Dale Earnhardt Jr. sets out to learn more about the world of motorcycle racing as he sits down with championship rider Aaron Plessinger. He recounts his worst injuries, biggest struggles, and greatest accomplishments in the Dirty Mo Media Studio. Regarded as a fan favorite on the AMA Supercross and Motocross circuits, Aaron grew up around the sport thanks to his father, Scott, who was a champion off-road motorcyclist himself. Aaron explains that he followed in his father’s footsteps into the off-road world in the Grand National Cross Country Series, but ended up giving motocross a serious try and found a knack for it. He would get noticed during an event at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and sign a deal with a factory Yamaha team, Star Racing. Dale and Aaron discuss the different forms of motorcycle racing and how prevalent injuries are in the sport. Aaron explains that racers rarely complete the entire season due to the likelihood of getting hurt, and he shares stories of some of the attrition he’s faced over the years. The guys also chat about the training motocross racers go through and how bike setup and crew chiefs make a difference in the sport. Dale asks Aaron about the difference between good and great riders, to which he explains that confidence and mental toughness play a major role in racing success. They relate over the pressure that professional racers face and the methods they’ve used to overcome nervousness while competing. Finally, the guys chat about Aaron’s move to the Red Bull KTM team, his admiration of Dale Earnhardt Sr., and navigating fatherhood. Chapters 00:00 The Thrill and Danger of Motocross 05:06 Transitioning from Off-Road to Motocross 10:03 Injuries and Risks in Motocross 15:07 Understanding Supercross vs. Motocross 19:58 The Role of Privateers in Motocross 25:09 Bike Setup and Mechanics in Racing 26:36 Transitioning from Amateur to Pro 29:02 The Role of Confidence in Racing 34:39 Mental Toughness and Performance 41:28 The Evolution of Racing Careers 44:22 Differences Between 250 and 450 Bikes 56:17 Manufacturer Competition and Team Dynamics 01:00:55 Building Relationships in Racing 01:04:20 Honoring Legends: A Personal Tribute to Dale Earnhardt 01:12:31 The Impact of Legacy and Family 01:17:01 Navigating Parenthood in a Competitive Sport 01:24:36 Finding Balance: Career and Family Life Shop our new 'Stars, Stripes & Beers' merch collection here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/collections/stars-stripes-and-beers-collection For more on American Financing, call 866-877-2322 or visit https://americanfinancing.net/dale Disclaimer: NMLS 182334, https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/ 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 to the studio to recap the NASCAR weekend in Kansas on this week’s edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to chat about Kyle Larson’s dominant performance and more: - Hopping in the CARS Tour broadcast booth - The Kansas race was compelling despite Larson’s dominance - Fans aren’t complaining about dominant performances - The big three is now about teams instead of drivers - Defense is now an artform - Carson Hocevar is a personality the sport needs During the Ask Jr. segment of the episode, listeners sent in questions about: - Dale’s TV broadcasting rehearsal for Prime - Singing with Kenny Chesney on stage - Favorite beach games - How drivers decompress after a race Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Events 03:04 The Cars Tour and Its Significance 05:57 Broadcasting Experiences and Insights 08:49 Kansas Race Analysis 12:08 Driver Performance and Fan Reactions 14:52 Team Dynamics and Organizational Performance 18:10 The Importance of Race Strategy 21:04 Defensive Driving and New Statistics 32:47 Racing Dynamics and Driver Frustrations 39:11 The Impact of Composite Bodies on Racing 44:07 The Evolution of Driver Personalities and Aggression 55:08 The Journey of a Driver: Growth and Patience 58:23 Rethinking Race Strategy: Cautions and Points 01:01:05 Fuel Strategy and Race Dynamics 01:04:04 The Role of Yellows in Racing 01:06:29 NASCAR All-Star Weekend: Excitement and Events 01:07:34 Behind the Scenes: TV Rehearsal Insights 01:09:15 Memorable Moments with Kenny Chesney 01:15:10 Beach Games and Summer Fun 01:19:58 Beach Vibes and Summer Anticipation 01:21:43 Last Day of School Nostalgia 01:24:06 Decompressing After a Race 01:29:16 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Racing 01:30:11 Betting Insights for the All-Star Race 01:40:51 Upcoming Events and Foundation Raffle Learn more about the All-Star Race at https://www.northwilkesborospeedway.com 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. 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