The NASCAR Playoffs are officially underway, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for more Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat about the weekend races in Portland and Darlington, as well as how the Playoffs picture looks after round one: - Track layout mayhem in Portland - Joey Logano is not to blame for the Playoffs format problems - The current system is missing those late-season gut punches -Chase Briscoe has arrived - Don’t expect Hendrick to keep struggling - Who is in trouble after round one? - Race winner Chase Briscoe calls in to the show During the Ask Jr. segment, listeners asked Dale about: - The CARS Tour race in Florence - Music etiquette for the beach - Driver nicknames Plus, Tampa Timms and the Professor join the show during Dirty Mo Dough to preview the upcoming race. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Dale's Bass Pro Story 04:21 Xfinity Race Restart & S*** Corners 25:11 Joey Logano's Comment Reaction 32:15 Getting Nostalgic Over 36-Race Points System 46:14 Chase Briscoe Dominates The Southern 500 52:03 Playoff Driver Breakdown 55:35 Championship Four Prediction 58:27 How Was Dale's Cars Tour Race? 1:03:28 Dale's Beach Music Etiquette 1:08:57 Best & Worst Driver Nicknames 1:14:48 Chase Briscoe Crashes The Show 1:22:21 Dirty Mo Dough: Gateway 1:36:09 White Flag A big thank you to Bass Pro Shops for sponsoring this week's segment of Dirty Air! Consumer Cellular: New customers get a $5 credit on first five monthly invoices. Visit ConsumerCellular.com/DJD for details. 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 Earnhardt Jr. welcomes in 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff driver Chase Briscoe to learn about how he approaches his race for the championship, why he loves pressure-packed moments, the culture shock difference in JGR & SHR, and much more. The driver of the #19 car for Joe Gibbs Racing is as calm, cool, and collected as they come when the Playoffs roll around, and he reveals to Dale Jr why he thrives on people doubting him. The two discuss current-day NASCAR topics like ideal Playoff format, the 2026 schedule & their wild idea to turn the All-Star Race into a must-see event. Chase also unpacks what life is like with twins, why he’s retired from driving Sprint Cars, and what crazy purchases he and Dale plan on making next at Bass Pro Shops. It’s just two guys bench racing, and it doesn’t get much better than this. Chapters 00:00 Introduction To Chase Briscoe 02:53 Life as a Parent 06:02 Transitioning to JGR 08:52 Pressure and Performance 12:04 Playoff Format Discussions 14:57 The Impact of Media 17:56 Tire Dynamics in Racing 20:46 Sprint Car Aspirations 44:44 Adapting to New Environments 47:45 Exciting Changes in the Racing Schedule 50:45 The Future of the All-Star Race 53:41 Exploring Multi-Class Racing 01:00:39 Personal Connections and Sponsorships 01:06:20 Reflections on Life and Career Progression 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 the end of the NASCAR regular season, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a brand-new edition of Dirty Air. He and co-host TJ Majors debrief after the big weekend in Daytona and take a look at what’s to come in this year's Playoffs: - Parker Kligerman wins as relief driver for Connor Zilisch and JRM - Five drivers for Kaulig Racing’s Dodge RAM Truck team - Cup racing has been improving the last few weeks - Less fuel saving at Daytona - Some early Playoffs predictions - Race winner Ryan Blaney joins the show During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners wrote in questions regarding: - Who has the most influence over paint schemes? - Drivers talking to each other on the radio during races - The story behind the Dale Jr. “Attitude” photo - The new Hell Let Loose Vietnam game - The NASCAR ‘25 game cover Plus, Dirty Mo Dough with Tampa Timms and the Professor for a betting preview for the upcoming race. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 02:59 Playoffs and Racing Dynamics 05:38 Parker Kligerman's Journey and Team Dynamics 09:03 The Impact of Tire Strategy on Racing 11:35 Analyzing the Xfinity Race and Team Strategies 14:53 Dodge's Return to NASCAR and Future Prospects 17:37 The Importance of Young Drivers in NASCAR 20:38 Richmond Race Analysis and Tire Performance 23:27 Daytona Race Dynamics and Driver Strategies 26:38 The Big One: Wreck Analysis and Blame Game 29:33 NASCAR Playoffs: Predictions and Driver Performance 57:13 The Thrill of Victory at Daytona 01:00:17 Mastering the Art of Drafting 01:02:59 Embracing the Risks of Superspeedway Racing 01:05:50 The Psychology of Racing Under Pressure 01:08:47 Designing the Perfect Race Car 01:14:41 The Chaos of Driver Communication 01:18:44 nascarcasm's Daytona Find 01:22:14 The Legacy of Dale Earnhardt 01:29:24 Looking Ahead to the Playoffs 01:42:11 The Future of NASCAR Gaming A big thank you to SafetyCulture for sponsoring today's episode: https://safetyculture.com/SVG Consumer Cellular: New customers get a $5 credit on first five monthly invoices. Visit ConsumerCellular.com/DJD for details. 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 Earnhardt Jr sits down with Truck Series mainstay Ted Musgrave to discuss Ted's near-death experiences, his battle with cancer while driving, the time he quit mid-race, and much more. The Illinois native had a stay out of trouble mindset during his career, but unpacks his wild side that is full of exceptions. He details his rise through the ranks in Wisconsin, the glory days of racing ASA, and why he had to turn down Richard Petty's 43 seat. He shares the story of when he, Mark Martin, Buddy Parrott, and others escaped a near-death experience trying to land a plane, which missed the runway by 200 feet. The two dive into his time racing in the Truck Series, talking about the Championship that slipped out of his hands, and how he found a new home after his team suddenly shut down on him. They also break down the time his temper got the best of him, and how he would compare NASCAR today to the one he remembers. It's a conversation you won't want to miss. Chapter: 00:00 Introduction To Ted Musgrave 02:43 Early Days In Racing & Life 09:20 Beginning His ASA Career 13:33 First Career Cup Starts 18:02 Chance To Fill In For Richard Petty 20:34 Behind The Scenes Changes 24:31 Plane Crash Near Misses 27:52 Let Go From Roush & Joining A New Team 32:20 Quitting Mid-Race?! 34:31 Finding His Home In The Truck Series 38:12 Battling Cancer While Racing 42:13 Controversial Truck Championship Finish 46:47 Heading To Germain Racing 51:47 The Decision To Quit Racing 53:45 Thoughts On Today's NASCAR 55:10 Dale Sr. BBQ Story 57:42 What's Ted Up To Today? 1:02:00 Dale's Reaction To The Interview Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-877-2322 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Dale. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org Consumer Cellular: New customers get a $5 credit on first five monthly invoices. Visit https://ConsumerCellular.com/DJD for details. 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