Best Austin Hendricks Podcasts (2024)

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Richmond Aftermath: Dale Jr. and Mark Martin React to RCR Penalty News 54:33

34m ago54:33

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After Austin Dillon’s controversial last-lap decisions at the Richmond Cup race, NASCAR stripped RCR of Dillon’s Playoff eligibility with an unprecedented penalty. Did NASCAR do the right thing? Is the line for hard racing now defined? We discuss the limits of aggressive driving with Mark Martin and Dale Jr. in this episode as they react to the new…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 133 : Doug Yates, Dillon Penalty Reaction 21:54

10m ago21:54

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Mike Bagley starts this week show by reacting to the penalties following a controversial finish at Richmond. Jason Toy then sits down with Doug Yates ahead of a very important race for Ford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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568 - Josh Wise: Life Changing Driver Coach 1:06:03

21m ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined in the studio by former NASCAR racer and Driver Performance Manager for Chevrolet Racing Josh Wise. The two discuss Josh's post driving career, and his influential role in coaching NASCAR's top athletes. After moving into the stock car ranks as a champion dirt sprint car racer, Josh spent ten years moving through the NA…

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NASCAR LIVE 8-13-24 : Daniel Suarez, Erik Jones, Doug Yates 45:50

10m ago45:50

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After a wild finish in Richmond, NASCAR Live is back. We then recap that wild race with a NASCAR Live Backtrax of the Cook Out 400. Daniel Suarez then sits down with Mike Bagley to discuss his wild Olympic break and his recent contract extension with Trackhouse. Chris Wilner then chats with Erik Jones ahead of returning to his home track in Michiga…

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Austin Dillon’s controversial victory over Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin at Richmond Raceway and the aftermath for NASCAR 50:03

2h ago50:03

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Dale Jarrett assesses Austin Dillon’s win after driving through Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin on the final corner at Richmond Raceway (3:00); analyzing how Dillon got in position to knock Logano from the lead and why it made Logano so angry (8:00); the artfulness of a proper bump and run and why it wasn’t achievable for Dillon (12:00); the nature of…

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567 - The Austin Dillon/Richmond Controversy Reaction Show 1:16:19

2h ago1:16:19

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the Dirty Mo Studio to react to the highly controversial NASCAR Cup race finish at Richmond on this episode of Dirty Air. As the racing world awaits NASCAR’s weekly penalty report, Dale weighs in with this take on the issues: Ricky Stenhouse sets up calamitous ending Was Austin Dillon’s bump on Joey Logano against the …

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Max Papis: Dale Jr.'s New Driver is an F1-Level Talent 1:01:23

5d ago1:01:23

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In this episode, Jeff Gluck, Jordan Bianchi, and Guest Host Hannah Newhouse dive deep into the latest news in the NASCAR world. They kick off with updates from the two-week break, exploring what’s next for driver Cory LaJoie and who could potentially be the next driver of the No. 7. Jeff and Jordan also explain why NASCAR might reject foreign inves…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 132 : Tanner Gray, Richmond Preview 17:54

5d ago17:54

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Racing is back this weekend and so is Mike Bagley with a brand new edition of NASCAR Live Wide Open. One of the names that will be in the spotlight in Richmond is Tanner Gray. Gray joined Mike Bagley as he tries to secure his spot in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

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566 - Connor Zilisch & Justin Marks: The Future is Here 1:22:12

6d ago1:22:12

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the top prospects in the stock car racing world Connor Zilisch to learn about his career and upbringing in the sport. Owner of Trackhouse Racing Justin Marks joins them to announce that Connor will be racing full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025 in partnership with JR Motorsports.…

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NASCAR LIVE 8-6-24 : HMS 40th Anniversary Special Part 2 46:08

7d ago46:08

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We conclude the Olympic break with another special episode dedicated to celebrating Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary. This week we highlight Jimmie Johnson's 7 championships, Terry Labonte's magical 1996, and Jack Sprague's dominance in the truck series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://…

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565 - Dale Jr and Friends Recap The Great Irish Bender 1:15:47

7d ago1:15:47

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is fresh off the plane from a vacation in Ireland, and joined by special co-host TJ Majors for this week’s episode of Dirty Air. Even though we are into the second week of auto racing’s Olympic summer break, there was still plenty to chat about: • Stock market turbulence • East coast storms are causing worry • Tim Dugger calls in…

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A Special Edition of Ask Jr. with Dale & Amy 43:34

12d ago43:34

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This week on the Dale Jr. Download, Amy stopped by and served as co-host of Dirty Air. She shared lots of fun stories about Dale, including a special edition of Ask Jr. with Dale & Amy that hasn't aired yet on the Download feed! Carla Gebhart is joined by Dale's niece, Karsyn Elledge, as they react to the best moments between Dale and Amy. Plus, we…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 131 : Best of 2024 30:30

12d ago30:30

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On this week's show we feature some of our favorite interviews of 2024. First, Mike Bagley catches up with Adam Alexander. Mike then chats with Sam Mayer following his thrilling victory at Texas Motor Speedway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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564 - Elliott & Hermie Sadler: Virginia Is For Brothers 2:23:32

13d ago2:23:32

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes longtime NASCAR competitors Elliott and Hermie Sadler to the studio on this episode of the Dale Jr. Download. After growing up in Emporia, Virginia, the accomplished brother duo picked up their father’s interest in racing and entered into the go-kart ranks. They explain that their father owned dirt cars that competed on …

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NASCAR LIVE 7-30-24 : Celebrating Hendrick Motorsports 40th Anniversary Part 1 45:55

14d ago45:55

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This week we begin 2 weeks of special episodes honoring the 40th anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports. In part 1 we revisit the victory that saved the team, remind you of Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham's dominance, and highlight some of the most iconic HMS paint schemes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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563 - Dale & Amy Play The Marriage Game: "She Said No!" 1:18:29

14d ago1:18:29

1:18:29

NASCAR may be on break for the Olympics, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio and he brought his wife Amy in for a special edition of Dirty Air. The Download crew teed up Dale and Amy to play a round of The Marriage Game, and of course hilarity ensued: Houseboat debacle Silly arguments Weird fears and habits Dale-isms Plus, as Dale says, th…

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Dale Jr. & "Butterbean" Queen: Rehash the Hampton Heat 1:03:15

19d ago1:03:15

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What is the state of Late Model Stock racing? Well, Dale Jr. had a lot to say about it after he competed in the 16th annual Hampton Heat 200 at Langley Speedway last Saturday night which treated fans to a physical battle in the closing laps between Brenden Queen, aka “Butterbean”, and Connor Hall. In the end, Butterbean emerged victorious, earning …

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 130 : Todd Bodine 17:54

19d ago17:54

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On this week's show Mike Bagley goes wide open with 2 time truck series champion, Todd Bodine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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562 - Donnie Rives: Dale Earnhardt's Best Friend Shares Stories You've Never Heard 1:46:33

20d ago1:46:33

1:46:33

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Dale Earnhardt’s best friend, Donnie Rives. Donnie has kept these stories to himself, until today. It’s a heartfelt conversation swapping stories about the Intimidator from two people who knew him best. Donnie's first connection with the Earnhardt’s was through Ralph. Ralph’s signature “Earnhardt grin” left a lasti…

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NASCAR LIVE 7-23-24 : Chad Knaus, NASCAR Medalists 46:03

21d ago46:03

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On a brand new edition of NASCAR Live Chad Knaus sits down with Steve Post and Todd Gordon. We also get into the Olympic spirit by giving out gold, silver, and bronze medals in all 3 of NASCAR's top series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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561 - Indy: An Unpopular Opinion About The Finish 1:29:48

21d ago1:29:48

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the Dirty Mo Media studio to discuss the heavily debated Brickyard 400 finish, and has an opinion that may surprise you. There was a lot of controversy at Indianapolis this year and the Dirty Air crew unpacks all of it: Should NASCAR have waived off the final start? How does Ryan Blaney feel about it now? Did NASCAR ma…

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Celebrating 30 Years of The Brickyard With Jamie McMurray & Dale Jarrett 1:04:08

26d ago1:04:08

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30 years ago, NASCAR ran the first Brickyard 400 at the storied Indianapolis Motor Speedway that featured the largest crowd to ever witness a NASCAR race. Today on DJD Reloaded, we relive iconic moments from one of NASCAR’s Crown Jewels with a pair of iconic drivers. Dale Jarrett, a 2-time Brickyard winner, and the man behind the tradition of “kiss…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 129 : Daniel Dye 18:50

26d ago18:50

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On this week's show Mike Bagley goes Wide Open with Daniel Dye as he continues to push for his first ever playoff birth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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560 - Winston Kelley: Intimidator Stories From The One Who Interviewed Him Last 1:46:13

27d ago1:46:13

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with NASCAR Hall of Fame executive director and former MRN Pit Reporter Winston Kelley to share over 30 years of stories from behind the microphone. Winston's career is rooted in his passion for the sport of NASCAR, dating back to his first job working on road for free. From there, Kelley has practically seen it all. He…

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NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and how the Next Gen could impact the Brickyard 400 40:33

27d ago40:33

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What Steve Letarte remembers about his first exposure to the Brickyard 400 and why it’s such a magical moment and place for NASCAR (2:30); what it’ll be like for the 10 full-time Cup drivers who will be racing on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for the first time in NASCAR’s premier series (5:00); why the Brickyard requires such a phenomenal s…

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NASCAR LIVE 7-16-24 : Cole Custer, Grant Enfinger 46:06

1M ago46:06

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A fresh NASCAR Live is ready for your listening pleasure. First up, we recap the weekend at Pocono with a new edition of Backtrax and a sit-down with Cole Custer. We then look ahead to this weekend in the Circle City with a comprehensive Brickyard 400 preview and a conversation with truck series playoff contender, Grant Enfinger. See Privacy Policy…

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559 - Pocono: I'm Going To Get Sh*t For This 1:53:14

28d ago1:53:14

1:53:14

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for this week’s episode of Dirty Air to recap all of the action from Pocono. After a weekend full of action from the Tricky Triangle, there is plenty to discuss: Dale picks his NCAA Football '25 Dynasty Team Was Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch's on-track contact a racing deal? Should Bubba Wallace have been fine…

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558 - Gary Nelson Part 2: Scarred By Driver Deaths Under My Watch 1:12:18

1M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Dale Earnhardt Jr. continues his conversation with longtime NASCAR crew chief Gary Nelson to discuss his time at Hendrick Motorsports, building SABCO with Felix Sabates, and his move to the officiating side as the Winston Cup Director. Gary details how Rick Hendrick used his car salesman skills to sell him on a job at HMS. Teamed up with Geoff Bodi…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 128 : Noah Gragson 18:04

1M ago18:04

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On this week's episode Chris Wilner goes one-on-one with Noah Gragson fresh off of the announcement that he will join Front Row Motorsports in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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557 - Gary Nelson Part 1: The King of Innovation 1:42:53

1M ago1:42:53

1:42:53

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR crew chief Gary Nelson, who worked with legendary drivers like Ricky Rudd, Bobby Allison, and Geoff Bodine. In the first installment of this conversation, Gary dives into the intriguing world of NASCAR innovation. If you raced in the 70s with a 100% legal car, you’d be out of business, and Nelson is…

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NASCAR LIVE 7-9-24 : Josh Berry, Ben Rhodes, David Ragan 45:56

1M ago45:56

45:56

This week is another jampacked edition of NASCAR Live. We revisit Sunday's Grant Park 165 with a new NASCAR Live Backtrax. Steve Post then chats with Josh Berry about his move to Wood Brothers Racing in 2025. Steve also chats with David Ragan about the introduction of NASCAR's electric vehicle. 2-time truck series champion, Ben Rhodes also stops by…

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556 - Chicago: Post-Race Retaliation, Advice for Hailie Deegan, and Alex Bowman’s Two-Day Hangover 1:47:05

1M ago1:47:05

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio after vacation (or was it?) for this week’s episode of Dirty Air. After an eventful weekend in the streets of the Windy City, there is plenty to discuss, and Dale is joined by special co-host TJ Majors to lend his perspective from the spotter’s stand: Dale doesn’t trust his golf cart The rain won’t stay away…

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3 Perfect Racing Regions: NH, Nashville & Chicago - Episode 297 51:28

1M ago51:28

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We recap our weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway including our thoughts on the Rain Tires and how NASCAR handled it. A recap of the Nashville race, which got us our 11th winner and a preview of the Chicago Road Course this weekend. Also how can Kyle Busch get into the playoffs and an update on everything that is Silly Season.…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 127 : Brad Perez 14:03

1M ago14:03

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On this week's show Mike Bagley is joined by Brad Perez who will attempt to qualify for this weekend's Xfinity Series race in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How the life of Shane van Gisbergen changed after winning the Chicago Street Race in his NASCAR Cup debut a year ago 39:37

1M ago39:37

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Recalling the scene and Cup champion’s reactions to SVG’s big win (1:00); the backstory of how Shane van Gisbergen made his NASCAR debut (6:00); how he likes life in the States (11:00); his adaptation to rough-and-tumble racing for victories (12:30); his progression on ovals (17:00); why Cup stars still think he’s the driver to beat in Chicago (23:…

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Reacting to Hocevar Penalty & Berry Announcement, and How Often Does The Fastest Car Win? 43:31

1M ago43:31

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Carla Gebhart is joined by The Teardown’s Jeff Gluck on this week’s DJD Reloaded. We react to the Carson Hocevar penalty and how it could affect his long-term career prospects in the NASCAR Cup Series. With Josh Berry’s move to the Wood Brothers announced, where’s a possible landing spot for Rodney Childers? Plus, “The Professor” from Dirty Mo Doug…

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555 - Martin Truex Jr: Not Going To Disappear 58:14

1M ago58:14

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down for a conversation with his longtime friend and 2017 NASCAR Cup Champion Martin Truex Jr. With his recent retirement announcement in the rearview mirror, Dale Jr. is anxious to connect with Martin and see what his plans are for the future. At the time of the interview, Martin is preparing to embark on a fishing trip in …

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NASCAR LIVE 7-2-24 : Michael McDowell, Petty's Top 5 Wins 46:22

1M ago46:22

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The NASCAR world is ready to take to the streets of downtown Chicago this weekend and this week's NASCAR Live is all about getting you ready for that big event. We chat with one of the favorites to win the race, Michael McDowell. Mike Bagley is then joined by Chris Wilner and Kurt Becker to look back at last year's inaugural event and preview this …

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554 - Nashville: Overtime, Overheating, and Overreacting 1:53:52

1M ago1:53:52

1:53:52

After a hot NASCAR weekend in Nashville, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets back behind the microphone for another episode of Dirty Air. In a race that took five overtime restarts to complete and produced an unexpected winner in Joey Logano, there was a lot to chat about: A box of Butler's Orchard pickles and update on the Titanic Lego set Denny Hamlin and Ky…

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A John Force Update & Talking Drag Racing Safety With Matt Hagan 50:44

2M ago50:44

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Our buddy John Force was involved in a terrifying crash in his NHRA Funny Car on Sunday afternoon during the Virginia Nationals. We want to send our well wishes to John for a speedy recovery, and can’t wait to see him back behind the wheel. If there is one person who has ever been on the Dale Jr. Download that is still brought up most, it’s probabl…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 126 : AJ Allmendinger 26:06

2M ago26:06

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On this week's show Mike Bagley sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with AJ Allmendinger covering fatherhood, staying hydrated during hot races, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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553 - Jeff Green: Racing For Legends Like Earnhardt, Childress & Petty 1:19:25

2M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR competitor Jeff Green to learn more about how he rose from the short tracks of the Midwest to having one of the most dominant seasons in the NASCAR Xfinity Series history. After growing up in the footsteps of two racing brothers, David and Mark, also of NASCAR fame, Jeff ventured down a path that la…

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NASCAR LIVE 6-25-24 : Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, Clint Bowyer 46:00

2M ago46:00

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This week we have a star-studded edition of NASCAR Live for your listening pleasure. Chase Briscoe joins the show to discuss the news that he's headed to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025. Kyle Larson then chats with Jason Toy about his roller coaster of a year. Mike Bagley then catches up with Clint Bowyer ahead of his return to the Craftsman Truck Series …

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552 - New Hampshire: Don’t Fret The Wet, Bell’s Thoughts On “Chase,” & Schedule Rumor Reaction 1:37:14

2M ago1:37:14

1:37:14

Dale Earnhardt Jr. may be back at the beach, but his notebook is filled after the NASCAR weekend at New Hampshire and he’s excited to share on this episode of Dirty Air. NASCAR’s decision to wait out the rain and restart on wet weather tires was a polarizing one, and Dale has plenty of insight on the matter. Episode highlights include: Shoutouts to…

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All About Truex From Those Who Know Him Best 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Now that Martin Truex Jr. has determined this season will be his last as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, there will be no shortage of celebrations of Martin’s stellar 21-year career over the next six months. Today on DJD Reloaded, we talk to several people instrumental in shaping MTJ’s storied career, from old buddies like TJ Majors and Josh …

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Iowa Speedway’s smash debut, Martin Truex Jr. stepping back, Kyle Busch’s surprising Gibbs, Hendrick RCR comments 58:01

2M ago58:01

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NACAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the Cup debut of Iowa Speedway (2:00); the concerns about the repave and why it was done (4:30); the surprising recent track record of successful repaves (7:30); the essence of the Midwestern race fan (10:30); a brief jog through Burton’s trophy collection (16:00); Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to step away from fu…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 125 : Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 16:58

2M ago16:58

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On this week's show Mike Bagley goes wide open with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. fresh off of his top 5 finish at Iowa Speedway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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NHMS RACE WEEK with Dave McGrath & CJ McLaughlin 55:56

2M ago55:56

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This week we are joined by Executive Vice President & General Manager of New Hampshire Motor Speeway, Dave McGrath. He gets us ready for everything that is going on up at the track this weekend. CJ McLaughlin also joins the show to talk about his future with racing and who he thinks should replace Martin Truex Jr, who will be retiring this year. We…

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551 - Paul Andrews: Processing The Loss Of Alan Kulwicki 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR crew chief Paul Andrews to learn more about his journey from being a vacuum repairman to a Cup championship-winning team leader. After being raised by his grandparents in Louisiana, Paul found his way to St. Louis where he reconnected with his mother and took a job working at his stepfather’s motel …

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NASCAR LIVE 6-18-24 : James Small, Iowa Backtrax 46:26

2M ago46:26

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We've left Iowa and are now headed towards New Hampshire on a new edition of NASCAR Live. We begin the show with a NASCAR Live Backtrax of the Iowa Corn 350. We then look back at some of the best career moments for Martin Truex Jr. Martin's crew chief James Small is also here for a chat with Jason Toy and Kyle Rickey guides us through some of the b…

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