"Your Dad Would Be So Proud" - Hank Parker on DJD Classics

The Dale Jr. Download

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5 • 8.4K Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2025

⏱️ 105 minutes

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Summary

In this DJD Classic, which originally aired on 9/13/23, bass fishing legend Hank Parker shares his best Dale Sr. stories and how he got involved with stock car racing. While Dale and Hank share plenty of laughs, the duo also dives deep into the emotional side of losing Dale Sr. and how Hank has handled it over the years. Close friends prior to their rise in their respective disciplines, Hank describes the hunting and fishing trips they shared together, and how he reacted when Dale opened up to him on an emotional level. Hear Hank's thoughts on his racing endeavors and how he put everything on the line to give his son, Hank Jr., a shot at NASCAR glory.

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0:00.0	Following is a production of Dirty Home Media.
0:15.7	Hey, let's rewind at DJB Classic. Enjoy.
0:20.0	So Hank Parker, senior.
0:21.9	Hank Parker.
0:23.1	How long has it been since I seen you?
0:26.2	Man, it's been forever.
0:27.6	Yeah.
0:29.1	Probably 20 years.
0:31.5	Has it been that long?
0:32.8	Probably has.
0:33.5	Oh, my gosh.
0:34.4	Yeah.
0:34.9	It is crazy.
0:35.6	It doesn't seem like it should have been that long.
0:37.2	Yeah. So thanks for making some time for gosh. Yeah. It is crazy. It doesn't seem like it should have been that long. Yeah. So, thanks for making some time for us. Oh, I'm excited. Yeah. You guys roasted me pretty good. That's my chance to get back. When? Yeah. When Hank Jr. was here. You said, your dad was racing. What was he thinking? Well, I know it.
0:54.5	Yeah.
0:57.5	He's still wondering just to go ahead and say, what were you doing?
0:58.8	Why are you doing it?
1:01.1	Yeah, I'm going to tell you when I was going.
1:04.7	So, all right.
1:12.5	I always kind of been fascinated with your life and your career, and this is a great opportunity for us to talk about it.
1:18.4	You know, when did you start fishing professionally?
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