Best Axalta Podcasts (2024)

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NASCAR Playoff Drivers Like You’ve Never Heard Them 58:38

2h ago58:38

58:38

In this special episode of DJD Reloaded, we’re taking the show on the road! Join The Athletic’s motorsports journalists and hosts of The Teardown, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, as they take you behind the scenes of their first-ever exclusive driver sit-downs at NASCAR Playoff Media Day. But don’t expect the same usual questions you’ve heard driver…

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574 - Travis Carter: Cale's Crew Chief During The Famous Fight 1:18:40

1h ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Join Dale Earnhardt Jr. as he sits down with former NASCAR Crew Chief and team owner Travis Carter to discuss his past working with some of the most legendary race car drivers in history. During his two-decade-long time in the sport, he was a championship-winning crew chief with Benny Parsons in 1973 and was Cale Yarborough’s crew chief during the …

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573 - NASCAR's Everest Delivers Game 7 Moment 1:34:52

2h ago1:34:52

1:34:52

It’s the first Tuesday of the month, so that means Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by his wife Amy in the Dirty Mo Media studio for Dirty Air. After an exciting conclusion to the NASCAR regular season at Darlington, there was plenty to chat about: Darlington is a pinnacle of stock car racing Chase Briscoe’s Game Seven moment Race winner Chase Briscoe …

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Leigh Diffey on Dramatic Moments, NASCAR Fans & Broadcasting Highs And Lows 51:58

1h ago51:58

51:58

On this episode of DJD Reloaded, we're joined by the newest voice in the NASCAR NBC broadcast booth, Leigh Diffey. He talks about his transition into NASCAR, the most incredible sports moments he's called, and his excitement to be covering NASCAR. Leigh also gives us his message for NASCAR fans and jokes about being called "British." Next, we sit d…

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572 - Buddy Parrott: "My Sport, My Love and My Job Was Always NASCAR Racing" 2:12:48

1d ago2:12:48

2:12:48

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes legendary NASCAR Crew Chief Buddy Parrott to the Dirty Mo Media Studio to learn more about the pivotal role he played in some of NASCAR’s greatest moments. Growing up in Gastonia, North Carolina, Buddy participated in competitive diving all through high school before finding his way to a race at Birmingham International …

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571 - First-Time Winners & Fatherhood with Bubba, Harrison & The Mayor 1:33:44

1h ago1:33:44

1:33:44

After a surprising finish at Daytona, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to catch up on the latest racing headlines on this week’s edition of Dirty Air. It's a star-studded lineup on the show this week, with Bubba Wallace, Harrison Burton and Jeff Burton all jumping on the show. Harrison Burton’s unpredictable win means the Playoffs cutline m…

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Why 3PM Starts? NASCAR Explains 57:32

1h ago57:32

57:32

In this episode of DJD Reloaded, we are joined by NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Media and Revenue Officer Brian Herbst, who explains how race start times are determined. Learn about the factors influencing these decisions, from broadcast windows and viewership trends to the balance between TV audiences and trackside fans.We also discuss…

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570 - The 1990 Daytona 500: Derrike Cope's Cinderella Story 1:50:38

1h ago1:50:38

1:50:38

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by longtime NASCAR competitor and winner of the 1990 Daytona 500 Derrike Cope to learn about his journey from the Pacific Northwest to capturing one of the greatest upset victories in racing history. After growing up with a father who competed in the NHRA Drag Racing ranks, Derrike learned the finer points of being a me…

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569 - Michigan: "Flipping Is The Unpleasant Consequence of Going Fast" 1:40:19

1h ago1:40:19

1:40:19

The NASCAR Cup race may have been delayed until Monday, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. is right on schedule with this week’s edition of Dirty Air. After a late-race caution caused much debate among racing fans, Tyler Reddick held on in double overtime to win his second race of the season: Did Martin Truex Jr.’s crash warrant a yellow flag? Does NASCAR chan…

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

2d 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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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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567 - The Austin Dillon/Richmond Controversy Reaction Show 1:16:19

2h ago1:16:19

1:16:19

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

1:01:23

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

6d ago1:22:12

1:22:12

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

30d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

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

43:34

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

17d ago2:23:32

2:23:32

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

21d 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

1M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

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

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

24d ago1:29:48

1:29:48

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

1:04:08

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

27d ago1:46:13

1:46:13

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

1M 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

2M 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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557 - Gary Nelson Part 1: The King of Innovation 1:42:53

2M 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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556 - Chicago: Post-Race Retaliation, Advice for Hailie Deegan, and Alex Bowman’s Two-Day Hangover 1:47:05

2M ago1:47:05

1:47:05

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

2M 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

2M ago58:14

58:14

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

2M 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

50:44

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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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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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

3M ago50:29

50:29

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

2M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

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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550 - Iowa: Reacting to Truex, Chatting with Blaney & Getting Choked Up on Repaves 1:43:15

3M ago1:43:15

1:43:15

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was curious as to how the repave at Iowa Speedway would perform when NASCAR came to town, and he is back for another edition of Dirty Air to report on what he saw unfold. Highlights of the episode include: Dale needs to start chewing his food more Let’s prioritize getting new fans to the racetrack Martin Truex Jr.’s retirement an…

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Which Multi-Disciplined Driver is the G.O.A.T.? Settling the Debate with Mike Joy, Dave Moody, & Ken Martin 51:41

2M ago51:41

51:41

The great Mario Andretti was on the Dale Jr. Download this week, and he was asked about motorsports’ Crown Jewel races. Not NASCAR’s Crown Jewels, but the biggest races in motorsports collectively. That got us wondering, with Kyle Larson’s recent cross-over into IndyCar, who is the single-most versatile, multi-disciplined race car driver in history…

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549 - Mario Andretti: Addicted To Adrenaline 1:46:38

2M ago1:46:38

1:46:38

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down for an incredible conversation with motorsports icon Mario Andretti. With a resume that includes wins in the Indy 500 and the Daytona 500, four IndyCar championships, and a Formula One championship, Mario is in rarified air in motorsports history, ranking among the best to ever sit behind the wheel. Mario reflects on hi…

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548 - Sonoma Caution Chaos & My Go-To Beer 1:38:56

3M ago1:38:56

1:38:56

As NASCAR returns from wine country, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to react to the chaos and dominance race fans saw this past weekend in Sonoma. With the bump and runs, tire strategies and aggressive restarts, there is plenty to unpack: Sonoma repave was not a problem Ross Chastain dust-ups with Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott Josh Berry h…

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Mid-Season Superlatives, And Is SMT Data A Good Thing For NASCAR? 57:01

3M ago57:01

57:01

Carla Gebhart is joined by The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi to break down a NASCAR hot topic: SMT data. Why do you keep hearing about it? What is it? Should SMT data be available to drivers and teams during a race? How does that impact competition? Randall Burnett, crew chief of the No. 8 car at Richard Childress Racing, joins to offer his perspective…

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547 - Mark Martin: When Dale Earnhardt Tested Me 2:05:09

3M ago2:05:09

2:05:09

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin back to the Download to discuss his early days in the sport and how he came to be a chassis setup guru. Mark explains that he and his father, Julian, were both mechanical enthusiasts and began attending drag and short track races in Arkansas before traveling to the Daytona 500 in 1973. Ev…

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546 - Gateway Chaos, Dale "Still At The Table" In Charter Talks & Larson's Waiver News 1:38:05

3M ago1:38:05

1:38:05

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back behind the microphone to react to the chaotic NASCAR Cup race outcome at Gateway on this edition of Dirty Air. Blown engines and empty gas tanks disrupted Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney’s clear paths to victory, and Austin Cindric was in the right place at the right time. This episode covers: Missing phone calls from Da…

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Rodney Childers on SHR Shutdown, Conor Daly Reflects on the Indy 500, & The Professor’s Bracket Challenge Advice 43:41

3M ago43:41

43:41

Carla Gebhart hosts a packed DJD Reloaded show this week. Rodney Childers, crew chief of the No. 4 car at Stewart-Haas Racing, joins to discuss his team's upcoming closure and how he’ll work to keep his team focused for the remainder of 2024. Plus, Indiana’s own and Speed Street host, Conor Daly, calls in fresh off his top-10 result in the Indy 500…

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545 - Luke Combs: Self-Funded Singer To Stadium Headliner 1:28:12

3M ago1:28:12

1:28:12

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by country music star and fellow North Carolina native Luke Combs this week on the Dale Jr. Download. On the heels of releasing his latest album “Gettin’ Old” in 2023, Luke connects with Dale via video chat in the midst of a long-running stadium tour. The two chat about Luke growing up in Huntersville, N.C., and realize…

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544 - Resuming After Rain In Charlotte: You Can’t Take That Risk 1:23:45

3M ago1:23:45

1:23:45

Dale Earnhardt Jr. checks in remotely from the beach house after a rainy Memorial Day weekend for a new episode of Dirty Air. Mother Nature had other plans for the “Greatest Day in Motorsports.” As a result, there was a lot to debate and unpack: Tip-toeing into sports betting Getting to know the neighbors The 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class Should K…

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Live at Fan Day: The Past, Present, & Future of Dirty Mo Media 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

Carla Gebhart takes the Lionel Racing stage live at JRM Fan Day to discuss Dirty Mo Media's origin, evolution, and future. Mike Davis, Dirty Mo Media's founder and executive producer, comes out of retirement, and Dale Jr.'s long-time friend and spotter, TJ Majors, shares his perspective on the early days of the Dale Jr. Download.…

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REACTION: Dale Jr. On Ricky Stenhouse Jr's Record-Breaking Fine 20:45

3M ago20:45

20:45

When news breaks, we react. Dale Earnhardt Jr. recorded an emergency bonus episode of The Download to react to Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s record-breaking $75k fine for fighting Kyle Busch after the All-Star race at North Wilkesboro. Dale discusses whether or not the penalties levied on Stenhouse are fair, if Ricky should appeal the fine, and what this m…

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543 - Bussin' With The Boys: Pouring Gas On The Fire 2:40:16

4M ago2:40:16

2:40:16

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Will Compton and Taylor Lewan of Barstool’s Bussin’ With The Boys. Dale and the boys kick things off with Will and Taylor’s early days cutting their teeth on the college football level. Since Dale never went to college, Compton and Lewan walk Dale through what the college experience looks like as a student-athlete.…

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542 - North Wilkesboro: "Cement The Tunnels" 1:56:00

4M ago1:56:00

1:56:00

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the Bojangles Studio to chat about all things North Wilkesboro on this edition of Dirty Air. There were multiple grooves of racing and punches flying as the All-Stars of NASCAR graced the famed short track in Wilkes County, so obviously there was a lot to unpack: Dale talks about his trip to New York City The North Wil…

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The All-Star Open Fan Vote Debate 45:20

4M ago45:20

45:20

Tonight, the lights shine brightest on the hopeful candidates vying for your vote to secure their spot in the 2024 All-Star race at North Wilkesboro. Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith, Kaz Grala, and Noah Gragson each make their pitch to voters and weigh in on hot-button issues like short-track package reform, foreign interference in NASCAR by Shane Van G…

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