502 - Homestead Drinking Through A Fire Hose | The Dale Jr. Download Podcast

480 - Pump The Brakes on Stage Breaks: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back to start another week of the Dale Jr. Download with his co-host Mike Davis. This episode is a little out of the ordinary, as it involves a field trip. All the while, the guys had plenty to discuss: Denny Hamlin’s ongoing contract negotiations NASCAR NextGen’s road course problems Sam Mayer’s last lap bump to Ty Gibbs Dale Jr. getting behind the wheel at an IMSA test at Martinsville To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Dale Jr. Download

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474 - Radically Changing Richmond: Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins co-host Mike Davis back in the Bojangles Studio for another edition of Dirty Air. After the weekend at Richmond, many are offering up their opinions on the latest short track showcase of the NextGen car, and Dale was ready to provide some insight: New steakhouse discourse Fords looked strong at Richmond PJ1 vs. resin Dale responds to Denny Hamlin and Carson Hocevar To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Dale Jr. Download

58 min listen

424 - Calm Down, Phoenix Gonna Phoenix: Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins co-host Mike Davis via Zoom from his family vacation for this week’s edition of Dirty Air. The NASCAR world has concluded their west coast swing and there was plenty to unpack: Denny Hamlin speaks candidly about his dust-up with Ross Chastain JR Motorsports’ turbulent Xfinity race at Phoenix NASCAR confiscates louvers from Hendrick Motorsports and Kaulig Racing NASCAR’s new short track package gets its first test During the Ask Jr. segment, listeners sent in questions regarding: (36:30) Competing against IndyCar racers on iRacing The worst car Dale ever won with His March Madness bracket The weekend controversy at Hickory Motor Speedway To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Dale Jr. Download

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Short Track Thriller: As it so often does, Martinsville produced another classic short race. Jordan Bianchi is joined by NASCAR.com's Zack Albert where they discussed everything that transpired at the Virginia half-mile, including a tense battle late between teammates. Also covered is Denny Hamlin's remarkably consistent season and where his career ranks all time, how long is too long when it comes to races at Martinsville, and an emotional Dale Earnhardt Jr. after his driver won the Xfinity Series race. Get all-access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/teardown To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Teardown

45 min listen

481 - Road Trip Recap From Martinsville: ROAD TRIP! Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis take the Dirty Mo Crew on the road for today's episode. Fresh off the track at Martinsville testing for NASCAR's MX5 support series, Dale Jr. describes how the cars drive, how similar they are to a stock car, and what the future may look like for the series at Martinsville Speedway. Plus Dale Jr. and Mike react to the release of Becoming Earnhardt Volume 7, Denny Hamlin's spicy comments about Sam Mayer from Watkins Glen, and so much more! Plus another short track update from Hannah Newhouse on Short Track Insider. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Dale Jr. Download

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99 - Sonoma: Road Trip by The Dale Jr. Download

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471. Bubble Wrapping The Cup Series: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio with co-host Mike Davis to break down NASCAR’s weekend in New Hampshire. As always, Dale had a lot to share from the broadcasting booth, and the guys chat about: Why not race in the rain? Five racing grooves at New Hampshire The short track package test has been postponed The developing Playoff points bubble situation During the Ask Jr. segment of the show, listeners sent in questions regarding: Larry the Lobster Dale’s trophy collection Martin Truex Jr.’s 2024 plans To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Dale Jr. Download

53 min listen

102 - New Hampshire: Gritty Weekend by The Dale Jr. Download

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Trigger Warning: Jeff's mood turns sour after another disappointing short track race, which sparks a rant. Meanwhile, the guys discuss what can be done to short tracks, take a look at Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary race and dive into what's behind the Denny Hamlin vs. Marcus Smith drama. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Teardown

68 min listen

495 - Recap of High Limit Sprint Car Race at Lernerville Speedway: On this episode of The Dale Jr. Download, we're live from high in the sky as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis are joined by LW Miller and Wyatt Miller to recap their experience from Lernerville Speedway at the High Limit Sprint Car Series race. From losing money on the tarmac to a surprise gift for Amy to riding in the push truck, Dale Jr., Mike, LW, and Wyatt had quite the night on dirt. Plus we hear from Hannah Newhouse with Short Track Insider, and the Dirty Mo Dough crew has your 5 bets to watch this weekend at Talladega. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Dale Jr. Download

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201 - Heading to Homestead by The Dale Jr. Download

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7/7/17 - Game Recap: WSH 5, ATL 4: Daniel Murphy smacked a walk-off single in the 10th after plating one of three runs in the Nats' game-tying 9th. Dusty Baker talks about the team's comeback victory. by Nats Insider

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310 - James Hinchcliffe & Jeff Dickerson: Risk Everything: Dale Earnhardt Jr. brings a double-dose of guest badassery to the show with an Indycar star that cheated death, and an agent turned car owner. Open wheel ace James Hinchliffe talks about his sucky go-kart start and his rise to become an Indycar Series winner. He brings us into his headspace on the horrific crash at Indianapolis that nearly ended his life and the brave comeback to win the 500 pole the next year. The Canadian driver talks about how inspirational his fellow countryman, the late Greg Moore, was to his career. He shares the racing job he was going to aim for if he couldn't make it behind the wheel. Last year Hinch lost his ride with Arrow McLaren; he shares details of the split and his new part-time gig back with Andretti Autosport heading into what could be the biggest race of his career, the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500. Oh, and any visit to Hinchtown comes with some bourbon! Dale Jr. and co-host Mike Dav by The Dale Jr. Download

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326 - Larry McReynolds: '98 Daytona 500: Larry McReynolds returns for the highly anticipated part two of his conversation with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the season premiere of The Dale Jr. Download. They dive into more of McReynold’s storied racing career as a crew chief and cover his time working with Dale Earnhardt. With the 2021 Daytona 500 just days away, they relive the Intimidator’s 1998 victory in the Great American Race. McReynolds offers candid commentary on what fueled his decision to leave Robert Yates Racing and join Richard Childress Racing for the 1997 season. He discusses the move, vast culture differences between the two organizations, and the initial expectations. Along with co-host Mike Davis, Earnhardt Jr. learns intricate details about what it was like to work with his dad. He also finds out about how the Intimidator approached trying new things behind the wheel and why it frustrated McReynolds. McReynolds details why the pairing never achieved the success they dreamed by The Dale Jr. Download

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347 - Jimmy Means: Racing to Survive: Dale Earnhardt Jr gets an opportunity to sit down with his favorite driver of all-time, a scrappy independent NASCAR driver named Jimmy Means. Growing up as a child Dale Jr was friends with Jimmy's son Brad. While running around the track, Dale became a huge fan of Jimmy Means and still is to this day. Dale finds out so much about his hero from his humble beginnings through the dirty-fingernail journey of a weekend warrior low-budget driver and car owner in the upper ranks of racing. How humble? His racing story started as a paperboy. The Alabama driver discusses his start on the local short tracks and how he took a junkyard car to the high banks of the Daytona International Speedway. He discusses what it was like going wheel to wheel with some of the sports' biggest stars while on a sliver of the budget as the big teams. That created challenges on and off the track that included buying what he still thinks was a "hot" car, rooming 14-guys in a hot by The Dale Jr. Download

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40 - Homestead by The Dale Jr. Download

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383 - Denny Hamlin: Zero F's Given: He's a NASCAR winner. He co-owns a race team with Michael Jordan. He's not afraid to tell it like it is. Denny Hamlin joins Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis at the table for a bold and honest conversation about the sport. Hamlin comes in "full send" mode with his takes on the sport and the direction it is headed. His unique perspective, as a current competitor and car owner, gives him an even bigger voice at the table. Boy, does he use it! While he is candid about what he feels isn't right, he points out that his intentions are to make the sport better. Sometimes Denny's presence and opinions on social platforms and in the media have created controversy, but his voice has become one of a leader in the garage. Hamlin opens up about the conversations he's had with NASCAR CEO Jim France about the potential expansion of his team, 23XI Racing, and how they are on hold until further notice. Denny talks about what he needs to see before he and MJ take the by The Dale Jr. Download

134 min listen

5/9/17 - Game Recap: BAL 5, WSH 4 - F/12: Daniel Murphy and Adam Lind homered to support Max Scherzer, but the bullpen lost a late lead in a 5-4 loss. Dusty Baker reacts to the loss. by Nats Insider

8 min listen

193 - Tech Line Trickery and Chatting with Truex by The Dale Jr. Download

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Post-Martinsville Podcast with Daniel McFadin: Daniel McFadin from NBCSports.com joins me to help break down an absolutely wild playoff race from Martinsville Speedway. Did Denny Hamlin really do the wrong thing? by The Teardown

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Live from Daytona with Jimmie Johnson: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis are live from the Daytona 500 at the Chevy Experience, joined by 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports VP of Competition Chad Knaus. Jimmie chats about what it's like being back in NASCAR, how nervous he was qualifying and more. Jimmie and Chad also discuss Garage 56 and the car that's being built that will run at Le Mans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Dale Jr. Download

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88 - Texas: 'Get Outta My Way, I'm Coming Through' by The Dale Jr. Download

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271 - Matt DiBenedetto: Racing For My Life: Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the studio in this packed episode and gets deep with NASCAR racer Matt DiBenedetto. They talk about why it's ok to call him Guido, his uphill fight in the Cup Series, the dumbest thing he's done in his career, Ryan Newman costing him his first win, losing his ride with Leavine Family Racing and what the future holds for this relentless athlete. Steve Letarte drops in to give a movie review after taking heat for never seeing Days of Thunder. The DJD dives into the junkyard for a man-cave idea, noodles a 24-hour NASCAR race, chats Darlington throwbacks and why there was never a 13th Annual Southern 500. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Dale Jr. Download

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199 - More Martinsville and Short Track Racing, Please by The Dale Jr. Download

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Denny dominates in the desert: The final four championship contenders are set after Denny Hamlin wins at Phoenix, but Jordan and Jeff still have plenty to discuss in the aftermath of the semifinal NASCAR playoff race. by The Teardown

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Homestead: Jeff and Jordan have plenty to discuss after a busy Homestead weekend, including why drivers should apologize more frequently, Denny Hamlin's legacy, the state of the Xfinity Series and the upcoming Talladega race. by The Teardown

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385 - Jeremy Mayfield (Part Two): The Rise Before the Fall: In part one with Jeremy Mayfield we dove head-first into the former driver's failed drug tests, lengthy court battles, indefinite suspension from NASCAR and the tangled web of alleged conspiracy that shrouds his story. Today, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis speak with Mayfield about the mighty rise before his world came tumbling down. The Kentucky native started as a fabricator before working his way onto the Nashville Fairgrounds Late Model racing scene. Through hard work came opportunity. On the short track scene, Mayfield won races, even ones he wasn't supposed to be entered in. Yes, there's a story there! His short track success led to a rise into the upper-ranks of NASCAR. But at first, Mayfield didn't have the speed. So he had to get "creative" to gain and advantage. But first, he needed to get some soaked tires by NASCAR's technical inspection process. Mayfield reveals the "wink" that paved the way to furthering his by The Dale Jr. Download

154 min listen

290 - Denny Hamlin: Momentary Normalcy: From the comfort and safety of home, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the DJD gang got together, but not too close, to record a show. A day after the iRacing event broadcast on national television, Dale welcomed winner Denny Hamlin on the Download. They discuss the dramatic finish and how the race provided a few hours of normalcy in tough times, Denny shares what he is doing during the Corona virus crisis and how he is struggling with home schooling his daughter. Dale Jr, co-host Mike Davis, Producer Matthew Dillner and Leah Vaughn get real about social distancing. AskJr is back with a new sponsor. Dale Jr. opens up about the recent announcement that he and Amy are expecting their second child and how the current state of lock-down has effected the experience. Dale Jr. remembers the car that started the racecar graveyard and tells the story of NASCAR's most unusual pit stop. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a by The Dale Jr. Download

77 min listen

202 - You Gotta Grow Up Sometime by The Dale Jr. Download

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9/23/17 - Game Recap: WSH 4, NYM 3: Daniel Murphy hit a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the 10th inning to lead the Nationals to a 4-3 win over the Mets. Nationals manager Dusty Baker discusses the team's win. by Nats Insider

5 min listen

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