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429 - Top Dale Sr. Moments Bracket & Mike's Signature Victory Mar 23, 2023

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis reconvened in the Bojangles Studio to discuss their episode 428 interview with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Dale explains that Ricky at age 35 is likely just now getting into his prime as a racer, and a high-profile win like the Daytona 500 can do a lot to boost a driver’s career. They also break down the incredibly diverse field for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup race at Circuit of the Americas, run through a new Earnhardt-centric tournament bracket and introduce a new segment called “Guess the Driver.”

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428 - Ricky Stenhouse Jr. - Welcome To The Daytona 500 Club Mar 22, 2023

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The Bojangles Studio was filled with Daytona 500 winners this week as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis sat down with Cup racer Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ricky started the 2023 season off with a bang by capturing the win in the 65th running of the Great American Race. The interview takes a look at how Ricky came from humble beginnings in Mississippi, working on his father’s sprint car team to becoming a back-to-back champion in the Xfinity Series and winning the crown jewel event in stock car racing.

After a stellar year in the dirt racing world, Ricky was propelled into the mainstream racing scene when he signed a development deal with Roush Racing in 2008. He fills listeners in on what his time was like with the organization and the story of his unexpected departure after the 2019 season. He also provides insight to what it's like being on a single-car team at JTG Daugherty Racing in the NextGen era.

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427 - Vacation From The Vacation Mar 21, 2023

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis are back for another edition of the Dale Jr. Download. After NASCAR tackled the high banks of Atlanta and the chaotic news cycle continued, there was a lot for the Download crew to discuss:

Vacation from the vacation (1:00)
Denny Hamlin, Hendrick Motorsports, and Kaulig Racing are all appealing their penalties (18:00)
Josh Williams stopped the show at Atlanta (literally..) (30:25)
Corey LaJoie and Spire Motorsports continue to impress (41:38)

When the crew turned the floor over to listeners on Youtube live, they sent in questions regarding: (53:46)

What actually happens in the NASCAR hauler?
Using code words on the team radio
How Dale’s journey to learning the guitar is going
Getting a NextGen car for the car graveyard

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426 - Reaction to the Denny Hamlin & Hendrick Motorsports Penalties Mar 16, 2023

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. returned to the Bojangles Studio and joined co-host Mike Davis to comment on this week’s major announcements in the NASCAR world. They discuss the penalties issued to Hendrick Motorsports and Kaulig Racing over modified louvers from the Phoenix tech process, and what may have led to the teams tampering with the parts.(3:40) They also unpack the penalty and fine issued to Denny Hamlin over comments he made on Monday’s episode of Actions Detrimental, and deliberate why such punishments could stifle drivers’ willingness to speak openly and transparently in the future. (24:51) Plus they preview this week's upcoming race at Atlanta (43:51) and fill out a fun bracket in honor of March Madness.

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425 - The Business of Motorsports - Part I Mar 16, 2023

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Dirty Mo Media is proud to bring you a new Dale Jr. Download series called “Business of Motorsports”, featuring Kelley Earnhardt Miller. For the first installment, Kelley and co-host Mike Davis sit down with the President of 23XI Racing Steve Lauletta. Lauletta worked for many years in the sports marketing department for the Miller Brewing Company before serving as the President of Chip Ganassi Racing for over a decade.

Kelley and Steve discuss what the day-to-day life for the president of a NASCAR Cup team looks like, as well as the culture at 23XI Racing. Steve explains the steps the company has taken in its hiring process to ensure a unique approach to building a brand and a successful race team. They also discuss how they keep their sponsors involved with team activities and how they sell their employees on the company’s vision. Plus Steve talks about NASCAR's current charter system and the struggles or positives aspiring Cup Series teams, like JR Motorsports, face when deciding to buy a charter.

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424 - Calm Down, Phoenix Gonna Phoenix Mar 14, 2023

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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

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423 - Are We Going to Le Mans?!; Reaction to Tyler Reddick's New Approach to Life Mar 09, 2023

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As the quest continues to find a name for the Thursday edition of the Dale Jr. Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis return to the Bojangles Studio to debrief their episode 422 interview with Tyler Reddick.(2:35) Dale provided interesting insight into the journey of up-and-coming racers, and how sometimes it’s not enough to simply just be talented behind the wheel. The Short Track Insider is back to break down the grassroots racing world’s weekend events and help anticipate the upcoming season opener for the CARS Tour. (17:30) The guys also debut a new segment called “It’s Viral”, reacting to buzzworthy news items and relating their own personal experiences to the situations. (24:54) Plus Dale and Mike mull over their invite to do a Dale Jr. Download LIVE from the 24 hours of Le Mans.

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422 - Tyler Reddick - A New Approach to Life Mar 08, 2023

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis sit down with the driver of 23XI’s number-45 NASCAR Cup ride Tyler Reddick on episode 422 of the Dale Jr. Download. After impressing in the NASCAR Truck ranks driving for Brad Keselowski Racing and winning his first Xfinity Series race for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2017, Reddick took over the JR Motorsports number-9 for William Byron. He would win the 2018 season opener at Daytona and go on to capture the points championship while locking up Rookie of the Year honors.

The guys chat about how fatherhood has changed Tyler’s approach to life, and how he became a more focused, hard-working version of himself. Dale also asks for Tyler’s opinion on the recently announced new NextGen short track package for the 2023 season. Other topics of discussion also include Tyler’s transition from Richard Childress Racing to 23XI, how he feels about seeing Kyle Busch in his former car, and what a weekly routine for a NASCAR Cup driver looks like.

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421 - A Dream Opportunity Mar 07, 2023

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis have reunited in the Bojangles Studio to kick off a great week of the Dale Jr. Download. After a weekend that saw breaking news out of the NASCAR world, the guys unpack:

Beach trip expectations and preferences (1:00)
Are the NASCAR on Fox driver animations changing? (13:37)
Chase Elliott’s snowboarding injury (17:10)
Josh Berry’s big opportunity (31:20)

When the Download gang hopped on Youtube Live to for Ask Jr., (44:07) listeners sent in questions about:

Former drivers in race director positions
What it's like having a driver sub in for you
The angriest Dale has ever been at another driver

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Speed Street - Building a Legacy: Jimmie Johnson & Way-Too-Early IndyCar Predictions Mar 04, 2023

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On this Bonus episode, it’s race week for the IndyCar Series as Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are ready to kick off the 2023 season on Speed Street. The guys discuss NASCAR’s final race at Auto Club Speedway and why it was a mistake for IndyCar to leave the venue, their way-too-early IndyCar season predictions, reactions to F1’s Bahrain test and each team’s NFL comparison, and reveal their crucial Las Vegas advice for Producer Ben Walton’s inaugural trip to Sin City.

Then, Conor and Joey talk with seven-time champion NASCAR legend and recent IndyCar driver Jimmie Johnson about his transition from NASCAR to IndyCar, his future Indy 500 plans, the challenges of being a team owner, and he reveals his craziest championship celebration story.

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