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

In September of 2024, Hurricane Helene made its way north and hammered the mountain areas of Western North Carolina with wind and rain. Asheville and its surrounding towns were left in disrepair after rising waters left many people missing and many more without homes. Immediately people jumped into action, gathering supplies, running rescue missions, and trying to help establish contact with those who were left off the grid. Cleetus McFarland was one of the volunteers who were able to fly in with their helicopters and provide evacuation, relief, and aid to those in need. While there were many happy stories that resulted from Cleetus's efforts, there were some sad ones as well. In this video, Cleetus tells Dale Earnhardt Jr. about meeting up with former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, their flights into the affected areas, and stories of those they came in contact with. It's a humbling story from a humble man who just wanted to make a difference – and we're certain that he did. 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

Most of the time, Dale Jr. does the questioning on the Dale Jr. Download, but in true Cleetus McFarland fashion, he flips the script and picks Dale's brain. Cleetus asks Dale a wide array of questions, and each of Dale's answers shows a different side of our host - and it's one of our favorite moments to date. Get ready to hear Dale's questions on: - What's your best life advice? - Do you wish you had more kids? - Do you really eat livermush? - Did Dale Earnhardt really bust a party with a helicopter and a spotlight? - What does he think of the phrase "Do It For Dale" that Cleetus uses to sign off his video? Comment below your favorite moment from this video! 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. 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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cleetus McFarland 01:21 The Journey of Becoming a YouTube Creator 06:02 Navigating the YouTube Landscape 11:14 Creative Challenges and Burnout 14:27 Innovative Ideas and Future Projects 18:46 The Freedom Factory: A New Era for Racing 30:55 Building a Community Through Racing Events 34:13 The Journey into Competitive Racing 40:21 Experiencing the Thrill of Daytona 44:58 Lessons Learned from Inexperience 49:20 The Future of Racing and Content Creation 51:16 The Impact of Community and Selflessness 01:01:32 Reflections on Risk and Reward 01:05:01 Vision Beyond YouTube 01:08:19 Mastering Patience in Racing 01:10:42 Navigating Crashes and Making Decisions 01:13:24 Owning Mistakes and Accountability 01:15:03 Financial Wisdom in NASCAR 01:17:56 Life Lessons Beyond Motorsports 01:21:10 Reflections on Family and Parenthood 01:24:07 The Legacy of Dale Earnhardt 01:27:50 The Evolution of YouTube Content Creation 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