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

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with 1994 Busch Series champion David Green to learn why he turned down a ride from his dad, what it was like replacing Ricky Hendrick, and how he navigated racing against his two brothers. After growing up in Owensboro, Kentucky and venturing into kart racing with his brothers David and (former DJD guest) Jeff, David made the transition into late model racing and found success in the NASCAR All-American Challenge Series. His relationships with Wayne Day, Mike Alexander and Bobby Labonte helped usher him into the NASCAR garage, initially building cars and making one-off starts in the Busch Series. But once Bobby Labonte was promoted to the Cup Series and vacated his family-owned ride, David was hired full-time and would lead the team to the 1994 Busch Series championship. David fills Dale in on an encounter he had with Dale Sr. where he was approached to replace his brother Jeff in the #3 DEI Busch car. He also reflects on his time spent driving for Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Ricky Hendrick when he made the decision to step away from racing in 2002. The conversation also covers David’s decision to retire from the driver’s seat, and how he took a position working as a NASCAR official as part of the research and development safety team, where he currently works today. Chapters 00:00 The Green Brothers' Racing Legacy 03:05 From Drag Racing to Stock Cars 08:45 Building Relationships in Racing 11:56 The Journey to NASCAR 18:10 The Filmar Ride and Its Impact 21:09 Navigating the Competitive Landscape 32:47 Looking Back on Racing Careers 44:12 Turning Down Dale Earnhardt 52:24 The Three Car Opportunity: A Family Affair 01:01:28 Transitioning Roles: From Driver to Spotter 01:10:41 Safety in Racing: A New Chapter 01:14:18 Optimizing Car Setup for Performance 01:19:38 The Challenges of Driving and Car Dynamics 01:23:02 Memorable Racing Moments and Decisions 01:27:11 Innovations and Rule Manipulations in Racing 01:34:41 The Journey of a Racing Parent 01:41:44 Proud Moments and Future Aspirations for Austin Green 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 an exciting weekend in Michigan for a new episode of Dirty Air. After an electrifying NASCAR Cup race on Sunday, Dale and his co-host TJ Majors had much to discuss: - Dale has a bad dream - Defense has become an art form - Carson Hocevar’s Michigan strategy - How does the rest of Spire Motorsports stack up? - How will the Cup teams adapt their fuel strategy? - A suggestion for Trucks/Xfinity Series overtimes - Race winner Denny Hamlin joins the show During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners wanted to know about: - Becoming Earnhardt season two - An item of Dale Sr.’s that Dale Jr. wishes he had Plus, Russell and Tampa Timms join for Dirty Mo Dough segment. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:16 Dale Has A Bad Dream 10:37 Michigan Race Recap 21:58 Hocevar Strategy & Spire Teammates Ranking 40:45 Fuel Strategy Ends The Race 51:18 Dale's Overtime Idea 57:23 Denny Hamlin's Path To 60 Wins 1:09:05 Charter Check-In 1:16:48 Interviewing Denny Hamlin 1:26:24 Ask Jr. 1:37:37 Dirty Mo Dough - Mexico 1:49:33 White Flag 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 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.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with legendary director and film producer Ron Howard to learn more about his involvement in the Amazon Prime series Earnhardt, as well as a deep dive into Ron's storied career. After finding stardom as a child actor on the Andy Griffith Show and becoming an icon as part of the famed Happy Days series, Ron made the decision to move behind the camera and began a sterling career as a director and producer. Dale Jr. was curious about Ron’s process of picking a project to work on, which Ron explains can be different every time but relies a lot on his gut feeling. Ron says that the Earnhardt story checked many boxes of great storytelling as it was relatable and had larger-than-life characters that faced challenges. Ron recalls moving into projects that dealt with real-life events, which began when he took on Apollo 13. Although he originally felt that historical subjects might limit creativity, he found telling the stories in a film setting to be liberating, and it helped him step into the documentary world. The guys also chat about the films that surprised Ron with how they were received, and what he feels his greatest accomplishments in his career have been so far. Ron talks about the process of getting nominated for Best Director and how technology has evolved filmmaking and the art of storytelling on screen. Dale also inquires about Ron’s decision to leave acting and move into the world of directing, likening it to a race driver’s decision to retire from behind the wheel. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:58 The Making of the 'Earnhardt' Documentary 06:12 Choosing Projects and Storytelling 12:09 The One Guy Who Didn't Like Apollo 13 15:07 Creative Freedom in Real-Life Stories 17:54 Ron Howard's Oscar Snub and Eventual Success 30:28 Navigating Multiple Projects: A Director's Role 36:26 Transitioning from Acting to Directing 40:13 Why Streaming Allows For More Documentaries 45:09 Memorable Performances: Actors Who Inspire 47:02 Reflections on the Conversation 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