Dale Jr. got BACK behind the wheel, and he’s got plenty to talk about after getting back into a race car at Florence Motor Speedway. On this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, Dale breaks down his CARS Tour weekend, his run to a second-place finish, racing Kaden Honeycutt, and what’s next as he continues working with Tony Eury Jr. He also talks about the new safety equipment he tested, including a new seat. Then, the conversation turns to NASCAR’s qualifying metric after rain washed out practice and qualifying at Darlington. Dale and TJ debate whether the current system rewards success, whether qualifying order should be based on points, and if there’s a better way to create a fair playing field. The crew also dives into the ongoing Carson Hocevar controversy following his incident with Brad Keselowski. Dale and TJ discuss Hocevar’s aggressive racing style, the lack of explanation or apology after incidents, and how many times a driver can push his competitors before someone decides enough is enough. Will the No. 6 team retaliate this coming weekend? When will these incidents finally come back to haunt Carson? Finally, the guys break down the championship picture coming out of Darlington. Christopher Bell made a major move in the standings, Denny Hamlin had a difficult points day, and several drivers are going to have their work cut out for them as the Chase continues. As always, the show wraps with Ask Jr and Dirty Mo Dough. Chapters: 00:00:00 Dale’s Florence CARS Tour Race 00:04:30 Why Dale Likes Tony Jr.’s Chassis 00:09:45 The Qualifying Metric Debate 00:16:30 TJ's Comments on Hocevar 00:23:30 If Hocevar Drove Dale's Car... 00:31:30 Who Will Pay Hocevar Back? 00:38:00 Denny Hamlin’s Championship Chances 00:44:30 Josh Berry’s Incredible Streak 00:53:35 Ask Jr 01:10:09 Dirty Mo Dough THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ 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 FanDuel: 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.

The Chase is finally here, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is joined by Steve Letarte, Jamie McMurray and Jeff Gluck for a wide-ranging roundtable on who has the best shot at winning a championship over the next 10 races. The group breaks down the new points format, Ryan Preece’s unlikely path into the Chase, and why the added value of winning could completely change the championship battle. They debate whether Denny Hamlin is the clear favorite, if Ryan Blaney is the biggest threat to Toyota, and whether Hendrick Motorsports has enough speed to make a serious run. They also dive into Ty Gibbs as a potential sleeper, Christopher Bell’s championship potential, Chase Briscoe’s chances, the importance of pit crews, and which races could create the biggest swings in the standings. Plus, they take a closer look at Carson Hocevar’s aggressive style, Spire’s incredible rise, and Daniel Suarez’s stubborn attitude behind the wheel. The conversation continues into the O'Reilly and Truck Series, with Justin Allgaier, Carson, Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt among the drivers looking to make their own championship runs. With Darlington kicking off the Chase, the guys make their championship picks and look ahead to what could be one of the most compelling 10-race stretches NASCAR has seen in years. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:23 How Many Wins it Takes to Be Champion 00:05:48 Why The New Chase Works 00:11:55 Who Can TRULY Win The Title? 00:18:21 Can Anyone Stop Toyota? 00:19:19 Hendrick Isn't Scaring Anyone Right Now 00:23:16 The Biggest Threats to Denny Hamlin 00:27:00 Reddick And Hamlin’s Stats 00:32:36 X-Factors 00:36:42 Biggest Wild Card Outside Talladega 00:43:33 Daniel Suarez is Stubborn 01:02:14 How Denny Hamlin Could Lose The Title 01:09:16 O'Reilly Championship Predictions 01:16:29 Truck Championship 01:21:25 Dale’s Final Thoughts THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ 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 FanDuel: 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.

Dale and TJ are back in studio for Dirty Air. On this episode , Dale breaks down his recent test in a Pro Late Model with Tony Eury Jr. and reveals that he’ll be back behind the wheel in the CARS Tour this Friday night. Dale also talks about the physical toll of testing in 95-degree heat, his battle with elbow pain, and why getting back in a race car has him ready to go. Ryan Preece joins the show after a huge Daytona weekend that punched his ticket into the NASCAR Playoffs. Preece opens up about the emotions of the win, his wild celebration, the pressure of racing at Daytona, and what it means to finally put himself in championship contention. Dale and Ryan also take a deep dive into the racing at Daytona, including the aggressive moves, changes to the car package, fuel saving, bump drafting, and why drivers may finally be getting more opportunities to race instead of simply riding around. They discuss whether NASCAR should bring back points for leading laps, what the package could mean for Talladega, and why handling challenges could make superspeedway racing even more exciting. Plus, Dale shares his thoughts on Ryan’s journey to this point, his relationship with Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher, and why Preece’s Daytona win adds even more credibility to his NASCAR career. And there’s plenty more ahead, including a major CARS Tour announcement involving Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:13 Dale's Florence Test 00:07:20 Hocevar Tweet 00:12:00 Fuel Saving. Can We Fix It? 00:19:45 Ryan Preece's Win Party 00:22:30 Was The Package Any Different? 00:36:00 Did Ryan Expose The Points Format? No 00:42:40 Spinning Through The Grass 00:59:06 JRM's Daytona Race 01:12:36 CARS Tour Announcement 01:18:25 Ask Jr 01:37:30 Dirty Mo Dough 02:01:15 Closing Out THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ 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 FanDuel: 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.

Dale Jr. is back, and there’s plenty to unpack after a badass race at New Hampshire. Dale and TJ break down NASCAR’s continued experiment with rain tires, whether the sport is ready for live pit stops in the rain, and why safety has to come before strategy. Plus, Dale weighs in on Carson Hocevar and Connor Zilisch, Josh Berry and Bubba Wallace’s on-track battle, Noah Gragson’s recent turnaround, and whether NASCAR should bring back the iconic yellow rookie stripes. The crew also digs into Connor Zilisch’s future with Hendrick Motorsports, Austin Hill’s move to Richard Childress Racing, and what the driver shuffle means for the rest of the NASCAR field. Then, Dale gets some big news from Lee Pulliam, who reveals his opportunity to run full-time in the O’Reilly Series in 2027 after years of grinding his way back toward the driver’s seat. THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ 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 FanDuel: 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. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to the Dale Jr. Download 9:25 New Hampshire Wet-Race Recap 14:04 NASCAR’s Yellow Flag & the Pit Stop Debate 18:12 Is Wet Pit Road Too Dangerous? 22:57 Hocevar vs. Zilisch: What Happened? 27:44 Hocevar’s Racing Style & a Generational Debate 40:59 Who Actually Qualifies as a Rookie? 47:48 Should NASCAR Bring Back the Rookie Stripe? 52:16 Is Shane van Gisbergen Headed to Hendrick? 1:04:05 Huffman vs. Reif: Pit Road Confrontation 1:16:37 Lee Pulliam’s Road Back to Racing 1:34:17 Ask Jr. Presented by Xfinity 1:56:17 Dirty Mo Dough: Daytona Betting Odds

Dale Jr. sits down with former MLB All-Star Jody Davis to talk baseball, hunting and his longtime friendship with Dale Earnhardt Sr. Jody shares stories from the years he spent around Dale Sr., including how the two first met, their hunting trips, their competitive bets and the unlikely friendship that grew between a NASCAR legend and a Major League catcher. He also recalls being with Dale Sr. during Daytona 500 week in 2001. Jody also opens up about his baseball career, from grinding through the minor leagues to becoming a Gold Glove catcher, playing alongside some of baseball’s biggest names and eventually managing in the minor leagues. Plus, Jody tells stories about Pete Rose, Greg Maddux, Nolan Ryan and the wild crossover between the NASCAR and baseball worlds. THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ 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 FanDuel: 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. 00:00 Welcome to the Dale Jr. Download 01:39 How Jody Met Dale Sr. 11:15 Dale Sr.'s Competitive Spirit 23:18 The Last Time Jody Spoke to Dale 25:16 Dale's First Elk Hunt in New Mexico 33:00 The Lap in Dale's Busch Car Jody Wishes He Took 37:53 Jody's Journey to the Major Leagues 45:49 How Jody Landed With the Cubs 51:20 The 1984 Cubs Playoff Run 54:20 Winning the Gold Glove 56:44 The Pete Rose & Ty Cobb Record Story 1:02:36 Stories About Greg Maddux, Nolan Ryan & Randy Johnson 1:08:05 Retiring & Becoming a Coach 1:22:56 Reflecting on Jody's Friendship With Dale Sr.