Andy Petree Playing Mind Games with NASCAR Drivers

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with long-time crew chief, car owner, and broadcaster Andy Petree for part one of a conversation filled with epic tales about Petree’s rich history and innovative practices in the sport.

Dale Jr. and Petree dive into his early days as a crew chief and Dale recalls his favorite Phil Parson’s story. Hear what tricks Andy had up his sleeve when he won his first Cup race as a crew chief with Phil in 1988.

Crew chiefs often search for physical advantages on the cars but mental advantages prove just as important. Listen for the stories about mind games he played with his drivers to make them believe they had an upper hand. You won’t believe the results.

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[scottburrow]

I absolutely love when these older retired crew chiefs come on your show and tell about all the things that they cheated it’s great!

[FastPaull]

Petree was my favorite interview so far. They have to get him back on. I love the way he tells stories.

[supersevenn]

i had a driver complain to me about the pedal position, so i go in and adjust them. He tries it out and they feel better but still not where he wants. So i go in and adjust them again to where they topped out and there was no more adjustment. Driver tries them out and they are better but still not where he wants. So instead of telling him there is no more adjustment, i go in down to the pedals, make some noise with a wrench, stay there longer than the other 2 times, i dont do anything cuz there is no more adjustment and tell him "there, try it out now" and low & behold the driver says "PERFECT!" lol

[buckeyefangirl]

I've always liked Andy so much. Miss him in the booth. Great to see him.

[nascarfanta]

Andy is one guy who always seems like he's in a great mood, rarely negative. Even when Marty Reid forgot his name on air at Indianapolis

[larrywt]

I really LOVED this interview on the TV show. I'm looking forward to part 2 next week when we get to hear about Andy's years with Dale Sr and Childress!

[tnrodgers]

More Andy Please! Great interview, the back stories are the best.

[ZekenStreak]

A TON of respect for Andy!! A great crew chief who help Dale earn his last two championships. Really looking fwd to Pt 2. Cheers

[brianbice]

I loved how he used kitty litter to get the 3 car off pit road when Dale was driving it at a race in taladega

[bretthensley]

I love listening to these older crew chiefs. Absolutely amazing memories. I will always love the old NASCAR.

[Hogdog]

Talking old nascar is much more entertaining than watching live nascar.

[duaneoldfield]

Much respect for Andy Petree. Always enjoyed his honesty as a commentator too.

[lindakennethplouffe]

I love these stories, my husband would be in heaven listening, he was an official in the Modified field and loved it

[wfvesely]

Andy Petree has always been one of my favorites. When I heard about wanting to be successful so bad that’s what made him try harder I remember hearing another of my favorites saying the exact same thing, the late great Dan gurney. What helped them be so successful was sheer determination to be successful.

[williamhanna]

Andy is the man I miss him on TV doing the races.

[alexcika]

Love Andy Petree haha hes a good ol ' boy

[mroptical]

Hello Dale and Mike and Andy great story's I remember that Harry Gant well Take was a AWESOME season Wishing everyone there well Take Care Guys

[gregsimon]

Andy is always one of my favorite interviews.

[efhs]

One of the best episodes in a long time, awesome!💫

[lunemagick]

I have to tell this cute story, I was in my small town convenience store and this cute little blonde haired boy, around 5 yr's old wanted to show me what snack he got, it was a can of shredded beef jerky, I asked if he knew who Dale Jr. was, he shook his head yes, I said Dale loves that, his face lit up with the biggest smile.