The Dale Jr. Download

Dale Jr. and Amy are back with another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt, and things get real interesting. Dale’s fired up about the studio chairs, Amy’s dealing with Tooth Fairy struggles, and somehow, Dale’s convinced he has an “iron gut.” Plus, the Earnhardt's have some new pets, attempt the whisper challenge, and tackle some of the wildest fan questions yet.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes longtime NASCAR Cup crew and car chief Tony Gibson to the Download to learn about his path from the short tracks of the Southeast to stock car glory. Growing up in a racing household, in the shadows of Daytona International Speedway, Tony began working on his father Bo Gibson’s cars at an early age. Tony’s older brothers Mark and Pepe also began racing at local strongholds like New Smyrna and Jacksonville and found lots of success at the late model level. Tony explains that Mark’s career advancing into the ARCA and Busch Grand National ranks is what helped get his foot in the door of the NASCAR world. And before long he moved from his family home in Florida to North Carolina to work with Norman Negre -- It was there that Tony made Alan Kulwicki’s acquaintance. Eventually he would follow Alan, from renting part of the Negre shop, to his own AK Racing outfit, where he’d work for several years. Tony talks about the challenges of working with Alan and the major triumph of winning the 1992 NASCAR Cup Championship as an independent team. He also opens up about the tragic plane crash that claimed Alan’s life and how it changed the culture of the team and NASCAR garage forever. Tony would leave for Georgia, working with Bill Elliott for a time before reuniting with Ray Evernham at Hendrick Motorsports at the famed 24 team. Dale and Tony also discuss his years spent at Dale Earnhardt Inc., Stewart-Haas Racing and his current position at HMS working at Hendrick Tech Solutions.Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia

Dale Earnhardt Jr. rolls into the studio feeling extra prideful this week, as longtime JR Motorsports driver Josh Berry scored his first NASCAR Cup victory in Las Vegas. He and co-host TJ Majors sit down to unpack the exciting weekend in Sin City and more:A need for more practiceJosh Berry joins Dale in studio to talk about his first career Cup winLas Vegas is looking slickPitting outside the boxOver and underachievers so farChampionship winner Justin Allgaier races differentlyDuring the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions about:Wearing socks with sandalsInteresting thoughts behind the wheel of a race carIdeal house temperatureNew song recommendationsTampa Timms joins the guys in Dirty Mo Dough to chat about his big win last weekend and who he likes for next weekend. Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Earnhardt are back with another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. Dale and Amy are at the beach this week and recap Amy’s Miami trip, Dale’s week alone with the kids, their fun day with the girls at USS Yorktown and Dale’s karaoke go-to song. Plus dive deep into Dale’s music cleanse, break down if rats listen to podcasts, and more! Timestamps:1:00 - Amy’s Miami Trip18:34 – Do rats listen to podcasts?21:07 – Key West Karaoke 36:21 – Is This a Real Bar?45:57 - #AskAmy

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes the highly requested Carl Edwards on the show to discuss why he retired after 2016, settling old scores between the two of them, his new job at Prime Sports, and much more. After nine seasons without Carl behind the wheel, he opens up to Dale about the true reasons behind his departure, and how he knew it in his soul it was his time to leave. Dale learns about Carl’s introduction to motorsports, and what advice Carl’s cousin Ken Schrader gave him upon signing his first contract with Roush. Later, Dale Jr. and Edwards look back at their rocky relationship with each other as drivers, where Edwards reveals the text message from Dale that pissed him off the most. Carl reflects on his 2011 Championship run that famously ended in a tie-breaker against Tony Stewart, and the back-and-forth war of words in the media that happened before our very eyes. Carl reflects on his time at Roush Fenway Racing & Joe Gibbs Racing, and shares what kind of teammate he really was behind closed doors. Finally, Carl opens up about why he suddenly walked away from the sport following 2016’s Championship race, and how he has managed his retirement from the sport. The two also talk about what Carl has been up to these days, which includes stories of reconnected family time, to sailing through Europe without a cellphone. One of the most anticipated guests is finally here, and it was well worth the wait. Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Door Bumper Clear merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia

After a refreshing race at Phoenix, Dale Jr. is here to discuss the impact of what we saw on track this past weekend. His background may look a little different, but vacation won't stop him from bringing us his NASCAR race takes!He's joined by TJ Majors and the rest of the download crew to talk all about:Dale's recent NCAA Championship victory over TJThe Option Tire's success, but there's more work to be doneDebating Joey Logano's restart violationWho's to blame for Katherine Legge's long day?Christopher Bell's race-winning move on Denny HamlinWhy the West Coast needs a short track & Fontana's futureAfter the guys get all their takes out from the race, the winner, Christopher Bell, calls in to talk about his back-to-back-to-back wins, how he felt about the Option Tire strategy and how he's looking ahead to Vegas. Can he accomplish the 4-peat?During the Ask Jr. part of the episode, we got questions for Dale Earnhardt Jr. from his fans about:Following up on last week's playboy story, has Dale seen his yearbook picture from that year?What did Dale think about his nephew Wyatt's race?Has Dale seen much of the new Earnhardt documentary coming out on Prime?Initial thoughts on having Carl Edwards as a guest tomorrow?Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back with his wife Amy Earnhardt in the Bless Your ‘Hardt studios after a rough week feeling under the weather. Despite feeling sick, Dale and Amy haven’t missed a beat. They talk about Dale’s music cleanse, celebrities at the racetrack, farting in the oval office, and is it time to get rid of the Elvis room? Plus they play a new game called “Love it, Hate it, Cringey AF”, and as usual #AskAmy closes out the show! Timestamps:16:03 Mouse in the House26:20 Celebs at the Track35:16 Tooting in the Oval Office48:27 Love it, Hate it, Cringey AF58:58 #AskAmy

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes NASCAR Truck Series pioneer Jack Sprague to the studio to learn about his humble beginnings in Michigan, and his path to becoming a NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee. After getting his start out of his uncle’s junkyard and racing street stocks in Southwest Michigan, Jack found his way into the world of late model racing, eventually taking a job at Port City Racecars. Through the help of his mother and stepfather, Jack made the move to North Carolina and began working with short track fixtures Jay Hedgecock and Rober Hamke while getting his feet planted in the scene. Hamke proved to be a great influence on Jack and taught him about setting up cars and racing technique, leading him to become one of the most successful racers at Concord Speedway and in the Big 10 Series. Later on, Jack became acquainted with Rick Hendrick and became a NASCAR Truck Series regular. His first truck ride came through Pee Wee Griffin, after Gary Balough was incarcerated, and he set out on the 1995 Truck schedule with a shoestring budget. Jack explains how a chance encounter with Hendrick and Tom Cruise at an afternoon test session years before, led to a favor being called in with Hendrick Motorsports to drive the famed 24 Truck. Once in the 24, Jack established one of the most prolific stints in Truck history, winning three championships and 28 races. Dale and Jack discuss his venture into the Xfinity and Cup Series, the struggle of stepping away from the sport, his rivalries over the years and, becoming a Hall of Fame nominee.Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Dale Jr Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio to react to the first road course race of the year this week on Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to praise the changes made to the course for this season and unpack the thrilling finish:The COTA short course is phenomenalWhere was NASCAR governing track limits?Connor Zilisch wins the Xfinity raceBeing better teammatesRoss Chastain and Chase Elliott have lap one contactWill Austin Cindric get penalized?Race winner Christopher Bell joins the showDuring the Ask Jr. part of the episode, listeners asked questions including:Dale’s most random message written on a Panini trading cardThe recent Amazon Prime production dayDale’s most overlooked race victoryGetting in trouble in middle schoolHow Brad Keselowski is feeling after the COTA race Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Door Bumper Clear merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s out sick, so Amy Earnhardt's best friend Jamie Goddard takes his seat. They go way back, and in this episode, they’re spilling all the stories—some heartwarming, some hilarious, and a few that might leave you wondering how they’ve made it this far. From meeting through Kelley Earnhardt Miller to quickly becoming inseparable, their friendship turned into something more like sisterhood. They lived together, hid from Dale Jr. (not very successfully), and even had a secret name for their house’s Wi-Fi.They reminisce about their wildest moments, including a golf cart mishap, a pool noodle fight in a Walgreens parking lot, and the time Jamie just knew Dale and Amy were meant to be. Amy also answers fan questions, including what Dale is really like when he’s sick and whether he’s ever braved the grocery store alone with their daughters.Pour a glass of champagne and settle in—this one’s a trip.

On this week’s DJD classics episode, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis catch up with one of his longtime competitors from the NASCAR Cup scene, Washington’s Greg Biffle. After a successful career in NASCAR that spanned nearly two decades, Biffle quietly exited the sport following the 2016 season.Greg shares his story of how he got into NASCAR, where he ultimately headed south to Tucson, Arizona to participate in the NASCAR Winter Heat Series. It was there that he met and befriended NASCAR Hall of Famer Benny Parsons, who was impressed with the unknown racer’s performance. As the story goes, weeks later Parsons was conversing with Jack Roush in the garage area at Michigan International Speedway about Roush’s NASCAR Truck team. Parsons recommended Biffle to Roush, and soon after he received a call from Geoff Smith, the president of Roush Racing at the time. After a lengthy chat, a contract was faxed over to Greg and the next two decades of his racing career were in motion.Greg and Dale speak about the decline of Roush Racing and the factors that led to the team falling behind the competition. Greg explains the team failed to progress with the direction of the sport and it took them a long time to catch up once they were behind. The lack of winning equipment ultimately played a role in Greg leaving Cup racing in 2016, a year earlier than his contract stated.The interview also touches on some of Greg’s rivalries over the years, and the stories behind them. Greg details his dust-up with Jay Sauter at Richmond and the monetary fine and points penalty that fell on him because of it. As a result, when he and Kevin Harvick made contact at Bristol a year later in 2002, he knew he wanted to avoid a fight at all costs. They also discuss his famous feud with Boris Said at Watkins Glen in 2011, and how a perfectly thrown water bottle caused a huge blow-out. Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Door Bumper Clear merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. loves what he’s seeing out of Atlanta Motor Speedway, and he is here to sing its praises on a new episode of Dirty Air. Dale and co-host TJ Majors unpack a weekend of white-knuckle, edge of your seat racing:Atlanta is a great demonstration of speedKyle Busch’s Truck masterclassAustin Hill remains on top in XfinityGoodyear answered the call for tire requestsCarson Hocevar made his presence known, for better or worseCaution call consistency During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners asked about:Dale’s favorite soupWeird group chat names & blocking friends Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They’ve got some awesome Door Bumper Clear merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff. FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG.

Dale and Amy Earnhardt are back for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt—and this one’s got it all. They break down their Daytona trip, Amy’s Disney adventure with the girls, and one of the most unexpected Daytona 500 driver intro games ever: Guess That Ass. Plus, Dale wraps things up with a surprise for Amy that you won’t want to miss!Timestamps:0:34 – Life Updates26:34 – Best Things We Saw on Social Media41:51 – Ask Amy1:00:08 – Amy’s SurpriseAnd big news—Dirty Mo Media just dropped a brand-new e-commerce merch line! Get your hands on awesome new gear from your favorite DMM podcasts. Hit up shop.dirtymomedia.com to check it out!FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes Cleetus McFarland, one of the most recognizable stars in the YouTube automotive scene, to the Dale Jr. Download this week. Fresh off his ARCA Racing Series debut at Daytona, McFarland caught the eyes and hearts of race fans with his post-race interview and time spent in the Fox broadcast booth. Garrett Mitchell was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and the Cleetus McFarland character was born thanks to a viral video made by a burgeoning street racing film company he worked with. After splitting his time between video editing, covering events, and law school, McFarland decided to go full-time with his own YouTube page and rapidly grew into one of the biggest followings on the platform. McFarland turned heads in the oval racing world when he purchased the dilapidated Desoto Speedway in Bradenton, Florida, and turned it into his personal playground for content. He and Dale recount the story of how the purchase came to be, and how a run-in with the IRS and COVID restrictions almost stopped him dead in his tracks. In an effort to bounce back from the obstacles, McFarland hosted his first Freedom 500, a race held for state auction purchased Crown Vics. The races have since become marquee events, held at established short track strongholds such as Indianapolis Raceway Park, Stafford Springs, and Bristol. The guys also discussed his time spent with Greg Biffle in relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and how Greg has become a mentor in his stock car racing efforts.FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the Dirty Mo Media studio this week as a Daytona 500 top-10 finishing NASCAR Cup team owner. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack the Great American race and the emotions of the milestone achievement for JR Motorsports:Dale Jr. acquires another piece of Dale Sr.’s careerThe emotions of JRM making the Daytona 500 fieldWhat’s next for JRM’s Cup program?We need to do something about the superspeedway packagesPutting emphasis back into how the car handles at drafting tracksDuring the Ask Jr. segment of the episode, listeners wanted to know all about:Dale’s Osterlund Racing hatLocking your keys in your carFishing in DaytonaFanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG.

Dirty Mo Media took over the Daytona Fan Zone for a LIVE Dale Jr. Download featuring Dale Jr., The Teardown’s Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, plus a stacked lineup of guests. Hélio Castroneves, Justin Allgaier, Martin Truex Jr., Cole Pearn, and Denny Hamlin all stopped by to drop some stories, talk Daytona, and maybe stir the pot a little.  0:30 - Justin Allgaier15:00 - Hélio Castroneves37:02 - Fan Questions50:00 - Martin Truex Jr. & Cole Pearn

The Daytona 500 is upon us, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio for a new episode of Dirty Air. He and co-host TJ Majors dive into all the recent NASCAR developments and look forward to the Great American Race:NASCAR governing race manipulationAre new OEMs really coming to NASCAR?The France family is willing to sell some equityNASCAR’s push to go internationalRecapping the 2025 Cup roster changesBowman Gray Clash winner Chase Elliott joins the showDuring the Ask Jr. portion of the show, listeners asked Dale and TJ about:Dealing with producers talking on your headset during racing broadcastsIf you didn’t know the day you were born, how old would you say you are?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reunites with longtime motorsports fan favorite Kasey Kahne to learn about what he has been up to since his last appearance on the Download in 2018. After making the difficult decision to step away from NASCAR Cup racing later that season due to health reasons stemming from dehydration, Kasey has reemerged as a full-time sprint car racer in the last few years, competing with the World of Outlaws and High Limit Sprint Car Series. Kasey remains active in the NASCAR peripheral though, as he was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 and he recently announced he’ll be returning to Xfinity Series competition with Richard Childress Racing at Rockingham this year. Kasey explains to Dale how the deal came together through Keith Rodden and partners like Rick Hendrick and Mike Curb. After finding success in the initial test at the track in January, Kasey is ready to approach the race weekend like he did when he first entered full-time NASCAR racing.Kasey enlightens Dale about the ins and outs of the sprint car racing world, which he describes as fast-paced and extremely competitive. He also places himself back in his Cup career and talks about the mindset of going from a successful team like Hendrick Motorsports to a mid-pack operation like Leavine Family Racing. Dale and Kasey share insight into how their respective short-track racing teams operate and how their families being at the track helps distract them from getting too caught up in the pressure of succeeding. The guys also discuss on-track feuds, head injuries, car safety,y and Kasey’s path to NASCAR stardom. 

Welcome to the all-new show with your favorite couple: Dale and Amy Earnhardt! Bless Your 'Hardt is all about the hilarious antics, heartfelt stories, and everyday moments of the Earnhardt family. Each week, Dale and Amy sit down to share their sides of the life they’ve built together—and if this first episode is any indication, you won’t be able to get enough!In this debut, Dale and Amy cover everything from the daddy-daughter dance to the dilemma of picking which kid artwork stays. Surprise, Dale also shares his take on video games (including what his daily routine looked like as a bachelor), and they play We Listen and We Don’t Judge—where things get interesting fast. Oh, and yes, squishy grapes come up too.Don’t miss this fun, real, and unfiltered conversation!

Dale Earnhardt Jr. kicks off the Download season with a bang by welcoming back NASCAR Hall of Fame car owner Richard Childress to the Dirty Mo Media studio. After what was essentially a hometown race for Childress at Bowman Gray Stadium, the two were eager to talk about the Clash and their impressions of the NASCAR Cup Series returning to the legendary venue. Childress explains that he showed up early on Sunday to sit and reflect on the beginning of his racing career, which dates back to the “claim” division at the football stadium when he was in his teens. In anticipation of his debut as Cup car owner, Dale Jr. asks Richard for any advice leading into the Daytona 500, to which he replies to keep following the dream. Dale and Richard talk about RCR working with Kyle Busch and how they were able to put their past drama behind them to find on-track success. Dale also inquires about Austin and Ty Dillon’s roles at the company and what the future may hold for them beyond the driver’s seat. They chat about the ongoing lawsuit between 23XI/Front Row Motorsports & NASCAR and what the other teams hope to gain in the new charter agreement. The conversation also covers Kasey Kahne’s upcoming Xfinity race with RCR, how Richard got the number 3, and his brief history working as a stuntman.