On this episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Dale Jr. sits down with longtime NASCAR driver/owner and racing veteran Ken Ragan for a trip through some incredible stories from NASCAR’s past. Ragan shares how he got his start in racing, his days behind the wheel in Cup/ARCA, and the relationships that connected him with legends like Robert Yates, Davey Allison, Richard Petty and Tim Richmond. He also remembers being part of Richard Petty’s historic 200th win, surviving a serious crash at Talladega, and the story behind his involvement with the growth of Legends Cars – shaping the careers of many NASCAR drivers today.. From old-school NASCAR stories to the people and moments that helped shape the sport, Ken Ragan has a firsthand perspective on an era of racing that’s impossible to replicate. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:09 Growing Up Around NASCAR 00:04:19 Going to The Daytona Beach Course 00:11:24 The Moonshine Days of Racing 00:23:22 Meeting Robert Yates 00:29:45 Giving Davey Allison His Engine 00:36:17 Ronald Reagan & Petty’s 200th Win 00:42:01 The Petty 200th Victory Celebration 00:51:38 Ken’s Terrifying Talladega Crash 01:01:00 Helping Tim Richmond Make a Comeback 01:09:20 Helping Robert Yates Buy Rainier 01:12:13 Retiring from Racing 01:13:21 Building the Legends Car Program 01:21:57 How Legends Cars Changed Racing 01:28:25 Dale's First Legend Car Win 01:40:00 David Ragan 01:49:45 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.

What’s the true definition of a short track? Is Iowa a short track? Why is everyone rearranging Dale’s furniture!? Dale’s coming out of the gates hot today with a passionate opinion on what classifies a track as a ‘short track’ compared to an ‘intermediate,’ debating TJ and Travis for a good ten minutes straight. The three talk about what Iowa should do with the repave, how Ty Gibbs kept Christopher Bell from victory lane, and that the complaints about the racing aren’t a Next Gen problem. The gang also discusses how the Chase standings have shifted after contenders and pretenders continue to be separated, including Ty Gibbs catapulting to second in points after his victory. Dale gives his perspective on why reducing the number of cars in The Chase field would help the storylines around the fight to get in, and talks about how NASCAR’s rule about changing brake pads is something that needs to be rethought. He also touches on Carson Kvapil’s second straight O’Reilly Series victory, and why they can be contenders for the championship. Ty Gibbs also joins to talk about his breakout season, his mom’s impact on his life, and why he believes taking away the digital mirror would take drivers out of the Cup Series. Dirty Mo Dough and Ask Jr wrap up another exciting episode of Dirty Air. Chapters: 00:00:00 MAJOR Debate: Iowa Isn’t a Short Track 00:08:44 Should Iowa Be Repaved? 00:12:00 How Iowa Could Become Legendary 00:21:12 Ty Gibbs Wins at Iowa 00:23:59 Why Passing Was So Difficult 00:25:19 NASCAR’s Car Still Needs Work 00:27:49 The Chase Bubble is Tightening 00:32:27 The Chase Field Should be 10 Drivers 00:37:12 Let The Teams Change Brake Pads 00:44:42 What The Cup Garage is Missing 00:46:20 NASCAR’s New Caution Rule 00:53:30 Carson Kvapil is on a Roll 01:03:26 Ty Gibbs Joins the Download 01:10:33 Defending Against Christopher Bell 01:11:39 Get Rid of The Digital Dash 01:13:38 Heather Gibbs' Influence 01:16:44 Ask Jr 01:42:29 Dirty Mo Dough 01:54:07 Looking Ahead to Richmond 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.

Mark Martin's story of resilience, raw talent, and unmatched car knowledge defined the modern era of NASCAR drivers... and today, he sits down with fellow NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. to discuss it all! Mark details key moments that defined his career, especially turning down the Ranier Racing No. 28 car ahead of the 1982 season. From there, Mark discusses his long and complicated relationship with Jack Roush. Mark feared Jack, but a trip to a test track and an unauthorized plane landing helped Mark realize the true level of their relationship. In that same trip, Mark and his team got reckless and totaled a group of rental cars — and somehow, the story never got out. And Jack? He was none the wiser. Racing back in the '80s and '90s brought its own slew of challenges, and Mark details several such moments, including subbing out of the car at Pocono mid-race due to heat exhaustion. On top of that, Mark raced with a hand-operated clutch in his late model just weeks after suffering a vicious crash. After discussing Mark's new book, he and Dale Jr. discuss the current state of NASCAR racing, namely the points format that Mark spearheaded as part of NASCAR's Playoff Committee. Plus, Mark shares his potentially radical idea to fix racing with the Next Gen car. All of this packed into another can't-miss episode of The Dale Jr. Download! 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. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Back Mark Martin 04:09 Writing Never Lift 09:39 The Call That Changed Everything 19:52 The Rental Car Crash 29:05 Daytona & Career Turning Points 42:24 Jeff Gordon's Foreword 45:33 NASCAR's Playoff Committee 1:05:28 Fixing NASCAR 1:15:20 The Next Gen Car 1:23:30 NASCAR's Downforce Problem 1:27:39 Wrap Up

Dale Jr. sits down with Marcus Smith, Jeff Burton, and Matt Weaver for a NASCAR roundtable that gets into some of the biggest conversations happening around the sport right now. From the future of the All-Star Race and what makes a true All-Star event to the ongoing fight surrounding the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, this episode takes a closer look at the challenges, changes, and opportunities shaping NASCAR’s future. The conversation covers everything from NASCAR’s evolving schedule and stage cautions to the future of short track racing, wet-weather racing possibilities, and the push to grow the sport internationally. The group also discusses the challenges facing Chicago’s street course, how NASCAR’s approach to cautions has changed over the years, and what fans can expect as the sport continues to evolve. Plus, Dale Jr. shares his picks for Iowa, and Matt Weaver’s 550,000-mile truck has an unexpected adventure before he even makes it to the studio. Whether you’re passionate about the NASCAR schedule, the All-Star Race debate, short track racing, or simply want an honest look at where the sport is headed, this roundtable delivers plenty of insight, opinions, and behind-the-scenes perspective from some of the most knowledgeable voices in racing. 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. Chapters: 00:00:00 Welcome to Dirty Air 00:01:23 NASCAR Driver Personalities 00:22:37 The Future of Race Tracks 00:38:15 Saving Nashville Fairgrounds 00:54:09 The Future of the All-Star Race 01:07:00 Looking Ahead to Daytona 01:12:50 Ask Jr. 01:51:53 Dirty Mo Dough

Dirty Mo Media may have started with a Dale Earnhardt Jr. podcast, but DMM President Mike Davis never believed it would stop with one driver, one podcast, or even one sport. Today, he is leading DMM through its next phase of growth while trying to protect the honesty and audience trust that helped build the company in the first place. In Part 2 of Business of Motorsports, Kelley Earnhardt Miller sits down with DMM President Mike Davis to talk about what the company has actually become: a motorsports media network telling stories from every corner of the sport, and now pushing into new ones too. Mike gets into how DMM decides which shows are worth betting on, why some ideas need years to find their audience, and why he's comfortable having a few misses to find the next big hit. He also tells the story of how a trip into the rodeo world turned into a friendship with Jerome and Tiffany Davis, the launch of Dirty Mo Rodeo, and a bigger vision for where DMM can go outside of racing. Growth hasn't come without tension. Mike talks candidly about navigating DMM's relationship with NASCAR, the balancing act of staying independent while still being part of the sport, and why DMM has walked away from business rather than tell its hosts what they can and can't say. This is the story of how Dirty Mo Media keeps growing without losing the authenticity that made it work in the first place, and where Mike believes DMM can go next. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:46 - Every Show Has a Purpose 00:09:24 - Why Rodeo 00:27:05 - Complications with NASCAR 00:37:29 - The Adidas Deal That Got Away 00:41:40 - The Future of Dirty Mo: Still an Earnhardt Company 00:55:50 - Growing the Company 00:56:42 - What Employees Thrive at Dirty Mo 01:01:27 - What Makes Mike Most Proud About Dirty Mo 01:06:10 - 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.

After NASCAR’s first points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996, Dale, TJ and Travis are back in studio to break down all of the weekend’s headlines – including some Joey Logano domination. After word that NASCAR will be extending practice time for the Cup Series, Dale explains just how crucial it is for drivers like Connor Zilisch to utilize that track time and get laps to help dial in their season. Dale also talks about why North Wilkesboro hasn’t been all about the racing for him, including what he confessed to Marty Smith before going on air with TNT. The group also dives into Josh Berry’s abysmal season, and why the results don’t represent the talent level that Josh possesses. Is there enough time left in the season for Josh to prove himself for a Cup ride in 2027 and beyond? Plus, Ask Jr gets into Logano’s comments about tandem drafting, what cars Dale has added to his graveyard, meeting Sonny Styles, and drinking whiskey (or not) on the post-race show. All this and more on another episode of The Dale Jr Download presented by ARBYYYYYY’SSSSSS. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:42 - The Great Practice Debate: More or Less? 00:10:35 - Wilkesboro Is the Best Fan Weekend in NASCAR 00:12:43 - Why Dale Wanted Wilkesboro Back 00:17:14 - The Larson-Zilisch Incident 00:36:45 - Chase Bubble 00:41:06 - Joey's Dominant Win 00:45:18 - What's Wrong With Hendrick Motorsports? 00:46:28 - How Rick Hendrick Lights a Fire Under His Team 00:57:25 - Marcus Smith Joins 00:59:55 - The Future of the North Wilkesboro 01:15:26 - Ask Jr 01:17:31 - Meeting Sonny Styles 01:18:12 - The Era of NASCAR Racing Dale Doesn't Want Back 01:30:20 - Dirty Mo Dough 01:37:07 - Outro: Next Week's Host 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.

Mike Davis didn't set out to run a media company – he set out to help tell Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s story. Today, he's President of Dirty Mo Media, leading a company that's grown from a single podcast into a full network of shows, live events, and branded content across NASCAR, motorsports and new verticals outside of the racing world. In Part 1, Kelley Earnhardt Miller takes Mike back to the beginning: becoming Dale Jr.'s publicist during the Budweiser years, helping navigate the historic departure from DEI, and launching the original Dale Jr. Download with no business plan – just an instinct that NASCAR fans wanted more Dale Jr. content. That instinct turned into Dirty Mo Media. As the company grew beyond one show, Mike made the call to move from behind the mic as co-host of the Download to behind the scenes – becoming President and eventually an equity partner, focused on building the infrastructure, team, and strategy behind DMM's expansion. This is the story of how one NASCAR podcast became a media company, and the partnership that made it possible. Part 2 drops next week, where Mike and Kelley go deeper on what DMM looks like today and where it's headed next. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:43 Mike's Start in NASCAR 00:04:24 DEI Tries to Hire Mike 00:09:30 Announcing Dale to Hendrick Motorsports 00:13:00 False Media Narratives 00:14:55 The Idea for The Dale Jr Download 00:20:50 Early Expectations for The Download 00:24:44 Adding Dale to The Show 00:28:29 Mike Leaves The Download 00:36:36 What The F Does Kyle Petty Have to Do With This? 00:40:55 Transitioning Away from The Microphone 00:43:50 Starting Business of Motorsports 00:48:07 Preserving History Through Content 00:52:10 Mike's Creative Mindset 00:58:10 Learning as a Leader 01:01:10 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.