After Saturday’s O’Reilly Series race at Martinsville Speedway, you know the name Lee Pulliam. And if you’ve been around for his career behind the wheel of a late model, you are long familiar with his name among the living legends of short track racing. After finally getting his breakthrough opportunity in NASCAR after nearly 20 years of racing, Lee Pulliam sits down with the man who took a chance on him, unpacking his life story of trial, tribulation, heartbreak, and victory. Pulliam recounts the countless memories he’s had racing across the southeast in a late model, and the few times his NASCAR career was almost kick-started but always fell through. He shares an emotional moment with Dale in a discussion about what the O’Reilly Series debut meant to Lee’s family, and Dale explains how much Lee’s passion for racing energized everyone at JR Motorsports. This is a can’t-miss episode for anyone in the racing community. 00:00:00 Cold Open 00:00:41 Intro 00:01:31 Growing Up in Roxboro, NC 00:02:48 South Boston Speedway as a Kid 00:04:29 Praying to Race 00:06:08 Graduating High School Early 00:07:06 Working at a Diesel Shop 00:07:43 Lee Buys His First Race Car 00:09:19 First Laps on Track 00:12:31 Winning at South Boston 00:13:45 Lee's Raw Talent 00:15:20 Moving to Late Models 00:16:43 Racing Against Big Dogs 00:19:26 Jay Hitchcock Gives Lee a Chance 00:28:30 The Meeting that Crushed Lee 00:30:40 Getting the ARCA Call 00:32:05 K&N Series 00:35:01 Bristol Crash 00:37:12 Team Shuts Down 00:39:05 Back to Late Models 00:40:50 Racing Against Josh Berry 00:43:03 Running Denny Hamlin's Showdown 00:46:08 Lee & Josh Find Common Ground 00:48:54 Joining the CARS Tour 01:09:47 O'Reilly Debut 01:10:37 Heartbreak at Martinsville 2024 01:18:15 The Opportunity with JRM 01:20:19 Preparing for His O'Reilly Debut 01:21:23 Motion Sickness in The Sim 01:24:20 What Lee Brought to JRM 01:44:48 What's Next for Lee Pulliam 01:52:23 Reflecting on the Full Journey 01:53:52 Closing Thoughts 01:55:37 Post-Show Reflection 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 with another episode of Dirty Air, and there’s plenty to talk about. From card-collecting stories and eBay finds to a heated debate over the NASCAR Hall of Fame ballot, Dale and the crew dive into who deserves to get in now and who might be getting overlooked. They break down the latest NASCAR race at Martinsville, including restart chaos, missed shifts, and the growing conversation around respect on the track. Dale weighs in on aggressive driving, retaliation, and how quickly things can spiral in short track racing. Plus, Chase Elliott joins the show to talk about his Martinsville win, the strategy call that made the difference, and how his team continues to improve this NASCAR season. Dale also reacts to Denny Hamlin’s dominant run, the points shakeup, and why consistency matters more than ever in the NASCAR Cup Series. The episode wraps with Ask Jr., Dirty Mo Dough, and plenty of classic Dale stories along the way. 00:00:00 - Intro & Trading Cards 00:06:22 - NASCAR HOF Ballot Discussion 00:10:48 - Ray Elder's Legacy & Misrepresentation 00:15:20 - Breaking Down the Full NHOF Ballot 00:26:25 - Lee Pulliam's O'Reilly Debut 00:28:09 - JRM's Points Strategy & Driver Mindset 00:35:00 - Caruth vs. Love Incident 00:44:32 - Danny Stockman being Involved 00:49:43 - Bubba & Hocevar Wreck 00:53:20 - New Points System: Why Consistency Matters More 00:55:36 - Chase Elliott Joins the Show Live 00:56:16 - Chase on the Early Pit Strategy Call 00:57:40 - Chase on Improving the Car 00:59:12 - Chase on His Relationship with Alan Gustafson 01:01:25 - Chase on Outdueling Denny Hamlin 01:03:23 - Chase on the New Points Format 01:06:26 - Winning Early in the Season for the First Time 01:07:21 - Golf Game & Simulators 01:09:15 - Hamlin's Dominant Race & Wrecking Blaney 01:10:24 - Stage Caution Laps 01:16:03 - CARS Tour race 01:26:36 - Lionel Ultimate Racing Collector 01:29:07 - Ask Jr 01:52:50 - Preview: Rockingham 01:56:57 - Cletus McFarland's Chances & Dark Horses 01:59:39 - Outro & Dirty Mo Dough Segment 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.

If you’re a motorsports fan, you’ve probably heard the name Scott Speed. From his journey through Formula 1, ARCA, NASCAR, and Rallycross as part of the Red Bull family, the three-time X Games gold medalist has sure done it all. What spawned from a love of racing video games quickly grew into go-karting and a call from Red Bull. Scott was quickly put into the Formula One pipeline, becoming Red Bull’s test driver for F1. A career as a teammate to Sebastian Vettel quickly disappeared after a heated exchange with the team boss. Scott walks through why he decided to go back to America and try NASCAR – and the level of difficulty in stock car racing that he wasn’t prepared for. Dale watches Scott open up about how a broken back in a Rallycross race introduced a new career opportunity with Josh Wise – taking Scott out of the seat altogether. This is an episode of The Dale Jr Download you don’t want to miss. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:27 Scott's early life 00:03:10 Go-karting and video games 00:06:51 Moving into formula cars 00:07:39 The Red Bull American driver search 00:10:26 Red Bull's vision for an American F1 team 00:11:11 Moving to Europe & British Formula 3 00:13:44 Struggles and health challenges 00:16:22 Becoming Red Bull F1's test driver 00:18:55 Testing the F1 car at Barcelona 00:21:30 Racing for Toro Rosso 00:25:19 Meeting Michael Schumacher 00:29:51 Cursing at David Coulthard 00:31:17 Rainy Nurburgring race 00:33:51 What came next 00:36:57 Guenther Steiner, ARCA & adapting to oval racing 00:43:36 Scott's raw talent vs. NASCAR racecraft 00:44:17 Cup Series debut 00:45:50 Why NASCAR didn't fully capture his heart 00:48:45 Winning but feeling empty 00:52:21 Discovering rallycross 00:54:41 Breaking his back 00:55:45 Coaching Drivers 00:58:38 How the driver development program works 01:01:26 Building work ethic 01:05:34 How often Scott visits the track now 01:06:35 Dale Jr.'s closing thoughts on Scott Speed ________________________________________ 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. and the crew celebrate 700 episodes with plenty of laughs and nostalgia, including some fun stories and a look at a signed Dale Sr. trading card. They preview a big CARS Tour weekend with limited spots and high stakes, share what made Dale’s Nashville test feel like stepping back in time, and dive into everything that made Darlington weekend stand out, from throwback energy to the opinions it always brings out across the garage. They break down the on-track action in Darlington, including Justin Allgaier’s strength on restarts in the O’Reilly series and a Cup race that had a little bit of everything with strategy, tire falloff, and late-race intensity. Tyler Reddick joins after a hard-fought performance to talk through the challenges he faced, and the crew weighs in on the Reddick vs. Buescher moment while also highlighting a few underrated runs across the field. The episode also touches on the fan experience at the track, some of the small details that can make a big difference, and a lively Hall of Fame debate that sparks strong opinions from everyone in the room. They wrap things up with Ask Jr., mixing in a few fun questions to close out a packed episode. 00:00:00 Intro for Episode 700 00:01:26 The 1987 Winston T-Shirt Story 00:05:12 CARS Tour Race at Wake County 00:07:47 Testing at Nashville Fairgrounds 00:11:20 Darlington Alumni Weekend Recap 00:13:17 Stage Racing Debate & NASCAR Changes 00:18:29 Throwback Paint Schemes 00:26:26 O’Reilly Race Recap 00:33:17 Cup Race Recap 00:34:10 The New Aero Package 00:37:58 Tyler Reddick's Win & Battery Drama 00:40:57 Reddick & Buescher Incident 00:47:32 Tyler Reddick Joins 01:02:47 Austin Cindric & Other Good Runs 01:06:43 Ben Kennedy Goes Undercover as a Fan 01:10:28 NASCAR Hall of Fame Ballot Discussion 01:18:31 Should AJ Foyt Be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame? 01:23:44 Cup-Only Hall of Fame Hot Take Debate 01:36:31 Ask Junior 01:48:51 Dirty Mo Dough: Martinsville Preview 01:58:28 Outro 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.

Before he became one of wrestling’s biggest “what ifs,” Magnum T.A. was on a rapid rise, headlining against legends and becoming a fan favorite across the country. In this episode of the Dale Jr. Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Magnum to talk about growing up watching wrestling in the Carolinas, the influence of Dusty Rhodes, and how he broke into the business with almost no experience. From learning on the fly in small venues to sharing the spotlight with names like Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, and Andre the Giant, Magnum’s journey was fast, intense, and unforgettable. The conversation also turns to the 1986 car accident that changed everything. Just as he was reaching his prime, his career was cut short, and he was given a million-to-one chance to walk again. Magnum shares the physical and emotional battle that followed, how he rebuilt his life, and the perspective he gained along the way. Dale and Magnum also discuss the parallels between wrestling and NASCAR, his connection to the Rhodes family, and his thoughts on today’s wrestling world, including Cody Rhodes’ rise. 0:00 Intro 2:59 T.A. Comes In The Room 5:25 Growing Up 10:30 Meeting Buzz Sawyer 14:42 T.A.'s First Lesson 18:30 Meeting Andre The Giant 25:07 Becoming Friends with Dusty Rhodes 45:55 The Accident and Its Impact 1:02:16 Being Cody Rhodes Godfather 1:07:42 Exploring NASCAR? 1:10:59 Favorite Matches 1:19:20 T.A.'s Family 1:23:30 Parallels to Stone Cold 1:28:48 Dale Idolized Magnum T.A. 1:30:40 Closing 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 a day early this week for Dirty Air. This time, Las Vegas is still fresh on everyone’s mind after Denny Hamlin clinched his 61st NASCAR Cup Series victory, moving him to 9th on the all-time wins list. The duo dives into the post-race conversation between Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez that left some feelings hurt, who ranks as the top team in NASCAR, Dale’s pick for the championship, and much more. Plus, how far back in the standings will be TOO far back to win a championship once The Chase rolls around? We’ve got you covered. 0:11 Intro 1:25 Randy Johnson, Come On DJD 3:28 Trading Cars Show & Tell 6:27 Suarez vs. Chastain 12:18 Recapping Vegas 16:35 Dales Praises Denny 22:56 Hendrick’s Solid Day 27:33 Is Ford in Trouble? 33:34 Are Drivers Looking at Points 41:55 Ask Jr 1:04:40 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.

Dale’s on vacation this week, so we’re throwing it back to a DJD Classic from 2021 with long-time crew chief, car owner, and broadcaster Andy Petree. This conversation is filled with epic tales about Petree’s rich history, innovative practices in the sport, and what life was really like as Dale Earnhardt’s Crew Chief. Petree’s path then paired him with Benny and Phil Parsons. Hear what tricks he had up his sleeve when he won his first Cup race as a crew chief with Phil in 1988. Andy was Harry Gant’s crew chief when he won four races in a row in 1991. Find out how the car was built differently than most. Hear what competitive advantages Gant had and the rulebook loopholes Petree attacked. Then, Petree goes into detail about his transition to taking the ‘premiere crew chief job in the sport’ for Dale Earnhardt at Richard Childress Racing. Find out how the first meeting with Dale and Childress went and the buzzword that motivated the trio. Once at RCR, Andy shares the reaction from the team seeing him walk in and the resistance he initially faced. 0:32 Intro 1:45 Transitioning from ESPN to RCR 4:35 Andy’s Intro to Racing 10:15 Figuring Out How to Be a Crew Chief 16:05 Joining Junior Johnson’s Pit Crew 19:54 Meeting The SKOAL Group 23:10 Phil Parsons The Driver 25:45 Andy’s First Win as a CC 29:52 Mind Games With Harry Gant 46:48 Cheatin’ The Decklid 58:30 Leaving The Team 1:02:20 Starting at RCR 1:04:48 Dale’s Special Lingo 1:10:40 Andy’s First RCR Car 1:15:40 Dale and Andy’s Relationship 1:23:00 Dale Jr Hops in a Busch Car 1:25:35 You’re Gonna Burn The Piston! 1:30:28 ARCA with Ken Schrader 1:32:42 Why Andy Left RCR 1:37:35 The RAD Program 1:41:30 Andy Petree Racing 1:44:44 Inventing The Pulldown Rig 1:47:39 Wrapping Up 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.