In this episode, Kelley Earnhardt Miller sits down with Jeff Dickerson, co-owner of Spire Motorsports. Kelley and Jeff discuss his journey to NASCAR, and how Spire Motorsports was “accidentally” created. Jeff explains the current state of the NASCAR charter negotiations and offers his perspective on getting the deal done. They discuss the evolving landscape of the sport, and how the instability of the current charter system affects sponsorship. Jeff also gives his opinions on the possibility of NASCAR implementing a spending cap for the teams and shares his insight on how close the two parties are to reaching an agreement. Are all of the teams aligned in the charter negotiations with NASCAR? What needs to change to keep teams healthy within NASCAR’s charter system? Will the value of charters continue to rise? 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 Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:19 - Involvement in Charter Deals 08:09 - The Formation of Spire Motorsports 13:17 - The Increasing Value of Charters 21:29 - The Challenges of the Business Model 27:01 - The Unified Stance of Teams 31:07 - The Complexities of Running a NASCAR Team 33:01 - The Importance of Collaboration in the NASCAR Industry 36:33 - Working Together to Grow the Sport 38:56 - Transparency 45:26 - The Impact of the New Car on Competition 47:50 - The Need to Fix Short Tracks 54:22 - Best Advice 01:01:08 - Emotion Doesn't Equate to Winning

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns from vacationing in London and Scotland for another edition of Dirty Air. Although he was overseas spending time with Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Casey Mears, it didn’t keep him from tuning into all the action at Darlington for NASCAR's throwback weekend. Dale discusses the emotions and motivations behind Chris Buescher's confrontation with Tyler Reddick, as well as Buescher's desire to win in the NASCAR Cup Series. Plus, who is to blame for William Byron and Ryan Blaney's on-track run-in? They also delve into Brad Keselowski's influence on the Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing team and his decision to become a driver-owner. Dale also speculates potential changes in the NASCAR landscape, including Michael McDowell's move to Spire Motorsports and the possibility of charters being sold or transferred between teams. 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 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:37 - Recap of the Darlington Race 04:23 - Dale Jr.'s Trip to Scotland and London 06:17 - Exciting Moments from the Darlington Race 10:54 - Travel Stories 21:30 - The Role of Aerodynamics and Racing Strategies 26:54 - Discussion on Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick's Race 36:06 - Chris Buescher's Confrontation and Emotions 38:05 - Brad Keselowski's Influence on Roush Fenway Racing 49:49 - Michael McDowell's Move and Potential Changes in NASCAR 01:03:32 - Speculation about Charters and the Excitement of Silly Season 01:13:36 - The Importance of a Spotter in NASCAR 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov

Dale Jr. is joined by NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Competition, Elton Sawyer, to talk about the short track package, the development of the NextGen car, and the ongoing conversation of bringing new manufacturers to the sport of NASCAR. Sawyer also expands on how the race teams are adapting to the current NextGen package and NASCAR's approach to the inspection and officiating process. 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

For a second, we all thought Chris Buescher had won the NASCAR race at Kansas, but what was it like when he realized he had lost by the closest margin in NASCAR history? Chris Buescher expresses his disappointment and how the loss will stick with him for a long time. They also talk about the progress of Buescher's team and their performance at different race tracks. Buescher mentions his desire to race in the Baja and reflects on his friendship with Brad Keselowski, who is also one of the team’s owners. 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. sits down with NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer to discuss the current state of NASCAR officiating, the NextGen car, tires, and more - while also taking A deep dive into Sawyer’s own career as a driver. The conversation begins with Sawyer’s early days behind the wheel and the story behind meeting Elton’s now wife and former race car driver, Patty Moise. The two discuss his time racing in the Busch Series, along with his short-run racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Sawyer breaks down the end of his racing career and his transition to working on the competition side of the sport. Sawyer then provides a “peek behind the curtain” and shares what his day-to-day looks like as the SVP of Competition. Sawyer explains the role of a race director, how NASCAR evaluates penalties, and how the appeals process works. He also breaks down what caused the tires at Bristol to react the way he did, shares what they hope to achieve with multiple tire compounds at the All-Star Race, and reveals the potential of Hybrids breaking into the sport. 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 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:05 - Transition from Racing to NASCAR 03:05 -The Challenges of Short Track Racing 06:21 -Racing Stories with Patty Sawyer 08:43 -Tension in Racing 11:35 -The Decision to Focus on Racing 13:27 - The Finesse of Short Track Racing 15:54 - The Dedication Required in Late Model Racing 50:13 -Transitioning from Race Car Driver to Managing Director 54:05 - Understanding the Sport and Decision-Making Process 56:30 - Challenges of Working in Race Control 01:00:45 - The Role of Communication and Teamwork in Race Control 01:03:36 - Making Difficult Decisions as a Race Director 01:05:15 - The Role of the Appeals Panel in NASCAR 01:08:08 - The Development of the Next-Gen Car 01:08:37 - Collaboration Between Stakeholders in the Industry 01:15:14 - The Potential for New Manufacturers and Hybrid Technology 01:16:41 - Challenges of Officiating and Making Decisions in NASCAR 01:27:36 - Improving Short Track Racing Through Tire Management and Track Treatment

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the Bojangles Studio to break down the closest finish in NASCAR Cup history. While the finish at Kansas between Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher had viewers on the edge of their seats, it sparked a debate on how photo finishes are governed and more: Which start/finish line is the real one? Transponders vs. the line vs. the camera Mile-and-a-half tracks have been great; do we need more on the schedule? Short tracks continue to be on the chopping block moving forward Dale's broadcasting plans for 2025 Kansas second-place finisher Chris Buescher calls in During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: Dale seeing Kasey Kahne at dinner Dale’s silver Goodyear car from winning the NASCAR Busch Series Championship Multiple tire compounds for North Wilkesboro The secret to finding the best bathroom before a race NASCAR implementing a push-to-pass system like IndyCar Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 29:18 - Desire for More Mile and a Half Tracks in NASCAR 35:12 - Concerns Over the Potential Loss of Short Tracks 41:47 -The Future of NASCAR Races at Different Tracks 44:27 - Chris Buescher Joins 58:49 - Ask Jr. 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