Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes in NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez for the first time on the Dale Jr. Download to discuss his historic win in Mexico, what his future holds, and how he rises to pressure-packed moments. After one of the most meaningful wins of his career, Dale Jr. and Daniel Suarez sit down to discuss Daniel’s Mexico race weekend experience. He shares what it was like to have 90% of the fans in the stands cheering for him, and how he stayed focused during the weekend. He also dives into his journey to U.S. citizenship and what it was like growing up racing in Mexico. He opens up on the challenges he faced moving to the United States and trying to race without knowing the language. Daniel also provides an update on what his racing endeavors will be beyond the 2025 season and shares how the biggest pressure he has faced in his career has been off the race track. It’s an honest, open, and authentic conversation that you won’t want to miss. 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:30 - Daniel's Journey to NASCAR 10:15 - Challenges of Racing in Ovals vs Road Courses 18:45 - Early Career Racing in Mexico City 38:20 -Making It To The Cup Series 50:10 - Trackhouse Racing and Future Plans 1:02:00 - Climbing The Mountain And Overcoming Obstacles Shop our new 'Stars, Stripes & Beers' merch collection here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/collections/stars-stripes-and-beers-collection Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns from the pit box to the studio for a new episode of Dirty Air. After making his debut as a NASCAR Xfinity Series crew chief and helping Connor Zilisch find Victory Lane, Connor joins Dale as a special co-host to relive their remarkable weekend: - Dale Jr. wins in his crew chiefing debut with Connor Zilisch and the 88-team - Practice and preparation makes perfect - How did Connor react to the news that Dale would be atop the pit box? - Pocono race winner Chase Briscoe joins the show Plus, during Ask Jr., listeners sent in questions regarding: - JRM’s beer toast for Connor Zilisch’s win - Learning how to race from Mark Martin - Brad Keselowski’s pit stop And, during Dirty Mo Dough, the guys chat about the mid-season bracket challenge. Big thank you to SafetyCulture for sponsoring this week's episode! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest 02:56 Connor Zilisch's Xfinity Series Win 06:03 Behind the Scenes: Crew Chief Decisions 09:09 Dale Jr.'s Experience as a Crew Chief 17:43 Race Strategy and Execution 20:38 Final Stages and Victory Lane 23:36 Reflections on the Race and Future Plans 55:08 Racing Strategies and Team Dynamics 01:00:06 Post-Race Tension and Technical Inspections 01:05:27 The Evolution of Defensive Driving in NASCAR 01:09:22 Fuel Management and Race Strategy 01:14:35 The In-Race Tournament and Competitive Mindset 01:17:11 The Impact of Family Life on Racing Careers 01:19:39 Reflections on Crew Chiefing and Teamwork 01:26:34 Lessons from Racing Legends 01:30:50 The Importance of Communication in Racing 01:38:04 Upcoming Races and Fan Engagement Shop our new 'Stars, Stripes & Beers' merch collection here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/collections/stars-stripes-and-beers-collection Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. spends a little extra time with his Amazon Prime broadcast booth partners Adam Alexander and Steve Letarte on this week’s episode of the Dale Jr. Download. After an adventurous trip to Mexico City this past weekend, the three had a lot of notes to compare on their respective experiences. The guys marveled at the state-of-the-art Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez facility and how the stadium section provided a unique, grandiose feeling to the race weekend. They also share stories about working with their producers and how gratifying it is to receive positive feedback throughout a production for their racing insight. The three discuss how intimidating a television compound can be and how comforting it is that so many members of the NBC crew were part of the Prime productions. They also look forward to their upcoming time on TNT and anticipate what will be different when the move is made back to a network as opposed to streaming. The conversation takes a look at the Playoffs picture and how it has changed with Shane Van Gisbergen’s Mexico City victory, as well as the ongoing Ricky Stenhouse/Carson Hocevar feud. They also answer questions in an “Ask The Booth” segment, sharing what their go-to booth snacks are, thoughts on the In-Season Tournament & the funniest moment that has happened to them on air this season. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 06:13 NASCAR's Return to Mexico City 08:58 Broadcasting Dynamics and Team Chemistry 11:51 Transitioning to TNT and Future Expectations 15:04 Unique Aspects of Amazon's Broadcasting 17:53 The Impact of Production Quality on Viewer Experience 27:41 The Art of Storytelling in NASCAR Broadcasting 30:14 Shane Van Gisbergen's Impact on the Playoffs 42:54 The Controversy of Carson Hocevar 50:45 The Future of NASCAR Rivalries 57:55 Mid-Season Tournament Insights 01:02:21 Broadcasting Challenges and Experiences 01:07:54 Preparation and Strategy in Broadcasting 01:13:13 Humorous Moments in the Booth 01:20:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Shop our new 'Stars, Stripes & Beers' merch collection here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/collections/stars-stripes-and-beers-collection Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com

Dale Earnhardt Jr. made the epic journey home from Mexico City, and he’s back for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat about his journey abroad for the NASCAR Cup race and more: - Impressions of Mexico City - The track challenges of Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez - Cup schedule change rumors - Travel logistics were difficult - The old NASCAR vs the new - Championship format suggestions - Race winner Shane Van Gisbergen stops by the show. Plus, during the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: - Favorite broadcast booth snacks - Getting sick while racing - Other driver documentaries - Superstitions - iRacing tips - Favorite video games Thank you to Safety Culture for sponsoring this week's episode! Want to stop chasing problems and start making progress? Head to https://safetyculture.com/svg and check it out. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Mexico City Race 02:45 Travel Experiences and Impressions of Mexico City 05:41 Race Track Insights and Broadcast Perspectives 15:05 Logistical Challenges and Lessons Learned 22:01 Road Course Racing: Tradition vs. Modern NASCAR 28:17 Playoff Structure and Championship Conversations 39:28 SVG's Experiences from Mexico City 46:48 Learning and Adapting on Ovals 49:37 Reflections on Winning and Performance 51:48 Ask Jr: Fan Interaction and Insights 53:21 Food and Superstitions in Racing 57:02 Sickness and Performance in Racing 01:03:02 Documentary Ideas and Racing Legends 01:05:35 Superstitions and Rituals in Racing 01:09:12 Superstitions in Sports and Personal Rituals 01:11:00 iRacing Insights and Updates 01:12:30 Memorable Experiences and Travel Stories 01:13:01 Nostalgia for Classic Video Games 01:17:09 Betting Strategies and Predictions for Pocono 01:29:31 Upcoming Events and Future Content FanDuel disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.Shop our new 'Stars, Stripes & Beers' merch collection here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/collections/stars-stripes-and-beers-collection Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com