch - Saving Lives

The life-saving trauma doctor and legendary NASCAR and college football TV broadcaster, Dr. Jerry Punch, joins Dale Earnhardt Jr. for a dive into Dr. Punch’s storied medical and commentating career.

How did Dr. Punch balance medical school and a broadcasting career? He explains how one night his two careers intersected at Hickory Speedway when the world lost one of his heroes, Bobby Isaac. Then you won’t believe what almost happened next.

Dr. Punch is credited with saving the lives of drivers involved in accidents on the race track. He shares intense details of an accident involving Don Marmor in an ARCA race at Atlanta. Later, he walks us through the scary ordeal when Rusty Wallace flipped at Bristol Motor Speedway. Find out how Dale Earnhardt helped the situation and what he said to Dr. Punch afterward.

[nolandavis]

This man better be in the hall of fame

[FloridaManRacer]

Jerry's contribution to this sport was special. NO ONE has ever had the unique impact on this sport Dr. Punch has. He could be on tape doing the Quaker State Track Facts segment telling you how sway bars operate, or what stagger is, and the second they cut back to live TV he could be on the front stretch, wedged into Rusty Wallace's car at Bristol, creating an airway to get him breathing again and save his life. Not only that but he was articulate with the fans and explained injuries in a detailed but not overly graphic way that told us what a driver might be dealing with. There will NEVER be another Dr. Jerry Punch in NASCAR.

[marlafar]

Lord, the world didn't deserve Dr. Jerry Punch. Thank God we have him.

[davidz]

Why is Dr Punch not in the NASCAR HOF?

[patrickbachman]

Am I alone in being floored by finding out about Dr. Jerrys life and then feeling guilty for not knowing how much and how deep Motorsport is in this mans heart?

[timothybentley]

He needs to be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame if he's not already already in it

[sammylacks]

I cannot believe it. Jr s got Dr Jerry in the chair. This man has, in my opinion not gotten his due and has been an integral part of Nascar. Just one of my heros.

I knew it was inevitable watching and having old sometimes forgotten memories rekindled. This brought tears in my eyes. God bless you Dr. Punch.

[JJA]

Jerry Punch, Larry Mac, Bob Jenkins, Allen Bestwick all deserve a spot in the Nascar HOF

[tmcorey]

“You saved rusty wallace’s life today. Who in their right mind would do that?” 😎 Classic!!

[Kevin_]

Dr. Jerry is racing drivers and crew's best friend.

[pumpkinking]

Been listening to Dr. Punch over 30 years, never met the man but I feel like I know him like a friend.

[kentuckyblugrass]

Not only should this man be in the Nascar HOF but the fact there hasn't been a documentary on Dr.Jerry Punch is insane.
I cannot get over how good these interviews are. Junior is such a wonderful interviewer. 🙏🏻

[Cayson-yy]

Doctor jerry punch should be A NASCAR hall-of-famer. He saved so many lives in NASCAR. And he's a good analyst.

[slabbusterrtr]

Why is this man NOT in the hall of fame ???

[chrisdavis]

Dear God we need to protect Dr.Jerry Punch at all costs.

[Stick]

In today's time, with everything that has happnd, and rightfully so, does anyone else wish they would put Dr Jerry Punch in charge with everything medical. He didn't err on the side of caution, yet didn't BS anyone either. Dr Punch is truly an amazing man, that had two lives cross paths.

[stevenr]

Man I miss when Jerry was announcing races, and the fact that he was the one that tried to save Bobby Isaac. I had no idea about that. That’s cool man he did what he could.

[ronniesealy]

I’ve never met Dr Jerry Punch, I made eye contact with him once or twice on pit row/lane @ Talladega a couple times @ couple different Cup racers there. I’ve always admired him & believed he’s a pretty amazing man. After listening to some of this interview he had with Dale Jr, I realize I am correct. Not only is Dr Punch an amazing guy, he’s pretty cool guy too!!!👍🏻

[demonracer]

This is incredible, undoubtedly one of the best yet.

[johnbrianwilliams]

Dr. Jerry Punch deserves to be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.