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. 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

At COTA this past week, Austin Cindric showed his frustration with Ty Dillon by right-hooking him on the front stretch, causing damage to Dillon's car. NASCAR has suspended drivers for doing the same thing in the past - but Cindric's penalty was 50 points and $50,000. Fans are saying he is being let off easy, but Dale Jr.'s perspective on the matter has left us wondering if this is worse than a suspension. Watch the video and let us know what you think in the comments! 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. 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

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 CARS Tour is off and running - The COTA short course is phenomenal - Where was NASCAR governing track limits? - Connor Zilisch wins the Xfinity race - Being better teammates - Ross Chastain and Chase Elliott have lap one contact - Will Austin Cindric get penalized? - Race winner Christopher Bell joins the show During the Ask Jr. part of the episode, listeners asked questions regarding: - Dale’s most random message written on a Panini trading card and having the girls sign them - Dale’s most overlooked race victory? - How is Brad Keselowski feeling after the COTA race? - The recent Amazon Prime production day that led to a hilarious childhood story Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Throwback Racing 02:52 Reflections on Racing Nostalgia 05:53 Celebrating Female Drivers in Racing 09:12 Preparing for Upcoming Races 12:05 COTA Race Review: Initial Impressions 14:54 COTA Race Review: Changes and Improvements 17:46 Viewer Experience and Track Limits Discussion 21:02 Xfinity Race Insights and Team Dynamics 40:36 Ross's Strategic Decision-Making 43:32 The Importance of Post-Race Comments 44:58 Chase's Racing Tactics and Crew Chief Dynamics 48:51 NASCAR's Response to On-Track Incidents 56:27 Goodyear's Tire Performance and Race Dynamics 01:01:16 Behind the Scenes of Production Day 01:13:05 Reflections on Underrated Victories 01:21:11 The Physical Toll of Racing 01:24:31 Qualifying Intensity and Adrenaline Rush 01:28:58 School Days and Mischief 01:35:10 Nostalgia and Yearbook Memories 01:40:19 Diverse Racing Disciplines 01:45:41 Exploring New Racing Venues 01:47:07 The Impact of Dirt Racing on Cup Performance 01:51:40 Betting Insights and Predictions 02:00:27 Show Wrap-Up and Future Guests 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. 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

On this week’s episode of 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 merchandise on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff. Chapters 00:00 Running Out of Gas and Early Life in Racing 02:55 From Street Racing to Professional Racing 06:14 Building Race Cars and Early Success 09:06 The Path to NASCAR: Benny Parsons's Influence 11:56 Transitioning to the Truck Series 14:50 The Roush Era: Contracts and Opportunities 17:56 Challenges and Decisions in Racing 20:46 Technology and Roush's Decline 24:08 Driver Dynamics and Team Structure 26:59 Conflicts and Rivalries on the Track 29:50 Reflections on Racing Relationships 33:10 Memorable Moments and Lessons Learned 43:26 Race Conflicts and Consequences 47:46 Reputation and Respect in Racing 49:41 Reflections on Career Timing and Regrets 52:08 Final Full-Time Season and Competitive Spirit 56:19 Post-Racing Opportunities and Experiences 01:01:26 Fun Racing Adventures and New Challenges 01:06:18 Returning to the Track: Right Opportunities 01:11:07 Team Dynamics and Conflicts 01:14:59 Roush Racing's Evolution and Challenges 01:17:52 Life After Racing: New Ventures and Passions 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

Dale Earnhardt Jr. loves what he’s seeing out of Atlanta Motor Speedway, and he is singing 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 speed (01:27) - Kyle Busch’s Truck masterclass (07:50) - Austin Hill remains on top in Xfinity (12:31) - Goodyear answered the call for tire requests (22:28) - Carson Hocevar made his presence known, for better or worse (30:40) - Caution call consistency (46:35) During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners asked about: - Dale’s favorite soup (01:13:51) - Details on Dale’s recent Dale Sr. car acquisition (01:14:47) - An Ultra-Rare NASCAR Artifact (01:17:09) - Weird group chat names (01:23:09) 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

Cleetus McFarland is known for his outrageous stunts, insane car builds, and over-the-top YouTube videos—but he tells Dale Earnhardt Jr. how this project almost ruined him. Desoto Speedway, an abandoned racetrack in Florida, was Cleetus’ ultimate gamble. He sold everything he owned to buy it, but that was just the beginning. From COVID-19 nearly shutting him down to bouncing a check to the IRS—and even a close call with the law—the Freedom Factory seemed doomed to fail. But in true Cleetus fashion, this story ends with a bang. 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