Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes two-time NASCAR Truck Champion Todd Bodine to the Download this week to chat about their shared family history and his path to the pinnacle of stock car racing. Born into a racing family, Todd found himself in racing at an early age thanks to his father’s involvement with Chemung Speedway. Todd’s older brothers Geoff and Brett would both rise from the NASCAR modified ranks in the Northeast to having opportunities in Charlotte for some of the top teams in the 1980s. Todd explains that after he assisted his father with work at Log Cabin Speedway in Virginia, he would follow Brett to Connecticut and begin his own racing career. When a big crash destroyed his car and his owner ran out of money, Todd packed his bags and headed south to Charlotte to join his brothers. It was there that his shared family history with Dale Jr. began, as he would take a job working in Robert Gee’s garage on Rick Hendrick’s Busch Grand National cars. Race fans will remember Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s fierce rivalry with Todd’s older brother Geoff in the 1980s, which became the inspiration for the famed “Days of Thunder” movie starring Tom Cruise. Dale Jr. and Todd share their perspectives on the numerous family run-ins during that time, and Todd remarks that he just saw two drivers racing hard for glory. The conversation also covers Dale Jr. and Todd’s time spent together racing in the Busch Series in the late 1990s. The two would add their own chapter to the Bodine/Earnhardt feud when they had a run-in at Pikes Peak in 1999. Todd brings Dale Jr. a souvenir from the incident, and the two are able to have a good laugh all these years later. Chapters: 00:00 The Early Days of Racing 02:58 Family Influence and Support 06:02 Transitioning to North Carolina 09:00 First Steps in Racing 11:49 Building a Career in Racing 15:07 The Breakthrough Moment 17:57 Racing with the Big Names 21:02 The First Victory 23:59 Navigating Challenges and Sponsorships 29:53 Racing Success and Rivalries 33:01 The Earnhardt-Bodine Rivalry 34:56 Navigating the Cup Series 40:16 Challenges in the Xfinity Series 43:00 The Tabasco Sponsorship Experience 55:10 Transitioning to the Truck Series 01:01:49 Finding Stability and Success in Trucks 01:06:27 Navigating Family Dynamics in Racing 01:10:33 Understanding Rivalries and Relationships 01:12:55 The Transition from Racing to Broadcasting 01:19:44 Reflections on a Racing Career 01:23:44 The Challenges of Aging in Racing 01:28:05 Memorable Confrontations in Racing 01:35:21 Legacy and Impact on the Sport 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. is back after a calamitous weekend in Texas for this week’s edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to talk about track position, tunnel bumps, and MORE: - Dale attends the F1 Miami Grand Prix - Kyle Larson "supersubs" for JRM - Should drivers be required to have more experience before racing in NASCAR? - JRM needs to close out more victories this year - Ryan Blaney’s questionable late race lane choice - Texas Motor Speedway is hitting its prime - Race winner Joey Logano joins the show During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: - The framed pink piece of paper in the Dirty Mo Studio - Last meal selections - Favorite video games growing up Plus, Tampa Timms and The Professor join the guys in Dirty Mo Dough to preview the upcoming race at Kansas! Chapters: 00:00 Intro To The Dale Jr. Download 02:30 Dale's Trip To F1 Miami 13:30 Kyle Larson Replaces Connor Zilisch At Texas 17:43 Justin Allgaier & Kris Wright Wreck 30:29 Recapping The Rest of The Xfinity Race 40:00 Ryan Blaney Chooses 2nd Row 44:28 Joey Logano Wins Big In Texas 47:26 Texas Motor Speedway's Ever-Changing History 52:40 Rumor About Second Atlanta-Style Track? 1:01:37 Joey Logano Calls In 1:10:20 Ask Jr 1:27:32 Dirty Mo Dough - Kansas 1:38:14 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

Dale Earnhardt Jr. turns back the hands of time as he sits down with his childhood friend and longtime race car fabricator Brad Means. The two first met on the NASCAR Cup circuit in the mid-1980s, as Brad was traveling with his father Jimmy Means, who was a mainstay in stock car racing. Dale explains that he developed an admiration for Jimmy at an early age due to his hard work and determination as an underdog, independent runner in the Cup Series. After meeting through their fathers, Brad and Dale began hanging out on a weekly basis at the track, spending time watching the races, hanging out in the drivers’ lounge, and running go-karts. Brad also set out to become a racer, following in his father’s footsteps into the world of NASCAR racing. After spending time competing in the Hooters Pro Cup Series, Brad realized the upkeep of race cars was going to be expensive and decided to learn to build and fabricate himself. Jimmy recognized an extraordinary ability in Brad and recommended that he pursue his talent of fabricating and hanging bodies, as there were many jobs available for skilled crafters in the garage at the time. This led Brad to work at many legendary teams like Richard Childress Racing, Robert Yates, and Roush. Brad spent many years on the move before settling in with ThorSport, where he currently hangs NASCAR Truck bodies and serves as a truck chief for Ty Majeski. Chapters 00:00 Childhood Shenanigans at the Racetrack 13:00 Memorable Experiences and Mischief 20:09 Growing Up in the NASCAR World 26:00 Struggles and Triumphs in Racing 27:48 The Art of Sponsorship and Design 29:58 The Dynamics of Competition 31:58 Opportunities and Challenges in Racing 33:57 Memorable Races and Heartbreaks 38:01 Reflections on a Racing Career 39:55 Growing Up in the Racing World 52:06 Transitioning from Fan to Participant 54:01 Cost-Cutting Measures in Racing 56:00 Racing Beginnings and Family Influence 58:59 Career Path and Early Jobs in Racing 01:01:01 Innovations and Challenges in Racing 01:04:58 Memories of Victory and Personal Growth 01:09:53 Friendship and Shared Experiences in Racing 01:15:03 Reflections on the Past and Future of Racing For more on American Financing, call 866-877-2322 or visit https://americanfinancing.net/dale Disclaimer: NMLS 182334, https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/ 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

It’s Tuesday and that means Dale Earnhardt Jr. is BACK for some more Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to recap the action from Talladega and weigh in on the hottest topics in the racing world this week: - "Run What Ya’ Brung" Denied - Let’s Try a Different Car for the All-Star Race? - Potential Playoffs Changes - Need to Improve Single Car Plate Racing Speed - Race Winner Austin Cindric Stops By During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners asked about: - Ross Chastain’s late race block on Denny Hamlin - How the swans are doing - Cleetus McFarland’s ARCA run - Strangest race winnings purchase THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode 03:03 Discussion on the All-Star Race and 'Run What You Brung' Concept 06:00 Insights on Talladega Racing Dynamics 08:55 Debate on NASCAR's Rules and Regulations 12:03 Exploring the Future of NASCAR's All-Star Race 14:55 Potential Changes to NASCAR's Playoff Format 34:33 Reviving the Regular Season's Importance 36:27 Rethinking the Championship Format 40:44 Drivers' Perspectives on Championship Value 42:52 The Need for Simplicity in Racing 45:24 Addressing Car Performance Issues 51:12 Rodney Childers' Career Transition 56:02 The Cars Tour Experience 01:03:29 Austin Cindric’s Recent Success 01:04:50 Racing Styles and Strategies 01:10:10 Team Dynamics and Preparation for Races 01:17:37 Playoff Formats and Championship Pressure 01:33:56 The Ross Chastain Controversy 01:39:13 Swans and Geese: A Personal Update 01:40:49 Cletus's ARCA Run: Insights and Reflections 01:44:45 Betting Insights: Pre-Race Strategies 01:55:50 Upcoming Events and Personal Milestones 01:58:00 Red Bull Soapbox Race Show: A New Adventure 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. Thank you to Safety Culture for sponsoring today's episode! 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