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Ryan Preece: Race The S*** Out Of It Jul 30, 2025

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with Ryan Preece, driver of the RFK Racing 60 Cup car, on this episode of the Download. They talk about Ryan's authentic path to the Cup Series, his 2025 race for the Playoffs, what it's like to flip in a car, and much more.

After growing up in a racing family in Connecticut, Ryan ventured into his racing career through quarter midgets and micro sprints. After experiencing early success, he took a chance driving a tour-type modified when he was 14 years old. He immediately took to the car, and his father soon acquired a 1993 Troyer chassis. Since the minimum racing age in Connecticut was 16, Ryan explains he and his father began traveling to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Florida to get more seat time and experience. This time and effort paid off, and in 2008, Ryan began winning high-profile modified races, including the famed NASCAR Whelen Modified event at Martinsville.

Ryan would go on to win the 2013 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship, and through longtime car owner Tommy Baldwin, he began getting opportunities in the Xfinity and Cup series. He recalls a time he had to raise a large amount of money to have the opportunity to drive some select races for Joe Gibbs in Xfinity, which led to him winning at Iowa in 2017, which he considers to be a life-changing moment. In 2019, Kevin Harvick would help Ryan find a full-time Cup opportunity with JTG Daugherty Racing, replacing AJ Allmendinger. When the ride would shut down at the end of the 2021 season, Ryan again bet on himself and returned to the Trucks and Xfinity ranks, winning races to generate more opportunities in the upper ranks. This came at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2023, driving the 41 Cup ride. When SHR ceased operation after the 2024 season, Ryan received a call from Brad Keselowski about running a third car at RFK Racing, where he has consistently impressed throughout the 2025 season.

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The World Hasn’t Heard This Song Yet… But It Will Jul 29, 2025

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the studio after a historic weekend in Indianapolis for another edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack all of the major storylines from NASCAR’s latest trip to the Brickyard:

There’s nothing new about dirty air at the Brickyard
Race winner Bubba Wallace joins the show
Moving off the Playoffs bubble with a win
The Next Gen car struggles on one groove
Let’s rewind the tape on the 1980 World 600
100 wins for JRM

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Whether Austin Hill should be suspended
Dale’s recent late model stock test at Anderson

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Bless Your ‘Hardt – Wasps, Disney Cruises, & Who Tweeted That? Jul 24, 2025

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Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. Dale and Amy are still at the beach, and they have plenty of stories to share. First, Dale has been trying to get a handle on the house’s wasp problem, and Amy has even stepped in to see if she can’t corral them. Second, the kids have a new bounce house to play with, and it’s so much better than the old one; Dale and Amy have tried it out! Lastly, Dale and Amy preview Dale’s final broadcast of the year and look ahead to what the rest of the summer has in store for them. Plus, we play a game called “Who Tweeted That?” and we have a hilarious #AskAmy.

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Boo Weekley: Golf's Most Relatable Guy, Fighting an Orangutan & Beer Buddies With Dale Jul 23, 2025

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reunites with an old friend from a different world, longtime PGA competitor Boo Weekley. For those who don’t know Boo, he’s a world-class storyteller and one hell of a golfer. If you don’t know Boo, you’ll be a fan of his after this episode. From his legendary porta-potty story to the time he once fought an orangutan, it’s safe to say you’ll be entertained during this one.

After establishing himself as one of the most unique personalities in the professional golfing world, Boo became connected with Dale through another lifelong interest: auto racing. Boo explains that he grew up now far from a local dirt track in Florida, and his entire family followed NASCAR passionately. To quote Boo himself: “It wasn’t football on Sundays, it was NASCAR”. Dale recalls several instances of Boo traveling to Charlotte for race weekends, and how he became friends with many of Dale’s close friends during those trips.

Boo’s professional career came about after he had given up on playing golf. He explains that while he was working as a hydroblaster at the Monsanto plant in Pensacola, he was convinced by longtime friend Heath Slocum to attend a local tournament. He ended up winning and quickly declared himself “professional,” and began collecting sponsorship to enter larger, higher-paying events. Boo became a fan favorite on the PGA Tour thanks to his memorable nickname and down-to-earth personality. After taking some time away from the sport due to injuries, he is now back full-time playing with the PGA Tour Champions

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Dover: What If It Was Asphalt? Jul 22, 2025

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio after a weather-filled weekend in Delaware. He joins co-host TJ Majors to break down all the NASCAR action from Dover:

Dirty air and asphalt don’t mix
Denny Hamlin continues to impress
Kyle Larson looks back in form
Chase Briscoe is looking promising in the 19
Chase Elliott has to be happy with the speed he showed at Dover
The Playoff bubble picture is ever changing
Race winner Denny Hamlin joins the show

During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners wanted to know about:

Dale’s appearance in the new Luke Combs music video
Dale bringing pickles and beer to victory lane at Dover
JRM closing in on 100 wins
Spotters talking about the drivers on channel two
Dale getting connected with Steve Letarte

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Bless Your ‘Hardt – Sonoma Wine Tasting & Peeing in Pools Jul 17, 2025

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Amy Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are back for another episode of Bless Your ‘Hardt. On today’s show, Amy and Dale discuss what date is the appropriate date to have a “sleepover”, they recap their recent trip to Sonoma, and Dale found a snake in the garage…or did he? Plus, a fun #AskAmy segment where Amy answers if she’s ever peed in the pool on vacation, how early is too early to call someone in the morning, and which NASCAR driver would you let babysit your kids. We also have our drink of the week presented by High Rock Vodka, and much more!

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Doug Richert: The 20-Year-Old Behind Dale Earnhardt's First Championship Jul 16, 2025

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Dale Earnhardt Jr welcomes in his father's championship-winning crew chief Doug Richert for a special edition of the Dale Jr Download. On the heels of the Becoming Earnhardt: 1980 series, the two dive into Dale Earnhardt's sophomore season & first Cup Championship. Doug was only 20 years old at the time, but he has plenty of stories to tell.

Doug's relationship with Dale Earnhardt went beyond the race track, as he shares stories of the two of them spending time waterskiing on the lake in between race weekends. The #2 team started the season swinging, winning the Busch Clash in Daytona. From there, the team won races at Atlanta & Bristol and were early contenders for the Winston Cup Championship.

In the middle of the season, Crew Chief Jake Elder leaves the team, suddenly putting Doug in charge. He talks about the abrupt transition to the Crew Chief role and what challenges he and the team faced. Dale and Doug discuss the #2 team's main opponents and how they weren't afraid to ruffle feathers along the way. Doug also shares the story of winning the championship at Ontario and why he got in trouble for taking an unauthorized victory lap in Dale's car. If you loved the newest season of Becoming Earnhardt, you're going to love this.

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You Block, You Pay Jul 15, 2025

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns from Wine Country for a brand-new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack everything that went down when NASCAR took over Sonoma:

Dale has been staying up LATE
The TNT broadcast made a lot of progress in Sonoma
Was Ty Gibbs’ move on pit road intentional?
Josh Berry may have gotten revenge on Erik Jones
Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez have an on-track incident
Is Kyle Larson in a slump?
Race winner Shane Van Gisbergen joins the show

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Dale’s recent estate sale find
Drivers’ tape markings on the steering wheel
Favorite Davey Allison and Adam Petty stories
More prank stories

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Becoming Earnhardt 1980 Vol. 6 - All or Nothing Jul 13, 2025

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Dale Earnhardt and Cale Yarborough surely won’t be exchanging Christmas cards in 1980. The three-time champion has had quite enough of the overzealous sophomore from Kannapolis, but as the season comes to a close, he continues to stand in the way of crown number four for Cale and the Junior Johnson team. Dale and the Osterlund team are going to have a difficult day in Atlanta, and his late race effort to gain his lap back will bring his rivalry with Cale to its absolute breaking point. The two exchange blows in the media, and the points margin stands at 29 as they head to Ontario, California for the season finale.

Before making the trip out west, Dale is going to ink a sponsorship deal that he will become synonymous with for most of the 1980s: Wrangler Jeans. With a major brand behind him and his future secured in a five-year deal with Osterlund, the sophomore needs to go into the last race of the season and perform. Wouldn't you know it, Dale and Cale lock up the front row for the race at Ontario, and the dash for the 1980 championship is on. Will it be four-time championship glory for Cale, or can Dale Earnhardt become the first driver in NASCAR history to win a championship in his sophomore season after being crowned Rookie of the Year?

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Bless Your ‘Hardt : The Unexpected Hamster Story Jul 10, 2025

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Dale & Amy Earnhardt are back in the studio this week for another episode of Bless Your 'Hardt! The two recap their 4th of July weekend in South Carolina, where they discuss the current state of their golf cart, the annual Independence Day parade, and how Dale gets the vacation blues when leaving to work the NASCAR race in Chicago. But first, Amy has a story about Isla and her "crush" at the pool.

After that, we play a new game called "Poetry For Neanderthals" - a game where you must only use one-syllable words to describe the key word you are trying to get your partner to guess. This leads to one of the funniest stories we've heard yet from our very own Dale Earnhardt Jr. - the curious case of a hamster's broken heart.

Last but not least, Ask Amy is full of fun questions this week, including:

Where is the next vacation destination they would like to take the girls?
Have they fallen for social media propaganda traps? (The answer is "yes, yes, they have.")
Advice for going on a third date and how to make sure you don't get a fourth...
Who said "I love you" first?
The hypothetical battle we all need to know the winner of: Bluey vs. Paw Patrol
How late is TOO late after July 4th to set off fireworks?

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